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A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING

Boyd Acres is Bend’s largest neighborhood and central to all the city’s amenities.

WISH LIST REMODEL

A dreamy new kitchen and wine room in Bend by Neil Kelly Company.

FORGE AWAY

Second-genergation sheet-metal worker Paul Shepherd pairs salvaged lumber and forged steel to create Forged Elegance furniture.

ESSENCE OF HOME Kirsti Wolfe Designs unpacks the latest in home design trends.

COTTAGECORE

DRY THIS

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BLACK ACCENTS

CURRENT MARKET TRENDS

NATIVE GARDENS

DESIGN FINDS

REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

SHOU SUGI BAN

ART EXHIBITS

BARN DESIGN

PARTING THOUGHT

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his fall marks one year since purchasing my first home, a condo here in Bend that I’ve grown to love. As I’ve worked to make it feel more like home, I’ve embraced a do-it-myself mindset that involves taking some chances and making lots of choices myself. This approach often comes as a surprise to others, particularly when they learn I’ve taken on projects like swapping out flooring, installing baseboards and painting the entire place. While taking chances on my house as an amateur might seem scary, I’ve been living by the mantra of “if I really mess this up, I can just pay someone else to fix it.” It’s been exciting to have all this freedom, particularly knowing nothing in my home has to be permanent and design is meant to be fun. Our fall issue of Bend Home + Design is packed full of bold design that reflects the chances we take and choices people make every day when it comes to their homes. Learn about shou sugi ban, the Japanese technique of charring wood to make it fireproof and uniquely beautiful, then get inspired by our piece on dramatic black accents. Read about the “cottagecore” aesthetic, a comforting design style that is also brave in its uniqueness, and learn why homeowners and builders are choosing pole barn framing and barn-inspired design in more Central Oregon homes. Discover the story behind Bend’s Forged Elegance, a company creating handmade furniture from reclaimed wood and forged steel, and see the results of a tricky but successful remodel from Neil Kelly Company in northwest Bend. Go behind the scenes with Kirsti Wolfe Designs, an interior architecture and design company that specializes in helping clients navigate their design choices. As fall settles in, read about one homeowner’s quest to grow a garden full of native high desert greenery and learn how to do this in your own backyard in the coming year. Then take what’s left of the summer garden to the dehydrator to preserve the flavors for the season to come. Whether it’s dehydrating your own trail snacks or choosing décor and finishes for your next home design project, don’t be afraid to make bold choices and take chances. Worst-case scenario, you develop a don’t-do-ityourself mindset next time around. I promise you’ll still have some fun along the way.

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NEW COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPLETED IN MIDTOWN BEND

A new development along Bend’s Third Street corridor was wrapping up this summer, featuring a new 2,000-square-foot Starbucks location and a 5,000-square-foot flagship location for Washington Trust Bank. Known as Third Street Marketplace, the new project helps breathe new life into Bend’s midtown district, which the city envisions becoming a more vibrant mixed-use neighborhood in the future. It’s the only new retail development in this portion of Third Street completed in more than a decade. The site at 1203 NE Third Street was once a Nazarene church in the 1950s, was then home to restaurants and most recently the Platypus Pub and Brew Shop. While project architects and developers initially looked at rehabilitating the existing building on the site, it was found to be structurally deficient and ultimately demolished. Architecture was completed by Steele Associates and the project’s general contractor was SunWest Builders.

PLANT-FORWARD RESTAURANT OPENS IN DOWNTOWN REDMOND A new restaurant in downtown Redmond opened this summer, offering a field-to-table menu packed with locally-grown and locally-sourced ingredients, featuring primarily vegetarian and vegan options. Terra Kitchen is located at the SCP Hotel Redmond, a trendy hotel space in Redmond’s downtown which already offers a rooftop bar and Provisions Market, offering coffee and healthy foods. Terra Kitchen soft opened in July with a menu influenced by blue zones and Mediterranean-style Pacific Northwest crops, using ingredients sourced from local farms and from the hotel’s rooftop garden. Led by Chef Sean Hulecki, the menu changes over time, offering a new culinary experience with each visit. see scphotel.com/redmond/terra.

Plans Would Improve River Access, Restore Riparian Habitat When warm weather hits, it sometimes feels like all of Bend is headed to cool off in the Deschutes River. Having suitable access points and preventing riparian damage from all this river use are top-of-mind issues for the Bend Park and Recreation District, which has identified twenty-seven new projects aimed to improve river access and restore riparian habitat on the Deschutes River in Bend.

The proposed projects include expanding the beach and adding an accessible boat launch at Riverbend Park (the most popular entry point for summer tubing), closing impromptu river access points at Farewell Bend park and First Street Rapids park and identifying a permanent location for off-leash dogs to use the river. The proposed projects were introduced as part of a draft of the Deschutes River Access and Habitat Restoration Plan, which the public was invited to comment on over the summer. “I’m pleased with how engaged stakeholders and individuals have been during this two-year process,” said Sarah Bodo, district planner and project manager. “Every step of the way, the planning team strived to incorporate community needs in balancing river access and habitat restoration, and we’re excited to share the draft plan that has shifted and changed in response to previous input.” Adoption of the final plan is expected in the fall, with projects completed over a ten-year period. see bendparksandrec.org.

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Bike Sharing Returning to Bend More than a year after a west side Bend bike sharing program ended and rental bikes were taken off the streets, another program is poised to get started. The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced plans in July to donate 100 of its used BIKETOWN bicycles to Bend, several months after Portland transitioned its rental fleet to electric bikes, according to a news release from the department. “With this donation, BIKETOWN is making good on our goal to expand access to bicycling,” said Chris Warner, Portland transportation director. “By reusing our equipment, these bikes will keep serving the public by providing a sustainable transportation option.” The new program in Bend will be operated in partnership with Cascadia Mobility Inc., a new nonprofit with a mission to develop shared transportation programs in small- to mid-sized Oregon communities. Bend plans to first reintroduce the bike share program in the same areas as its former program, including the Old Mill District, Galveston Avenue and downtown. The former program was run by Zagster, but ended when the operator declared bankruptcy last year. Bend and Cascadia Mobility have ambitions to expand bike-sharing to serve more communities on the east side of Bend in the future.

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Following a decade of growth and its biggest year of food collection and distribution ever in 2020, Bend’s The Giving Plate food pantry has been hungry for a larger space to call its own. The organization announced in September it would move into a new location at 1212 NE First Street in Bend, an 11,000-square-foot space that allows The Giving Plate to bring all of its programs under one roof. The new building came at a cost of $1.65 million, and will need remodeling including new appliances and furnishings, so the organization is launching a $3 million fundraising campaign to help cover the expenses, most of which were initially covered through a loan. The pantry will remain open at its current Third Street location over the next year while the new space is renovated. The Giving Plate opened in 2010 and distributes food boxes to individuals and families in need in Central Oregon. The organization envisions the new space including a small, boutique grocery shopping area where guests can choose their own foods, offering more choice and dignity to the individuals who visit. see thegivingplate.org.

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Rebuilt Ski Inn in Sisters Opens

Eight years after a wind-fallen tree destroyed the Ski Inn on Cascade Avenue in Sisters, a new lodging and dining establishment has been resurrected in its place. The new Ski Inn Tap House and Hotel sits

at the same location as the original, but is an entirely new building with revamped concept and new owners. A soft opening of the restaurant took place in June, along with the first hotel room rental. The new Ski Inn features six boutique hotel rooms upstairs and a taphouse downstairs, with sixteen taps of rotating brews, wines and pub food, with several large TV screens inside and seating areas that open up the outdoors.

DIRECT FLIGHTS TO DALLAS ON THE HORIZON Dreaming of a visit to the Lone Star State? Good news—the Redmond Airport has landed an $800,000 grant to bid on the launch of direct flights to the Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport, the most-sought after direct flight not yet available for Central Oregon flyers. The grant was announced to recruit, initiate and support landing the new direct route to Texas; a process used in the past for several other locations now being served out of Redmond. Senator Ron Wyden voiced his support for the grant, saying “Expanded air links for the Redmond Airport strengthen the Central Oregon economy by adding options for visitors attracted by the region’s world-class recreation, and make it easier for local families wanting to connect with loved ones.” Not only will the new route attract new visitors, but it will also offer a new destination for Central Oregonians to cross off their vacation bucket list. see flyrdm.com.

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Having a tech giant set up shop in your backyard can have its perks—just ask the city of Prineville. Through a $225,000 grant from Facebook, Prineville is receiving free public Wi-Fi for two years, with plans for the program to be taken over by the Prineville Downtown Association and the Crook County School District afterward. The grant will help thousands of residents and businesses gain access to fast Wi-Fi by funding the construction of Wi-Fi access points in key areas. All of Prineville, including the Crook County Fairgrounds and Crook County High School, will be provided Wi-Fi. The grant provides internet access to rural areas which previously had none, and it will drastically improve the speed of internet in existing areas. Previously, the public library was commonly used for its internet access, but the operating hours limited when community members could access it. Now, increased internet access will help residents do things such as apply for jobs and complete academic work online with much greater ease. see cityofprineville.com.

NEW LIBRARY AND OTHER PROJECTS MOVE FORWARD Patrons of the region’s libraries will be excited to hear that plans for a new Bend library and other district updates are moving along. The Deschutes Public Library District Board announced in July its selection of Seattle’s The Miller Hull Partnership and Bend’s Steele Associates as the architectural team that will oversee the upcoming projects, which are happening thanks to a voter-approved bond measure that passed in November 2020. The bond is funding the design and construction of a new, 100,000-square-foot Central Library adjacent to U.S. Highway 20 on Robal Road in Bend, with an estimated completion of September 2024. Bond funds will also pay for doubling the square footage of the Redmond Library and will update existing libraries in downtown Bend, east Bend, La Pine, Sisters and Sunriver, with all the projects tentatively complete by early 2025. see deschuteslibrary.org.

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A Little of Everything BEND’S EXPANSIVE BOYD ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD OFFERS CONVENIENCE AND LIVABILITY WRITTEN BY SUZANNE JOHNSON

hen Sam Elcik and Sumra Zaidi relocated to Bend in 2020, they hoped to find a home in a quiet neighborhood, near green space, with easy access to downtown Bend. It seemed an impossible checklist until they toured a home for sale in the Boyd Acres Neighborhood, near Sawyer Park. “I was hesitant when our realtor suggested this area, but it checked all the boxes for us. We can get on the river, walk the dogs in the park and bike downtown. Most of all, we love the quiet,” Elcik said. The couple is far from the only new Bend residents settling into Boyd Acres. This neighborhood is among the largest in Bend, yet its livability is often overlooked.

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Boyd Acres encompasses the northern tip of Bend, from Cooley Road and Juniper Ridge south to the Pilot Butte canals. The Deschutes River defines its western edge; Pine Nursery Park sits at the eastern boundary. Within those landmarks, locals find a lively mix of shops, parks, restaurants and industry. Those who hope to call Boyd Acres home will find a variety of home styles and sizes, from spacious lots in established subdivisions to newer streets with more modern construction. “Boyd Acres has long been considered more affordable, and the diversity of subdivisions attracts homebuyers,” said Lynnea Miller, principal broker at Bend Premier Real Estate. Lot sizes have changed over the years, as state regulations have encouraged greater density. “Older properties can have larger, family-friendly yards, but the homes might need updates. Newer homes are turn-key, with few surprises—perfect for those who don’t care for maintenance,” Miller said. Because of the range of homes available and wide swath of town considered part of the neighborhood (the Boyd Acres Neighborhood Association lists seventy-five subdivisions within the neighborhood), defining an average home price is tricky. Generally, the area is attractive to buyers looking for more affordability than other areas of Bend, especially families. It’s also home to Bend’s newest and northernmost elementary school, North Star Elementary, which opened in fall 2019 to help alleviate overcrowding in the Bend-La Pine School District.

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Despite the recent development boom, bits of history can be found throughout the neighborhood. The area is named after Charles and Anna Boyd, who moved to Bend from Montana in 1904. They built their homestead, the heart of their 600-acre cattle farm, on the site of the Bend River Mall. The original buildings still stand and are now home to Pomegranate Home & Garden. McKay Cottage, a well-loved brunch spot, resides in another piece of Bend history. The restaurant was originally the home of Olive and Clyde McKay and was first located near Drake Park before the structure was relocated to OB Riley Road. Clyde McKay was a driving force behind Bend’s turn-of-thecentury timber industry; McKay Park is also named after him.

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Bend has long since grown beyond ranching and timber, and Boyd Acres is now home to a bustling business community. Most visible are the large retail clusters such as Cascade Village and Bend River Promenade (with its new WinCo Foods supermarket), which make Boyd Acres a shopping destination. Bend’s entrepreneurial spirit truly shows up in the mixed industrial spaces where small manufacturers such as SnoPlanks and Left Coast Raw mingle with traditional industry. Fitness and recreation businesses such as The Circuit Bouldering Gym, Cascade Indoor Sports and K1 Speed, an indoor go kart racing venue, also thrive here, making active recreation part of daily life for Boyd Acres residents.

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Scattered throughout are brew pubs and restaurants, so local diners can stay closer to home. Some establishments, such as Chi Chinese and Sushi Bar and Craft Kitchen, have relocated from other Bend locales. Others are unique to the neighborhood, such as Bridge 99 Brewery, 10 Barrel Brewing East Side, Oblivion Brewing and Wild Roots Coffee.

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No neighborhood is complete without access to green spaces. Boyd Acres is flush with parks and trails. Local runners and dog walkers frequent the pathways alongside the Pilot Butte canals. These open canals, dug mostly by pickaxe and shovel more than a century ago, continue to bring water to farms outside of Bend. In addition to small parks and playgrounds, several larger parks offer additional recreation options: Pine Nursery Park is primed for play, with 159 acres of sports fields, pickleball courts and an off-leash dog area. Rockridge Park buzzes with action on its lunarscape skatepark, bike skills course and log-scramble playground. For a quieter experience, the trails at Riley Ranch Nature Reserve amble along a Deschutes River canyon; the trails at Sawyer Park connect to the Deschutes River Trail toward downtown Bend. More development is on the horizon in Boyd Acres, too. Second locations for Costco and Fred Meyer are planned for the north end of town, and the Deschutes County Central Library is slated for construction just beyond the northwest boundary of Boyd Acres. In addition to books and media, the library will serve as a community center for programs and events, and act as a general gathering space for community members.

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s a second-generation sheet-metal worker and owner of a Bend HVAC company, Paul Shepherd has long been comfortable welding and crafting metal to fit a purpose. But it was only five years ago that he truly let his creativity start shining, when he was asked to create a copper range hood for the new home of a Shepherd Heating & Air Conditioning client. With no interest in taking the easy route, Shepherd crafted an intricate and beautiful copper hood that well exceeded the expectations of the homeowner. “The range hood was a piece of art, which we knew as soon as we saw it done,” said Connie Perala, owner of the home in the Crosswater neighborhood of Sunriver. It wasn’t long before Shepherd was also forging hardware for the kitchen cabinets, welding steel brackets for the interior beams, and creating a custom tile backsplash behind the oven range. Unknowingly, Perala had become one of the first customers of Shepherd’s future business, Forged Elegance.

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Today, five years after creating those first custom pieces in Perala’s kitchen, Shepherd has shifted his focus to crafting gorgeous wood and forged steel furniture, including beds, tables, chairs and mirrors. The wood is almost exclusively sourced from historic structures, which are torn down and given new life through Shepherd’s work. And the metal is hand-forged by Shepherd in his shop in Bend. Together the wood and metal come together in artistic elegance to create showpieces for homes near and far. While Shepherd is the man behind the magic, he also

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relies on help from his team, which includes his wife, Amanda Shepherd, who helps with design and finish work, full-time shop worker Shawn Allen, subcontractor Brad Pinkert and Shepherd’s son, Jacob, who helps with steel work. Shepherd still operates the HVAC business he owns, but often spends his early mornings, between 4 and 7 a.m. at his Forged Elegance space in Bend, restoring and preserving aged woods or hammering out the details of steel

accents. It’s become a labor of love for a craftsman always looking to design something new and different.

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to source the aged wood, which has come from right here in Oregon and as far away as Missouri. One of Shepherd’s first hauls of barnwood was from a ranch in Spray, a town of about 200 people in rural eastern Oregon. The fir wood was 100 years old when it was used for construction on the Buffalo Ranch, where it existed for another 104 years, making the salvaged lumber more than two centuries old. “This barnwood holds a large amount of history in each piece, representing America through agriculture,” said Shepherd in a writeup about the wood collection, now being used to craft tables, bedroom furniture, benches and mirrors. Another nearby salvage is that of a water tower built along the Umpqua River in Central Oregon in the 1970s by the Forest Service. The tower, made of beautiful 800-year-old redwood, fed water to the Steamboat Inn in Idleyld Park. The area was hit by a wildfire in 2018 and the water tower’s roof caught fire, rendering it unusable. But, the tower stayed intact and after coming down, Shepherd purchased all of the wood to reuse for his Forged Elegance pieces. For Campbell, who acts as a lumber broker sourcing the aged woods for Shepherd, seeing the finished products is a special experience. “I’ve known Paul for several years, and I’ve got to see his work as it’s kind of progressed. I like the unique designs he comes up with and how he utilizes the material,” said Campbell. “Often times it’s 100-year-old wood and it’s not the easiest to work with. I’ve worked with it a bit myself.” Campbell has been salvaging and reclaiming wood for thirteen

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As Forged Elegance has gained its footing over the past year, Shepherd has picked up many repeat customers who are using his furniture and décor to transform their homes into spaces that showcase his work. Bend homeowner Kim Hogue is the owner of several Forged Elegance pieces, including a four-post bed, nightstands and an oak, bar-height dining room table. “Kim gave me the freedom to have full run over the design of all their pieces,” said Shepherd, who works with his wife to dream up and design just how the steel and aged wood come together for each item. “She fell in love with a coffee table first and bought it, and then started asking for more pieces.” Hogue’s nightstands use thin strips of salvaged wood, milled down from larger pieces. “It’s a very intricate piece,” said Shepherd, who finds uses for even

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years and said most of the lumber he procures is supplied as raw material to builders. “Paul’s really been a bright spot in my business to see the smaller pieces that can’t be used in the construction of a home go towards furniture and things like that,” Campbell said. “The added value with the forge work is what really sets it apart. He’s blended together the wood and steel into almost artwork.” One of the newest hauls of wood that Campbell helped connect with Forged Elegance is from an 1860s barn in Missouri with a unique story. At the time, wealthy plantation owners sometimes paid the less wealthy to fight in the Civil War in place of themselves or a son. In this case, the currency was a plot of land, which would only be given to the replacement solider if he returned from war. This individual fought in place of the plantation owner’s son, surviving the war and returning to get the land. He built a barn using bald cypress trees on his new property in 1865. More than 150 years later, the barn was torn down, the wood salvaged and transported to Oregon, where Shepherd began repurposing it. “Everything has a story behind it,” said Shepherd, while giving a tour of his Bend showroom in September. “Not only is that bald cypress piece over there absolutely beautiful, but it’s got an amazing story that you can tell your friends. It was built in 1865 and it will probably still be around another couple hundred years from now.”

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the smallest bits of wood and shavings of metal around his shop. “We try to use everything.” For Perala, one of Forged Elegance’s first customers, time has only made her more enamored with Shepherd’s work. This summer, she commissioned him to create beautiful new furniture for a second home in Tigard, using the redwood salvaged from the water tower impacted by wildfire. She’s seeking more contemporary pieces for her home there, versus the more rustic work in her Sunriver home. “I like the history,” Perala said. “The tables he’s making for the Tigard house are the 800-year-old redwood he has. I just love the history behind the wood.” Shepherd opened his Bend showroom, office space and shop in 2020, and uses it as a place to showcase bedroom sets, office furniture, multiple dining tables, mirrors and more. It’s open by appointment only but is a great place to see the vastness of what the company can create. For a smaller peek at Shepherd’s

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work, Bendites can pay a visit to the new Italian restaurant on Galveston Avenue, Bosa. Shepherd used chemicals to create a patina for the columns behind the restaurant’s bar, and then stuck around to make forged curtain rods on the wall of windows facing the street. Customers new and old are also invited to follow Forged Elegance on Facebook, where Shepherd posts new pieces as they’re completed, sometimes selling them within minutes or hours to dedicated followers of the work, who appreciate the craftsmanship and history behind it. The combination of aged wood and forged steel is something Shepherd is proud to share with those interested. “Forging in general is probably one of the oldest trades and there are not as many people that are able to do it anymore,” he said. “It’s so unique and it’s so stunning when you pair it with this aged wood. It’s an art.”

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hen Neil Kelly Company senior designer Kathleen Donohue approached a remodeling project in northwest Bend earlier this year, she knew it would be a balance of the client’s wish list, budget and project logistics. And in the case of this Awbrey Glen home, it would involve a bit of problem solving and creativity, too. The company was hired by a couple who were preparing to return to the Bend home where they had raised a family, after years of renting it out while they focused on careers out of the area. The couple’s desired updates included a more modern kitchen that was better for entertaining, new dog-friendly rustic hardwood flooring throughout the main level, a more inviting downstairs powder room and a new “cellar” to house an impressive wine collection. “They had been living elsewhere for work reasons, and they came back to this home to get it ready for their retirement and to be their forever home,” said Donohue, who is a certified master kitchen and bath designer, or CMKBD, and certified aging in place specialist, or CAPS. Donohue has been with Neil Kelly, which specializes in design/build remodeling, for more than thirty years, so she’s well versed in remodels. She knew to keep the homeowner’s wish list in mind from the start, and set out to accomplish their goals with their budget in mind.

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When it came to modernizing the kitchen, Donohue set out to brighten up the space, tweak the layout to feel more open and add new cabinets and flooring complementing the home’s existing woodwork. The kitchen had both an island and a peninsula, so the latter was removed to improve the flow of the room. “It was pretty crowded before, so it was important to keep things really simple,” Donohue said. New appliances were added, including a Bertazzoni range, accented with an ivory hood. The new cabinets are a mix of natural knotty alder, matching existing wood in the house, and some painted a grey green color that ties in well with the greenery outside. “The color really brings the outdoors in with that golf course right outside the window,” Donohue said. The island is topped with a wooden counter that helps warm up the space and keep it from feeling too industrial. “She said she’d never had a kitchen like this and never dreamed she would,” Donohue said of the homeowner.

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In early discussions about the remodel, the plan was to convert a small pantry underneath the stairs into a wine cellar, but after realizing the owner had a 400-bottle collection, Donohue knew more space was needed. “There was a little pantry, but it was literally a closet under the stairs, and wouldn’t be enough room on its own,”

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Simple updates to the existing laundry room and powder room helped to lighten up the areas visually and make them more inviting. The powder room was dressed up with fresh finishes, wallpaper and a new light fixture. The more compact laundry room was outfitted with the same grey green cabinetry as the kitchen and a bright white counter.

Having stolen away the pantry space for the cellar, Donohue worked with Neil Kelly’s cabinet maker to dream up a new custom pantry cabinet, which offers a slide out cutting board and a slide out pet food storage space—a must for this three-dog home.

All the updates helped transform the home from a more traditional lodge style design into a more contemporary space. “The homeowners just really, really love it and are really pleased,” Donohue said. “It’s a beautiful home in a beautiful setting and this project finished all the things they wanted to do to bring it up to date.” Neil Kelly Company 190 NE Irving Avenue 541-382-7580 neilkelly.com/bend

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she said. An existing covered front porch area on the exterior just outside the pantry wasn’t used by the homeowners but was already underneath the house’s roof, while an adjacent laundry room had an angled area that was underutilized. Together these extra spaces would become the new cellar, offering the area needed to display the wine collection, as well as a bistro table and chairs for entertaining.

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ith more time at home over the past eighteen months, Central Oregon homeowners are looking at their environments with fresh eyes. “People wish to create and design a new sense of comfort and to make the most of their homes—whether they are starting from the very beginning as a sketch on paper, or a partial/full remodeling project,” said Kirsti Wolfe, owner of interior

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architectural design company Kirsti Wolfe Designs. Wolfe said she is receiving more requests for paired offices, spa-like bathrooms, larger kitchens (to accommodate more in-home cooking), cozy media rooms and new or converted exercise rooms. “People are choosing not to go out to do as many things, so they are thinking more about the experience of being at home. The pandemic has changed what people want. It is often referred to as: #covidconstruction,” Wolfe said. Wolfe has worked in Central Oregon for seventeen years and in interior design for thirty years, watching firsthand as design styles and clients’ desires have changed. More recently, she has observed that homeowners are rethinking their time at home and how their spaces work—or don’t work—for them. Wolfe and her team work with local architects and builders to execute projects for homeowners, with more than half of Wolfe’s business coming from repeat clients looking for new builds, remodels or second homes outside the area. “Many of the clients I work with, now that they’re spending more time in their homes, realize there is something else they want,” Wolfe said. A current project on Wolfe’s docket is an indoor/outdoor bathroom with sliding doors that lead directly into a Zen garden outside. “It is going to be a relaxing atmosphere incorporating a water feature or an outdoor shower,” Wolfe said. “People want their homes to feel more comfortable and less isolated.”

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While Wolfe is known for designing gorgeous, functional kitchen and bathroom projects, her work is far from limited to just these rooms. She is spending more time addressing the auxiliary areas of the home, including media rooms, exercise rooms, mud/laundry rooms and offices. These projects reflect many design styles, from traditional to modern. Nearly a decade ago, Wolfe’s company expanded into the hospitality industry, as vacationers and stay-cationers began to seek more comforts of home while on a trip. With the rise of Airbnb rentals and the growth in popularity of vacation home rentals, it has become clear to hotels and resorts that creating a home-like experience for lodging is critical. Wolfe

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assisted Bend’s Tetherow Resort by designing its guest rooms to include spa-like bathrooms and spacious mudrooms for dropping off skis and other outdoor toys and gear. “When you have a space for those things to land, guests can truly enjoy the rest of the room,” she said. She is now designing something similar at Sunriver Resort, by remodeling the Lodge Village guest rooms, modernizing the accommodations by upgrading mudrooms and bathrooms by adding lighter and more modernized aesthetic. The result generates a more userfriendly space that feels like home. Kirsti Wolfe Designs kirstiwolfedesigns.com 541.389.1429

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rowse around internet apps like TikTok, Pinterest and Instagram, and it doesn’t take long to stumble across an aesthetic that’s seeing a rise in popularity among teens and young adults. Characterized by wicker baskets filled with wildflowers and fresh baked bread, rolling countryside hills and long linen dresses, the “cottagecore” style has taken hold. Cottagecore is the romanticization of a rural lifestyle that gives specific nods to Victorian era English villages. As an aesthetic, it can influence fashion and food, as well as architecture and interior design. Despite all the different applications of the aesthetic, there is a common theme woven throughout— cottagecore is known to invoke warm, safe and nostalgic feelings from those who experience it. Translated into home design, a cottagecore home would include aspects that make people feel nostalgic and cozy, with a mix of old and new pieces. Neutral walls, old wooden furniture, a woodburning fireplace, casement windows with light drapes, exposed wood and brick, vases of wildflowers and greenery, and small reading nooks with antique finds can all add cottage style to a home. Think of a grandmother’s house, but somehow trendy. Bend-based designers Sarah Phipps and Anna Stringer worked together several years ago on a cottage remodel on Bend’s west side that Stringer now runs as an Airbnb rental. The 1934 structure was looking worse for the wear when the pair of friends first began revamping it. To begin the remodel, the two stripped the house down and discovered the original lap siding, still preserved, and an old brick chimney.

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The interior was painted an offwhite mascarpone color with a bright white trim and the f loor was given new life with a hardwood upgrade. The furniture in the cottage is now a mix of old and new, a modern couch right next to the exposed brick chimney, as well as the old fireplace and an antique davenport, both painted the same white as the trim. A retro-style pink refrigerator from Smeg provides a splash of color. While the finished space is a great example of cottage design, even Phipps and Stringer are still figuring out exactly what cottagecore is, and how it differentiates from some more established styles. Phipps describes her own style as “OG Cottage,” which can mean different things, depending on the age of who you’re talking to, she said. “Every generation has nostalgia for the past, but the dateline isn’t static,” Phipps said. “We have to realize each new generation takes up the reins and makes what is old their own.” In short, what is considered cottage style to Phipps could be completely different from what her 17-year-old daughter considers cottagecore, based on what each generation considers to be nostalgic and comforting. Theories online suggest that more time spent at home last year because of the pandemic spurred the popularity of

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cottagecore, along with the idea that isolating yourself can be enjoyable. Many of the pandemic trends, from baking sourdough and experimenting with homebrewing to starting an herb garden or taking up sewing, can all be considered part of cottagecore. While the cottagecore aesthetic overall is popular with Gen Z, the interior design style is enjoyed by all ages. Stringer said most of the guests staying in the cottage Airbnb love

the interior, even if they don’t know what to call it. “I would say people seek it out even if they don’t realize it at the time. Demand has grown substantially over the last few years and renters love the uniqueness of a cottage style rental,” Stringer said. While a wide variety of colors, textures and items can work as part of a cottage design, there are certain strategies to achieve the look, including a mix of older and newer

Cottagecore calls for neutral and soft color schemes. When furnishing, mix antique, thrifted and new pieces and keep the space fresh with flowers and plants.

items. Phipps recommends thrifting for interior decor, as well as checking Facebook Marketplace and antique stores for older pieces to accompany newer ones. She suggests local stores such Lark, furnish., Roundabouts Home Consignments and Iron Horse Second Hand. For inspiration, search for cottagecore on online platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram and Tumblr, and find ways to embrace the design in any space.

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hen a fire ripped through downtown Bend’s Anjou Spa in 2016, owner Jenna Walden found the spa literally in a pile of ashes. It was a defining moment for the business, with Walden choosing to rebuild the spa back stronger, even finding a way to incorporate the business’s fiery past into the design of the new space in west Bend. “It was a total loss,” recalled Walden, “but I knew I was going to rebuild, and when I was thinking about it, I wanted to try and add shou sugi ban into the design. I was tired of all the mountain rustic and mid-century modern designs, I wanted to add something new here.” Though shou sugi ban is relatively new to the West, it is a centuries-old design technique from Japan known there as “yakisugi,” which translates to “charred cypress.” Walden chose to use this technique on a prominent wall at the entrance of the new building. North America’s largest producer of shou sugi ban, or yakisugi, happens to be based in Portland, and is helping bring the unique technique to more Oregon homes and other buildings. “We take Japanese cypress trees, logged from our sustainable forests in Japan, and we burn, or char the wood,

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LEFT: Nakamoto Forestry demonstrating the traditional shou sugi ban process. TOP RIGHT: A variety of wood colors and hues incorporating shou sugi ban technique. BOTTOM RIGHT: Anjou Spa’s entryway hero wall.

found that the charred wood is naturally UV protected, and keeps it from wood rot.” Shou sugi ban comes in a variety of textures from something like alligator skin to more of a silky-smooth variety, and various colors from black to toast to an almost white tone. Pioneer Millworks has put its own American spin on shou sugi ban, by adding colors like red and blue, along with more traditional wood tones and grains. All the company’s timber comes from sustainable forests in the Pacific Northwest and is milled in McMinnville. “We can’t pinpoint exactly how yakisugi came about because Japan was a closed society for so long … but we know in rural areas they were using it for centuries for exterior home cladding, on fences, and storehouses that held valuables like rice and other food products, because of the fire-resistant properties,” Davis said. “It’s really quite ingenious charring wood to make it fireproof.” Perhaps the oldest example of shou sugi ban can be seen on Japan’s Buddhist Temple in Nara Prefecture. The five-

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which enhances the color of the wood from black to almost a white and grey tone,” explained Aaron Davis, digital marketing manager for Nakamoto Forestry, which is also the oldest company in the world making yakisugi in the traditional method. “After the burning, we brush the wood, and add an oil, which enhances the textures and the grains.” Shou sugi ban is used not only as a cool elemental design on interior walls, but it is also considered a premium exterior cladding because it holds up extremely well to the elements. “Burning or charring the wood makes it fire resistant,” said Allison Hall, marketing manager for Pioneer Millworks, a reclaimed and sustainable wood product company with an office in Portland, and with projects in Central Oregon. “Raw wood will burn at 450 to 500 degrees, but the combustion point for the charred wood is 2,000 degrees. By heating the wood, you cook out the sugars, which case hardens the wood, and it also makes it pest-resistant from insects like termites and carpenter ants that feed off of those sugars and cellulose.” According to both Pioneer Millworks and Nakamoto Forestry, case-hardened wood will last at least fifty years or for the life of the structure, with very minimal maintenance. “The Japanese also found that not only was charred wood pest and fire resistant, but that the carbon layer also stands up to wind, rain and snow,” explained Davis. “The Japanese have also

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story pagoda is one of the world’s oldest, built in 607 AD. The temple caught fire, but was eventually rebuilt in 1711 using old yakisugi lumber. “I think the Japanese celebrate the aging process and see the beauty of the patina in shou sugi ban,” said Hall, who has seen rapid sales growth, especially now in wildfire-prone areas. “Japanese aesthetic finds patina that comes with age desirable and unique. The imperfections are the point.” Back at Anjou Spa, Walden found shou sugi ban so beautiful and captivating she studiously researched how she could do it herself and found a partner at the DIY Cave in Bend. After experimenting and practicing on countless pieces of lumber, she finally summoned the courage to control the fire and char the pieces that now make up the accent wall at the new spa, which opened one year and one month after the original spa burned down. “It is sort of like the Phoenix, rising out of the ashes,” said Walden, who now laughs at the irony. “It is very symbolic, isn’t it?”

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TOP: Shou sugi ban serves as a bold interior accent wall. BOTTOM: A limited-edition Charred Commode cabinet made of loblolly pine from Moran Woodworked Furniture, a New York-based furniture company using sustainablysourced woods.

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unique framing style once reserved for barns and warehouses is growing in popularity and leading to a new wave of creative homes and structures. Pole barn, or post-frame construction, design allows for walls of windows and breathtaking views, something a conventionally framed home couldn’t easily support. And as the use of pole barn construction gains traction, traditional builders are seeing more demand for barn-inspired homes, including here in Central Oregon. Metaphorically, the pole barn framing structure of poles and trusses are “tree-like,” said Steve Nuetzel, a Bend-based architect and general contractor who built a few pole barns for clients before deciding he’d like to build himself one as a home. “Pole sounds like it would be round, but they’re actually square or rectangular,” Nuetzel said, explaining that each pole in a pole barn structure is placed twelve feet apart and set four to six feet deep in concrete like a flag pole. Trusses are then bolted to each side. Nuetzel’s pole barn home vision comes to life just south of Sunriver near the Deschutes River, where the indoors transition seamlessly into the live lodgepole and ponderosa pines outside. The barn home is split into a residential side and a workshop area. The residential side includes 1,100 square feet of space with one bedroom, one bathroom, the kitchen and living room.

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An expansive covered deck just outside its glass doors offers an additional 1,200 square feet of outdoor living space perfect for lounging and dining. The workshop side of the home is the most barn-like, providing another 1,100 square feet for a combination workshop-office area complete with a 14-foot-high door where Nuetzel renovates RVs and trailers. On the residential side, the home’s exterior is made up of red cedar siding and top-to-bottom walls of windows, interrupted only by the naturally stained Douglas fir poles that support the home, while the workshop side of the building has metal siding. Nuetzel carefully considered aesthetic and efficiency in building a home he would love, installing clear, vertical grain Douglas

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fir cabinets and concrete slab countertops, polished to a high sheen. The natural materials complement the light, organic feel of the home. “It’s a really uplifting space,” Nuetzel said, explaining the high ceilings, natural light, and views of the sky and treetops through an atrium over the living area make the home feel “almost spiritual.” Many of the home’s design features are also energy saving, offering long-term cost-effectiveness, Nuetzel said. The roof ’s deep overhang shades the home enough that he hardly ever uses his air conditioner, and in winter, an efficient wood-burning stove surrounded by a large concrete hearth absorbs and reflects heat so well, Nuetzel doesn’t use his heater much either. While not technically pole barn construction, DC Builders out of Damascus, Oregon, is known for building barn-inspired residences, which also offer wide open floorplans. One barn-inspired residence built in Central Oregon features a barn-style RV garage downstairs with a spacious living area on the second story. Generally, pole barn construction is a little more affordable than for a conventional house, meaning homeowners can turn

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and invest those cost savings into higher-end finishes inside, or save the money altogether. Cost was a concern for Amber and Josh Blount, who sold their Bend home to purchase a ten-acre property in Terrebonne, with plans to build a custom home. When faced with escalating prices along with labor and material shortages related to COVID-19, they decided to get creative with their construction plans. “We (were) standing at the property and looking at this forty-eight-foot by twenty-four-foot pre-existing (pole) barn at the top of the hill and thought to ourselves, ‘maybe we can make this work?’” Amber Blount said. Bend-based PJ Hurst Design and PSE Consulting Engineers, Inc. of Klamath Falls were excited to guide the Blounts on their remodel for the home they’re calling “Terrebarn.” Having

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lived on a Portland floating home, a hobby farm and a unique hillside house in Bend, the family is at home in unusual spaces. And because they rent out their house when they vacation, the Blounts can appreciate the appeal of a one-of-a-kind abode. That fits well with the design style of PJ Hurst, whose motto is to “do the unexpected.” Her design will showcase sweeping views of Smith Rock and local mountains via panoramic windows and incorporate nods to rock climbing throughout, including a climbing wall up to the Blount kids’ secret reading loft and a mural of Smith Rock. With two levels, the threebedroom, two-bath home will boast high ceilings ideal for a hanging chair and acrobatic equipment hung from the trusses. A library ladder in the kitchen will allow the family to reach high cabinets designed to add storage space. While construction hasn’t quite begun, Hurst is excited to support her clients in bringing the design to life. “It’s such a cool thing to see a modern family jump into this barn lifestyle and really absorb this as their life,” Hurst said. “It just kind of shows that it’s not just a concept, it’s a way of life.”

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Simple Contrast Neutral cabinetry, white subway tile and greenery pop against black hexagon flooring and shower tile, with the contrast creating a clean, classy space and a touch of edginess.

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Transform a room with a distinct black chandelier, like this rustic yet refined fixture full of texture and drama. The multi-tiered form features wooden dowels, finished in black, on pliable iron arms.

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It started with mirrors, doorknobs and planters, and before we knew it, black was making its way onto kitchen fixtures, bathroom floors and entire home exteriors. While too much can make a space feel heavy and dark, the right amount of black can serve as the perfect accent. Start small, and pair the color with warm woods, brass, interesting greenery and plenty of white and neutrals. Done well, black accents add glamor and intrigue to any space.

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For Every Space

Black adds verve to any room, from kitchens and bathrooms to living spaces and bedrooms. Try dabbling in black with standalone décor pieces such as bedding, pillows and vases.

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LEFT: A juniper snag surrounded by green and gray rabbitbrush, interspersed with Wyoming and Great Basin sages. BOTTOM: Orange globemallow, a flowering perennial.

mber shafts of sunlight illuminate the tips of prairie June grass. Junco birds dangle like trapeze artists on rabbitbrush feeding on the choicest seeds. A western fence lizard soaks in the late afternoon sun on a lichen-dappled lava boulder. A family of quail tumble among the sage, avoiding the watchful eye of the resident Cooper’s hawk. It’s an enthralling performance all happening right in our backyard. Our postage-stamp-sized wildlife habitat wasn’t always such a welcoming haven for the local animals. When we purchased our home west of Tumalo State Park in 2012, we found a neglected, dying lawn losing its battle against a tide of cheatgrass and noxious weeds. Having been raised by ecologically-minded parents not far from ecologist Aldo Leopold’s legendary shack in rural Wisconsin, I felt an immediate call to restore this damaged plot to its native state. The hope was to create a refuge among the manicured lawns that demand such intensive human intervention to survive in this arid environment. The challenging part was figuring out just how to do so in Central Oregon, with little understanding of what truly belonged here. Initially, we naively believed that all that was needed were the “drought tolerant” plants offered at local box stores. We quickly discovered these plants require more water than the local climate

provides. With some research and lots of trial and error, we were able to turn the once desolate view out our back window into one teeming with life using the rich plant diversity of the region. It’s possible to bring the high desert into any yard in Central Oregon, and here are a few tips learned along the way to make the process easier.

KNOW YOUR ZONE

Central Oregon offers a surprising variety of small ecosystems that are both subtle and distinct, from sagey juniper forests to ponderosa stands studded with manzanita. To be successful, first determine which ecosystem your home sits in to know what plants will flourish there. Not all species thrive together, or thrive in every neighborhood, so it’s worth taking a stroll in the natural terrain in your immediate area to take note of the grasses, trees, shrubs and wildflowers that grow near each other. To identify these plants, pick up some regional guidebooks such as Sagebrush Country by Ronald J. Taylor or the delightful The Nature of Bend by LeeAnn Kriegh. As an added benefit, these books provide interesting facts about the local flora and fauna—like the hibernating habits of the Great Basin spadefoot toad that can burrow in the sand for up to two years.

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Native local plants should be the foundation of a high desert landscape, while low water regional plant species should be used as accents.

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LEFT: Soapweed yucca's striking flowers and spiny leaves liven up a high desert landscape. TOP: Deer-resistant desert is nestled among fragrant fern-like leaves.

PLANT LIKE A PRO

For a natural look, plant the way things grow in the wild. Native bunch grasses are hardy and help protect the ground near shrubs while they get established. Plant complementary species in clusters, give plants enough space to avoid crowding and plant shrubs and trees away from the house to provide defensible space against wildfire. For help, seek out a landscaping service specializing in small spaces, such as Smallscape in Bend.

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The best time to plant is early spring or late fall when cooler temps and moister soil can encourage plants to better establish roots. A great way to get started is to pay a visit to a nursery that specializes in native landscapes, such as WinterCreek Restoration & Nursery in Bend. Or, for the more adventurous, visit a U.S. Forest Service office to get a free permit which allows you to collect up to sixteen native plants. Consider minimizing the size of a backyard lawn to make way for more native plants that will not only endure drought conditions but will also feed and shelter wildlife. Accent with rocks and tree snags to reduce water usage and provide extra perches for birds.

Once planting is done, allow time for the natural landscape to come into its own. Protect young plants by giving them water until they really take root. Remove weeds to allow plants to prosper. Weeds may return for a while but notably fewer each season as the natives quickly out-compete the invasives. Before long, the new plantscape will begin to thrive, propagate and invite the local animal life to play their specialized roles in your very own desert sanctuary. It certainly was a surprise to us how readily even the cheatgrass gave up as the local plants regained their rightful place in our little patch of the high desert. The process isn’t without effort, but the desert rewards us by showing that our care translates to a landscape that is largely self-sustaining. Gone are the pesticides, heavy watering and fertilizer. In their place is the rich scent of sage, baby quail and an assortment of animal visitors native lands attract. You can’t help but feel a deeper connection with the local flora and fauna in the place we are lucky enough to call home.

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Dried & True THE ART OF FOOD DEHYDRATION WRITTEN BY NOAH NELSON

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Food dehydration is one of the most ancient methods of food preservation, with evidence of Middle Eastern and Asian cultures dehydrating food in the hot sun more than 14,000 years ago. Luckily for beginners, this long history makes food dehydration a very well-researched and accessible method of food preparation and preservation.

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Healthy Snacking Dehydrated foods are naturally preserved (no unnatural additives), typically high in antioxidants and fiber. Self-preparation of dehydrated foods can also mean less plastic waste compared to store-bought varieties, making dehydrating an ecofriendly and healthy choice. For Julie Mosier of Bend, dehydrating was a way to create convenient and light backpacking meals

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for herself and her son. Years later, Mosier has authored The Dehydrated Cookbook For Outdoor Adventurers and is the co-founder of Food For The Sole, a Bend company that sells dehydrated adventure meals. She has also taught classes at Central Oregon Community College on the subject of dehydration. Dehydrated meals are lighter to carry around, making

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them ideal for backpackers who don’t want to be weighed down. Preparing these meals on the trail requires very little equipment, so hikers can ditch the bulky propane stove and opt to carry extra water instead to re-hydrate meals. In addition to full meals, dehydrating is a great method to create trail-friendly snacks, such as beef jerky or dried fruits and veggies.

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Prepare and Preserve So, how does dehydrating work? Depending on the resources at hand, dehydrating can be accomplished in a regular oven, but it’s preferable to use a dehydrator appliance. “I recommend trying to borrow a dehydrator, or find an inexpensive model,” Mosier said. “These can be found around town in stores like Sportsman’s Warehouse, Lowes, Wilco and Bed, Bath & Beyond.”

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To avoid cooking your food instead of dehydrating, temperatures in a dehydrator are regulated to stay near 140 degrees fahrenheit; any hotter and the food might cook instead of dehydrating, locking in the moisture and preventing long-term preservation. “It’s the most efficient and best quality to have a dehydrator with both a fan and a thermostat,” said Glenda Hyde, associate professor of practice for Oregon State University’s Family and Community Health Program, specializing in food and nutrition for the OSU Extension Service. Hyde recommends getting an appliance certified by Underwriters Laboratories for food safety standards.

Depending on the amount and type of food being dehydrated, and the efficiency of the appliance, dehydrating can typically take anywhere from 8 to 24 hours. It often works out to begin dehydrating something in the evening and wake up to ready-to-eat dried fruits, meats and vegetables. If an appliance isn’t readily available, dehydrating can be done in a regular oven, set to the lowest temperature possible. Since today’s ovens often only go as low in temperature as 170 degrees, this must be a careful process of trial and error, often done with the oven door propped open. Because spoilage is a risk using this method, it isn’t reccomended, Hyde said.

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Dry This As far as ingredients, pretty much everything is on the table; local fruits, veggies and meats can be found at farmers markets and stores such as Locavore, Bend’s year-round, indoor farmers market. At first, Mosier recommends keeping things easy and familiar. “At its simplest, one can simply chop up some fruits and veggies, place them in a dehydrator and walk away,” she said. “Alternatively, you can start with meals you already make, such as soup or chili, spread some on the trays, and you’ll end up with a dried version of a meal you already know and like.” Mosier spent time experimenting with dehydration and testing recipes that would work well as trail meals. “I spent a great deal of time figuring out how to create nutritionally dense meals for my son’s backpacking trip,” Mosier said. These experiments led to some delicious discoveries, including how to improve recipes by dehydrating each ingredient separately for different times, creating different textures once the meal is re-hydrated and avoiding a “homogenous blob.” One beginner friendly dehydration recipe that utilizes garden leftovers is dehydrated zucchini chips. Hyde said these can be dehydrated plain, or spiced up with barbecue sauce, salts or other herbs and spices. “The flavor just really pops,” Hyde said. Unlike dehydrated fruits, which can be high in carbs and sugar if overeaten, dehydrated veggies, like zucchini chips, are healthier. For dehydrating info, recipes, equipment tips and more, check out Mosier’s website at foodforthesole.co or explore download a dehydrating guidebook from the OSU Extension Office, which serves Deschutes County, at beav.es/OSUFoodPreservation.

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Providing infinite opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, an exceptional quality of life and record economic development, the picturesque Central Oregon town of Bend was voted one of the top five destinations on the rise in the U.S. by TripAdvisor in August 2018. A virtual playground of lakes, rivers and trails, this diverse high desert climate offers true four-season living and abundant sunshine. Bend’s dining scene, craft brewing finesse, and vibrant downtown and Old Mill District provide amenities more often associated with urban metropolitan areas. In the pages that follow are featured some of the premiere properties to be found in and around the Bend area.

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BROKEN TOP Located in the desirable golf community of Broken Top. Vaulted ceilings, maple hardwood floors, and an expansive wall of windows grace the great room where natural light pours in. Updated kitchen and versatile floor plan with 3 bedroom suites, one on the main level-and two upstairs in addition to a loft and a cozy flex room. The large back deck, overlooking a treed common area, is the perfect retreat for relaxing or entertaining family and friends! MLS# 220130532

SOLD

BROKEN TOP SINGLE LEVEL home on the golf course. Enter through the gated courtyard into this Sun Forest home that features a great room w/ vaulted beamed ceilings, stone fireplace, built-in cabinets & gorgeous hardwood floors. A wall of windows highlights the scenic view & brings in natural light. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Spacious primary suite w/vaulted ceilings, luxurious bathroom & extra large closet. Expansive paver back patio, overlooking the award-winning golf course. MLS# 220126210

SOLD

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CUSTOM HOME IN BROKEN TOP Single level 3 bedroom custom home in Broken Top. Thoughtfully designed & quality built. Open, airy floor plan with a formal dining room, office/den & spacious great room with tall, tray ceilings, stone gas fireplace, built-ins and hardwood floors. French doors open to the paver back patio and out to a landscaped, well manicured back yard. Well maintained and close to all of Bend’s great amenities. MLS# 220122508

I $1,310,000

LYNDA WALSH Broker, ABR, SRS Chairman’s Circle-Gold 541-410-1359 lyndawalsh@bhhsnw.com lyndawalsh.bhhsnw.com 80

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THIS TETHEROW MODERN MASTERPIECE IS NOW COMPLETE AND MOVE-IN READY! This mountain modern masterpiece by BendTrend Homes fuses quality and luxury with a functional design. With ensuite bedrooms and spalike bathrooms, this home leaves nothing behind. The chef’s kitchen and voluminous Great Room open to a private outdoor covered terrace with fireplace. Enjoy cocktails on the roof top viewing deck or relax in the expansive private courtyard. This home sits just below Broken Top golf course creating serenity and space with biking & hiking out your front door. 4,006 SF | 4 beds | 4 1/2 baths | den | bonus. MLS# 220125563

I $3,250,000

MOLLY BRUNDAGE & CHERI SMITH Principal Brokers 541-280-9066 / 541-788-8997 info@brundagesmith.com brundagesmith.com fall 2021

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ANNIE MONTGOMERY RESORT AND LUXURY HOME EXPERT For more than 35 years, I’ve loved introducing people to resort living or helping developers create new opportunities. While I’ve produced nearly $200 million dollars in sales volume, the real value I provide is delivering on the unique needs of each client ... resulting in each successful transaction and many long-lasting relationships. My affiliation with Coldwell Banker Bain provides me a broad reach to match buyers with the perfect fit, bring more potential buyers to sellers, and allows me to deliver the best marketing support for my clients. Marketing destination resort offerings and luxury homes requires specialized proficiency – I’ve gained that expertise in the resort sector and I’m pleased to be extending that knowledge to include all resorts and luxury communities in this region. I’m delighted to be “Your Oregon Resort Expert” and look forward to helping you make the most of this wonderful way of living.

“Annie is a pleasure to work with and excels at contract negotiations, marketing, and real estate investment strategies. She is who you want at your side when selling or to craft and present your purchase offer.” – Harold G. RECENTLY SOLD

BRASADA CUSTOM GEM

BEAUTIFUL RANCH HOME LUXURY RANCH CABIN

Great room with floor-to-ceiling fireplace and exposed beams. Professional-grade kitchen, home cinema, master suite with spa, stellar views of mountains and golf course.

Decks, views and outdoor living. 12x12 timber beam great room, natural stone fireplace, hardwood floors and custom kitchen. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 0.64 acres. Sold in 5 days!

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Brasada Ranch: Fully furnished, rich finishes, large covered deck. Mountain views, hardwood floors, stone fireplace, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances. MLS# 220117558

I $455,000

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DISCOVER CENTRAL OREGON’S ONLY PRIVATE WATER SKI COMMUNITY Tanager’s 182 acres offers its residents a private sanctuary. Tanager is all about living for the outdoors - especially water! With two private lakes and frontage to one of the area’s most beautiful rivers, Tumalo Creek, Tanager offers sports enthusiasts, water skiers and wakeboarders an incredible opportunity to enjoy an exclusive waterfront lifestyle. As Central Oregon’s first and only boutique, waterfront residential community, Tanager offers a unique opportunity to live where you play. You’ll be coming home to your own private resort - every day! 2 acre+ lots, starting at $1,400,000

TAB HOWARD Broker 310-346-3500 tab@luxecir.com tanagerbend.com fall 2021

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BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE TREES Rare new construction home situated on a wooded 1.48 acre lot with Little Deschutes River frontage! This 2,592 sq ft northwest contemporary home has a great room with bonus room and wood burning stove, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a large office. Beautiful finishes throughout with large windows that bring in the sunshine and natural surroundings. Big back multi-level deck, A/C, and a 34 x 30 insulated and heated garage with RV bay. Located near the Quail Run golf course, numerous lakes and public land. Great for full-time living or family get-away! MLS# 220121402

I $724,950

JAYNEE BECK & JESSICA BLUE Windermere Central Oregon Real Estate Principal Broker & Broker 541-480-0988/541-706-0624 jaynee@realtorjaynee.com jessicablue@windermere.com 84

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PRIVATE HOME W/ VIEWS OF 9 CASCADE PEAKS

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Huge Cascade mountain views from this log home on 13+ acres. Abundant privacy & recently remodeled. The great room has a stacked stone fireplace & vaulted ceilings. The chef ’s kitchen has maple butcher block counter, an artistic SS backsplash & breakfast bar. Radiant wood floor. Owner’s bedroom & bath on main floor. 1,524 sq. ft. garage. MLS# 220121279

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SISTERS CRAFTSMAN DREAM HOME - ASPEN LAKES

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Golf course living at its finest! Great room welcomes with vaulted ceilings & stacked stone fireplace. Chef’s kitchen with SS appliances, cherry cabinets, granite counters & breakfast bar. Spacious owner’s bed & bath downstairs plus 2 more bedrooms & 1.5 baths. Upstairs 2 possible bedrooms, craft room & bathroom. Sleeps 12 people. 3 car garage with RV door. MLS# 220118251

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ELEGANT GOLF COURSE HOME IN SISTERS

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Tour of Homes Best of Show and Value in 2008. Quality home on 13th fairway of Golf Course will delight buyers. Open floor plan, barrel ceilings, chestnut hardwood floors, covered patio. Gourmet kitchen has granite counters, alder cabinets, & large pantry. Floor to ceiling stone fireplace in living room. Private office, wine room & 3-car garage. MLS# 220115892

I $1,600,000

ELLEN WOOD Broker 541-588-0033 woode51@msn.com cascadesotheybysrealty.com/broker/ellen.wood

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TENLEY SAGE HOUGHTON Tenley Houghton is a fourth-generation educator and draws on her experience to support her clients in the amazing and tenacious industry of real estate in Central Oregon. She thrives on building long-lasting relationships that honor both the immediate and future objectives of her clients. Tenley is a professional guide and resource in buying, selling and investing in Oregon real estate.

“Tenley is wonderful to work with - super responsive, dedicated to understanding her client’s needs, and invested in making sure the very complicated process of buying a home is as easy as possible! She knows the Bend market very well and is willing to go above and beyond for her clients. She’s numbers driven and resourceful, pulling in experts and making you feel like you have a full team supporting you. I highly recommend her as a Real Estate agent in the Bend area and look forward to working with her again in the future!” RECENTLY SOLD

FARMHOUSE MODERN Perched on Awbrey Butte in a private, elevated setting that offers spectacular views of the city, this gorgeously renovated West Hills home features the best of all worlds. Custom designs have transformed the spacious, well-constructed home into a showpiece. MLS# 201901665

I $885,000

TENLEY HOUGHTON Broker 512-657-9695 Tenley@LivOregonRE.com LivOregonRealEstate.com 86

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WESTSIDE COTTAGE Westside cottage condominium at Monterey Mews. Earth Advantage cert, 1,325sqft, two primary bedrooms, wood floors, quartz counter tops, cozy gas fireplace, SS appliances & open great room floorplan w/ large stainless kitchen island make this condo easy living!

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SOLD OFF MARKET I $618,000

NORTHEAST MODERN Quality craftsmanship by Brashear Development in Skystone. SS appliances, quartz countertops, LED lighting, vaulted ceilings, smart-home features, insulated & sealed Energy Star/Earth Advantage, EV plugin, and many more custom finishes make this home a cozy east side stunner! SOLD OFF MARKET

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I $593,820

MICHELLE CUNHA Broker 541-550-3628 Michelle@LivOregonRE.com www.LivOregonRealEstate.com fall 2021

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TETHEROW MASTERPIECE This home boasts a fantastic floor plan with a gourmet kitchen opening to a magnificent two story great room and dining area. Primary suite on the main floor with walk-in closet opens to an inviting back patio on the golf course with a firepit and hot tub that take advantage of both golf course and Mountain views. Second junior suite plus two additional bedrooms, bonus, dedicated office, large wine cellar and oversized 3 bay garage. High end finishes throughout this charming and functional home. MLS# 220131955

I $2,250,000

BETH DAVIES Principal Broker 541-408-5758 Beth@LivOregonRE.com LivOregonRealEstate.com 88

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PEACEFUL OASIS JUST STEPS TO THE RIVER TRAIL This 4 bedroom home has so many tasteful features and recent upgrades. The master suite boasts abundant windows to look out onto the treetops, a walk in shower, heated floor, double vanity and walk in closet. Two cozy living spaces, two huge decks to enjoy the outdoor serenity plus an artists studio w/separate entrance and full bathroom. Custom waterfall and paver seating area to enjoy the private backyard, and great storage. This is a true hidden gem! MLS# 220128886

I $1,450,000

JODELL BORN Broker 541-420-5886 Jodell@LivOregonRE.com LivOregonRealEstate.com

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NIC JONES Born and raised in Central Oregon, Nic has spent a lifetime admiring and enjoying all the area has to offer. For the past seven years of his real estate career he has specialized in luxury estates, commercial portfolios and farm and ranch properties. Nic’s extensive knowledge of farm and ranch development stems from his years working on the Antone Ranch, a 40,000-acre property located in Eastern Oregon. He is a true entrepreneur at heart and applies his creativity and expert problem-solving skills to each transaction. Along with his unique expertise in the industry, Nic’s passion for people and substantial relationships makes him an exceptional real estate advisor. When Nic isn’t working you can find him spending time with his wife and daughter, mountain biking, or praying that Bitcoin is going up. If you are looking for a hard-working broker with integrity and experience, Nic is who you want in your corner.

RECENTLY SOLD

SPECTACULAR CENTRAL OREGON ESTATE Surrounded by public lands & huge Cascade Mountain views, this well-appointed estate has been extensively updated with high-end designer finishes. Incredible entertainment sapce with pond, beach, gazebo, fire pit & sport court plus a 4,300 sq/ft shop & historic barn/apartment. MLS# 220128731

I $3,250,000

NIC JONES Broker 541-279-1283 Nic@LivOregonRE.com LivOregonRealEstate.com 90

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PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN VIEWS FROM PRIVATE TUMALO ESTATE Custom 3 bed, 2 bath home with rough sawn timber beams, marble counters, stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings and so much more. Private 37 acre property only ten minutes to Bend with access to BLM and forest lands for miles of enjoyment right from your home. Perfect horse and livestock property with 28.6 acres of automated, in-ground irrigation. Expansive 8-car garage with attached office and bonus room. Two beautiful ponds to watch the deer and elk from your living room. This ideal Tumalo location is the property you’ve been dreaming about. MLS# 220131109

I $2,500,000

TIFFANY PAULIN Principal Broker 541-420-7298 Tiffany@LivOregonRE.com LivOregonRealEstate.com fall 2021

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Severance, Bryan David Griffith

HIGH DESERT MUSEUM In a season and place of wildfires, the High Desert Museum is bringing a thought-provoking and timely exhibition, “Rethinking Fire.” The award-winning exhibit features the art of Bryan David Griffith who faced the threat of wildfire at his home and studio in Sedona, Arizona, which led him to create art that embraces the dualities of light and dark, life and death, forest and fire. To him, these forces work together in continuous cycles. Showing October 16 through January 9, 2022, the artist presents

Rebirth, Bryan David Griffith

encaustic beeswax paintings, fire studies on paper and large-scale burned wood sculptures. The museum is also hosting Bright Place Gallery’s popular $20 Art Show. Each piece costs no more than $20 and measures thirty-six inches or smaller. In 2019, the show offered 2,100 works from 120 artists. The kick-off event is October 30 at the museum from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; the show lasts through November 10.

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Cascade Sky, Jeffrey Murray

JEFFREY MURRAY FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

American Bison, Jeffrey Murray

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Step away from busy Minnesota Street in downtown Bend and revel in the quiet gallery space of photographer Jeffrey Murray. Glossy, large-scale images pull the viewer into the splendor of America’s landscapes or even eye-to-eye shots with a bison, grizzly bear or raven. For many years, he crisscrossed the country, gathering images that speak to him, including black and white photographs of the built environment. He opened the gallery in 2012 and expanded it in 2020. He continues to hit the road to freshen his perspective and is constantly changing out gallery displays.

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November PETERSON CONTEMPORARY ART Three artists with deep roots in Central Oregon are headlining PCA’s fall exhibition opening in November at PCA’s new space at Franklin Crossing. Ken Roth, Donald Yatomi and Valerie Winterholler have all witnessed and participated in the growth of the local art scene, and each has loyal followers. Roth is inspired by nature and is known for his landscapes and bird paintings. He paints most often in oil but will play with mixed media such as acrylic, gouache and collage. “Even though my painting is representational, I am after something

Tower Theatre, Donald Yatomi

different than literal depiction,” he wrote. Yatomi has written that his work is about the “industrial mundane, the urbanized deserts and the metropolis serenity.” His canvases have a rough-hewn quality of paint laid down helter-skelter. He’s drawn to Realism, but the vibrancy of color and movement is evocative of Impressionism. Winterholler said she “strives to create imagery that will invite people to take a deep breath, drop their shoulders and let down their guard,” adding that “I think with words, but I feel with colors.” She applies acrylic to birch panels covered with absorbent clay to create pieces reminiscent of encaustic works.

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MOCKINGBIRD GALLERY

Richard Boyer’s paintings reflect his travels around the globe, capturing cityscapes, landscapes of the West and figurative subjects. He uses a traditional approach to oil painting, imbuing his canvases with a rich textural quality. He divides time between Utah and Sweden and is represented by galleries from California to Utah and Massachusetts, as well as Mockingbird in Bend. Romona Youngquest takes inspiration from her surroundings, which include the Red Hills of Dundee in Oregon wine country, where she resides. Her bucolic scenes of the countryside, including farmhouses and barns, are created using mixed media. Her work is shown and collected in places such as Manhattan, London and Germany, and has been published in premier

Loading Docks On The Willamette, Richard Boyer

October RED CHAIR GALLERY Sue Lyon-Manley is an accomplished practitioner of plein air painting, dedicating herself to pastel-colored landscapes of Central Oregon in places such as Sparks Lake, Broken Top and the Deschutes River at Meadow Camp. She co-founded Red Chair Gallery with five other local artists in 2009 and is involved in bringing well-known artists to Bend to conduct artist workshops.

November RED CHAIR GALLERY A nationally award-winning photographer, Sue Dougherty has made the love of animals her life’s work. A Bend-based veterinary surgeon, she’s traveled the world capturing images of Alaskan grizzly bears, Galapagos Islands’ blue-footed boobies, Ecuadorian hummingbirds and Botswana elephants. Closer to home, she regularly photographs moose, wild horses, owls and deer. She’s dedicated to the preservation of wildlife habitats and to showing respect for all animals. Hummingbird, Sue Dougherty

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