Letters and emails from various people have shared how thankful they are for the act(s) of kindness they've experienced through Christine Jackson and Heaven On Earth. 

 

Comment on Facebook: Frank Calamia 3-6-10

I would stop at Heaven on earth any time i get to Oregon even if i was hitch hiking!! The best raspberry vinegarette salad dressing and marionberry jam ever!! Christine this is indeed my most favorite stop on I-5.... Everyone you can order online!! Yummy

Samantha Whipple 2-22-2010

Thank you so much for a wonderful experience at Heaven On Earth! Your staff was so ready for us and the food was awesome! Cinnamon rolls weren't bad either lol! So many positive comments. I think people were surprised at how smooth it went. Thanks again!

 

Lenwood Washington 2-5-2010

A beacon of delight...as experienced by a truck driver.

An oasis in the desert; a diamond in the ruff; a needle in the haystack; a well by the side of the road. That's what Christine's Heaven On Earth Restaurant & Bakery located in Azalea, Oregon became to me the first Monday in February 2010.

A place where you can pray "openly" and unashamed over your food. The food nourishes the body, but the love nourishes the soul. I found it to be just as the name proclaims "Heaven On Earth". The background music awakens you to the eternal pleasure of fulfillment while the menu allows you to enjoy the temporal pleasure of food. Like a pitcher of living water, Christine ignored those who are full to pour her into those who are empty.

Pilgrims and travelers who stop in will have their palate satisfied. The portions are good and the food is great!

If desert is heaven, then you can stop praying the Lords prayer (the Kingdom Come). For you will truly find it here. That's just my experience, and I wanted to share it with you. But don't take my word for it. Oh, taste and see for yourself.

Regards, Lenwood Washington 

 

Comments Made On Twitter:

jim_carson@heavenonearth86 THank you for the wonderful CO 2009 hospitality. The meatloaf lunch was great; family enjoyed the crisps I brought home.

RideLikeaGirl1@heavenonearth86 Best Cycle Oregon reststop I have ever seen! Thanks for you awesome hospitality.

1-3-10

My name is Eugene Bartley.

I wandered into Heaven On Earth Christmas Eve having driving all day from Bakersfield looking for a cup of coffee and directions.

Not only was the coffee wonderful but the piece of pecan pie was beyond scrumptious. Heaven On Earth does more than live up to its name. I have become a fan.

1-2-10

  Thank you so much for a Heavenly dinner on Earth!!

Thank you for outstanding service, for your hospitality, song and most of all – for your LOVE, touched our hearts..

…we will NEVER forget it….!

…and we will always stop and eat with you… as a special treat …

You made our day very special and especially – 11th Birthday of our grandson, Nate

Sincerely, Larry and Mila McLennan

12-27-09

I have been a customer of Heaven on Earth since i was about the age of five. I have always loved going there and have many wonderful memories. My family and I have shared our Christmas Eve dinners and Thanksgiving dinners there as well. Every time i go i feel like i am home. I live in Grants pass, so its not too far, but it is totally worth the drive. Even when the roads are super icy or snowy, we still travel to Heaven on Earth so we can experience the excellent customer service, views, food and atmosphere. That's why we chose to eat there on special occasions. It's that special to me and my family. I recently got married to my husband Lance Risser who has also fallen in love with the restaurant too! When we were dating we would take the occasional trip to Portland to see concerts and we would always wake up super early in the morning to eat the famous cinnamon rolls at Heaven on Earth. Our first Christmas Eve (this year as a married couple) we decided we would have that night just the two of us and spend Christmas Day with our familys. There is no other place that makes me feel all warm inside than Heaven on Earth, no other food tastes as authentic and amazing....and no other restaurant has that feeling like your deep in the woods with a hot wood stove burning! Its the best place I have been and ever will be. Our experience on Christmas Eve was one to remember. An amazing women by the name of Christine was so generous with us that night. She showerd us with amazing gifts such as candles, a pocket knife to keep us safe, a huge freshly baked cinnimon roll, two pies, apple butter, marionberry jam, peanut brittle and much more! She really went out of her way to spoil us on Christmas. We left with the most amazing feelings in our stomaches, and bragged to all our familys and friends. We even asked her if she was going to be open on Christmas night and she said that she was going to close a little early but even if only one person came in that night, that she knew in her heart that it was important because they would deserve a nice meal. She is so sweet! We are so blessed to live close by to enjoy the amazing atmosphere of Heaven on Earth.

God Bless, Susanna & Lance

 

Randy Kling December 9, 2009

I drive for Gordon. My name is Randy Kling. Heaven On Earth restaurant is the best restaurant on the I-5 corridor. The food is great and the people who work there are wonderful.

 

Pierce Norton December 5 at 11:19am

Hello Christine,

I'm a Cycle Oregon rider who just wants to thank you for your generous contribution of wonderful baked goods to the riders in September. That was the most fantastic spread I've seen in my 5 years of riding the event. Even better than that was the enthusiastic people who were out there in the early morning, making sure we all had 2 hands full of your best baked goods. Even though I'd just eaten a large breakfast, I did my best to sample everything. You can bet I'll stop by when I'm in the area and you'll be seeing an online order from me soon. Thanks again,

Pierce

 

Lynn Zartman November 22 at 5:41pm

Hi Christine--Thanks again to you and your crew for taking such good care of us on Cycle Oregon! Also, I'm a friend of Heidi Peyton's and what a surprise to have cinnamon rolls at our Cycle O group party! You are tooo generous! Thanks again. Lynn Zartman

 

Kirstin Dillard November 9, 2009

Dear Christine,

Thank you so much for the opportunity to be able to see what it is like to work in a restaurant like Heaven On Earth. It was very fun to work there. I was over joyed that you gave me this chance to be apart of your team.

All because of you I am more convinced that this is the correct career choice for me. I am so grateful that you would take out of your day to let me do something that I truly love.

Now I am confident that I can set some goals for my education and career plans. Again, thank you so much for your part in helping me start planning my future. n>

Sincerely,

Kristin Dillard

Dallas' Daughter

 

Heidi Peyton 2009

My friends are amazed by you and Heaven On Earth Restaurant. Wow, making 26 cinnamon rolls and delivering them?? Unreal. I will send you a couple photos next week when they come in, but till then, thank you, thank you, thank you for all the goodies.

My best,

Heidi Peyton