Redmond is located between Washington's dramatic Cascade mountain range and sparkling Puget Sound, and surrounded by towering evergreen forests, Redmond is known for its natural beauty.

http://www.undercovertourist.com/united-states/washington/seattle/attractions.html

The natural beauty in Redmond is characterized by the presence of the snowcapped peaks of the Cascade Range towering to the west, the rushing Deschutes River just four miles away, and the dramatic, multicolored pinnacles of Smith Rock State Park luring rock climbers from all over the country.

You can indulge in several activities in Redmond from world-class fly-fishing and hiking in Deschutes National Forest to spring skiing on Mount Bachelor. There's even plenty of golfing-within Redmond proper, there are five public courses, including championship ones at Eagle Crest Resort and Crooked River Ranch, which locals tout as the best value.

http://www.viamagazine.com/weekenders/redmond04.asp

The major religion of the state of Washington is Roman Catholic, with one-fifth of the population claiming membership. This is evident in Seattle, as the Catholic Church claims a majority of the churches here and there are 44 catholic churches. The other churches that also have a presence in the city are Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist, Christian Science.

http://skylinebaptist.org/seattle.html

Including Skyline Baptist Church, there are only two independent Baptist churches listed in the city of Seattle in the phone directory.

There are numerous "New Age" centers spread throughout Seattle, and the far-Eastern religions of Buddhism and Hinduism also have a following.