Your High Desert Escape Awaits

Central Oregon
Is Calling

Towering volcanoes, world-class climbing, powder days at Mt. Bachelor, and a craft culture that rivals cities 10× its size. This is your reason to come.

300+

Sun Days / Year

1M+

Annual Visitors

4,300

Ski Acres at Bachelor

800 ft

Smith Rock Height

20+

Craft Breweries in Bend

Outdoor Recreation

Smith Rock: Oregon's Crown Jewel of Adventure

Rising 800 feet above the Crooked River, Smith Rock pioneered American sport climbing and remains one of the most photographed landscapes in the country. Every visit is unforgettable.

Why Visit

Reasons to Come to Central Oregon

You don’t need a reason — but here are a few dozen. Central Oregon rewards every type of traveler, every season of the year.

Year-Round Outdoor Adventure

Ski Mt. Bachelor in the morning, mountain bike the Deschutes River Trail in the afternoon, and watch the sunset from Pilot Butte. 300+ days of sunshine means there's almost always a great day outside.

Craft Beer, Food & a Thriving Arts Scene

Bend leads Oregon in craft breweries per capita. Add James Beard-recognized restaurants, a vibrant arts district, the Sisters Folk Festival, and a calendar packed with events year-round.

Volcanoes, Lakes & Ancient Forest

Newberry National Volcanic Monument, Paulina Lake, the obsidian fields of the High Lava Plains — Central Oregon's geology is as dramatic as its mountain skyline.

Play Hard.
Live Well.

From ski runs to river trails, craft breweries to starlit skies — Central Oregon rewards those who show up.

The Good Life

What Keeps People Here

300+ Days of Sunshine

High desert living means more blue-sky days than almost anywhere in the Pacific Northwest. Snow stays in the mountains where it belongs.

Craft Culture You Can Taste

From Deschutes Brewery to 10 Barrel, Bend's craft scene is legendary. Farm-to-table dining, wine country day trips, and distilleries around every corner.

Arts, Music & Festivals

Sisters Folk Festival, Bend Film, art walks, rodeos, quilt shows, and beer fests. The event calendar runs year-round and always surprises.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Far from city light pollution, Central Oregon's night skies are jaw-dropping. The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory offers world-class telescope access.

What's Happening

Central Oregon Events & Festivals

The calendar never stops — from world-class folk music in Sisters to the biggest outdoor quilt show on Earth.

JUN

Sisters Folk Festival

📍 Sisters, OR

Three days of Americana and world music in historic downtown Sisters.

JUL

4th of July at the Old Mill

📍 Bend, OR

Live music, food, and fireworks over the Deschutes River.

AUG

Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show

📍 Sisters, OR

The world’s largest outdoor quilt show — 1,200+ quilts displayed across downtown.

SEP

Bend Brewfest

📍 Bend, OR

200+ craft beers at the Old Mill District. Oregon’s craft beer capital in full swing.

OCT

Cascade Cycling Classic

📍 Bend, OR

Premier road cycling event drawing pros through Central Oregon’s stunning landscape.

DEC

Mt. Bachelor Opening Day

📍 Mt. Bachelor, OR

The annual celebration marking ski season at one of the PNW’s top destination resorts.

Explore the Region

Find Your Community

Eight distinct communities — each with its own character. Get an overview below, then click through for the full deep-dive guide on living, real estate, schools, STRs, and more.

Bend

Urban Hub

Oregon’s adventure capital — world-class skiing, 300 days of sun, award-winning breweries, and a thriving downtown on the Deschutes River.

110,000+Population

300+Sun Days

20+Breweries

Full Bend Guide →

Sunriver

Resort

A 3,300-acre master-planned resort paradise — 30 miles of bike paths, three golf courses, river kayaking, and world-class stargazing.

30 miBike Paths

3Golf Courses

74%STR Occ.

Full Sunriver Guide →

Sisters

Artisan Town

A preserved 1880s Western Main Street at the base of three volcanoes. Artists, equestrians, and hikers call it home.

Three SistersWilderness

Folk FestAnnual Event

20 minTo Bend

Full Sisters Guide →

Redmond

Gateway City

Home to the region’s main airport with direct flights to LA, SF, Denver, and Seattle. More affordable than Bend, just as connected.

RDM Airport5 min away

Smith Rock15 min

Bend15 min

Full Redmond Guide →

La Pine

Wild & Rural

Gateway to Newberry National Volcanic Monument, Paulina Lake, and miles of national forest. Most affordable entry into Central Oregon.

NewberryVolcano

Paulina LakeNearby

Sunriver15 min

Full La Pine Guide →

Madras

Lake Country

Lake Billy Chinook — one of Oregon’s top boating destinations — anchors this high desert town with canyon scenery and agriculture.

Lake BillyChinook

Cove PalisadesState Park

2 hrsTo Portland

Full Madras Guide →

Prineville

Ranching & Tech

Where ranching heritage meets tech-era transformation. Ochoco National Forest, the Crooked River, and Meta & Apple data centers.

OchocoNational Forest

Crooked RiverFishing

35 minTo Bend

Full Prineville Guide →

Terrebonne

Climber’s Paradise

The front door to Smith Rock State Park — birthplace of American sport climbing. 1M+ visitors per year. Every visit is unforgettable.

Smith Rock5 min away

1M+Visitors/Year

Bend25 min

Full Terrebonne Guide →

Thinking of Staying?

The Central Oregon Real Estate Market

Many visitors come for a weekend and never quite leave. Here’s a snapshot of what the market looks like if you decide to make it permanent.

$285K–$725K

Median Home Range

Entry in Madras to resort luxury in Sunriver — a price point for every lifestyle.

+4.8%

Avg YOY Appreciation

Consistent gains driven by in-migration, remote workers, and limited buildable land.

28 days

Avg Days on Market (Bend)

Competitive market. Local representation from Team Homeward Found makes the difference.

60%+

Out-of-State Buyers

California, Washington, and remote workers drive demand across all eight communities.

STR & Investment

Short-Term Rental Income Potential

Central Oregon is one of the Pacific Northwest’s strongest STR markets. Visit first — then consider whether your vacation property could pay for itself.

Sunriver$65K–$120K+ / yr

Bend$48K–$72K / yr

Sisters$35K–$55K / yr

Terrebonne$35K–$55K / yr

Redmond$25K–$40K / yr

La Pine$20K–$32K / yr

Team Homeward Found

Tianna & Chance Jackson are Central Oregon’s relocation and investment specialists — knowledgeable, loyal advocates who know every neighborhood, market trend, and opportunity across the region.

🗺️ Relocation Specialists📊 STR & Investment🏔️ Bend · Sunriver · Sisters✅ Licensed Oregon Realtors🎖️ Veteran Owned

Central OregonIs Calling

300+

1M+

4,300

800 ft

20+

Smith Rock: Oregon's Crown Jewel of Adventure

Reasons to Come to Central Oregon

Year-Round Outdoor Adventure

Craft Beer, Food & a Thriving Arts Scene

Volcanoes, Lakes & Ancient Forest

Play Hard.Live Well.

What Keeps People Here

300+ Days of Sunshine

Craft Culture You Can Taste

Arts, Music & Festivals

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Central Oregon Events & Festivals

Find Your Community

The Central Oregon Real Estate Market

$285K–$725K

+4.8%

28 days

60%+

Short-Term Rental Income Potential

Team Homeward Found

Central Oregon
Is Calling

Play Hard.
Live Well.