High Desert Planners Guide by Visit Central Oregon

HIGH DESERT PLANNERS GUIDE

RESORT VENUES

Full-service destinations for business and fun

TEAM-BUILDING ADVENTURES

Year-round group activities

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ACTIVITIES Team-Building Experiences

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VENUES Outdoors & Cultural Happy Hour Catering Convention Centers Resorts Lodging with Event Space Venue Directory

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WELCOME Area Overview

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Area Overview

WELCOME TO CENTRAL OREGON LOCATED IN THE HEART OF OREGON, on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range, where vast forests give way to arid high desert, Central Oregon is characterized by year-round adventure, authenticity, inspiration and environment.

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Coniferous forest to the west, high desert to the east

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Team-Building Experiences

TEAM-BUILDING EXPERIENCES CENTRAL OREGON IS AN ADVENTUROUS PLACE FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES to explore and experience activities that can bond teams, break down barriers and help everyone grow more comfortable working together.

summer

When the sun is high in the sky, Central Oregonians like to spend time outdoors, on the water, heading to the mountains for biking and hiking, as well as enjoying time on the golf course. Teamwork is easily built on the rapids when everyone is contributing to the paddling. The Big Eddy Thriller rafting trip with Sun Country Tours is an exciting morning or afternoon adventure departing from Sunriver or Bend. Deschutes River Adventures in Maupin offers guided whitewater rafting tours for groups of varying sizes, up to 35 people. In the summer, Mt. Bachelor offers a zipline tour, where groups can fly down from the top of Pine Marten Lift around 1,400 vertical feet while overlooking some incredible views. There is no limit on group size for the ziplines, but there are only two available slots at a time, so smaller groups are recommended. At Outriders Northwest, schedule an ATV tour of the nearby landscape. These tours are offered in two-hour and four-hour sessions, and allow riders the chance to pilot a four-seater RZR ATV on varied terrain. During the summer, Outriders NW can accommodate around 50 guests at a time, and can accommodate groups larger than that, so long as they can be split up and ride at different times throughout the day. A trusted name in the Central Oregon tour industry is Wanderlust Tours. During the summer, the company offers guided kayaking and canoeing tours for up to 75 people. While all of the tours can bring teams together, the most team-focused activity is the GPS Eco-Challenge, a huge, collaborative scavenger hunt that features physical and mental challenges for teams to work through together. Central Oregon is a sun-drenched golfer’s paradise, with 30 courses within 30 miles of Bend. Courses at Pronghorn Resort, Sunriver Resort and Tetherow are listed among the top 100 in the country by Golf Digest. Learn more about all the courses at centraloregongolftrail.com. 4

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winter

When the snow has fallen, people are ready to get out and play. Bring the team together with some of these fun winter activities. Snowmobiles can provide unbeatable access to snowy terrain and beautiful views, while offering an adrenaline rush for those that crank the gas while exploring. Check out tours offered by Central Oregon Adventures. Each guide leads up to six snowmobile riders at a time, and the company has enough guides to accomodate groups of 36 total. Guides are local experts with knowledge of the backcountry. For a non-motorized activity to accommodate

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groups of any size, consider a guided snowshoeing tour. Offered by both Mt. Bachelor and Wanderlust Tours, snowshoeing can be an incredible way to get a team out in nature to experience the peace and tranquility of a winter wonderland. As a low-impact activity, this is a great option for teams who are looking for light exercise and wonderful views. Central Oregon is also home Oregon Adapative Sports, an adaptive sports organization offering year-round outdoor recreation experiences to people with disabilities, including winter activities at Mt. Bachelor and Hoodoo Ski Area.

Year-round

Options for group activities year-round include exploring the region’s craft brewery scene, biking or spelunking in local caves. Hop-heads will love touring the Deschutes Brewery facility for a behind the scenes look at some of their favorite beers. Wanderlust Tours offers The Local Pour, a guided experience with facility tours and beer, wine and spirits tasting at three stops. Bike tours are available in various forms year-round, including e-bike tours from Let It Ride in downtown Bend and guided mountain biking or winter fat biking rides from Cog Wild. Lasty, try a spelunking tour with Wanderlust Tours to delve deep into some of the local cave systems.

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Outdoors & Cultural

CHOICE VENUES CENTRAL OREGON IS HOME TO A TOP-NOTCH SELECTION OF VENUES, meeting spaces and businesses offering places to gather, perfect for planning corporate retreats, conference sessions, cocktail hours, dinners and more intimate business get togethers.

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Culture and Education Hubs

Pair meetings and presentations with the opportunity to learn and experience culture at a variety of spaces in the region. The Smithsonian-affiliated High Desert Museum is equipped to host conferences and trade shows on its 135-acre campus south of Bend. The Museum at Warm Springs and the Bowman Museum in Prineville both offer rental spaces suitable for banquets, meetings, classes and lectures. Ample meeting space exists in the form of classrooms, auditoriums and student gathering areas at the modern campuses of Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University-Cascades, both on the west side of Bend. The Tower Theatre in downtown Bend offers a performance stage and auditorium seating, along with a lobby and concessions. 6

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Outdoors on Display

Central Oregon’s gorgeous outdoor landscapes are celebrated throughout the region. Bend Park and Recreation District offers space to gather at numerous outdoor facilities, as well as Aspen Hall at Shevlin Park and the Hollinshead Barn at Hollinshead Park. The Environmental Center in downtown Bend hosts more than 500 meetings, workshops and events each year, offering two different indoor meeting spaces equipped with tables, chairs and other equipment. They also offer a 300-square-foot shaded deck for outdoor gatherings during nice weather. In Sunriver, the Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic Recreation Center, or SHARC, has a variety of indoor and outdoor space available for rent, including the Pacific Northwest-inspired Benham Hall, a private outdoor patio and a grassy amphitheater. At the nearby Oregon Observatory in Sunriver, groups can book private star parties for stargazing as a team. VISITCENTRALOREGON.COM

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Happy Hour

OREGON SPIRIT DISTILLERS

WORTHY BREWING

FAITH HOPE AND CHARITY VINEYARDS

Happy Hour Locales

The Central Oregon region is home to more craft breweries per capita than almost anywhere in the nation, and also boasts a growing number of wine purveyors and distilleries. Get a taste of the craft beverage scene with tours and tastings as part of a team outing, or plan an event at one of the breweries. Worthy Brewing in east Bend is a huge pub with three portions of the brewery available for rental. The brewery also has its own “Hopservatory” on site, ready for stargazing. 8

SILVER MOON BREWING

Silver Moon Brewing offers indoor and outdoor space available for select events, while Oregon Spirit Distillers offers distillery tours and a tasting room available for rental not far from downtown Bend. The new Domaine Serene Wine Lounge in downtown Bend offers two rooms for hosting private events. Faith Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Center in Terrebonne is a gorgeous venue and winery with ample space for events.

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Catering

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Catering

Bring an appetite when visiting Central Oregon, which offers culinary delights around every corner. While many venues offer in-house food and drink, many caterers are also available to cook and serve. Try catering companies like Tate and Tate Catering, Bleu Bite Catering and Bowtie Catering, each offering sample menus featuring dishes with local and seasonal ingredients. Cody’s Country Catering specializes in barbecue, including its famous tri-tip sandwiches, and also offers a full selection of menu items for any palate. Cascade Catering Co. specializes in Tuscan and Mediterranean flavors, while Bruneau’s South Philly Cuisine is a food cart that also does catering and specializes in high volume events. Twist Cocktail Catering Co. offers mixologists for hire, adding creative and tasty drink options for a corporate dinner or event. Brand 33 at Aspen Lakes Golf Course in Sisters is a restaurant during golf season, but also offers delicious on-site and off-site catering for special events. For homestyle cooking for up to 45 people, L for Lavender offers custom menus featuring seasonal ingredients. And for an outing the team won’t soon forget, Mt. Bachelor offers sunset dinners at the resort each summer. VISITCENTRALOREGON.COM

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Convention Centers

RIVERHOUSE ON THE DESCHUTES

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AS THE LARGEST DESIGNATED CONVENTION CENTER IN CENTRAL OREGON, Riverhouse on the Deschutes boasts more than 41,000 square feet of meeting space, from large auditoriums to small and cozy meeting rooms. The convention center can hold up to 1,600 people and is conveniently located in the heart of Bend, on the bank of the Deschutes River. Visitors to the convention center are in walking distance to the 221 rooms and suites of the Riverhouse on the Deschutes hotel, the hotel restaurant and the on-site day spa. The property is also adjacent to River’s Edge Golf Course, an 18-hole public course within walking distance. Whether a company is seeking space for a multi-day conference or oneday event, the experienced staff at the Riverhouse will work with your team to accommodate any need, from transportation and lodging to planning catered meals, smaller meetings and breakout sessions. The proximity to the Deschutes River should not be downplayed; the convention center sits right on the bank, allowing every conference guest to soak in the views. The space is broken up into a few sections. The main venue is the Cascade Ballroom, a 16,000-square-foot meeting space that can be used in its entirety, or divided for smaller sessions with multiple groups. The Exhibit Hall offers an additional 13,000 square feet of space and an outdoor patio for meals or gatherings. There is a large lobby in the convention center with a waterfall and a fireplace, perfect for welcoming guests to this luxurious space. Patios and lawns nestled beneath tall ponderosa pines are perfect for warm-weather outdoor gatherings; meetings are always more enjoyable under the sun and by a river, listening to the water stream by. riverhouse.com VISITCENTRALOREGON.COM

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DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & EXPO CENTER THE THREE SISTERS CONFERENCE CENTER is a massive venue for conferences, meetings and other events, located on the south end of Redmond. The venue is part of the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, which in total has more than 200,000 square feet of flexible indoor space (not counting its concert venue) and room for about 10,000 parked cars on grass and gravel lots on more than 340 acres. The venue sits on the edge of Redmond’s city limits, conveniently located adjacent to the Redmond Airport (RDM) and multiple hotels, making getting to the convention center a breeze. In fact, about 7,500 hotel rooms can be found within a 15 minute drive of the venue. Needless to say, this venue can host many large events at the same time. The Three Sisters Conference Center includes three different buildings, named after our local Cascade Range peaks. Buildings North Sister and South Sister are the same size, both totalling around 9,400 square feet with a VISITCENTRALOREGON.COM

maximum capacity of more than 1,000 people. Each building can be configured into three large breakout rooms. The Middle Sister building is significantly larger. Coming in at almost 15,000 square feet, this building can hold up to 1,656 people. These three buildings are climate controlled, feature built-in audio and visual equipment and can also offer catering services to the participants inside. The nearby First Interstate Bank Center is often used for concerts and monster truck rallies, but can also be converted into a convention space. At almost 300,000 square feet and with the ability to seat nearly 8,000 people, this space serves well for large conventions, trade shows and other events. The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center is one of the largest mixed-use venues in Oregon the potential to accommodate thousands of people, depending on space layout, use of each building and use of outside spaces. expo.deschutes.org 11

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Resorts

BLACK BUTTE RANCH A TRADITIONAL RANCH WITH CENTRAL OREGON’S NEWEST EVENT SPACE BLACK BUTTE RANCH OFFERS AN INTIMATE, TRANQUIL MEETING ENVIRONMENT, exceeding the expectations of guests who come for business retreats or for vacation. The resort offers comfortable accommodations in the form of vacation rentals, delicious farm-to-table cuisine and abundant outdoor activities on the property and close by. A professional team is available to ensure that every detail of a planned meeting, retreat or team-building outing is thoughtfully addressed, from preparing the gathering spaces, to technology, to menus, accommodations and activities. Black Butte Ranch is a great place for a group to reconnect, relax and unwind. Black Butte Ranch is an idyllic setting for group activities and team-building, with activities including horseback riding, swimming, tennis, bike riding (rentals available), hiking and disc golf. The ranch is home to two award-winning golf courses, Glaze Meadow and Big Meadow, and a

new putting course. Creative activities like obstacle courses and scavenger hunts can be customized to suit specific groups. A new lodge under development will position the ranch to have one of the newest spaces in the region for events and corporate gatherings. The ranch’s 50-year-old lodge is being replaced with a beautiful new building, nestled in a grove of towering pine trees, with panoramic views of the Three Sisters mountains, Broken Top and Mount Washington. The lodge will be home to the Lodge Restaurant, Aspen Lounge, an expansive deck, and indoor and outdoor event space. The new 22,100-square-foot, two-story building will also include a 2,500-square-foot event room, state-of-the-art commercial kitchen and catering facility. This new lodge facility has an anticipated completion in 2023, making it a standout Central Oregon venue for planners booking corporate and family gatherings. blackbutteranch.com

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SUNRIVER RESORT THE PERFECT PLACE FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS A CHOICE DESTINATION FOR MEETING AND EVENT PLANNERS FOR OVER 50 YEARS, Sunriver Resort is known for its natural beauty and rich history, variety and character of event spaces, range of on-site accommodations, activities, culinary experiences and convenient access to yearround outdoor recreation. Featuring 44,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space with state-of-theart audio-visual capabilities, Sunriver Resort’s conference facilities offer panoramic views of the Cascade Range, including Mount Bachelor. Event organizers will find the resort’s experienced, full-service staff leaves nothing to chance as they help plan and execute events that exceed expectations. Well-suited for hosting everything from business meetings and retreats to conferences, galas, weddings and other social gatherings, Sunriver Resort’s more than 30 custom event spaces are rooted in tradition and exude the rustic elegance of the Pacific Northwest. It’s here that you’ll find stunning hand-built wood finishes, floor to ceiling stone fireplaces and expansive windows designed to bring natural light and the outdoors in. With historic significance dating back to its days as a World War II military training facility, The VISITCENTRALOREGON.COM

Great Hall is Sunriver Resort’s signature venue. A spectacular lodge-style space constructed by hand in 1943 with local pine logs and volcanic rock, its natural beauty contributes to its popularity for hosting memorable events. The ideal location for mixing business and pleasure or finding “work-life balance,” Sunriver Resort is loved for its world-class golf, over 40 miles of paved bike trails, indoor and outdoor pools, full-service spa and fitness facility, marina, stables and convenient access to skiing, snowboarding and other popular recreational activities. The list of things to do between meetings or to make the most of your time in Sunriver? Endless. sunriverresort.com 13

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Resorts

TETHEROW EVENT PAVILION

TETHEROW BLEND SOPHISTICATION AND ELEGANCE WITH OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TETHEROW OFFERS UNMATCHED PROXIMITY TO THE AMENITIES OF BEND and the outdoor recreation opportunities of Central Oregon, making the resort a centrally-located and smart choice for hosting corporate events, meetings, presentations and retreats. The resort and community are spread across 700 acres, bordering the Deschutes National Forest. The resort boasts an award-winning 18-hole golf course, 50-room boutique hotel and vacation rentals for lodging, a pool and fitness facility, three restaurants and the Event Pavilion, a venue ready for gatherings. Tetherow staff is experienced in hosting a wide range of special events and corporate functions including business meetings, sales presentations, company retreats and fundraisers. The resort’s Event Pavilion is a one-of-a-kind venue, offering several room configuration options for attendees to spread out, network and learn. The pavilion features retractable glass 14

doors with impressive Cascade views and is a modern and organic space great for gatherings large and small. One portion of the Event Pavilion is the Newberry-Zaal Ballroom, which can be used as one space for larger meetings or split into three spaces using “air walls.” In addition to indoor meeting and gathering spaces, Tetherow also offers a patio outside the Event Pavilion for outdoor receptions, as well as poolside cabanas, a unique location for meetings, parties or more intimate dinners. For corporate retreats, Tetherow can help planners design an itinerary that includes team-building activities such as hiking, standup paddleboarding, skiing, golf tournaments and more. With a lodge hotel, five-bedroom vacation rental homes and an unmatched location, Tetherow is an ideal location for a corporate event or retreat. tetherow.com VISITCENTRALOREGON.COM

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PRONGHORN RESORT SITUATED 20 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN BEND, Pronghorn Resort is an oasis of greenery in the high desert, situated in the world’s second oldest juniper forest. Pronghorn Resort specializes in destination corporate meetings, offering customized experiences for small groups, mid-size executive meetings or larger gatherings. Top-notch service begins the moment an RFP is submitted, matching planners with highly-skilled managers ready to help plan and execute a successful and memorable corporate meeting. At the resort, teams can settle in at the 104-room Huntington Lodge, named one of Condé Nast Traveler’s “Hottest New Hotels” after opening. When not networking, strategizing and teambuilding, guests can enjoy morning yoga glasses, world-class golf courses, swimming and fitness offerings and more, all available at the 640-acre resort. pronghornresort.com

EAGLE CREST THE CONFERENCE CENTER AT EAGLE CREST RESORT outside Redmond offers 10,000 square feet of flexible space with on-site lodging, three golf courses and other activities. The resort is an excellent venue for corporate meetings, galas, golf tournaments and executive retreats, with 72 percent of groups returning year after year. The resort offers several large meeting spaces including the 4,600-square-foot Golden Eagle Ballroom and the 5,400-square-foot Juniper Hall, both of which can be configured into smaller rooms for breakout sessions and small group gatherings. The resort has staff to help with event planning and execution, available catering and accommodations that include a 100-room lodge and 50 vacation rentals. eagle-crest.com VISITCENTRALOREGON.COM

BRASADA RANCH WITH SEVERAL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VENUE OPTIONS, Brasada Ranch offers city-like business amenities in a rustic ranch environment. It’s the perfect setting to learn, engage and reflect during meetings and corporate retreats. The ranch offers more than 12,000 square feet of LEED GoldCertified meeting and event spaces, including space for larger events and up to 140 seated or 200 reception guests in The Barn and up to 180 reception guests at the indoor/outdoor Range venue. Smaller executive venues include The Ochoco Room in the Barn and the Ranch House Library. These spaces can accommodate up to 25 seated guests, making them ideal for business meetings, executive luncheons and small corporate functions. Accommodations include Ranch House suites and one- to four-bedroom Sage Canyon Cabins. Between meetings, team-building and leisure activities available include horseback riding, golfing, a spa and athletic center. brasada.com 15

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Lodging with Event Space

LODGING WITH EVENT SPACE CENTRAL OREGON IS FULL OF HIGH-QUALITY AND LUXURIOUS LODGING OPTIONS. Whether guests are seeking downtown amenities or lodging with a more rural feel, the region has plenty to offer. For business travelers, it can be important for lodging options to provide ample meeting and conference space. Read on to learn about the meeting space available at these popular Central Oregon hotels and lodges.

Campfire hotel

Centrally located in Bend’s midtown area, the Campfire Hotel offers 100 newly renovated camp-inspired rooms on a property with a pool and large outdoor firepit. The hotel has a 1,000-square-foot meeting room that accomodates 60 people and outdoor space in the parking lot to accomodate up to 120 people.

DoubleTree by Hilton

In downtown Bend, DoubleTree by Hilton is within two miles of multiple breweries, parks and more, and offers free bike rentals to help explore the area. The DoubleTree offers 117 guest rooms, along with three meeting spaces with a maximum capacity for 100 guests. The largest space is the 1,300-squarefoot Mt. Bachelor Room. Group catering is also available.

space divided between rooms large enough for a banquet and rooms more appropriate for board meetings. The space is equipped with a kitchen, bathroom and storage space.

Element Bend

Hampton Inn & Suites

FivePine Lodge and Conference Center

Nestled under the pines in the Westernthemed town of Sisters, FivePine Lodge offers 36 modern cabins and eight lodge suites on a property that includes Shibui Spa for relaxation and the adjacent Three Creeks Brewery for dining and drinks. FivePine is home to the Elda Teresa Conference Center, with 4,800 square feet of meeting 16

The Hampton Inn & Suites is positioned just west of the Old Mill District in Bend on the Deschutes River, conveniently close to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater. This Hampton Inn & Suites offers 114 guest rooms and two meeting rooms with a total meeting space of 2,263 square feet and a max capacity of 160 people.

Hilton Garden Inn

Just off U.S. Highway 97 in the vibrant Old Mill District in Bend, the Hilton Garden Inn is within walking distance to dozens of amazing shops, restaurants, a movie theater, fun nightlife and Bend’s largest concert venue, Hayden Homes Amphitheater. This hotel has 96 guest rooms and offers three meeting rooms available for a total of 2,000 square feet of meeting space with max capacity of 100 people. VISITCENTRALOREGON.COM

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Just north of downtown near beautiful Pioneer Park, Element Bend is one of Bend’s newest hotels and was built green from the ground up. The hotel focuses on sustainability and utilizes eco-friendly products and practices. Element Bend has one 926-square-foot meeting room with a capacity of up to 100 people.

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Lodging with Event Space

The Imperial River Company Lodge

The Imperial River Company is a popular river rafting company in Maupin that also offers comfortable stays in their lodge, which features 25 unique lodge rooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, and a 650-square-foot meeting room suitable for events. The room opens to the courtyard and can accommodate 50 people seated classroom-style or 40 people for dinner.

Inn at Cross Keys

The Inn at Cross Keys is a newly-constructed, three-story, 72 room hotel at the north end of Madras. The inn is a modern establishment, but incorporates old-West aesthetics into its decor to celebrate the history of Madras. The hotel offers easy access to food and drink options in Madras, as well as local outdoor activities, including mountain biking and hiking. This hotel offers meeting space that can comfortably fit about 200 people for a conference-like setting.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Conveniently located in downtown Bend, McMenamins Old St. Francis School offers its own dining, bars, movie theater and soaking pool, along with 60 guest rooms, all at the site of a former 1936 Catholic schoolhouse. The hotel has multiple meeting and conference rooms available for use: one 1,000-squarefoot space that can fit 100 people and another, smaller, 500-square-foot room with a capacity of 50.

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under 900 square feet each. These rooms can be combined for nearly 1,800 square feet of meeting space.

SCP Hotel Redmond

Standing for “Soul, Community and Planet,” SCP Hotel Redmond is a modern lodging option based around a healthy, active and adventurous lifestyle. This downtown Redmond hotel also offers a rooftop restaurant, the indoor plant-forward Terra Kitchen, and a bar, The Wayfarer Club. The hotel has about 1,300 total square feet of meeting space divided between two rooms. The studio is about 1,100 square feet and can seat up to 50 people, while the boardroom is about 200 square feet and can comfortably fit ten people.

Springhill Suites

Located centrally in Bend’s bustling Box Factory district, Springhill Suites is adjacent to multiple restaurants, wine tasting rooms, a cidery, taphouse, shopping, food trucks and more. Springhill Suites offers two meeting rooms that total about 2,000 square feet of available space.

Oxford Hotel

Also located downtown in Bend, the Oxford Hotel offers luxurious stays with views that go well past the bustling streets below. The Oxford Hotel has four different meeting rooms that range from about 500 to 2,000 square feet, offering space for everything from banquetstyle presentations to private board meetings.

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Residence Inn

Residence Inn offers luxury stays and mountain views, within the Old Mill District in Bend, minutes away from countless shops, restaurants and nearby access to the Deschutes River. This hotel offers two meeting spaces of just VISITCENTRALOREGON.COM

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electric car Golf course Accessible charging electric car Golf course on-site charging lodging

BEND

Two 500-square-foot spaces with reception space for 25 5,700 square feet of meeting space across multiple rooms Tasting room and outside patio available to rent Two 900-square-foot rooms that can be combined into one 1,798-square-foot space 2,048 square feet of space across two meeting rooms 1,400 square feet of meeting space across two rooms 2,237 square feet of flexible space, including 1,323-squarefoot Mt. Bachelor Room

Domaine Serene

Brookswood Lodge

Oregon Spirit Distillers

Residence Inn

Springhill Suites

The Enviromental Center

DoubleTree by Hilton

100

Element Bend

100

900-square-foot meeting room marriott.com

Hilton Garden Inn

100

2,000 square feet of space, three meeting rooms

hilton.com

Hollinshead Barn

110

1,216-square-foot barn

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Campfire Hotel

120

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

120

Aspen Hall

150

Pronghorn Resort

150

Hampton Inn & Suites

160

Oxford Hotel

175

Oregon State University-Cascades

250

Worthy Brewing & Hopservatory

300

Tetherow

350

Silver Moon Brewery

400

Parking lot space for up to 120, 1,000-square-foot meeting room for 60 and poolside or fire pit areas for rent 2,050 square feet of meeting space across two rooms 2,640-square-foot building at public park 3,396 square feet across three spaces 2,263 square feet of space, two meeting rooms 2,460 square feet of flexible meeting space 3,500 square feet of flexible event space and multiple outdoor spaces Three event spaces of varying size 5,800-square-foot event pavillion with numerous configurations 5,000-square-foot outdoor space with stage for 400, or 2,500-square-foot pub for 220

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Electric car Golf course on-site charging lodging

Central Oregon Community College

419

Tower Theatre

468

High Desert Museum

500

Riverhouse on the Deschutes

1,600

Several meeting spaces including 2,570-square-foot Wille Hall, accomodating 243 seated and 419 standing 13,630-square-foot theater with two levels of seating and lobby area 4,000 square feet of space, six meeting rooms 41,000 square feet of meeting space

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Basement-level conference room with kitchen

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SCP Hotel Redmond

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Brasada Ranch

180

Faith Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Center

200

Eagle Crest Resort

425

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center

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1,300 square feet of meeting space 12,000 square feet of meeting and event venues Outdoor tent suitable for 200 people and tasting room rental for 50 10,000 sqaure feet of flexible banquet, ballroom and meeting space Three convention center buildings ranging from 9,400 to 15,000 square feet, adjacent 300,000-square-foot, 8,000-capacity concert venue

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SISTERS The Loft at Aspen Lakes Golf Course

Black Butte Ranch

210

Five Pine Lodge and Conference Center

300

Capacity for 75, with a seperate aspenlakes.com conference room for 14 5,155 sqaure feet of space including 2,500-square-foot blackbutteranch.com event room 4,800 square feet of indoor meeting space, 4,600 square fivepine.com feet outdoors

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Sunriver Resort

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Planner Resources

LOCAL EVENT SUPPLIERS MEETING PLANNERS WILL FEEL AT EASE PLANNING A CONFERENCE OR EVENT IN CENTRAL OREGON, thanks to support available from a variety of local event coordinators, planners, rental services and audio/visual professionals.

planners and coordinators

Central Oregon’s experienced pool of professional event planners can offer full service event planning to handle all the details or a-la-carte support for coordinators. Companies like Bend’s Shine Events offer hourly consultations that can provide local insights and advice, or offer full-service planning for team-building corporate retreats. Companies including Events by Mint, Britt & Bixby Events and Curated Events specialize in planning and hosting corporate events in a fun and comfortable manner that attendees love. Curated Events even boasts an inventory of plush, comfortable seating available for event rental. Bend’s Amanda Claire & Company helps companies keep their audience in mind when planning conferences, product launches and sales meetings and can support meeting planners as they navigate venue contracts, manage lodging and food and beverage for attendees and help with room set up and break down during events. Many of these local planners, as well as venues, juggle a busy summer wedding season in Central Oregon, so it’s recommended that event coordinators reach out early to confirm availability.

rentals

While many local venues offer full-service packages for event hosting, sometimes a-lacarte rentals are what’s needed to ensure a particular dinner or breakout session serves it purpose. Connect with local companies including Incredible Events, Bend Party Rentals, Central Event Rentals and O’Brien Events, each offering a full catalog of rentals including tables, chairs and tents. West Coast Event Productions, based in Portland but serving Central Oregon, offers both rentals and event design, with a catalog of meeting-focused items like podiums, room dividers and easels to hold schedule and breakout room information.

For venues where additional audio and visual equipment is needed, local professionals can provide equipment and operators. Hand in Hand Productions in Bend offers audio and visual rentals and support, and live streaming of events. Flip Flop Sounds of Bend offers sound, lighting, video and staging for events, and Audio Visual Bend rents projectors, portable sound systems and podiums and provides support for digital signage and kiosks. Star Productions out of Sunriver offers DJ services for awards banquets, team-building events and more. 20

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Travel to Central Oregon

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GETTING HERE AND GETTING AROUND CENTRAL OREGON FEELS AWAY FROM IT ALL, but the region is easily accessible by nearly every mode of transportation. Here, it’s about the journey and the destination.

redmond airport

Enjoy nonstop service to Bend/Redmond (RDM) from San Francisco, Burbank, Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Phoenix-Mesa, Denver, Salt Lake City, Reno, Las Vegas and Seattle. FlyRDM.com

Alaska Airlines Allegiant Air American Airlines Avelo Airlines

Delta Airlines (Operated by SkyWest Airlines) United and United Express (operated by SkyWest Airlines)

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Redmond Municipal Airport

charter and shuttle service

Central Oregon is home to many charter bus, shuttle and taxi services. Northwest Navigator Luxury Coaches offers 56-passenger buses, while Bend’s Party Buses & Limousine Services has a fleet that can accommodate up to 135 people. Traditional taxi services and Uber and Lyft are also available. Find more providers at visitcentraloregon.com/ getting-here.

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sunriver airport

Located in the resort community of Sunriver, the privately-owned Sunriver Airport is available for public use, accommodating small single engine piston aircraft up to Bombardier Global Express planes. The airport is a quick courtesy shuttle ride or a 15-minute walk from Sunriver Resort. VISITCENTRALOREGON.COM

Reach out to Visit Central Oregon for more information about planning meetings, events and corporate retreats in Central Oregon. Contact JoAnna Eisler, Business Development Manager for Visit Central Oregon joanna@visitcentraloregon.com

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