Winter 2019 - 2020

View of Top of Mt. Bachelor from Sunriver

There are many fun happenings in Sunriver and Central Oregon during the winter months. 

Here are some links to help you plan your getaway: 

Visit Central Oregon Calendar of Events

Sunriver Resort's 2019/2020 Holiday Season Events

Sunriver Village Events 

SHARC Schedule (includes pool hours and the tubing hill's "Black Light Blast" schedule)

Here is the info about the "Black Light Blast" from the Sunriver Owner's Association:
"Experience the Winter Tubing Hill at night with blacklights, glow sticks and illuminated runs! No Snow? No Problem! Our tubing run is made with a plastic NevPlast that creates down hill thrills with or without snow. Join us for a evening of fun with or without snow!" 

Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory   (don't miss out on the beautiful night skies!)

Follow the Sunriver weather-cam here (Reminder: We have a snow shovel for your use in the garage.)

And here is something fun: The December 2019 issue of the Sunriver Scene includes an article about my new books. Check it out! 

Click here to check availability and get in touch to schedule your next getaway! 

Spring and Summer 2019

Hello Summer 2019 Sunriver Guests!


Here are some updates for this year, and some links to help you plan your getaway: 

Fort Rock Refreshments is now open to serve drinks, ice cream and light snacks to those visiting Fort Rock Park, playground, pickleball/tennis courts or just cruising by on the pathway. Located next to the pavilion, hours 11am to 5pm daily throughout the summer.

Turf Tunes, Free Sunday Concerts: Starting Sunday, June 23, there will be a free concert every Sunday through July 21 in the John Gray Amphitheater at SHARC. Concerts are family friendly and take place from 4-6pm. Food and beverage vendors will be available. No outside alcohol (food OK) or pets allowed. Visit www.sunriversharc.com for more information. For our guests who will be in Sunriver on Sunday, July 14, 2019, don't miss The Junebugs ... We were first introduced to them in Sunriver a few summers ago, and since then, we've been to several of their concerts in the Portland area, worked with them to record a love song, and hosted them for a house concert in our home. They are a great band! You won't want to miss them. 

Visit Central Oregon Calendar of Events

Sunriver Village Events 

SHARC Schedule 

Oregon Observatory (located in Sunriver -- don't miss out on the beautiful night skies!)

Sunriver Nature Center   

Sunriver Tennis Program (Summer Solstice event runs June 21-23 ... spectators welcome! You can also find out about tournaments, clinics, lessons throughout the season via the link provided.) Hours at the North Courts Tennis Hut will be 7:30am to 1pm daily through Labor Day. Those who need tennis court access or other assistance after 1pm can visit the nearby North Pool, which is open until 5pm Monday-Thursday and until 7pm Friday-Sunday. There is also a full schedule of summer clinics and lessons available to youths and adults through Aug. 31. Visit http://www.sunrivertennis.com/clinics--lessons.html for more information. The tennis website also features information about upcoming tournaments and pickleball clinics and lessons.

NOTE: There are ongoing improvements to Sunriver roads that may create some traffic delays. You can follow updates here. 

NOTE: If you want to receive emergency alerts while you are in Sunriver, here are the instructions to do so: 

Click here to check availability and start planning your next getaway! We look forward to sharing our home with you! 

Fall 2018 Winter 2019

There are many fun happenings in Sunriver and Central Oregon during the late fall months and winter months. 

Here are some links to help you plan your getaway: 


Visit Central Oregon Calendar of Events

Sunriver Resort's 2018/2019 Holiday Season Events

Sunriver Village Events 

SHARC Schedule (includes pool hours and the tubing hill's "Black Light Blast" schedule)

Here is the info about the "Black Light Blast" from the Sunriver Owner's Association:
"Experience the Winter Tubing Hill at night with blacklights, glow sticks and illuminated runs! No Snow? No Problem! Our tubing run is made with a plastic NevPlast that creates down hill thrills with or without snow. Join us for a evening of fun with or without snow!" 

Oregon Observatory at Sunriver  (don't miss out on the beautiful night skies!)

Sunriver Nature Center   

The Sunriver Tennis Program continues through the winter. Find out more information here.

NOTE: There are ongoing improvements to Sunriver roads that may create some traffic delays. You can follow updates here. 

Follow the Sunriver weather-cam here (Reminder: We have a snow shovel for your use in the garage.) 

Wow! Seen Near Our Home, November 2016

Have a wonderful visit! 


. . . And please get in touch if you'd like to schedule YOUR next getaway! 

Summer 2018

Summer 2018 is in full swing in Sunriver!

Photo Credit: Dawn Prochovnic

Here are some helpful links as you plan activities in Sunriver and the surrounding areas:

Sunriver Weather Cam

Visit Central Oregon Calendar of Events

Sunriver Village Events

SHARC Schedule

August 31, 2018: As of this writing, there’s still a few tickets available for the August 31, 2018 Jonny Lang concert. Doors open 6pm at SHARC: Tickets are available to the general public at bendticket.com.

September 14-15, 2018: Uncorked, Sunriver Style is a two-day wine, cheese and chocolate event held at Benham Hall at SHARC. There will also be vendors and live music. Tickets can be purchased at SHARC’s Member Services, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 541-585-3147.

Oregon Observatory

July 27, 2018:  8 to 11:30pm: Come celebrate with the Oregon Observatory as Mars will be the closest point to Earth since 2009. A NASA Solar System ambassador will give a presentation on the red planet and the future of NASA’s robotic missions. The evening program includes night sky viewing. Reservations are required. General admission is $12 adults; $10 children. Please call 541-598-4406 to RSVP.

Cassini and the Mission to Saturn

Friday, August 31, 8-11pm: Join Oregon Observatory staff for an informative talk on the planet Saturn and NASA’s Cassini Mission. Learn more about Saturn, its many moons and the space exploration mission that provided a closer look of this ringed planet. After the talk, if weather allows, attendees can check out Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and other celestial objects via telescopes.

  8pm - Saturn Program

  9pm - Viewing

  9:30 - Astronomer Talk

10:30 - Laser Guided Constellation Tour

Register Online: www.oregonobservatory.org/saturn ($12 for adults, $10 for kids, with online registration.)

The Sunriver Nature Center

Tennis Events

August 9-12: Join guest tennis coach Greg Patton of Boise State for a Tennis & Brewfest Camp. Sunriver Tennis will also be hosting a 4.0+ Adult Performance Camp August 23-25. Click on the link above for more information about tennis clinics and programs. Sunriver recently hired a new tennis pro: the former head coach for Gonzaga University men's tennis team. 

And Some News from the Sunriver Owner's Association:

Abbot-Beaver intersection work to begin "Be prepared to see the start of construction and temporary traffic controls going into place for the Abbot Beaver intersection. Starting after Labor Day, construction will occur during two anticipated weather windows. • Sept. 4 and through Nov. 16, 2018: Abbot Drive circle construction • April 1 through May 15, 2019: Beaver Drive Circle construction . The first phase will include constructing the south half of the circle and making roadway improvements along Abbot Drive east of Circle 1. The second phase will include the realignment of Ponderosa Road and construction of the north half of the circle and Abbot Drive. As planned, the Abbot Circle will be completed and fully open in mid-November. Although both Abbot and Beaver drives are expected to remain open for the duration of the project, drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid expected traffic delays. To safely move traffic through the construction zone, a state-of-the-art traffic signal system will temporarily be placed on Abbot Drive – one near Circle 1 and another to the east toward South Century. Abbot Drive will be restricted to a single lane controlled by the signals to allow only one direction of traffic at a time. For those on Beaver Drive looking to access Abbot, there will be a pedestal signal with directional arrows for left and right turns. A green arrow will display for the direction of traffic flow on Abbot at that time, and a red arrow in the direction that is not allowed." For updated info, visit: www.abbotbeavercircle.com .

Road Work: Beginning July 9, 2018, work will start on the full replacement of the pathway tunnel on West Cascade Road just west of Circle 4. Dependent on weather, construction should be finished by the end of July/early August. West Cascade Road will be closed just beyond the entry driveway for the Ranch Cabins and east of Lake Road. Cabin owners will still have access off Circle 4 but anyone living along West Cascade Road between Circles 4 and 5 will need to access their residence via Abbot Drive and Circle 5 to reach West Cascade Road. Signage noting the closure will be placed at affected lanes along West Cascade. Foot/bicycle traffic will be rerouted to nearby pathways. Please Note: ALL FIREWORKS are prohibited in Sunriver. This includes fireworks known as "safe and sane" such as poppers/snaps, sparklers, smoke bombs, snakes, fountains, and others. Have a wonderful visit to Sunriver, and click here if you want to check availability for your next visit!

Spring into Sunriver 2018

Photo Credit: Dawn Prochovnic

Spring is one of my favorite times to visit Sunriver. The air is cool and refreshing and there are fewer visitors, so it often feels like you have the great outdoors all to yourself.

Here are some helpful links to plan activities in Sunriver and the surrounding areas:

Visit Central Oregon Calendar of Events

Sunriver Village Events

SHARC Schedule

(NOTE: The indoor pool will be closed for annual maintenance May 6 - 18, 2018). The outdoor pool will be open during that time).

The Sunriver Nature Center

Sunriver Weather Cam


Click here to check availability and get the ball rolling to plan YOUR next getaway.

Photo Credit: Dawn Prochovnic

Photo Credit: Dawn Prochovnic

Winter 2017 - 2018

Sunriver is so breathtaking, and there are many fun happenings in Sunriver and Central Oregon during the winter months. 

Here are some links to help you plan your getaway: 

Visit Central Oregon Calendar of Events

Sunriver Resort's 2017 Traditions Guide

Sunriver Village Events 

SHARC Schedule (includes pool hours and the tubing hill's "Black Light Blast" schedule)

Here is the info about the "Black Light Blast" from the Sunriver Owner's Association:

"Get your glow on during this nighttime tubing event at SHARC on December 23 & 30, January 13, February 3 & 17 [from 6-8 PM]. SHARC’s tubing hill will be lit up with black light and lasers – creating a kaleidoscope of colors. Wear your bright whites to really stand out in the darkness. There will be music to add to the festivities as well as hot chocolate for purchase. Glow necklaces will be provided. Cost is $12 for 2017 SROA Member Preference ID cards; $15 general public. Tubes are provided, no personal sleds or tubes allowed. Riders must be at least 4 years old and able to ride by themselves. Space is limited and reservations are required by calling 541-585-3147."

Have a wonderful visit! 

. . . And please get in touch if you'd like to schedule YOUR next getaway! 

Summer 2017 is Here!

Summer season in Sunriver has arrived! Here is a repeat of the gorgeous video montage of Sunriver sights that I shared this time last year to get you excited about your upcoming visit!

And, if you need a little more magic to get your enthusiasm in full swing, four new baby swans (cygnets) just hatched at Lake Aspen behind the Nature Center in Sunriver! Check out this darling video footage on Facebook or the Nature Center's live stream.

Here are a few updates (also repeats from last year) to help ensure you have a smooth visit:

If you have in the past brought your own water vessel (i.e. raft, kayak, canoe, etc) for floats down the Deschutes River, please be aware that you will now need to bring one of the six SHARC guest passes (located in the closet near the dining room table) to access the free owner/guest parking area at the Sunriver Marina.

In case you haven't visited for awhile, a couple of summers ago the Sunriver Owner's Association converted the North Pool to an Owner's Only pool.

If you haven't yet downloaded the free Sunriver Navigator App to your mobile device, click here for more information.  

In addition to the App, there are many other local websites to help you plan your trip. Here are our some of our favorite resources for information about Sunriver and Central Oregon events and activities:

http://villageatsunriver.com/calendar-of-events/

http://visitcentraloregon.com/calendar-of-events/

http://www.sunriver-resort.com/bend/bend-oregon-events

Turf Tunes and Twilight Cinema, SHARC's free, outdoor concert and movie nights can be found at these links:

www.sunriversharc.com/calendar

http://sunrivervillagefun.com/sunriver-twilight-cinema/.

Have a wonderful time in Sunriver! Please get in touch if you have any questions or if you'd like to book YOUR next getaway!