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Central Oregon ~ Playground of the Pacific Northwest

Arrive early or stay after the clinic to explore central Oregon, known as the playground for the Pacific Northwest.  Golf, white water rafting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fly fishing are just some of the activities that the area is known for.

Visitor info:
http://www.visitbend.com/
http://www.bendchamber.org/

Bend is a high desert environment with low humidity year round. Summers are hot and dry with cooler evenings. Temperature ranges from 50s in eve and 80-90s during the day. Bend Oregon weather site: link here
  

Getting here.

Fly into PORTLAND:
You can travel on any major airline to Portland (PDX) Oregon and drive about 3.5 hours to Bend Map to Center from Portland Airport: link to online map.

Fly into REDMOND:
United Airlines has just added direct flights to Redmond/Bend airport (RDM) from Denver during the summer months. You can also fly via a commuter airline to Redmond Airport (RDM).  Redmond airport is about 20 minutes from Bend. Delta airlines just established jet service direct to Redmond from Salt Lake City.  Other airlines that service Redmond are Alaska air, Horizon Air and Skywest.  These are commuter routes that bring you to Redmond from either Portland or San Francisco.
Map to Center from Bend/Redmond Airport: link to online map

Lodging

$ = great deal $$ = moderate price $$$ = upscale price

WE RECOMMEND:

Local Farm House
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/11443595

Eagle Crest Resort- 20 minutes from both Ranches
http://www.eagle-crest.com/ CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
The Bend Riverside Motel and Suites (541) 389-2363 $
For the budget minded this is the perfect place...somewhat dated and not fancy, but extremely well located. This motel is right on the river and next to Pioneer Park, one of Bends nicest. It is five blocks to town where you will have a wide choice of shopping and restaurants.
• 1 bedroom: one double bed
• Studio: one double bed, one studio couch, sitting area and full kitchen
The Bend Riverside offers a substantial savings off of their regular rate. 
Fairfield Inn and Suites (Marriott) $$ (800) 228-2800 or direct (541) 318-1747
This new hotel is right across the street from the Bend River Suites. Not as inexpensive as the Bend Riverside but brand new. Rooms available with simple kitchen facilities .Continental breakfast.
Towne Place Suites (Marriott) $$ (541) 382-5006
Brand new hotel not close to downtown, but you can walk to restaurants on Bend’s
trendy west side. Rooms have queen bed, sofa bed, sitting area and kitchen. Continental breakfast.
The Laura House $$-$$$ (541) 388-4064
This has gotten rave reviews from other clinic participants. This is a lovely upscale B&B right in town. Six rooms ranging in price from $105-$150
The Pine Ridge Inn $$–$$$ (541) 389-6137 www.pineridgeinn.com
If your trip to Bend is going to be a real event consider staying here. Full breakfast included. In the same general area as the Town Place Suites. This is a really special place.
Tumalo State Park $ Info: (541) 382-3586 or (800) 551-6949 Reservations: (800) 452-5687 http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_45.php
Open year-round. 23 full hookup, 54 tent (maximum site 44 feet); 7 yurts; group tent (2 areas); hiker/biker camp. Nestled in the heart of sunny central Oregon, Tumalo rests along Oregon’s spectacular Deschutes River. The campground is close enough to the town of Bend, but far enough away to escape the commotion.

SISTERS, Oregon
Sisters Motor Lodge
511 W Cascade Ave.
Sisters, OR 97759
541-549-2551
 
Ponderosa Lodge Best Western
500 Hwy 20 West
Sisters, OR 97759
541-549-0148
 
REDMOND, Oregon
Sleep Inn Redmond
1847 N Hwy 97
Redmond, OR 97756
541-504-1500
 
Comfort Suites Redmond
2243 SW Yew Ave.
Redmond, OR 97756
541-504-8900

Traveling With Fido
The Bend Riverside Motel and Suites (details above), is pet friendly (phone 541-389-2363).

Favorite Restaurants
​Tumalo Coffee House-Tumalo-Family owned- Tumalo.
High Tides—wonderful seafood. Try the Thai fish soup if you like spicy.
Marz—eclectic menu, really good food.
Merenda’s—expensive but over 100 wines by the glass and great food.
Toomie’s—Great Thai food & atmosphere at very reasonable prices
Blacksmith Steakhouse—US Traveler Magazine 10 best new restaurants 2004
Baltazars- new in 2007 Great Mexican Seafood
Alpenglow Café for Breakfast (right near the Bend River Inn and Suites)
Angel Thai- Less Fancy than Toomies but the food is just as good!
Typhoon-Great Thai Food
Deep-Sushi and other seafood offerings

Attire to Bring
Bend is a high desert environment with low humidity year round. Summers are hot and dry with cooler evenings. Temperature ranges from 50s in eve and 80-90s during the day. A helpful weather site: http://www.wunderground.com/US/OR/Bend/KCVO.html Bring shorts, long pants, layers, rain jacket, comfy foot wear with closed toes for outside work, a sun hat and sun block. Also bring slip on shoes/slippers/flip flops for inside wear at the Center. Since we’re working outside mostly in the pens and fields, we ask you don’t wear your barn shoes inside. Bend is a very casual city, no need to bring dressy clothes.