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The Locals’ Choice in Sisters for Real Estate Sales
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Real Estate Sales
Ponderosa Properties LLC
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Property Management & Vacation Rentals Sisters | Black Butte Ranch | Camp Sherman
541-549-2002 | 800-650-6766 www.PonderosaProperties.com 221 S. Ash St. | PO Box 1779 | Sisters, Oregon 97759
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Ponderosa Properties, LLC Deep roots — and a towering presence in the Sisters community. Ponderosa Properties is the locals’ choice for real estate sales and property management in the Sisters/Black Butte Ranch/Camp Sherman areas. The Dyer family’s real estate experience began in the mid-1970s with Rad Dyer marketing cabins and lots at the Ranch for developer Brooks Resources. Rad, Kevin and Laurence moved into Sisters real estate sales in 1980, and have been actively helping clients ever since. Founded in 1991 by the Dyer family, Ponderosa Properties quickly and quietly became the most respected brokerage in town.
Their reputation is steeped in honesty and integrity, combining local knowledge and experience with strong ethics and continuing education within the industry. This keeps Ponderosa Properties on the forefront of representation for clients — both buyers and sellers. Through the years, the Dyers have been joined by other leading brokers and long-time residents. They, too, share the strong beliefs of the Golden Rule and stability, thereby deepening Ponderosa Properties’ roots and ties to the community. With over 200 years’ combined experience, it is no wonder Ponderosa Properties is the locals’ choice for real estate experience. www.discoversisters.com |
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Fly Fish
CONTENTS Living Sisters Style.................3 What We Do In Sisters.......15 Where We Eat........................ 25 Shopping.................................. 30 Finding Your Home............. 42 Where To Stay........................ 56
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Full-service shop, guided trips, individual and group lessons. Private lake access and the best fly selection in the Northwest!
541-549-FISH | 151 W. Main Ave., Sisters | Open 7 days a week greendrakehatch@gmail.com | www.flyfishersplace.com
Editor in Chief: Jim Cornelius Graphic Design: Jess Draper Leith Easterling | Lisa May Advertising: Vicki Curlett | Patti Jo Beal Proofreading: Pete Rathbun Cover Photo by Pete Alport The Nugget Newspaper | 442 E. Main Ave. P.O. Box 698, Sisters, OR 97759 | 541-549-9941 DiscoverSisters.com | NuggetNews.com ©2018 The Nugget Newspaper, LLC, for Discover Sisters. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All advertising which appears in Discover Sisters Insider’s Guide is the property of The Nugget Newspaper, LLC, and may not be used without explicit permission. The Nugget Newspaper, LLC, Discover Sisters assumes no liability or responsibility for information contained in advertisements,, directories, stories, etc. within this publication. All submissions to Discover Sisters will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication and copyrighting purposes and that all rights are currently available.
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LIVING Sisters Style Sisters is still a small town — but we are never far away from services that make our quality of life as good as it is anywhere. Many of us came here to put our children through quality schools that genuinely care about preparing them for the future. From highly-regarded public schools to an accredited private school, Sisters offers options for families whose top priority is their children’s education. Sisters is a healthy environment, and has become a real center for quality health and wellness
services that not only make us feel good but actually profoundly enhance our quality of life. When you need good health care, you don’t have to go far to find it — from friends and neighbors for whom you are more than just a number. All the everyday needs from car repair to home improvement are met by local folks who live here for the same reasons we do, who want to help their neighbors and who stand behind their product and their work because this is their town and they really care.
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Featuring
Éminence
Essentials
Organic Skincare Products
Skin Care Salon
Professional Peels Dermaplaning LED Light Therapy waxing Lash/Brow Tinting
Karen Keady
NCEA Certified Esthetician
541.480.1412
492 E. Main Ave. www.SistersEssentials.com
Complete line of skincare and body care products made with the finest organically grown ingredients found in nature.
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Essentials Skin Care Salon Essentials Skin Care Salon has been serving Sisters, Bend, and Redmond clients since 2011. Advanced treatments, modalities, and products that produce results are the passion behind this business. Éminence Organic Skincare products embody half a century of herbal craftmanship and experience, and several centuries of unsurpassed skin rejuvenation techniques unique to Hungary. All of these products are hand-picked and hand-mixed in small batches using the freshest ingredients known to nature without harming animals or using any harsh chemicals. Éminence does not believe in mass production. Traditional craftsmanship plus a deep knowledge of herbology, biochemistry, and cosmetology provide products that give the visible results clients desire and demand. Karen Keady, Essentials’ owner and esthetician, holds the highest credentials in the U.S. as an NCEA certified esthetician. With a background in dermatology nursing, plus hundreds of hours in continuing education, clients are in good and competent
hands with her skills. Karey Christopherson, esthetician, is equally passionate about serving each and every client with customized treatments for their needs and desires. Her expertise with dermaplaning is becoming her calling card. Her gentle approach to a first-time facial client inspires confidence. At Essentials, a thorough, wellorganized consultation is provided during the initial visit. They sit down with the client and listen to their concerns, examine the skin, explain their assessment and offer a customized treatment plan. Essentials offers specialized treatments for acne, aging, hyperpigmentation and sensitiveskin issues. They also offer advanced treatment systems plus step-by-step home-care instructions, as well as educational materials. Whether it’s for a relaxing facial massage or a specialized treatment, Essentials is here in Sisters for you. To learn more about the services they offer and read articles on skincare visit www.sistersessentials.com.
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Power Pool Swim Spas Massage Chairs
AQUA HOT TUBS Saunas
Service & Maintenance Chemicals & Natural Solutions
Pacific Energy Wood Stoves
Accessories Hardwood Pellets
Green Mountain Grills/Smokers
Green Mountain Hardwood Pellets
American Whirlpool Hot Tubs
HOT TUB TRADE-INS WELCOME! 541-790-9679 • 413 W. Hood Ave., Sisters www.aquahottub.com 6 | #livelikealocalinsisters
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Aqua Hot Tubs Aqua Hot Tubs has been in the business of helping people enhance their life with spas for 13 years. A spa is much more than a luxury item. Aqua Hot Tubs owner Brian Janke and his wife, Carolyn, know that well. Who buys a spa? The hardworking people who need to come home and unwind from the stresses of earning a living. Then there’s the family that wants to spend time connecting with each other, off their screens and enjoying each other’s company. The space and time for that interaction is harder and harder to come by in a hectic, over-connected world — and the spa makes the perfect place to retreat for a time and reconnect with those who matter most to you. “It’s the new dinner table,” Janke says. And there are those who need a spa to help them heal and relieve the aches and pains of living. Modern spas are designed to target specific areas of the
body — neck, shoulders, feet — with jets that apply just the right kind of soothing and therapeutic action. Time in the spa can be a tremendous asset in improving and maintaining health and quality of life. Brian Janke knows spas literally inside and out. He started as a service tech, and he knows that quality, durability, and value are on the inside. And that’s what the products he represents at Aqua Hot Tubs offer clients — top quality at prices that are better than what you’ll find in Bend. They also offer saunas — both traditional and infrared — at surprisingly affordable prices. A sauna, like a hot tub, is more than a luxury: It’s a way to enhance your well-being. Brian and Carolyn Janke have created an oasis of health and well-being at Aqua Hot Tubs — and they have made a long-term commitment to be here to serve the Sisters community. www.discoversisters.com |
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541-548-2899 3818 SW 21st Pl., Ste. 100 Redmond • Hwy. 126, 2 turns and you’re there. Open every day.
yourcaremedical.com
We are a local family owned and operated medical clinic with a mission of providing accessible medical care our community can trust. SERVICES: • Same-day walk-in care • Immunizations & screenings • Urgent Care • Occupational medicine
INSURANCE: We accept most insurance plans, Medicare, and OHP. Discounted cash price.
Don’t miss Dr. Wattenburg’s weekly talk radio show,
YourCare ~ YourHealth Every Sunday 4-5 p.m. on KBND Call in and join him during the show at 541-388-1110. Livestream on www.kbnd.com 8 | #livelikealocalinsisters
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Your Care is here for your health Sisters residents Eric Wattenburg, MD and his wife, Deb, opened Your Care five years ago and their commitment to providing accessible, quality, and compassionate medical care every day, after hours, and weekends has only grown. Whether you’re walking into Your Care due to an illness or injury, or if you’re there for a DOT, FAA, or employment physical, you will be taken care of by a team of highly trained medical professionals who are there for YOU. The number-one way patients report how they discovered Your Care is by hearing about them from other patients, as well as providers from the community. Have a business and need help navigating the maze of what medical requirements you need to meet, or simply want to help your employees stay healthy? Your Care offers a full scope of occupational medicine services and will customize a package that is the perfect fit for your business. Their goal is to minimize down time and keep employees at work. Contact Your Care today to set up a time to create your customized occupational medicine program to help keep your employees healthy and working. If someone gets injured on the job, the Your Care team of providers along with your case managers will coordinate your employee’s care and get them up and working as soon as possible. Stomp out the flu! Call Your Care and they will schedule a full-service flu clinic that they will bring to you: Quick, convenient and a great way to prevent
the flu from spreading through your workplace. A member of the Sisters community says: “In my opinion, it’s what people need and want — the way I think it should be.” Dr. Wattenburg has practiced family, emergency, and urgent-care medicine for upwards of 20 years and has been a board certified family medicine practitioner since 2002. He has always been committed to providing extraordinary patient care, and owning his own clinic allows him to do just that. He’s committed to seeing better delivery of healthcare services not only in Central Oregon, but across the nation. Tune in to hear Dr. Wattenburg on his radio show, “Your Care — Your Health,” broadcast locally on KBND. Tune in from 4 to 5 p.m. every Sunday. Livestream at www.kbnd.com; call in at 541-388-1110. You can also hear Dr. Wattenburg every Friday morning at 6:20 a.m. then again at 8:20 a.m. on the experts segment on KBND. www.discoversisters.com |
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Educating and equipping students to confidently live out God’s purpose in their lives
“My child was struggling to learn to read. He was two years behind academically. The teachers and staff at SCA were able to discover his problem, provide great support and intervention for him, and he’s now reading a bit above his grade level. I’m so grateful for their skill and loving commitment to our children.” — SCA Mom
Please call for a tour and consultation today! Call 541-549-4133 for Enrollment Information SistersChristianAcademy.com 1307 W. McKinney Butte Rd., Sisters
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Sisters Christian Academy Sisters Christian Academy — educating your children in life, in faith, and in community. Sisters Christian Academy is committed to providing education, support, and opportunities for service that help our students become culturally aware, understand and experience cross-cultural perspectives, and develop servants’ hearts. These opportunities help them develop as people of deep character who have experienced the joy of giving to others. Sisters Christian Academy is an accredited school, with teachers who are both certified and experienced. They are able to offer a much smaller teacher-tostudent ratio than many area schools. Many students are able to benefit from these small classes and the individualized attention they are able to receive. Students who struggle academically and socially are able to thrive in this environment.
At the same time, students who are exceptionally gifted benefit from the individualized academic options offered there. Almost every year, one or more of the local high school valedictorians are SCA graduates. Sisters Christian Academy is a choice for local families whose children need another option for getting an excellent education. Whether it’s the experience of bullying in another school, conflicting values, or large class sizes, local families and school professionals appreciate the choice and opportunity this non-denominational school provides. As one SCA mom described it, “My child was struggling to learn to read. He was two years behind academically. The teachers and staff at SCA were able to discover his problem, provide great support and intervention for him, and he’s now reading a bit above his grade level. I’m so grateful for their skill and loving commitment to our children.” www.discoversisters.com |
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• S • E • R • V • I • C • E • S • Aqua Hot Tubs | 413 W. Hood Ave. | 541-790-9679 Families can unwind and spend time connecting with each other, or heal and relieve aches and pains, in a relaxing hot tub. They hot tubs and swim therapy spas with industry-leading technology. They also carry soothing saunas, massage chairs, and pellet grills for the foodies in the family. aquahottub.com
Dent Craft | 541-588-2299
Dent Craft is an independently owned, local business providing paintless dent removal service at affordable rates with quick turnaround time. Dent Craft is moving to a new shop which is currently under construction. Window tinting and paint protection film services will be available at that time. Stay tuned! dentcraftrepair.com
Essentials Skin Care | 492 E. Main Ave. | 541-480-1412 Sisters’ exclusive Éminence Organic Salon offers a product line that is cruelty free, eco-friendly, and offers amazing results with no harsh chemicals or preservatives. They offer microdermabrasion, micro-current treatments, dermaplaning, full-body scrubs and treatments, plus waxing services. Complimentary consults by appointment. sistersessentials.com
Gina’s Petsitting | 541-977-2276
Does your pet have “suitcase syndrome?” What happens when you bring out a suitcase? Your pets get that look, the one that says “Oh no, please don’t leave!” Gina’s care philosophy is pets are happiest when in their own home with a petsitter. Gina is a retired educator who provides caring, experienced care for cats and smaller dogs.
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• S • E • R • V • I • C • E • S • Shibui | 720 Buckaroo Trail | 541-549-6164 Take a deep relaxing breath and enjoy the beautiful tranquility of Shibui Spa. Shibui offers massage, facials, body and Ayurvedic treatments. Come early and soak in the thermal hot tub and finish in a Swedish dry sauna. Shibui has a treatment that will fit your every wellness need. shibuispa.com
Sisters Lock & Key | 541-549-5481 | Mon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Locked out of your car or home? Emergency service usually within one hour or less. 20 years experience in Sisters Country. Bonded, insured, Oregon certified. Trusted by homeowners, local businesses, property managers, and real estate brokers. OCLS#5020, CCB#148004. sisterslockandkey.com
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• S • E • R • V • I • C • E • S • Sisters Christian Academy | 1307 W. McKinney Butte Rd. #1103 541-549-4133
Delivering excellence in PreK through 8th grade academics, partnering with parents, and nurturing authentic faith for over 20 years. Highly qualified teachers offer great learning opportunities with a Christ-centered worldview. www.sisterschristianacademy.com
Your Care | 3818 SW 21st Place, Suite 100, Redmond 541-548-2899
We believe our name says it all... it is the Your Care’s team goal to serve the community with outstanding healthcare and patient service. Walk-in care, immunizations and screenings, urgent care, and occupational medicine. Most insurance, Medicare, and OHP welcome. www.yourcaremedical.com
• C • H • U • R • C • H • E • S • New Hope Christian Center | 222 Trinity Way You will find our church to be a place of Christ-centered worship, solid Bible teaching, and warm fellowship. Come just as you are — you will be accepted, loved, and appreciated. We are here to help you find new hope. nhchristian.weebly.com Sunday 10:30 a.m. – Worship & Children’s Church Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – Bible Study
Pastor Aaron & Rita Kramer, 503-910-9069 or 503-779-6377
Find a complete listing of Sisters area
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WHAT WE DO In Sisters Sisters is a downright exciting place to live. We can fill our days in any season with outdoor recreation that draws thousands of visitors every year. From hiking trails to cross-country skiing, from a summer day at Suttle Lake to a day (and night) of skiing at Hoodoo, we have no problem filling the unforgiving moment with 60 seconds of distance run. And Sisters punches way above our weight when it comes to staging entertaining and educational events. From the Sisters Rodeo to the internationally renowned
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, to the far-famed Sisters Folk Festival and other music events, Sisters is an arts and entertainment capital rivaling much bigger towns.
Photo by Jerry Baldock
Vacation Year-Round We invite you to come and get your feet wet in the Metolius River Basin and experience first-class dining, hiking, biking, fishing and old-fashioned entertainment. Please visit our website today for special vacation deals and offers. Camp Sherman Store/Fly Shop • Cold Springs Resort • Hoodoo Mountain Resort Hoodoo’s Camp Sherman RV Park & Motel House on Metolius Hola! • Lake Creek Lodge Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Metolius River Lodges Metolius River Resort
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Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce
The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce is the first stop for both locals and visitors to find all the activities to experience in Sisters Country. The Chamber has the most current events and activity listings and is sure to help you find something great, no matter what your taste. Stop in at the Visitor’s Center located at 291 E. Main Ave. or call 541-549-0251 or 866-5490252 — Chamber volunteers and staff are knowledgeable and friendly, ready to help you truly discover all that Sisters Country has to offer. Visit www.sisterscountry.com to view the complete calendar of events and build your own itinerary. Sisters is a friendly outpost at the base of the Cascade mountains and draws visitors for its profound natural beauty as well as annual celebrations. The Chamber invites locals and visitors alike
to enjoy the Sisters Rodeo the second weekend in June, the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show the second Saturday in July, the Sisters Folk Festival the weekend after Labor Day in September and the Sisters Harvest Faire the second weekend in October. There are also many winter activities in Sisters Country, including the Chamber’s own Sisters Christmas Parade, Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, and visits with Santa. Take a stroll down Cascade, Hood, or Main avenues to find unique gifts in Sisters’ owner-operated stores, stay in one of Sisters’ unique lodging properties, visit wonderful art galleries and cultural events, hike the trails and enjoy the beauty. Whether this is home, or a refuge from the wider world, escape to Sisters Country. www.discoversisters.com |
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Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show
The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is always held the second Saturday in July. Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) is internationally recognized as the world’s largest outdoor quilt show and quilt sale, displaying more than 1,200 quilts representing fiber artists from around the world. Annually 10,000 visitors from all 50 states and 23 foreign countries flock to Sisters for the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. The art and tradition of quilting represents the longest unbroken chain of creative expression in America. An estimated 20 million quiltmakers live in the U.S. today, predominately women. Volunteers help with many tasks including hanging hundreds of quilts displayed in exhibits throughout Sisters. Quilt exhibitors range in age from 10 to 92 years old and come from all over the world.
You can join with locals to experience firsthand this phenomenal history: • Register your quilt to hang in this historic event • Sign up to take a class during the week preceding at QuiltersAffair.net • Come early and volunteer the week before or just on the day of SOQS. You, too, can help us to hang some 1,200 quilts or take them down and prepare to return them to their owners. Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the public about the art, skill, and heritage of traditional and contemporary quilts and fiber arts, while enhancing the cultural vitality of the community of Sisters and Central Oregon. Many of the quilts on display can be purchased, with a portion of the proceeds supporting SOQS which produces the annual, free, quilt show. www.discoversisters.com |
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Make Winter Count… Experience Hoodoo 805 acres, 37runs & 5 chairlifts 60,000-square-foot Lodge. Winter is more than just a season! It’s first chair, fireworks on the snow, live music under the stars or 24 inches overnight. It’s about making the most of your winter. Make Your Winter Count! Buy your pass today.
OREGON’S MOST AFFORDABLE WAY TO SKI For more information visit hoodoo.com or call Julie at 541.822.3799
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Experience Hoodoo The Hoodoo experience is about first chair, fireworks on the snow, live music under the stars and short lift lines. It’s about making the most of your winter by getting more value for your money and more time on the slopes with family and friends. Make your winter count — ski local, ski Hoodoo. Feel the excitement of skiing under the stars at Central Oregon’s only ski area with night skiing. Get a marathon ticket and ski or ride for 12 hours! New this season: 40 new custom LED lights on the runs off the Ed Chair, tripling the available night skiing terrain at Hoodoo. For those who like to ski and stay, Hoodoo offers the most ski-in, ski-out RV hookups in Oregon. With 32 RV spaces just steps from the lodge it’s easy to order a Hoodoo Voodoo IPA and tailgate right from your RV or trailer. Hoodoo offers the closest lodging destination to a ski resort in Central
Oregon, with Suttle Lake, Black Butte Ranch, and Camp Sherman nearby. First-timers and regulars love the lodge because they always have plenty of room to regroup for lunch with the family after a hard morning on the slopes Hoodoo started their beginners program in 2013 with the intention of getting you on the slopes without breaking your bank. Hoodoo’s 1-2-3 and Rent For Free program gives first-timers 3 twohour lessons, 3 lift tickets, 3 rentals and once completed, free rental equipment for the rest of the year. Hoodoo has a lot to offer, but its real claim to fame is the family-friendly atmosphere and affordability. Hoodoo Ski Area has five lifts (including three quads), 32 runs, and 806 skiable acres. Parents don’t have to worry about kids getting lost if they decide to enjoy different parts of the mountain, as nearly all runs end back at the main ski bowl. www.discoversisters.com |
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• E •V• E • N •T• S • & • R • E • C • R • E •A•T• I • O • N • Hoodoo Ski Area | Hwy 20, Santiam Pass 541-822-3799
Dreaming of powder? Hoodoo has fun for the whole family, day and night. Ski and ride school, Nordic ski trails, autobahn tubing, 32 RV hookups and daycare. Check out individual and group rates; special Hoodoo Anycard, Military Mondays, Thrifty Thursday deals; and season pass benefits online. hoodoo.com
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show | Downtown Sisters 541-549-0989
The world’s largest outdoor quilt show features over 1,200 vibrant handcrafted quilts — many that are for sale — and is attended by 10,000 visitors from 50 states and 23 countries. Contests, exhibits, and classes galore. Have you ordered your 2019 Men Behind The Quilts Calendar? sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org
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Photo by Jerry Baldock
Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce
291 E. Main Ave. | 541-549-0251 | sisterscountry.com
Find your entrepreneurial spirit in Sisters Country. An entrepreneurial streak runs strong in our community; from founding residents to the many who call Sisters their home today. They brought their business with them or look to their pioneering spirit to create opportunities here. We invite you to become a member of the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce.
Founded in 1995 as a non-profit named SOAR whose mission is to provide recreation, sports, and enrichment programs for Sisters-area youth and families.
YOUTH: Pre K-6th grade youth sports, plan and implementt middle school athletics, ski excursions to Hoodoo, summer camp, p after-school enrichment classes, early education. ADULTS & SENIORS: Senior excursions, fitness classes, enrichment opportunities, partnership with Council on Aging
COMMUNITY: Events and partnerships with local clubs and organizations like Sisters Farmers Market, Sisters Bike and Skate Park, and Outlaw sports. Email us at sprd@sistersrecreation.com with program ideas! Coffield Community Center, 1750 W. McKinney Butte Road | 541-549-2091
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For Over 100 Years… In Every Season… at Camp Sherman Store
We Serve Up Fun For Everyone! Special Events • Live Music Cabin Rentals • Food & Provisions Fly Fishing Classes Boat & Fishing Gear Rentals
Camp Sherman Store | 541-595-6711
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Where we EAT We love our food here in Sisters — and we’ve got more va-
riety and better quality in dining and food shopping than ever before. When we want a traditional breakfast, we can hit town and get one, along with some incredible baked goods. Lunch? Want a salad or a big, meaty sandwich? Or maybe some outstanding pizza or street tacos from a food cart? How about dinner? From a traditional burger to white tablecloth dining and everywhere in between,
Three Creeks Brewing
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there’s plenty to choose from. Asian food, Mexican food, fusion cuisine, classic American soft-swirl ice cream — it’s all here and it’s all good. And if you’re shopping for your home-cooked meal, we’ve got that covered, too, whether you’re a carnivore or a vegan.
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Our family-friendly brewpub is a Sisters favorite and the perfect stop before or after your outdoor activities. Fashioned after an Old West livery stable, our rustic restaurant has a wickedly good menu of pub fare with daily specials and thirteen of our hand-crafted ales on tap. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. for great times, great food, and exceptional beers.
Blaze Your Trail!
541-549-1963
721 Desperado Court, Sisters, Oregon threecreeksbrewing.com
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Three Creeks Brewing Co. Over the past decade, Three Creeks Brewing Co. has become a significant player in one of Oregon’s signature industries, creating award-winning craft beers. Three Creeks Brewing Co. beers and ales have placed in the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup, which are two of the most prestigious beer awards in the world. They have also become an integral part of the Sisters community. Locals and visitors alike gather at the pub at FivePine, enjoying a full menu of items ranging from Angus burgers to pizza to fish tacos and more. The pub features an on-site 10bbl system. Their brewing facility production facility, which houses a 30bbl system, has also become a community hub. Their tasting room
at that location is open Fridays and Saturdays throughout summer from 3 to 7 p.m., and they recently installed an expansive lawn where they can host fun outdoor community events, including the annual Sisters Fresh Hop Festival. Three Creeks Brewing Co. was one of the state winners for the 2018 Restaurant Neighbor Awards. They were awarded this because of their work with Sisters Fresh Hop Festival — raising over $10,000 for the American Cancer Society last year. Three Creeks Brewing Co. also teamed up with the local Sisters charity Warfighter Outfitters, creating Warfighter Pale Ale to help raise money for disabled veterans. What started as a dream over a decade ago has become a thriving business with a long reach — and a hometown Sisters feel. www.discoversisters.com |
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Upscale contemporary American cuisine in a warm, intimate setting. Cocktails in the lounge. Celebrate with incredible food. Anniversaries, birthdays, special events. Live music Friday through Sunday 6 to 8 p.m. Dining room opens at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed Mondays. facebook.com/ChopsBistroSisters/
Cork Cellars | 391 W. Cascade Ave. 541-549-CORK (2675)
Enjoy Cork Cellars’ fresh, unique brand-NEW chef-created menu, expanded wine list, craft beers. Dinner served nightly. Live music every Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. Free wine tasting every Thursday 5 to 7 p.m. corkcellarswinebistro.com
Sisters Farmers Market | Fir Street Park 603-969-2136
Open June through September, Fridays from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Local produce and live music. Fresh fruit, veggies, meats, eggs, food, drink and handmade goods. Fun for the whole family. 2019 season vendor applications welcome ... apply online! sistersfarmersmarket.com
Sisters Saloon | 190 E. Cascade Ave. | 541-549-RIBS (7427) Located in the historic Hotel Sisters, restored to its 1912 Old West charm. Serving locally raised 100% grass-fed beef burgers, Double R Ranch steaks, fresh local produce, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. Family-friendly: kids’ menu and game room upstairs. Serving great food 11 a.m. to midnight every day, brunch every Sunday 9 to 11 a.m. sisterssaloon.net
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Suttle Tea | 450 E. Cascade Ave.| 541-549-8077 our community gathering spot! Ample Y seating, free WiFi, board games. Relax with your favorite handcrafted drink: hot or iced tea, tea latte, chai, matcha, bubble tea, drinking chocolate, pour-over coffee. Your source for organic loose-leaf artisan teas, locally blended, using local herbs & spices as available. Try our new tea-infused sweet crepes! Order ahead: suttletea.com.
Takoda’s | 425 W. Hwy. 20 | 541-549-8620 Full-service restaurant and lounge, open daily for lunch and dinner, and breakfast on the weekends during the summer. Friendly service, space for large groups, scenic views! Enjoy pizza, burgers, sandwiches, salad bar and homemade desserts. Great local microbrews and wine selection, video lottery in lounge. takodassisters.com
Three Creeks Brewing Co. | 721 Desperado Ct. 541-549-1963
Fashioned after an Old West livery stable, this family-friendly brewpub offers a wickedly good menu of chef-created comfort food and handcrafted ales. Salads, fish & chips, sandwiches, burgers, pizza and more. Free Wi-Fi & pool, 5 flat-screen TVs. threecreeksbrewing.com
Need something to read while you wait for your meal? Pick up a free copy of The Nugget Newspaper! www.discoversisters.com |
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SHOPPING Sisters’ Homegrown Businesses “Shop Local” is a common slogan. Here in Sisters, it has real meaning. We have reasons to stay close to home! Sisters is home to an extraordinary cadre of worldclass artists, and their work is represented in local galleries — often run by people who are artists themselves, making a tour of local galleries a treat you can’t find just anywhere. That kind of unique experience is also available at local retailers,
our friends and neighbors whose businesses are a labor of love. We know we can stay local for gear for our outdoor adventures, and when it’s time for a project, our local shops have the tools and the materials — and the expertise — to get the job done right. “If we don’t have it, we can get it” is a motto at many Sisters establishments, and prices are right in line with places down the road in the big town.
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• S • H • O • P • P • I • N • G • See more shopping directories on page 38
Alpaca Country Estate | 70397 Buckhorn Rd., Terrebonne | 541-504-4226 Over 1,000 fuzzy, warm alpacas welcome you to this lush 134 acres complete with bed & breakfast, farm tours and shearing demos, Magic Strands boutique collection online, fiber workshops, and alpaca yoga classes. A perfect day trip or overnight for singles, couples, families and kiddos. Alpaca Country Estates also breeds and sells alpacas. alpacacountryestates.com
Common Threads | Town Square | 541-549-5648 Common Threads has been one of Sisters’ signature retail stores for over 30 years. Common Threads, a lifestyle store, carries a wonderful selection of clothing for women and men. Gifts, home décor, and a children’s section round out this iconic store. Definitely a “must-see” shop in Sisters! facebook.com/ commonthreadssisters-287342644269/
Fine Arts Gallery featuring paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics & more by local artists from around Central Oregon
541-719-1800
357 W. Hood Ave., Sisters HoodAvenueArt.com
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Only pure active ingredients for optimal health and longevity of life.
601 N Larch Street | Sisters OR 97759 | MetabolicMaintenance.com | 800.772.7873
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Metabolic Maintenance Based out of the High Cascades in Sisters, Metabolic Maintenance considers themselves fortunate to live and manufacture nutritional supplements in a community that is beaming with health and wellness professionals, extreme world-class athletes, and families that strive for optimal health and longevity of life. Metabolic Maintenance works closely with its vendors to ensure all raw materials are sourced ethically and meet current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards for quality. Their products are free of preservatives, fillers, binders, artificial ingredients and contain no added excipients. They are gluten, dairy, artificial sweetener, dye, and contaminant free. Their finished products are sent out for third-party testing to ensure the integrity and potency of their formulas. Going on twenty-five years as one of the largest employers in Sisters, they take pride in ongoing efforts to offer competitive benefits to their employees while cultivating an environment where
employees act as team members that have valued input on the inner workings of the company. Metabolic Maintenance believes that being involved in their community builds lasting relationships and creates economic health and viability in their community. They are proud of their involvement with local events and charities. They also enjoy providing employees with tickets to events like the Sisters Rodeo and the Sisters Folk Festival, which Metabolic Maintenance has sponsored since its inception. It is their way of rewarding their employees for their hard work and dedication while thanking the community for its support. As the oldest family-owned company in their industry, Metabolic Maintenance continues its mission in providing patients, medical professionals, and their community with superior nutritional healthcare supplements. Visit metabolicmaintenance.com and enjoy 10% off your first order of Metabolic Maintenance products by utilizing offer code DSCV2019. www.discoversisters.com |
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The Paper Place
fun – to have a little store.’ So we GIFT BIE bought it.” S F OR B A Jerry soon discovered that having her own business was a lot of fun — and a lot of work. The store grew, taking over adjacent spaces (“We just outgrew our pants,” Jerry said.) The past 30 years have seen many changes in Sisters, many of which have made it a more favorable climate for local businesses. “I think it’s more of a destination for people than it used to be,” says Petersen. “I think people used to stop on their way through to somewhere else — and now people come to Sisters.” Visitors and locals alike have come to rely on The Paper Place for the perfect card and for the right gift at the right price. It’s a decades-old legacy that shows no signs of slowing down.
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For more than three decades, The Paper Place has been one of those destination stores in Sisters — the kind of place folks make a point of visiting each time they come to town. “There are people who come over three times a year and they stop and load up on cards for the year. Others always bring their children in to choose that one special vacation gift when visiting Sisters,” says owner Kara Petersen. Over the years, The Paper Place has expanded off its base of greeting cards to include games, puzzles, children’s books, toys and unique gift items for adults — many of them under $20. Kara purchased the store from her parents in January of 2014 and feels she is carrying on the legacy and memory of her parents, Jerry and Bob Petersen. “One day there was a sign on the door of The Paper Place that said ‘For Sale,’” Jerry recalled several years ago. “And Bob and I said, ‘Wouldn’t that be
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A Totally Unique, Warm & Fuzzy Experience… Spectacular Mountain Views 134 Acres • Lush Pasture 1,000+ Cuddly Alpacas Star-Gazing • Privacy
Your hosts…
Nancy & Art Izer
Well-appointed guest cottages Farm tours, shearing demos & felting classes Perfect for singles, couples, families & kiddos
Relieve Your Stress! Alpaca Yoga For All Ages!
SShop Our Boutique Blankets • Capes • Rugs • Quilts Throws • Sweaters • Socks • Hats Jackets • Stuffed Animals Scarves • Yarn • Ponchos Alpaca Fiber Workshops, Too!
Only 20 minutes from Sisters, 20 minutes from Smith Rock, close proximity to Bend. 70397 Buckhorn Road Terrebonne, Oregon
541-504-4226
For Reservations visit: AlpacaCountryEstates.com
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Alpaca Country Estates Alpaca Country Estates Ranch and Bed & Breakfast is a working alpaca ranch east of Sisters. What began in 2006 as a desire to have a few of these cuddly, inquisitive little animals has blossomed into a multi-faceted business supported by an alpaca herd now over 1,000 strong. The ranch offers breathtaking views of the Cascade mountains, and includes a bed and breakfast, fashion design company, artistry classroom, alpaca yoga classes, and a boutique store. In 2014, Alpaca Country Estates opened the doors to its on-site Terrebonne ranch boutique showcasing their luscious yarn, clothing, throws and rugs made from their magnificent fiber. They added a South American flare by carrying a vast amount of Peruvian fashion; including alpaca cowboy hats and fedoras, incredible alpaca socks, capes, stuffed animals, jewelry and trinkets. They offer felting classes to the community making scarves, purses, flowers, and even Western boots. Busy, tired, burned out? Alpaca Country Estates offers a unique way to relieve stress and anxiety — Alpaca Yoga. Join a one-hour yoga classes in a peaceful setting amongst friendly alpacas. They
also offer optional ranch tours, which include interacting with baby alpacas, visiting a nose kissing alpaca, and walking alpacas on a lead. The ranch is working toward being a green, self-sufficient entity by using alpaca compost as fertilizer to grow their own hay, raising laying hens, and managing a vegetable garden. Alpaca Country Estates is open to the public for tours or longer stays at the bed and breakfast. They welcome everyone to grab the family and camera and come out for an enjoyable, educational, hands-on, unforgettable experience in our 134-acre park-like setting ranch. The hundreds of babies will win your heart!
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Dyrk Godby Gallery | 178 S. Elm St. 208-761-1493
Dyrk Godby is a cowboy, Western artist, bronc rider and singer-songwriter. His connection with the Western lifestyle has flavored every aspect of his life and is brilliantly expressed in his art. A storyteller with a brush. Don’t miss a visit to this gallery, a local treasure! facebook.com/dyrkgodby
Mackenzie Creek Mercantile | 290 W. Cascade Ave. | 541-549-8424 Featuring brands like Sakroots, Stetson, Columbia Sportswear, Montana West, Minnetonka Moccasin, Jess & Jane, Jellycat and Dorfman-Pacific, Mackenzie Creek is a modern mercantile offering clothing, hats, shoes, accessories, unique gifts, outdoor gear, toys, logo wear, seasonal items and much more in a friendly environment. www.mackenziecreekmercantile.com
Metabolic Maintenance | 601 N. Larch St. 800-772-7873
Based in Sisters, Oregon, Metabolic Maintenance has been producing highquality, preservative-free nutritional supplements for over three decades and is the oldest family-owned company in the industry. Stop by the facility to pick up a catalog and ask for the “locals’ deal”! www.metabolicmaintenance.com
The Nugget Newspaper | 442 E. Main Ave. | 541-549-9941 The Nugget Newspaper has been delivering professional community journalism to Sisters for 40 years. It is mailed to all homes in the Sisters School District free of charge and available by subscription outside the area. Family and friends afar will appreciate a gift subscription ... the gift they get to open again every week! www.nuggetnews.com
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• S • H • O • P • P • I • N • G • The Paper Place | 171 S. Elm St. | 541-549-7441 The go-to “place” for 36 years! Locally owned and operated! Carrying Sisters’ best selection of greeting cards, unique fun gifts, puzzles, Breyer horses, party supplies, toys, games, Baggalini® and so much more! The choices are endless and fun! facebook.com/thepaperplacesisters instagram.com/thepaperplace_sisters
Sisters Cascade of Gifts | 150 W. Cascade Ave. 541-549-8591
Sisters Cascade of Gifts has been a Sisters tradition for 38 years. Locally owned and operated, this shop has something for everyone. Carrying fudge, truffles, jewelry, pet gifts, home furnishings, kitchen items and more! Too much to list… Come see the locals choice for great shopping! facebook.com/famousfudge
Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop | 252 W. Hood Ave. | 541-549-9552 Focus on local artists: Curtiss Abbott, Gary Albertson, Wendy Birnbaum, Dennis Schmidling, Paul Alan Bennett, Candace Bruguier, Antonia Carriere, Carol Grigg, Jennifer Hartwig, Norma Holmes, Kimry Jelen, Dennis McGregor, Jodi Schneider. Custom framing, scanning, photo editing and restoration, printing and selected design services. www.sistersgallery.com
Studio Redfield / Kibak Tile | 201 E. Sun Ranch Dr.. Suite A 541-410-8699
Kibak Tile: Hand-painted ceramic tile Studio Redfield: modern paintings MOVING to the Sisters Industrial Park after outgrowing their downtown space. Come see them in their new home. For an appointment call 541-410-8699. www.kibaktile.com www.discoversisters.com |
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You GOTTA Have It! Cheers!
Broken Top Bourbon is a blend of corn, rye, and barley. Barrel aged for two years in new American Oak charred barrels. Come on over to try it!
Cascade Street Distillery 261 W. Cascade Ave. 541-549-1082 cascadestreetdistillery.com
Tales From The Wild Frontier!
A volume of 12 bios of the most remarkable Frontier Partisans in history — from North America to Africa. Available at
Paulina Springs Books 252 W. Hood Ave. 541-549-0866 paulinaspringsbooks.com
We’ve Got Your Childhood Covered...
Lip Licking Lip Balm — for soft, smooth, scented lips — brings back sweet memories! Share those memories with a friend!
Common Threads Town Square 541-549-5648
The Sisters Country App
Easily find what you need in Sisters! Check out our mobile app you can download at your app store.
Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce 291 E. Main Ave. | 541-549-0251 sisterscountry.com
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Happy Feet! Minnetonka moccasins have been a tradition for 70 years, with many styles and colors to choose from, child to adult. Mackenzie Creek Mercantile is where fashion meets the great outdoors.
Mackenzie Creek Mercantile
290 W. Cascade Ave. | 541-549-8424 mackenziecreekmercantile.com
Shake It Up!
They stand in line for Sno Cap Drive In’s signature marionberry shake. This creamy concoction, made from delicious ice cream and fresh berries, has been the delight of generations.
Sno Cap Drive In
380 W. Cascade Ave. 541-549-6151
Three Sisters Mountain Pottery Handmade pottery mugs, bowls, pie plates and more. Made in Sisters, Oregon. Stop by to see the wide selection of pottery!
Canyon Creek Pottery
310 N. Cedar St. | 541-390-2449 canyoncreekpotteryllc.com
Free-Spirited Gifts for Women Art, mugs, and gifts from Jill Neal Gallery mean joyous free spirits, fun events, and plenty of giggles with girlfriends!
Jill Neal Gallery
183 E. Hood Ave. | jillnealgallery.com www.discoversisters.com |
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Finding Your HOME Most of us here in Sisters came from somewhere else, fell in love with the place, and decided to stay. When that happens — as it inevitably will — it’s good to be able to put our dreams of a home in Sisters in the hands of people who are committed to making them come true. Finding the perfect place is no simple matter. Do you want a place in town, or an outlying home on acreage? A place deep in the pines? A place out in the
sagebrush with spectacular mountain views? A home at Black Butte Ranch? What neighborhood is right for you? The right real estate professional can match your needs and desires with the right property. That takes knowledge, the ability to listen — and commitment. Sisters’ real estate professionals are in a class by themselves when it comes to their commitment to their community. Not only do they know Sisters inside and out — with inside knowledge they can pass on to clients — they
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Sisters is magical after a snowfall. Photo by Pete Rathbun
are Sisters’ coaches, volunteers, moms and dads. Many of them have lived in Sisters most or all of their lives — genuine members of a community they love and call home. That’s the kind of people we trust with the biggest decisions
of our financial lives — whether we’re just moving into the community or looking to upgrade our home or downsize. There’s a reason why so many people in Sisters become lifelong friends with their Realtor. It’s that kind of community.
What is there to know about Sisters that Zillow can’t tell you? Ask Suzanne! You’re not buying a house, you are changing your lifestyle. Suzanne Carvlin, Realtor
Broker, Licensed in the State of Oregon
541.595.8707 | suzanne.carvlin@cascadesir.com
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Live Your Best Life, A Sip at a Time at Faith Hope & Charity Vineyard Savor the award-winning wine from right here in our local area on your own 5-acre wine country estate or establish your own agri-tourism business on the 116-acre parcel (110 acres irrigation rights). All this amidst sweeping mountain, vineyard, and farmland views. Faith Hope & Charity Vineyard offers services for planting, tending and harvesting your grapes and buying them for custom wine production. Other services include FHC Vineyard managing the rental of estate homes for corporate retreats. As a property owner you will enjoy these additional benefits: • Complimentary 1-year Gold Club Membership hiip • Access to all events at the tasting room • Member exclusive dinners and pick-up parties eess • Pre-release wine tastings
Exclusively represented by… REED BROS. REALTY
291 W. Cascade Ave. | 541-549-6000 www.reedbros.com
Tim Kizziar 541-419-5577 tim@reedbros.com
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For Kizziar, service is success For Tim Kizziar, success in real estate and service to the community are the same thing. “What I genuinely enjoy most in this business is communicating with and serving people,” said the broker with Coldwell Banker Reed Bros. Realty. Tim has lived in Sisters for over 20 years. During that time he has been very active in the real estate market, buying, renovating, and selling a number of homes and properties. He has a proven track record of minimizing risk on the buying end of transactions and maximizing potential on the selling end. The hallmark of his work is that he genuinely cares about meeting people’s needs. For him, it’s not about simply making a sale, but about putting in the extra work to make the transaction a true success for everybody. Kizziar doesn’t have a narrow specialty — he seeks to be an “expert in Sisters” in all of its variety of properties. From a small home on a city lot to large acreage outside of town to luxury homes in a resort, Tim’s background, experience and
commitment to meeting the needs of his clients ensures that everyone he works with is well served. Among those properties, for which he is the exclusive representative, are six five-acre properties adjacent to the magnificent Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards located in a spectacular setting in the farmland northeast of Sisters. These properties will make an ideal vineyard estate for owners interested in private ownership that is connected to Faith Hope & Charity by proximity and amenities. Those amenities include access to all events in the Faith Hope & Charity tasting room, member exclusive dinners and more. Faith Hope & Charity offers planting, tending, and harvesting services for grapes grown on these properties, and there is an additional opportunity to establish an agritourism business on a 116-acre property in the same area. Tim has been married for over 20 years and has had four children in the Sisters School District. His family is an integral part of the Sisters community — one he enjoys sharing with others. www.discoversisters.com |
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LIVE SISTERS
Patty Cordoni Managing Principal Broker 541.771.0931
Phil Arends Principal Broker 541.420.9997
Suzanne Carvlin Broker 541.598.8707
Meg Cummings Principal Broker 541.419.3036
Joanna Goertzen Broker 541.588.0886
Jeff Jones Principal Broker 541.480.7201
Sheila Jones Principal Broker 503.949.0551
Reece Madison Principal Broker 541.408.3119
Mark Morzov Principal Broker 307.690.7799
David Peckham Broker 201.716.9880
Doug Roberts Principal Broker 541.280.6199
Chris Scott Broker 541.599.5614
Ellen Wood Broker 541.588.0033
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The Advantage of Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty The unrivaled heritage of the Sotheby’s brand has defined luxury for more than 270 years. Our inherent reputation for quality and service standards contribute to the daily growth and success of our Associates. Our brokers are highly trained, experienced, and exceptional at advising clients on all real estate matters. We offer an unmatched global referral system that allows Agents to establish valuable working relationships within the network to ensure maximum exposure for listings and searchability. Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty offers clients an unparalleled, comprehensive array of proven marketing initiatives which support the development of a strategic plan to leverage the iconic Sotheby’s brand. The power of a historic brand, combined with a robust strategy and an incomparable international network generates immeasurable market reach.
In addition, Cascade Sotheby’s associates have the ability to highly customize their plan to target demographic profiles to distinct buyers. The essence and diversity of the Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty brand affirms that ‘Luxury is an Experience, not a Price Point.’ We maintain that our highest standards of service are never a reflection of price, but of value, and that our primary ambition is to establish relevant relationships that withstand time market influence. In just over 10 years, Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty has become the market leader in Central Oregon, more than twice the market share as our next closest competitor. With 10 offices across Oregon and SW Washington, and over 275 brokers, Cascade Sotheby’s has generated over $1.3 billion in transactions and over $30 million in revenue in 2017. We are rated in the top 25 among active Sotheby’s affiliates. cascadesothebysrealty.com 541.588.6614 290 E Cascade Ave Sisters, OR 97759 Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated
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I have been serving Central Oregon for 35 years. I offer unparalleled real estate services and expertise by anticipating and meeting the needs of my clients and the marketplace.
Let me find your Central Oregon dream home. Phil Arends
Principal Broker Licensed in the State of Oregon 541.420.9997 | phil.arends@cascadesir.com
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Phil Arends – Cascade Sotheby’s Longtime Sisters resident Phil Arends has built a highly successful real estate career in Sisters Country — because he knows and loves it. Arends specializes in resort and vacation home real estate at Black Butte Ranch and throughout Central Oregon with more than $25.7 million in annual production in 2017. As of 2018 he is working with Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty. Moving to Sotheby’s was a purposeful move to bring the power of the brand to his clients. Cascade Sotheby’s believes that all of our dreams start with inspiration, and inspiration starts with our surroundings. That’s what a home is. Cascade Sotheby’s understands that your best life begins with a home that inspires you. Phil Arends is guided by that inspiration; he lives it, every day in Sisters.
Arends is proud to emphasize that Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty offers clients a comprehensive array of proven marketing initiatives, a historic and iconic brand, and an international network which generates immeasurable market reach. Cascade Sotheby’s offers a rich heritage, combining its international reach and exceptional resources with local knowledge and commitment, which allows Arends to deliver the highest level of service and results. Phil notes, “I enjoy this market in particular because I am able to work with clients from all over the world as they decide they want to enjoy the beauty and quality of life we have here in Central Oregon. “When I’m not listing or selling real estate (which is not very often), I enjoy working out, food, wine and travel.” www.discoversisters.com |
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Personalized Service,
Real (Estate) Solutions
For many years, I was a personal trainer and coach. The same skills have served me well as a real estate broker…passion, understanding, knowledge, communication, creativity, drive, discipline, trust and results. “Ross handled the sale of two houses and the purchase of a third recently with great attention to detail, accurate pricing suggestions, and never-ending patience. Ross is the best Realtor we have ever worked with. We definitely recommend him!” — Al & Marianne S. “I enjoyed working with Ross during the sale of our home at Black Butte Ranch. He was always available to answer any questions or concerns through the process. His communication was clear and direct, and everyone should appreciate this when buying or selling a home.” — Brian W.
Contact me for a Comparative Market Analysis ross@myrksolutions.com
Ross Kennedy Principal Broker
Luxury Home Specialist
541-408-1343
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Ross Kennedy knows Sisters Ross Kennedy’s Sisters Country connections run deep — and inform everything he does. Born and raised in Central Oregon, he’s been married for the past 15 years to the renowned fabric designer, quilt artist, and owner of the Stitchin’ Post, Valori Wells. The couple has three children — Olivia, Violet, and Teague — all of whom attend school in the Sisters School District. Ross has volunteered on campaigns to support the schools through passage of construction bonds and a local option levy; has served as an assistant coach in track and field and basketball, and volunteers each year with the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. So when Ross says he knows Sisters, he really knows Sisters. He’s committed to helping others find the realization of their real estate goals and dreams here. With a strong feel for the various pieces
that make up Sisters’ cultural quilt, he helps clients find just where they want to be in this surprisingly diverse community, whether they are looking for commercial property, a vacation home, or are realizing the dream of living in Sisters full-time. Ross is a Principal Broker with Howells Realty Group, helping clients sell or purchase homes in Black Butte Ranch and the greater Sisters area. Honesty and accuracy are hallmark’s of Ross Kennedy’s work; his negotiating skills ensure the best scenario for his client, whether they are buying or selling. He is a Luxury Home Specialist and offers superior marketing and advertising expertise. No one is more deeply invested in the vitality of Sisters than Ross Kennedy. And he is equally invested in helping you reap the many rewards of living in this special place. www.discoversisters.com |
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Hardy Allen House The Hardy Allen House was built in 1908. Hardy Allen was an early settler, blacksmith and businessman who moved to Sisters in 1905. His father arrived with the famed Lost Meek Wagon Train in 1845. The house was originally on Main and Fir, this piece of local history was preserved and moved here in 1990.
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Sisters HomeLand Realty is deeply committed to the community of Sisters. In addition to helping clients buy or sell property in Sisters, Black Butte Ranch, Camp Sherman and the surrounding areas, their team invests in building the kind of community that people treasure.
Upon the purchase or sale of a home, Sisters HomeLand Realty will donate $500 to one of the wonderful local nonprofits below. Sisters HomeLand Realty is proud to be locally owned and operated and supports the charities in our amazing community.
Seed to Table is a local nonprofit education farm that grows fresh veggies for local families. Seed to Table also educates nearly 1,300 students a year in farm-based nutrition and science education. Inquiries and donations always welcome. audrey@seedtotablesisters.org
Sisters Christian Academy is a nondenominational accredited school educating children in life, in faith, and in community. They offer small class sizes, individualized attention and they equip students to confidently live out God’s purposes in their lives. 541-549-4133
FURRY FRIENDS Helping with the other kind of homework.
Sisters Family Access Network (FAN) offers assistance and hope to local families in need by connecting them to resources that will help children flourish in school and in life. Children and families are connected to essential services such as food, shelter, heating, healthcare and clothing. 541-549-0155
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Furry Friends Foundation is a on a mission to help pets remain in their homes by maintaining pet food banks and sponsoring spays/neuters, vaccinations, and emergency veterinary help for families in financial hardship in Sisters. They are dedicated to improving the welfare of pets in Sisters. www.furryfriendsfoundation.org www.discoversisters.com |
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• R • E • A • L • E • S • T • A • T • E • Coldwell Banker Reed Bros - Tim Kizziar | 291 W. Cascade Ave. 541-419-5577
For over 20 years Tim Kizziar has been active in buying, renovating, and selling homes and properties in the Sisters area. He specializes in helping buyers maximize potential and minimize risk, and helping sellers maximize gain and minimize stress. reedbros.com
Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty | 290 E. Cascade Ave. 541-588-6614
Artfully uniting extraordinary homes with extraordinary lives! Your premier resource for real estate with offices in Sisters, Bend, Sunriver, and several Oregon locations. Specialists in resort, golf communities, farm, ranch and recreation properties, they can service any real estate need. www.cascadesothebysrealty.com
Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty - Phil Arends 290 E. Cascade Ave. | 541-420-9997
Artfully uniting extraordinary homes with extraordinary lives. Let Phil Arends’ years of experience turn your dreams of Central Oregon living into a reality. He specializes in resort and second-home ownership. Call Phil first for first-class service. www.cascadesothebysrealty.com
Howells Realty Group - Ross Kennedy 220 S. Ash St. | 541-408-1343
On-site and specializing in Black Butte Ranch. Ross Kennedy’s goal is to build strong relationships within Sisters Country that bring pre-qualified buyers to sellers and help sellers avoid costly mistakes and get top dollar. Contact Ross for a comprehensive comparative market analysis. ross@myrksolutions.com
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• R • E • A • L • E • S • T • A • T • E • Ponderosa Properties, LLC | 221 S. Ash St. 541-549-2002, 800-650-6766
The locals’ choice for real estate sales, vacation rentals and long-term rentals in Sisters, Black Butte Ranch, and Camp Sherman. Come see what a difference their team can make...friendly, comfortable representation...with over 200 years combined broker experience in Sisters Country. ponderosaproperties.com
Sisters HomeLand Realty | 401 E. Main Ave. 541-588-6007
The locals’ secret for hometown, personal assistance with their real-estate needs. Come see the Realtors at Sisters HomeLand Realty in the historic Hardy Allen House — they’ll give you a tour, then sit down to discuss your real estate needs over a cup of local coffee. sistershomelandrealty.com
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Where to STAY We love our family and friends; we really do. But sometimes it just doesn’t work to have them stay with us when they come to visit. Fortunately, we have many lodging establishments that we can send them to with the heartiest recommendation. Sisters’ lodging establishments pride themselves on treating their guests like their own visiting family. The atmosphere is always warm and welcoming, safe, secure — and beautiful. The properties are unique and close to everything that Sisters, Black
Butte Ranch, and Camp Sherman have to offer. A romantic weekend getaway, business travel, or an extended stay — any or all are perfectly accommodated. In fact, these places are so appealing that locals are known to book a room for a staycation. There’s no higher recommendation than that. RVers know that Sisters has a breathtakingly beautiful RV park and a cozy city campground — not to mention a forest full of fantastic campgrounds.
Situated in Scenic Central Oregon Sisters Inn & Suites is conveniently located off Highway 20 in Sisters, at the Ray’s Food Place shopping center, close to dining, gas, bank, Subway and McDonald’s. All rooms have a refrigerator, microwave, 39" TV with HD cable, coffee-maker, ironing board and balcony or patio. Newly Remodeled • Free WiFi • Kitchen Units • Commercial & Senior Rates Free Continental Breakfast • Pets Welcome (with small fee)
Sisters Inn & Suites
Call 541-549-7829 | Fax 541-549-1807 605 N. Arrowleaf Trail, Sisters, Oregon 97759| www.SistersInnandSuites.com
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FivePine Lodge 1021 Desperado Trail 541-549-5900, 866-974-5900 Cabins & lodge rooms with waterfall soaking tub, fireplace, private patio or deck, pillow-top mattresses, 49" flatscreen TV with DVD player, wireless Internet, hosted wine & beer reception, deluxe coffee & tea service, and access to the onsite Sisters Athletic Club. AAA Four Diamond and top-ranked TripAdvisor property. fivepinelodge.com
Before you head out for vacation adventures, pick up your copy of The Nugget Newspaper and find out what’s happening in Sisters this week. Nuggets are available for free at businesses throughout town and at our office located at 442 E. Main Ave.
Unplug, Rest & Revive 15 Minutes From Sisters And A World Away.
Winter rates available until the end of April! Book now for best availability. Discounted Hoodoo tickets available.
Call 541.516.3030 lakecreeklodge.com Thurs.-Sun. Breakfast & Lunch 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m., by reservation www.discoversisters.com |
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Sisters’ Original Destination Retreat
Come take advantage of our 14-acre resort setting, nestled adjacent to natural National Forest wilderness. Delight in freshly manicured landscaping, or challenge one another to an available yard game on our soft, expansive central lawn. After exploring local shops or Sisters-area natural wonders, cool
off in our outdoor pool or melt any tension in the hot tub. For an indoor experience, indulge in one of our varying Pacific Northwest-themed Ponderosa or Aspen suites. Cozy up by the river-rock fireplace, soak in the private Jacuzzi spa or step into the walk-in rain shower. As always, you’ll receive a warm welcome from our fuzzy residents!
541-549-1234 | 888-549-4321 500 Hwy. 20 West, Sisters, Oregon www.PonderosaLodgeInSisters.com
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Ponderosa Lodge Since 1986, Ponderosa Lodge Best Western in Sisters has been focused on making travelers feel at home. Built on a distinctive 14-acre property nestled in the ponderosa pines, Ponderosa Lodge has provided family getaways for travelers and locals alike. You know a lodging establishment is something special when locals choose it for a staycation. Ponderosa Lodge offers romance packages all year round — perfect for a weekend getaway with your sweetheart, no matter where you call home. Enjoy a spacious suite and your own hot tub — even if home is just a few miles down the road. Ski packages are available in winter, and it feels great to come off a day on the mountain to the warmth of a friendly lodge. Ponderosa Lodge has been a family-owned-and-operated business from the very beginning, and creating that welcoming sense of family is what makes the place thrive. People enjoy
the legendary llamas that live on the property, and enjoy playing lawn games and relaxing in a small resort within easy walking distance of everything that Sisters has to offer. Travelers come to stay at Ponderosa Lodge whenever they’re in Central Oregon because they know they’ll be treated like the welcome guests they are. With a dedicated, caring staff, Ponderosa Lodge is always rated in the top 25 of Best Western establishments across the nation. They recently refreshed and upgraded their rooms, creating an updated atmosphere while retaining that familiar feel that makes Ponderosa Lodge a return destination year in and year out. Whether you’re pulling in after a long day on the road, or planning a family vacation in Sisters, do as the locals do and make your reservations at Ponderosa Lodge, where an overnight stay feels like a vacation and a vacation feels like coming home. www.discoversisters.com |
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Located in the foothills of the beautiful Three Sisters mountains. Offering 102 full-hookup RV sites, each with 50-amp service. Now offering camping cabins and furnished cabins. All roads and sites are paved. Heated pool and spa open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Enjoy a landscaped and irrigated park with lake, path, and miniature golf. Laundry services and convenience store on-site. Located close to events and outdoor activities. Fishing July 1 through October 31 with permit. Special Winter Rates!
Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort 541-549-3021 Reservations: 888-503-3588 67667 Hwy. 20 Bend, Oregon 97703 www.bendsistersgardenrv.com
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Escape to your home away from home at
Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort Experience a luxury resort that features camping cabins and fully furnished cottages in addition to RV sites near Sisters. Equipped with numerous amenities and outdoor recreation activities, the resort is the perfect destination for families and lovers of the great outdoors. Bring your family home to a warm and friendly atmosphere, complete with a seasonal garden environment, featuring many beautiful plants, trees, and wildflowers. Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort is conveniently located at the heart of Central Oregon — between the towns of Bend and Sisters and at the base of the eastern foothills of the majestic Three Sisters Mountains. There’s something for your whole family at Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort: Enjoy an on-site fishing pond stocked with rainbow trout, playground, miniature golf, and heated pool and spa. Owner Celia Hung credits her
father with opening her eyes to her surroundings, an awareness she brought to bear in creating the exceptional atmosphere at Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort. “I took what God has given us, this whole community, His creation, and discovered it and made it accessible,” she says. Hung says that she wants her visitors to feel like they have truly found a home away from home, that they are pulling their RV into their own garden.
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Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort | Hwy. 20, 3.5 miles east of Sisters 541-549-3021 or 888-503-3588
Featuring full RV hookup with 50-amp service, camping cabins, furnished cottages, DVD rentals, grocery, laundry, bath houses, wireless Internet, miniature golf, heated pool and spa. Big Rig-friendly! BendSistersGardenRV.com
Cascade Vacation Rentals | PO Box 459, Sisters 541-549-0792
Featuring a wide array of vacation and home rentals in Sisters, Tollgate, Crossroads and Camp Sherman. These homes provide easy access to biking, hiking, and skiing in the Deschutes National Forest surrounding the picturesque town of Sisters. cascadevacationrentals.net
Metolius River Lodges | 12390 SW FS Road 1419, Camp Sherman 541-595-6290
In the heart of Camp Sherman on the banks of the Metolius River, experience the peace and beauty of the Metolius recreation area away from TVs and noise in one of our classic, fully equipped cabins, with kitchens and fireplaces (firewood provided first night!). metoliusriverlodges.com
Ponderosa Lodge Best Western | 500 Hwy. 20 West 541-549-1234
Indulge in our freshly renovated Lodgepole guestrooms (king or two queens) or luxurious suites with private Jacuzzi, river-rock gas fireplace, and walk-in rain shower. Non-smoking property, outdoor year-round hot tub, seasonal pool, complimentary catered hot breakfast. PonderosaLodgeInSisters.com
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FivePine Lodge & Shibui Spa The inspiration came from Rancho la Puerta, a resort spa in Tecate, Mexico. Bill and Zoe Willitts thought they could create something special on a 15acre property at the east end of Sisters that would emulate the qualities of that legendary retreat. That concept became a reality called FivePine — a campus centered around Shibui Spa and FivePine Lodge. The dream evolved slowly. Zoe started her massage business in a garage on the property before Shibui Spa was built. “I feel like it’s the soul of the property,” Zoe said of Shibui. Shibui Spa offers the perfect balance between luxury and wellness, offering massage, Ayurvedic treatments, and an annual retreat that helps people refocus on their own well-being. FivePine Lodge offers the same kind of centering experience. Lodging on the campus is in 36 cabins created with serenity and reconnection in mind. And there is the lodge itself. The lodging
concept originated in a post-college hiking excursion by Bill and his son Greg in the Swiss Alps. They appreciated the communal space and the human connection at the center of that European lodging tradition. People talk to each other, share experiences and tips on where to hike or ride. And this retreat happens to be just a quarter-mile jaunt by vehicle, or on foot or bicycle from all that Sisters has to offer — art galleries, restaurants, shopping and entertainment events. With a friendly staff who are truly committed to taking care of people, FivePine has become an annual destination for many, many people. A lot of those folks have family here. “We see locals’ family members every year,” says Greg Willitts, who operates FivePine. The FivePine campus also features Sisters Athletic Club, Sisters Movie House, Three Creeks Brewing Co. and a suite of professional offices. www.discoversisters.com |
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As the owners of Metolius River Lodges for 18 years and Cascade Vacation Rentals for 12 years, we are honored to be able to give back to the community we love. Our 13 sparking-clean riverfront lodges (built between 1945 and 1960) have unique “personalities” and can be your reconnection with a simpler time ... a time when the only sound you hear might be the Metolius River’s musical rippling or the breeze sighing high in the ponderosas. Some history: In 1919 Owen Thompson built several houses on the east side of the Metolius. He built three cabins, a house, and a log cabin (Dragonfly). Dragonfly became a stable for the work ponies, Trixie and Dixie. When the foundation was replaced, pony horseshoes were found in the concrete. The cabins became a motel (Coachman, Stonefly, Mayfly and Caddis). Thompson sold, apparently to a Rogers family, then Lester Siegner bought it in 1961 and ran a cafe (Cranefly). Richard Ford bought it in 1967, and Byron Beach in 1984. John and Phyllis Rollins owned it for five years then sold to the Hornbecks in January 2001. Each cozy lodge is equipped with a kitchen and most have fireplaces. They have Wi-Fi and are open year-round. Metolius River Lodges financially supports Shepherd’s House Ministries who strive to feed the hungry and shelter the homeless, while walking along side the hurting and needy to address the issues that perpetuate the longterm cycles of pain and homelessness. In an environment of grace their goal is to see hearts healed and lives changed from the inside out. Ted and Lynn, our resourceful Cascade Vacation Rentals team, offer monthly and long-term vacation rentals in “Sisters Country” and beyond. To help make your Central Oregon dream more effortless they also provide a complete array of property management services. Cascade Vacation Rentals donates regularly to the National Forest Foundation who designated the “Tale of two rivers — Metolius and Whychus” in the Deschutes National Forest as one of their Treasured Landscapes conservation campaign sites. They joined a community-wide effort in Sisters to restore Whychus Creek and revitalize the Metolius River. “We are truly blessed to work with the public while being stewards of the land and the river.” Sincerely, The Hornbeck Family, John & Vickie And our dedicated “staff family,” Ted, Lynn, Sarah, Mike and Maria Escape
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Escape to the Metolius River. Cozy, immaculate cottages nestled under the pines on the banks of the Metolius River.
1-541-595-6290
Camp Sherman www.metoliusriverlodges.com
Want to be close to Sisters, Redmond, and Bend? We have fully furnished cabins, condos, and homes in quiet neighborhoods with hot tubs, barbecues, and fireplaces.
541-549-0792
www.cascadevacationrentals.net
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Top-Rated TripAdvisor Lodge & Spa Lodge • Cabins • Spa • Brewery Athletic Club • Movie Theater Weddings & Events
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