Nestled just outside Washougal, Rising Phoenix is more than just a farm with a great view of Mt. Hood. It's a sanctuary for healing, creativity, and community connection all working under the nonprofit aptly named "Embrace Qi." Yvonne Gee, the co-creator of this haven, is the magician behind the movement, envisioning these few acres as a space where people can reconnect with their inner vitality and embrace their qi. And she’s got a simple recipe: slow down, look at some beauty, and connect with community.

Visit them at embraceqi.com | Instagram | Facebook

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Other creatives this episode celebrates:
- David Van Zandt

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Off the beaten track in rural Battle Ground, WA, an unexpected cinematic treasure has taken root. Banyan Tree Movies is bringing something unique to the Pacific Northwest film industry: a specialized production house focused on historically accurate films about Asia from the 1930s to 1960s.

🗺️ Visit them at: banyantreemovies.com | Battle Ground Film House

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🎉 This episode also celebrates:
- James Chick, filmmaker
- Russell Ford, sculptor

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Grab your map, your coffee, and your most art-curious friend… Clark County Open Studios is back! Over 50 artists are opening their homes, barns, and studios for this free, annual, self-guided tour. See works in progress, meet the makers, and maybe find a perfect piece to fill an empty corner. We’re invited to snoop around and see how the art gets made.

🗺️ Visit them at: artstra.org/openstudios | Instagram | Facebook

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🎉 This episode also celebrates:

• Ana the Artist
• Hillary Kent
• Travis London
• Christian Barrios & La Casita Cultural Center
• Jennifer Williams
• Anne John
• Art at the Cave
• Christine Rice Memorial Scholarship
• Artstra

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