Aiming From the ❤️ Archery Reviews
“We had an amazing experience here trying archery for the very first time. The location is a beautiful forest and a well kept archery area. Lloyd is a wonderful, kind and caring instructor. He is able to connect and teach all levels. We will definitely do this again our next time in Ashland.” Jennifer Burningham — Portland, Oregon
“It’s always a joy to connect with someone with whom so much resonates. We drove away from Moonbow glowing and recounting our favorite moments from our time there. Lloyd is an absolute joy as an instructor – warmly welcoming, deeply kind, filled with a broad scope of archery experience which he generously shares… he made the experience accessible and fun while leaving room for us to discover the deeper lessons that archery has to offer. Like any master of a craft, it’s clear that his practice of archery reflects back into his life, and vice versa. It was such an honor to learn from him, and my boyfriend and I were hugely blessed by our experience.
On a practical level, we arrived, were welcomed in to the hybrid indoor/outdoor space that Moonbow is operating out of during these colder months (it was a chilly day, but Lloyd put on a heater which made it comfortable), and we were given a short orientation to the equipment we’d be using. Lloyd makes everything feel low-stakes and easy. I’d never shot a bow before, but he walked me through it step by step. Lloyd offered pointers and answered questions whenever we had them, and I loved his instinctive style of “aiming from the heart.” We broke for tea half way through our session, had a great chat, and when we resumed, we tried other bows and further distances. By the end, I’m guessing I’d loosed well over a hundred arrows, and felt like I had a good handle on the basics of archery.
When you book an experience like this, you hope it’s going to be a good one, and worth the time and money. For us, it was more than worth it. This experience extended beyond, into the category of really special and memorable. We hope to return soon.” Amy P — Redding, California
“I had an absolute blast at this experience. I’ve never done archery before but Lloyd was very friendly and an excellent teacher. I really enjoyed learning about his style of archery as well; he explains it like it’s so much more than a sport or hobby. I think you would be hard pressed to find a similar introduction to archery anywhere else. I really appreciated how much he taught me too. Lloyd got me hands on with several different bows of each discipline and I got to throw as many arrows as I wanted through each and at lots of targets. Besides all of that it’s also just simply fun! Getting a tight grouping or hitting a bullseye is a very satisfying feeling. If you’ve ever been interested in archery or even if you’re just in the area, I definitely recommend trying this out.” Dominic Salick—Seattle, Washington
“Archery with Lloyd is a MUST. He is incredibly knowledgeable, a magnificent storyteller, and a top notch instructor. I had zero archery experience going into this, and that was not an issue at all. The setting of the experience is absolutely beautiful and serene, nestled in the forest. I could not recommend this experience enough!” Sasha Lucyga— Folsom, California
“I have briefly played with archery as a child and again a few years ago. Never have I connected to the practice in a way such as this. I am a very multidimensional thinker, and I see all of life through energy. Lloyd met me there, and offered the practice and technical approach to archery in a perspective that I could really sink into. I RE-membered my inner archer, and I am excited to go back!” Ashtani Akshagni —Bend, Oregon
“We had a wonderful experience learning archery from Lloyd. He is a wonderful instructor who slowly introduces techniques for improvement so you won’t be overwhelmed with information. His range is within a beautiful woodland with multiple ranges at different distances with a variety of targets. Lloyd also came prepared with multiple styles of bows which allowed us to try the different varieties. Very highly recommend taking a lesson!!” Meena Kalani — SanFrancisco, CA
“My friends and I had a session with Lloyd. We had an amazing time!! He was very informative and we can see his passion for archery. He has awesome tips and tricks. He was very generous for showing his custom bow to us as to give it a try. The location was nice and spacious. We will definitely recommend to others to enjoy the experience with him. We will come again. Thank You Lloyd.” 🏹🙏🏽 Anjana Patel — Brookings, Oregon