Bend August 2016 by City Lifestyle

AUGUST 2016

Bend

BendLifestylePubs.com

™

FROM SEED TO PANTRY: LOCAL ORGANIC FARMS BEND’S EMERGING ART AND DIY COMMUNITIES MODERN DAY HOMESTEADING

Outstanding Urologic Care for Men and Women & Children. Children

Bend Urology is proud to serve Central Oregon and surrounding communities for over 50 years. With a strong emphasis on the overall health of their patients, Bend Urology provides superior urological care for men, women and children. The specialists at Bend Urology offer the latest diagnostic tools and treatments to ensure their patients receive the world-class urological care they deserve.

Brian O’Hollaren, MD • Jack Brewer, MD • Nora Takla, MD • Meredith Baker, MD • Ronald Barrett, MD Sara Stafford, PA-C • Jonathan Kelley, PA-C • Alyssa Argabright, PA-C

541-382-6447 | 2090 NE Wyatt Court, Suite 101 | Bend, OR 97701 | bendurology.com

Making Today’s Technology EVERYDAY EASY! It’s Summertime and the living is EVERYDAY EASY! We’ve got you covered with a new HOME THEATER and OUTDOOR LIVING area! We’ve also got the Northwest covered with four easy service locations, one easy phone number and one easy website! If you’ve been thinking about home automation, there’s no better time to make a move. Whether you’re building or remodeling we can work with your contractor to create your dreams come true.

Bend | Portland Vancouver | Medford

541.948.5095

http://techdesignassociates.com

Lifestyle Letter

Homegrown in Central Oregon I

AUGUST 2016 publisher

Jane Rial | Jane.Rial@LifestylePubs.com

n this issue, we invite you to get inspired by local entrepreneurs with do-it-yourself attitudes who are changing the way we look at art, food and skincare. We also take a look at Bend’s emerging art and DIY work spaces that are shaping the local art community.

We pay tribute to local organic farms who are changing the way we think about food. In addition, we offer tips on getting your garden growing while tackling our tough climate. Enjoy our story on one local organic skincare product provider who turned her frustration with dry and cracked skin into a thriving business. Then, stop by Angelina’s Organic Skincare to pick up a remedy for the hot summer sun. To really see some amazing talent, don’t miss Art in the High Desert later this month at the Old Mill District. See this issue’s story for more on this event.

editor

Gregg Morris | Gregg.Morris@LifestylePubs.com contributing writers

Donna Burklo, Lindy Callahan, Julie Furnas, Gregg Morris contributing photographers

Brian Becker, Gary Calicott, Barbara Dudley, Mike Houska, Greg Normandin

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

| Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF SALES OFFICER

If you’re looking for a place to see a band, have a cocktail, or enjoy an exquisite meal, read our Hot Spot in this issue and head over to The Capitol in Downtown Bend. Visit us online at BendLifestylePubs.com, as well as Facebook.com/Bend-Lifestyle.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ART DIRECTOR

AD COORDINATORS

| Nicole Sylvester

| Nicolette Martin, Cyndi King

DESIGN SPECIALIST

| Ashleigh Thomson

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT APPLICATION ARCHITECT WEB DEVELOPER

Jane.Rial@LifestylePubs.com

| Brad Broockerd

| Cyndi Harrington, Chelsi Hornbaker, Megan Seymour

LAYOUT DESIGNERS

Jane Rial, Publisher

| DeLand Shore

| Sara Minor

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

We welcome your feedback!

| Matthew Perry

| Melanie Carlisle | Michael O’Connell | Hanna Park

by Community ™

BendLifestylePubs.com ON THE COVER Mahonia Gardens in Sisters PHOTOGRAPHY BY GARY CALICOTT GaryCalicottPhoto.com

Bend Lifestyle | August 2016

JOIN US

TALK TO US

P.O. Box 12608 Overland Park, KS 66282-3214 Proverbs 3:5-6 Bend Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of Bend’s most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Bend Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

“As one goes through life one learns, if you don’t paddle your own canoe you don’t move.” - Katherine Hepburn

Find out if a Physical Therapist can help you.

10 MINUTES. $10. ANY TUESDAY. www.stepandspine.com

REDMOND (541) 504-5363 | BEND (541) 728-0713 | SISTERS (541) 588-6848

August 2016

Departments

Good Times

Around Town

Healthy Lifestyle

Sold Properties

Hot Spot

Lifestyle Calendar

Local’s Choice

16 Local and Fresh with Angelina Organic Skincare

Bend-based apothecary creating natural skin and body care products.

20 From Seed to Pantry

Local organic farms leading the charge to a healthy America.

24 The Artist’s Way

Two working art spaces catering to professional and amateur artists alike.

28 The Capitol

A new venue breathing life into downtown Bend.

24 Lifestyle Publications

Make Peace with Your Two-Piece! Body Contouring • Colon Hydrotherapy

Mention this ad and get $50 off your 1st package! Downtown Bend 541.797.9900 • www.HydroBend.com

Authentic adventures for travelers who like to kayak

Kayaking the Italian Lake District

50 Tours of a Lifetime 2012

2015

Award Winning Trips tofino.com

•

Operations Worldwide 541 389 6091

•

Based in Bend

50 Tours of a Lifetime 2012

50 Tours of a

2012

800 677 0877

Lifetime

E X P E D I T I O N S

ITALY – CANADA – BRAZIL – AMAZON – GALAPAGOS – CROATIA – VIETNAM – BAJA August 2016 | Bend Lifestyle

Good Times

77th Annual Sisters Rodeo

Thousands of fans came out June 7 - 10 to watch professional cowboys compete in the 77th Annual Sisters Rodeo. People were treated to four days of bronc riding, steer roping, and a visit from the rodeo queen. PHOTOGRAPHY BARBARA DUDLEY

BEAT THE HEAT ! NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER-HOUR CALLS! If you call us today, we’ll be there today.

Heating•Cooling•Commercial Refrigeration 541.388.8839 | kipsuperiorservice.com

Bend Lifestyle | August 2016

Can YOU Beat Beethoven?

Come support YOUR CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY Participate this year in the 5k, 1 mile or Kids Race 9:00 a.m. COCC Track, Bend, Oregon

www.beatbeethoven5k.com

“WE MEET OR BEAT BOX STORE PRICES”

Premium Dog & Cat Food Pet Supplies Horse & Livestock Supplies Haystack Naturals

(Livestock, Poultry & Horse Feeds)

Great, Friendly Service Bend (Old Mill District) Oregon Feed & Pet

5 OFF

Any $30 Purchase

Maestro Sponsors

Orchestra Sponsors Serving all of Central Oregon

Valid at Old Mill District & Redmond locations. Coupon required. One per customer. Cannot combine with other offers. Some restrictions apply. Not valid on propane or wood pellets. Expires 9-1-16

Redmond Oregon Feed & Irrigation

220 Scalehouse Loop

2215 North Hwy 97

(Corner of Bond & Scalehouse Loop )

(Across from Home Depot)

541-323-3533

541-548-5344

Central Oregon Symphony Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. PO Box 7953, Bend, OR 97708 | P: 541-317-3941 | W: www.cosymphony.com | E: info@cosymphony.com

August 2016 | Bend Lifestyle

Around Town

AROUND TOWN

LOCAL MUSIC THROUGH THE LENS OF GARY CALICOTT

The individuals were presented with their plaques on June 20 by the Deschutes County Commissioners and Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The Big Chainring Awards are meant to “honor individuals, businesses, and public agencies that have made significant contributions in support of better bicycling and walking in Central Oregon.”

ROCKIN’ DAVE’S BISTRO OPENS BACKSTAGE LOUNGE Eastside

Bend

bagel

shop,

Rockin’ Dave’s Bistro has added the

Local professional photographer Gary Calicott will have a show-

Backstage Lounge to their 661 NE

ing of his music-based photographs at the Tower Theatre Saturday,

Greenwood Avenue location. When

August 13. “Local Music through the Lens of Gary Calicott” is pre-

the bagel side of the building closes

sented by Bend Factory Stores and sponsored by Bend Honda and

at 2 p.m., the Backstage Lounge

The Pine Tavern. The collection of photographs are taken each year

opens at 4 p.m. The menu features

by Calicott as he attends hundreds of local music shows. As a way

all-natural burgers, hot sandwiches, hearty rice bowls and a long list of appetizers and small plates. The lounge will pour local craft beers, a dozen wines and premium cocktails. Happy Hour runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The popular Rockin’ Dave’s also recently implemented an online order system. RockinDaves.com

PARTNERS IN CARE OPENS NEW PET PARK AT HOSPICE HOUSE Bend hospice Partners In Care (PIC) has added an off-leash pet park at their Hospice House. PIC recognized the unconditional love and faithful companionship of pets to give back to the community, Calicott donates proceeds of the eve-

at their dedication event on June 24.

ning’s auction to The Tower Theatre Foundation.

The event, hosted by PIC and their

JAH Promotions is producing the event, which will begin at

supporting

organization,

Friends

7 p.m. with a cocktail hour and silent auction. Music will play from

of Hospice, included speakers

8 p.m. to 10 p.m., with Strange Rover, Jones Road and Corner

CEO

Gospel Explosion. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door.

Coordinator Jason Medina, and

GaryCalicottPhoto.com

Senior Chaplain Randall Ross. A

DESCHUTES COUNTY ANNOUNCES 2016 BIG CHAINRING AWARD RECIPIENTS Deschutes County has honored Bob Bryant and Therese Madrigal

Eric

Alexander,

Volunteer

Broken Angel catering service provided tacos for the people, while Westside Pet Hospital donated organic, hypoallergenic dog treats.

as their 2016 Big Chainring Award recipients. Bryant, who serves as

PIC understands the emotional

ODOT’s Region 4 Manager, was recognized for implementing the

bond between patients and the pets

area active transportation plan. Through enhanced planning, devel-

in their life. With the new off-leash

opment and delivery of active transportation facilities, the program

Pet Park, hospice patients and their

positively impacted ODOT’s Region 4 communities. For his efforts,

pets have a place where they can be

Bryant received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

close to one another.

Commute Options Board Chair Madrigal worked tirelessly to sup-

Employees of PacificSource raised funds for the new pet park in

port the Commute Options’ mission. She is directly responsible for

honor of three of their coworkers who used hospice services pro-

providing a wide array of benefits to individuals, businesses, and the

vided by PIC. The park is bordered by a wood fence and includes

greater Central Oregon community. 10

Bend Lifestyle | August 2016

CONTINUED >

Fitness Equipment Sales and Service We offer a broad range of new and used exercise equipment and accessories,we are passionate about exercise equipment and are here to help you with your needs. All used equipment is serviced and tested.

NO IMPACT PRODUCTS for the runner at heart! Octane Zero Runner or elliptical for inside

DiD you know? Your favorite

Lifestyle Publication

ElliptiGO & ElliptiGO ARC for outside

is on facebook!

Connect with us today and read feature articles, view special offers, enter contests and more!

facebook.com/ BendLifestyle 1310 SE Reed Market Rd., Suite 100 Bend, Oregon 97702

541.420.5985 backinactionfitnessequipment.com August 2016 | Bend Lifestyle

design studio

915 nw gasoline alley bend, or 97703 (541) 389-9178 rick@wrightdesignstudio.com wrightdesignstudio.com 12

Bend Lifestyle | August 2016

...putting life in your lifestyle...

Around Town (CON TI N U ED) large trees, grass, and bark. The enclosure is both wheelchair and hospital bed accessible and features a garden bench, water bowls and a waste bag dispenser. For more information about hospice services, the Pet Park, or the therapeutic use of pets, call Partners In Care at 541.382.5882 or visit PartnersBend.org.

ONBOARD DYNAMICS PRESENTS AT GLOBAL CLEAN ENERGY SHOWCASE Local startup Onboard Dynamics (ObDI) joined ARPA-E Exhibit at Clean Energy Ministerial Startups & Solutions Showcase in San Francisco’s Union Square June 1 and 2. They joined almost 100 companies selected from around the world for their innovative technologies in the clean energy sector. The Clean Energy Ministerial, launched in 2010, is an annual forum of the world's major economies and leading clean energy investors. Its mission is to “drive faster deployment of clean energy policies and technologies worldwide.” Founded in 2013, ObDI works to remove barriers to driving natural gas-powered vehicles, thus lowering fuel costs and carbon emissions. Its technology integrates natural gas compression into automotive engines. OnBoardDynamics.com

OLD MILL DISTRICT NAMED FINALIST FOR GLOBAL AWARD Bend’s Old Mill District has been selected as a finalist for the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2016

H a n d m a d e e y e w e a r f ro m t h e m o u n ta i n s o f I ta ly E xc l u s i v e ly at C e n t r a l O reg o n E y ec a re

C E N T R A L

O R E G O N

Global Awards for Excellence. Twenty-six developments around the world are competing for top design, which will be announced in October of this year in Dallas. Projects include retail markets, performing arts centers and residential projects. The Old Mill District is 270 acres of riverside land developed into 1.1 million sq. ft. of office space, 275,000 sq. ft. of retail space, 100 acres of open space, 21 acres of industrial space, 2,400 sq. ft. of educational space, 20,000 sq. ft. of civic space, as well as lodging and residential areas. The ULI began recognizing superior development efforts in 1979. Criteria for the awards includes leadership, contribution to the community, innovations, public/private partnerships and environmental protection and enhancement. TheOldMill.com

E Y E W E A R

G A L L E R Y

CENTRAL OREGON’S LARGEST SELECTION OF FASHION EYEWEAR & SUNGLASSES 2 155 NW Shevlin Park ROAD, Bend, Oregon 97703 541.647.2760 centraloregoneyecare.com info@centraloregoneyecare.com

$75 off your purchase of designer frames and lenses* Expires 8/31/2016 | *Some exclusions apply, call for details.

August 2016 | Bend Lifestyle

Healthy Lifestyle

dern IT IS

D ay H o m e s t

g n i ead

E YOUR G ST YL RANDMOTHER’S LIFE

ARTICLE DONNA BURKLO | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

n 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act. The law allowed for 160 acres of previously-identified public land in exchange for five years of residence and cultivation of the land. Four decades later, Central Oregon became a hotbed of homesteading activity as part of the “last rush for free land.” Those local homesteaders were somewhat duped, however, by the timing of an unusually wet climate that temporarily made our typically arid land appear to be farmable. These days—because of the lack of available land—modern day homesteading is defined by simply building a self-sustaining aspect to your property and lifestyle.

THE HOMESTEADING LIFESTYLE

“It’s more important than ever right now,” says Tyler Doza of Good Earth Farms in Bend. “After 50 years of the current methods of farming, we’ve ruined massive amounts of farmland, leaching resources and leaving dust bowls. And, the carbon footprint of moving food from all over is something we have to avoid.” 14

Bend Lifestyle | August 2016

Today, we are well aware of the challenges of growing our own food in the high desert. At Good Earth Farms, they employ shade tents when the sun will be harsh, and frost cover ready for the inevitable surprise freeze. And, they are conscious of their soil conditions both for current and future crops. “It’s a matter of controlling the environment for the plants at all times of the day and night,” Doza says. For those who don’t have farmland at their disposal, Doza recommends a whole-neighborhood approach. Coordinate a small greenhouse or raised-bed crops with neighbors and share the bounty. Then rotate next year. Doza also prefers freezing to canning vegetables for his personal use and that of the communal living group that runs the farm. If your home site, zoning, CC&Rs and other rules allow, having chickens for a homegrown protein source in eggs is an option. At a bare minimum, purchasing food from local farmers and ranchers is the manageable “homestead” activity we can all take part in, boosting our local economy and restoring our planet. GoodEarthFarmsBend.com HDFFA.org

EASY HOMEMADE YOGURT • Bring four cups of your choice of cow’s milk to 180 degrees. • Let cool to 115 degrees and fully incorporate ¼ cup of your choice of pre-made yogurt. • Pour into a sanitized quart Mason jar and secure the lid. • Let stand in a warm environment (or wrap with towels) for 10 to 17 hours—according to

Get your cool plants here in hot August!

your preferred level of thickness and tanginess. • Cool in the refrigerator, enjoy and hold back ¼ cup for the next batch! IDEAS FOR FREEZING PRODUCE • Cooked pasta sauce with tomatoes, basil, onion, garlic • Fresh basil and garlic in olive oil for pesto • Whole fresh tomatoes and other vegetables for soup stock

Open 7 Days a Week 9-5 61944 27th St Bend (541) 312-6155 BACKYARD GARDEN ADVICE

MoonfireandSun.com

Full Service Landscape Contractor

Serving all of Central Oregon

Here are some helpful tips from local farmers on how to succeed with your backyard planting. • Compost - Central Oregon soil needs amending! • Start small and grow what you like to eat. • Automated water keeps the scorching hot summer days at bay. • Weeding - Don’t let unwanted plants take over your garden.

Design Installation Maintenance Irrigation Service

Good Earth Farms

Aspen-Bend.com 541-330-9577

August 2016 | Bend Lifestyle

LOCAL AND FRESH WITH ANGELINA ORGANIC SKINCARE 16

Natural Skin and Body Care Products Made in Central Oregon

ARTICLE LINDY CALLAHAN | PHOTOGRAPHY GREG NORMANDIN

rtisanal, plant-derived oils, lotions and body scrubs line the walls of the sunlit shop at Angelina Organic Skincare on Bond Street in Downtown Bend. Local and national spas as well as individual customers rave about the products found here, which the owner, Angelina Swanson, proudly makes and formulates in Central Oregon. The now-thriving company has humble and practical beginnings. It began when Swanson was a rafting guide in Arizona. She was looking for a way to soothe her heels, cracked from the desert heat. This led to her first product line, called Skin Doctor. From there, Swanson continued to add to her base knowledge in botany and biology obtained in college. Eventually she began working with cosmetic chemists, Ayurvedic practitioners and estheticians to build a line of natural skin and body care products, made locally in Bend since 2001. The Angelina Organic Skincare shop relocated from a house on Hill Street—now Swanson’s vacation rental—to Bond Street in 2014. The storefront’s ambiance is light and

Bend Lifestyle | August 2016

Aesthetic Minimalist, which translates to fresh and soothing upon entering. The modern space radiates its own healing energy, showcasing the beautiful bottles of salves and creams on the shelves, leading back to the lab where all of the products are made. “Some companies talk about being natural and artisan, but we actually make all of our products right here in the store,” says Swanson. “Since everything is made right here I can really control the quality of the products and the ingredients that are used in them.” There are only four people who have the responsibility of actually making the products here, each working on a few specific items each day. The makers are deeply involved in and passionate about the process. “We even make our own herbal infusions,” explains Swanson. “We make sure everything is always fresh and up to our standards.” The ingredients used in their products are ethically-sourced through organic, fair-trade and local farms, including Tumalo Lavender Farm and Dancing Bee Acres, whenever possible. The

“SOME COMPANIES TALK ABOUT BEING NATURAL AND ARTISAN, BUT WE ACTUALLY MAKE ALL OF OUR PRODUCTS RIGHT HERE IN THE STORE.” - ANGELINA SWANSON

preservatives used are all plant-derived and no artificial fragrances are used. “Our products actually work,” says Swanson. “That is what I love about them! We use high-quality ingredients and let our customers know what all of those ingredients are. We don’t hide anything.” Angelina’s products are also medical grade, meeting FDA requirements to be sold by dermatologists and medical aestheticians. Angelina Organic Skincare is bridging the gap between medical grade and artisanal skin care, as many skin care products currently meeting medical requirements are not artisanal or natural. “Our products are formulated to nourish with the goal of helping the skin find its own equilibrium and become, or remain, healthy on its own,” says Swanson. “We focus on providing products that are natural, effective and gentle for everyone.” Being gentle is especially important, as Swanson wants to ensure the products are safe and effective for customers with sensitive or damaged skin.

Swanson says that a lot of the products are actually created after she gets requests for certain things directly from customers. There is extreme care taken into ensuring the products are just right before they are sold to the public, which can take as long as five years. The makers, including Swanson, test the products on themselves first, and then send them to an esthetician or dermatologist for feedback. “I want to provide our customers with the best, always,” says Swanson. “It is inspiring to hear a customer tell me how well our products have worked for them when they stop by the shop. I love knowing that what I am doing is working. It keeps me excited about doing it.” Angelina Organic Skincare products can be found online, as well as in many local shops and spas that use and provide artisanal skin care products.

Angelina Swanson

AngelinaSkincare.com August 2016 | Bend Lifestyle

Art in the

HIGH DESERT Offering More than a Booth Space ARTICLE DONNA BURKLO | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

end locals know Art in the High Desert as the colorful swirl of mind-expanding fine art set under a sea of white tents along the Deschutes River in the Old Mill District each August. However, the participating artists might consider it to be more of an Artist Boot Camp & Mutual Admiration Party. From the start, Art in the High Desert (AHD) founders Carla and Dave Fox made certain the show would be rewarding not only for visitors, but also for artists. The Foxes brought their vision for a Bend-based “juried visual art show” to life in 2008. At the time, things were not looking good for local galleries as the economy was in its full-momentum downward slide. As artists themselves, they knew the challenge was going to be significant. First, the eager event organizers employed their entrepreneurial skills and experience from running Portland’s “Art in the Pearl,” and formed a board. Then, they set out to obtain positive word of mouth from local galleries, the wider arts community and tourism and visitor sources. As of 2014—a mere six years later—the show is already ranked #12 out of 600 shows nationally in Art Fair Sourcebook, and is consistently among the top 25 shows. The festival’s success lies in the depth of the planning and the care for the prosperity of the artists involved. Three-time participant Darryl Cox, Jr., from Fusion Frames Northwest, notes that fellow artists rave about the assistance they received at AHD as opposed to other shows.

Danae Bennett Miller

Bend Lifestyle | August 2016

Linda Lewis

“I’m a local, but the (artists) coming from out of town were thrilled with the Host Home program and the added assistance with set up,” explains Cox. The hallmark of the event from the artist perspective is the coaching in marketing and sales strategies. Prior to the show, even for those who are not accepted, the jury team offers the option to receive four or more pages of feedback on application materials. This takes a considerable amount of time on the part of the organizers and jury, but is well worth it in the minds of artists. For those who are selected to participate in the show—117 out of 569 applicants this year—there is a welcome reception on arrival night that includes a speaker on an aspect of the business side of art. Last year Chris Dahlquist, a photographer from Kansas City, MO, presented a talk entitled, “The Growth Lies in the Maybes,” from her experience in engaging her booth visitors. As an incentive, the AHD organizers have given out “Benchmark Awards” to the five artists who have shown they are actively informing and involving their booth visitors. Board members roam the show to provide conversational practice and to know more about each artist. And, in true Bend fashion, artists are welcomed to the event in an all-encompassing way by a dedicated staff of volunteers. They are guided to their booth site, assisted with carts to help move their items and encouraged to ask questions and get to know the AHD staff and patrons. David Lloyd Warren is a ceramist who will be a first time participant this year. The art show veteran is quick to point out “they go out of their way to ensure that the work is hand-made and meets rigorous guidelines. This encourages more entrants of higher and higher quality of work and attendees raise their expectations as well.” The continued success of this now signature Central Oregon show will no doubt come from staying this well-considered course.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED

by Art Fair Sourcebook

Central Oregon’s Premier Juried Fine Art & Craft Show

AUGUST 26-28, 2016 115 artists selected from the U.S. & Canada. On the banks of the Deschutes River. All in Bend, Oregon.

ArtInTheHighDesert.com

Carol Martin

ArtInTheHighDesert.com August 2016 | Bend Lifestyle

Carys Wilkins of Mahonia Gardens 20

Bend Lifestyle | August 2016

CENTRAL OREGON FARMING FROM SEED TO PANTRY

“There is truly not enough time in the day. I wish I could grow time, and not just thyme.” - Rainshadow Organics’ Sarahlee Lawrence ARTICLE GREGG MORRIS | PHOTOGRAPHY GARY CALICOTT AND BARBARA DUDLEY

n any given summer’s day, farmers around the world tend to their crops. Their sunburned bodies take a beating while they plant seeds, ensure proper watering, and harvest vegetables to be sold to restaurants, grocery stores, and patrons of local farmers markets. Closer to home, local organic farmers battle a short and unpredictable growing season to bring fresh foods to sustainability-minded people. Three local farms, each with a different history—Fields Farm, Rainshadow Organics and Mahonia Gardens—are on the front lines in the battle for a healthy America. “The importance of local farming lies in the awareness of your food source and what it takes to grow your food,” says Benji Nagel of Mahonia Gardens in Sisters. “What we do has an effect on our planet.” There are many reasons to support your local farmer, including food security. If something happened out of our area to our food supply chain—such as an increased cost of gas or a climate disaster—locally-farmed food would remain unaffected. Second, shopping at farmers markets or

using direct-from-farm programs such as Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), helps to employ a neighbor. Finally, by taking transportation out of the food equation, you get freshly-picked foods, ensuring all the nutrients are still intact. “Buying from a local farm supports a small business and creates a smaller carbon footprint,” explains Sarahlee Lawrence of Rainshadow Organics. “It’s really socially, environmentally, and financially responsible.” FIELDS FARM

When Jim and Debbie Fields purchased their ten acres in Southeast Bend 27 years ago, they were considered outcasts. Recognizing the farm lifestyle paralleled their family values, the Fields set out to

create an organic farm with as close to zero carbon imprint as possible. Jim used what he learned in the Oregon State University Master Gardener Program—and his hands-on experience pulling weeds Saturday mornings as a child in his grandma’s organic garden—to shape the local farm through local input. They immediately started a CSA program and then began selling at farmers markets. Jim pursued his passion for composting by collecting food waste from area businesses—including spent grain and hops from Deschutes Brewery—to be used for soil amending. Today, Jim, plus two other full-time farmers and many volunteers, continue to sell their bounty through a CSA program, at the Bend Farmers Market, and to local restaurants. Jim continues to spread the gospel of organic farming by teaching compost classes through the Rogue Farm Corps and the OSU Master Gardener Program, the latter of which honored the Fields with a Service Cooperator Award in 2010. As if they haven’t given back enough to the community, CONTINUED >

August 2016 | Bend Lifestyle

CENTRAL OREGON FARMING

(CON TI N U ED)

Rainshadow Organics

Jim hopes to put their property into a land trust to ensure it continues to be used as a farm after he retires. RAINSHADOW ORGANICS

In 1984, Sarahlee Lawrence’s family bought 80 acres of farmland in Terrebonne and named it Lawrence Farms. As most farmers dream, their prodigal daughter returned to the farm in 2010, took over operations alongside her now husband, turned the farm into a full-diet organic farm, and renamed it Rainshadow Organics. Sarahlee’s path to the family business began with life on the farm, but included some twists and turns along the way, including a Masters Degree in Environmental Science from Montana University and becoming a published author. Today, she heads a group of three family members, one employee, and a handful of interns as they bring their harvested fruits and vegetables to their CSA customers, as well as the Bend and Sisters Farmers Markets. Coming this September, Rainshadow Organics will open a full commercial kitchen and farm stand on their Lower Bridge Way property. Like most farms, Rainshadow Organics believes it’s important to give back to the community that supports the farm. During the school year, you can expect to find groups of school children roaming the grounds and learning about organic farming. Each 22

Bend Lifestyle | August 2016

October, Rainshadow Organics hosts their annual Potato Day, offering free dig-yourown potatoes to interested parties. But perhaps their most fun and informative event is their Long Table Dinner. Forty-eight lucky diners head to the farm to have dinner in the garden. A local musician plays while a meal is served consisting of all food from the farm, with the exception of olive oil or salt. The dinners not only showcase the food grown on the grounds, but highlight the farm lifestyle. Carys Wilkins and Benji Nagel

MAHONIA GARDENS

When Benji Nagel and Carys Wilkins told their Sisters-area neighbors they were planning on starting a farm to grow vegetables and herbs at local markets and restaurants, the reaction was mixed. Even the most supportive friends were skeptical, with memories of late-summer frosts wiping out gardens just before harvest. But, Nagel and Wilkins, armed with a newfound love of organic gardening and permaculture,

remained undeterred, and opened Mahonia Gardens in 2013. They began by asking the community—though an online crowd-source funding website called Kickstarter—for monetary support in exchange for vegetables, a t-shirt, or a prepared feast. By the end, 161 backers raised over $9,000, while a local family, the Tehans, graciously offered an acre of their Northwest Sisters property for planting. Mahonia Gardens— using both starts and seed to ground planting methods— offers 50 different food crops and 100 other flowers and herbs to Sisters and Northwest Crossing Farmers Markets, local grocery stores and Agriculture Connection. Nagel, also a local professional musician, points to knowing what plants will grow as one of the biggest challenges. The recently married Nagel and Wilkins work with the Farm Corps Community, High Desert Food and Farm Alliance, the Seed to Table project, as well as a group from Nagel’s alma mater, Sisters High School, each spring. CHALLENGES

Each of these local farms—along with others such as Juniper Jungle, Good Earth Farms and Windflower Farm—face many challenges in running a farm. Because of the difficult climate—think frost in July—and soil, having diversity in crops is extremely tough. In addition, farmers must not only know how to work the fields, they must also

be small business wise, as a small percentage of people actually look to local farms for their food. But, for many local famers, the hardest part lies in the number of hours in the day. “There is truly not enough time in the day,” explains Lawrence. “I wish I could grow time, and not just thyme.”

Jim Fields

While the challenges are many, the farmers take solace in the fact they are doing what they love as part of a close-knit community of local farmers. The area farms work together to ensure successful growing seasons. The sense of competition is replaced with a spirit of camaraderie. As concern over maintaining healthy eating habits grows, so does the number of small local farms. Next time you sit down for a meal of fresh salad greens or vegetables, don’t forget to thank a farmer. FieldsFarm.org

RainshadowOrganics.com MahoniaGardens.com JuniperJungleFarm.com SeedToTableSisters.org WindflowerFarmBend.com HDFFA.org RogueFarmCorps.org CentralOregonLocavore.org

Local Farmers Markets Bend Farmers Market - Wednesdays Sisters Farmers Market - Fridays NorthWest Crossing Farmers Market - Saturdays August 2016 | Bend Lifestyle

The ARTIST’S Way BEND’S EMERGING ART COMMUNITIES

ARTICLE JULIE FURNAS PHOTOGRAPHY GREG NORMANDIN

ometimes art classes in Bend are more than typical art classes. They consist of one-of-a-kind gatherings and salons with local and national painters, designers, printmakers, writers and more sharing their talent with eager learners. Bend’s premiere working art spaces, A6 and The Workhouse, not only offer the Central Oregon community a place to learn a new art form, these spaces are also used as event venues and retail areas for artists to display and sell their works.

GALLERY GATHERINGS

A6 Studio & Gallery, formerly Atelier 6000, is located in the Box Factory building off Industrial Way, just outside Bend’s Old Mill District. Each month, they install fresh art exhibits centering around contemporary and historical book art and/or printmaking. “We hold a major exhibit every year, typically in the fall,” explains A6 Executive Director Dawn Boone. “We started with M.C. Escher and last year featured Edward Curtis.” This year’s exhibit, “Opening Japan: Three Centuries of Japanese Prints” runs from September 2 through November 20. The exhibit is expected to bring in almost 4,000 visitors, or close to half of their annual attendance. Throughout the year A6 welcomes students, grades three through twelve, from all over the region and hosts weekly exhibit tours where visitors can learn about the art, then participate in a studio project. 24

Bend Lifestyle | August 2016

Once a year, the studio opens its doors and sells one of a kind prints from local and national artists. In addition, there is a wide range of art classes offered at A6, including Marty Decker’s—financial manager and resident artist— entry level book art and origami tutorials. The popular folded book art classes are very unique to A6 and a new medium. IT’S NOT ALL WORK

Nestled in the Ironworks District on Scott Street, The Workhouse is another one of Bend’s true artist communities. Their calendar is full with public events, hosted dinners, and large indoor craft fairs. It’s also open seasonally for guests to browse, shop and talk to local artists who work out of the space and sell their art pieces and retail items. Cari Brown, who runs The Workhouse, says her dream “. . . is that together—all of the artists, musicians, and all of the art-related businesses and non-profits—can make Bend known as a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive town that has a really strong art community.” The Workhouse calls their classes and workshops ‘Studio Sessions,’ where you work alongside local artists and teachers to learn about their medium and technique while you complete your own project. These classes range anywhere from cooking to painting to basic jewelry making. The Workhouse also hosts a monthly Blank Pages writing workshop led by OSU MFA graduates Mike and Irene Cooper. For food events, The Workhouse works exclusively with Anna Witham from The CONTINUED >

A6 Studio & Gallery

August 2016 | Bend Lifestyle

THE ARTIST’S WAY

(CON TI N U ED)

Root Cellar to host both small and large community dining experiences. The Workhouse has 10 studio artists and carries the work of about 60 artists, primarily from Central Oregon. Counting outside members, interns and the entire Ironworks Arts District, there are a lot of people involved in making this space a true artisan community. Their Last Saturday event is The Workhouse’s biggest outreach program. “Through Last Saturdays, the Old Ironworks Arts District is able to involve the Bend community in the local art culture,” says Brown. “Last Saturdays are really a monthly celebration of local art and through them, we are able to highlight artists by hosting openings for their work, give local musicians the opportunity to play, invite community partnerships to happen by collaborating with local agencies such as the Re-think Waste project, or the Center for Supportive Bureaucracy.” Atelier6000.org TheWorkhouseBend.com

The Workhouse

Bend Lifestyle | August 2016

Sold Properties

Recently SOLD Bend Properties NEIGHBORHOOD

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

M&BB

$1,545,000

$1,300,000

84%

729

3.5

NorthWest Crossing

$999,900

$989,900

99%

252

2.5

Pinelyn Park

$899,000

$880,000

98%

2.5

NorthWest Crossing

$844,500

100%

200

Lane Knolls

$799,000

100%

3.5

Tetherow

$765,000

100%

215

2.5

Awbrey Butte

$749,000

$735,000

98%

100

2.5

Shevlin Ridge

$675,000

$655,000

97%

2.5

Awbrey Glen

$545,000

$560,000

103%

Staats

$599,000

$550,000

92%

153

1.5

Mt. High

$559,500

$547,250

98%

124

Starwood

$499,000

$475,000

95%

2.5

Starwood

$419,500

$415,000

99%

Breckenridge

$419,900

$404,520

96%

160

2.5

Sugar Pine

$379,900

$373,950

98%

Mirada

$329,990

$345,768

105%

212

2.5

Sun Meadow

$354,900

$342,000

96%

2.5

Deschutes River Woods

$325,900

$320,000

98%

Pinebrook

$330,000

$315,000

95%

Nottingham Square

$309,900

$296,600

96%

Information obtained from Comparative Market Analysis for 06-01-16 through 06-24-16. *DOM=Days on Market.

Donna Burklo Broker

541.760.5677 Donna@CJLisa.com

the CJ Neumann & Lisa Lamberto Team

Woodside Ranch 4BR/3BA 3,384SF | Huge Shop | 4 Car Garage | 2.53AC | $719,000 MLS #201605394

Oregon License #201207378

August 2016 | Bend Lifestyle

Hot Spot A COOL NEW RESTAURANT BELOW DOWNTOWN BEND

The Capitol ARTICLE GREGG MORRIS | PHOTOGRAPHY BRIAN BECKER AND MIKE HOUSKA

n Oregon Avenue, just east of Wall Street sits a vintage theatre-style sign that harkens back to the days of speakeasies, cigarette-selling girls and jazz music. The sign announces The Capitol restaurant and bar, sitting below Patagonia and Blue Mountain Coffee. A quick descent down the stairs presents the spacious 300-capacity restaurant, complete with high back booths surrounding tables and chairs. Arcade games and pinball machines line the walls, but the standout novelty is a photo booth, ready to capture the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun.

The Capitol 190 NW Oregon Avenue, Bend TheCapitolBend.com 28

Bend Lifestyle | August 2016

Linking the restaurant and the concert venue lies a beautiful granite and stainless steel bar, backed by two large television screens showing old movies, sporting events, or the band performing on the stage. The wide range of programming points to the many faces of The Capitol. “I love that we are a place people can come to dance or see a live band, have a signature cocktail or enjoy a gourmet meal,” says co-owner Sean Day. Day and business partner Nate Edgell opened The Capitol in late 2015 to an excited crowd searching for another local music venue and late night eatery. Word quickly spread among residents and tourists alike of the eclectic new hangout serving house made food until 2 a.m. Day, a former bartender at Velvet, and Edgell, a ski and snowboard instructor at Mt. Bachelor, have carved out a niche bar/ restaurant/music venue in the middle—and below—Downtown Bend. In addition to serving hungry patrons and the mass of late night music lovers, The Capitol is beginning to make a name for themselves handling private events. Their 1750 square foot dining space can be sectioned off for privacy or left open for a casual affair. The area can handle 80 seated patrons and 150 in a cocktail setting. Full restaurant buyouts are available, as is catering for off-site events. Because they are also a concert venue, they have all required audio or video equipment necessary for a successful event. The Capitol’s stellar cuisine is the culinary creation of Chef Luke

Mason. Mason brings his experience working at acclaimed restaurants such as California’s Square One and Portland’s WildWood to Bend. His culinary style centers around the use of local and organic ingredients and a belief that producing everything in-house will give him the highest quality product. Mason’s hard work pays off in the form of beet hummus, kale salad, one of the best burgers in town, and his pan cotta dessert. Sixteen taps pouring local craft beer, hard cider and kombucha top off your experience. Although open for less than a year, The Capitol has become a local hangout by hosting local shows such as “Beat Lab Radio,” “Simmer Down Sounds,” “Comedy Underground,” and “Local’s Night.” “All four of these shows have gained so much traction that we've brought them all on multiple times per month,” says Day. “We love our little awesome city!”

In addition to serving hungry patrons and the mass of late night music lovers, The Capitol is beginning to make a name for themselves handling private events.

August 2016 | Bend Lifestyle

Lifestyle Calendar

August AUGUST 3 - 7

artists and blacksmiths. Over 20 artists will be represented. The

2016 DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & RODEO

Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild is dedicated to the promotion

DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & EXPO CENTER

of education, information, and collaboration in the metal arts and

Fairgoers enjoy five days of fun, great food, great vendors and enter-

crafts. Door prizes. COMAG.us

tainment. Cowboys compete for prizes in the rodeo while children and adults alike enjoy the outside carnival. Adults $12/day, children

AUGUST 6

$7/day. Expo.Deschutes.org

12TH ANNUAL HAULIN’ ASPEN

AUGUST 4 MUSEUM AND ME

WANOGA SNO-PARK Participate in one of Oregon’s favorite trail running races; enjoy a full course redesign that starts and finishes at Wanoga Sno-Park and

HIGH DESERT MUSEUM A time for children and adults with physical, cognitive and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and visit your favorites. Free. HighDesertMuseum.org

AUGUST 5 & 6 GHOST TREE INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT & DINNER PRONGHORN RESORT Foursomes of golfers challenge 60 other teams Friday on the famed Jack Nicklaus course at Pronghorn Resort. Dinner on the

features the spectacular single track, double track and FS roads for which Central Oregon is nationally recognized in the trail running world. $40, $50, $85. HaulinAspen.com

AUGUST 12 - 14 SUNRIVER ART FAIRE THE VILLAGE AT SUNRIVER Sponsored by the Sunriver Women's Club, the Sunriver Art Faire showcases over 60 artists displaying and selling their fine arts and crafts. The work is juried from artist applications, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, Range begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday with over 20 dishes to sample. woodworking and mixed media. Free. SunriverArtFaire.com GhostTreeInvitational.com

AUGUST 5 & 6

AUGUST 16 BARBS BY THE BARD: A SHAKESPEAREAN INSULT WORKSHOP

CENTRAL OREGON METAL ARTS GUILD

DOWNTOWN BEND LIBRARY - BROOKS ROOM

ANNUAL SHOW & SALE

Learn and memorize some of Shakespeare's best insults for use in

OXFORD HOTEL

your everyday life. Bring your own insult or learn a new one. Insult like

Enjoy the wide variety of talented metal artists in our commu-

the Bard! Clinton K. Clark of Dionysus Presents leads the workshop.

nity, including jewelry designers, gemstone cutters, sculpture

Free. DeschutesLibrary.org

Bend Lifestyle | August 2016

CONTINUED >

Alustra® Woven Textures®

Locally Owned and Operated since 1988

Certified Motorization Specialists FREE in-home Design Consultation with expert Design Consultant, Carrie Steele Life Size Samples in our Showroom Custom Window Treatments Hunter Douglas Service Center for Service and Repairs Expect meticulous installations from Certified HD Installer Matt Smith

E x terior Products: Retractable Awnings

Inspire your home...

Motorized Solar Screens Maintenance Free Pergolas and Louvered Roofs

(541) 388-4418 • 1465 SW Knoll Ave. Bend, Oregon 97702

classiccoveringsbend.com

August 2016 | Bend Lifestyle

Lifestyle Calendar

(CON TI N U ED)

AUGUST 20 KIDS OBSTACLE CHALLENGE MOUNT BACHELOR SKI RESORT Children, ages 5 to 16, rope swing into a giant mud pit, army crawl through tough terrain, scale up rugged cargo nets, and slide into a muddy paradise. $30 per child. KidsObstacleChallenge.com

AUGUST 20 HIGH DESERT RENDEZVOUS HIGH DESERT MUSEUM Head to the High Desert Museum for the 27th annual Rendezvous, a rip-roaring evening including dinner, silent and live auctions, raffle, gambling, hosted saloon and dancing. Central Oregon’s longest-running fundraiser supports the Museum’s education programs. $150 for members, $200 for non-members. HighDesertMuseum.org

AUGUST 24

AUGUST 18

SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL PRESENTS

14TH ANNUAL BEND BREWFEST

AN EVENING WITH DARRELL SCOTT

LES SCHWAB AMPHITHEATER

SISTERS HIGH SCHOOL

The Bend Brewfest focuses on tasting and enjoying fine regional craft

Darrell Scott became one of the more successful country songwriters of

beers as well as great food. 65 different breweries will be pouring over

the late 1990s and early 2000s, placing songs with the biggest names in

170 craft beers. Admission is free. For beer tasting, you must purchase

country music, including several major chart hits. The highly accomplished

a 2016 Brewfest tasting package. Mugs are $20 and include four tast-

artist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist makes his first trip to Central

ing tokens. BendBrewfest.com

Oregon in a decade. $25 adult, $15 youth. SistersFolkFestival.org

Your local team with local solutions. Home grown in the NW since 1983 www.skylinehomeloansNW.com | (541) 306-3700 250 NW Franklin Ave. Suite 101, Bend, OR 97703 222 NW 7th St., Suite 4, Redmond, OR 97756

Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America 2015, Top 100 Most Influential Mortgage Executives in America 2015, 50 Best Companies to Work For - Published by Mortgage Executive Magazine. Top 25 Residential Mortgage Lenders - Published by Portland Business Journal Copyright © 2016 Skyline Financial Corp. dba Skyline Home Loans Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) Company ID # 12072, California - Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act File No: 413-0296, Oregon - Licensed by the Division of Finance & Corporate Securities No. ML2797.

Bend Lifestyle | August 2016

Waldorf School OF BEND

Where students are

Inspired to be

Intelligent, Imaginative &Interested in the world. Now enrolling for the 2016-17 school year. Call today for information

(541) 330-8841 bendwaldorf.com | info@bendwaldorf.com GRANITE Renewal & Resealing â&#x20AC;¢ CABINET Renewal, Recoloring & Refacing FLOOR Renewal, Refinishing & New Install

Now Offering Lightspeed PlusTM Antimicrobial Finish

Resist 99% growth of bacteria and viruses.

NO DUST. NO MESS. NO ODOR.

Find out more about NHance and book your FREE in-home consultation. Call or visit our website today! Locally Owned and Operated. CCB# 176051

541-317-WOOD(9663) | www.NHance.com/CentralOregon

MENTION THIS AD AND GET $100 OFF AT TIME OF ESTIMATE. August 2016 | Bend Lifestyle

Local’s Choice

Cool Tools! PHOTOGRAPHY GARY CALICOTT

Aaron Leis and Dave Danek

Industrial Sewing Machine

Router Bits

Hand Screw Clamps

Planer

20 Ton Hydraulic Press

Metal Lathe

WHO: DIYcave owners Aaron Leis, Dave Danek & Tim Willis WHAT: Helpful tools that aren’t found in your garage. WHERE: All tools are available for use with a membership to the DIYcave.

Bench Top Drill Press 34

Bend Lifestyle | August 2016

3-D Printer

Combination Wrenches