Sunriver Resort, by Mike Houska

Sunriver is Central Oregon’s gold-standard destination resort, featuring year-round recreation opportunities in a planned community development, emphasizing harmony with nature.

Located 15 miles south of Bend, Sunriver is one of those rare places where you can ski in the morning, play golf in the afternoon and catch trout for dinner or dine out at a variety of fine restaurants. how about lattes and tennis in the morning, lunch and shopping at midday, massage and beauty treatments in the afternoon, and watching deer while soaking in a hot tub in the evening? Anything’s possible amidst Sunriver’s pine forests and lush meadows basking in the average 300 days of sunshine per year.

Sunriver offers activities for all ages and interests, including bicycling on 30 miles of paved pathways, swimming in two pools, tennis on 27 courts, large parks and a children’s playground, canoeing and kayaking, horseback riding, an array of shopping, golfing on three championship courses, fine dining, beauty, health and fitness facilities, a nature center, and a world-class observatory for viewing the stars and planets – and that’s just inside Sunriver!. On the national forest lands surrounding Sunriver are countless scenic wonders waiting to be explored, including soaring peaks, mountain lakes, lava caves and spectacular waterfalls, to name a few.

Sunriver offers so much for so many interests that it has long been a favorite destination for families, conventions and individuals looking for that special place to unwind, have fun and relax. Accommodations range from guest suites for couples to rental homes for family reunions and meeting spaces for hundreds of people. Many repeat visitors fall in love with Sunriver and buy vacation homes. About 1,500 lucky souls live the Sunriver lifestyle year-round. Many more come during their favorite season, be it the snowy winter, refreshing spring, hot summer or vibrant autumn. Each season offers unique opportunities for fun, adventure and relaxation.

Sunriver offers more than 50 gift shops, specialty stores, galleries, and clothiers…enough to keep discriminating shoppers busy for days. All are within walking or bike riding distance thanks to the paved pathway system that allows Sunriver visitors to leave their cars behind if they choose.