The Sunriver Aquatic Center (SHARC) is now open. You’re going to love all there is to do at the new pool complex in Sunriver. Features at the new Sunriver complex include:

1. Indoor Pool with Kids Water Playground, Vortex Pool, Water Basketball & Swim Lanes
2. Outdoor Kids Lagoon with zero entry
3. Pool Jungle Gym
4. Lazy River
5. 2 Water Slides
6. Meeting & Banquet Facilities
7. Outdoor Amphitheater
8. Park with Picnic Area, Playground, & Bocce Ball Court
9. Year Round Sledding Hill
10. Outdoor Basketball Court
11. Fitness Room
12. Adults Hot Tub
13. Café

All facilities will be open beginning Memorial Day Weekend 2012. On May 26th, the public is invited to experience all the facility has to offer for FREE by bringing 2 cans of food for each person in your party.

For Sunriver Homeowners and their rental guests (with qualifying guest passes or Owner I.D. Cards), entrance to the Sunriver Aquatic Center is free. The general public is also allowed entry for the following charges:

1. Adult Admission $25.00 per day which includes Sledding (ages 18+)
2. Child Admission $20.00 per day which includes Sledding (ages 4 -17)
3. Sledding Hill Only $15.00 per day

There are also package rates available to non-Sunriver owners at discounted rates. If you’d like the complete fee schedule and event schedule,
email me and I’ll send them to you.

After touring the facility, it was easy to see how well planned of a project the Sunriver Aquatic Center was. It will certainly be an asset to Sunriver Homeowners and create more appeal to the vacationing public at large.

The entire Sunriver Resort area is seeing a long needed revitalization while keeping the natural paradise surroundings intact that so many people are drawn to. Sunriver real estate inventories are down and it appears we might be enjoying a long hot summer. Real estate deals can still be found. Sign up for my Top 10 Best Deals In Sunriver below and see what piece of paradise might be waiting for you!

When coming to visit Sunriver Oregon, many people want to know where they can find the best deal on a Sunriver vacation rental. Are there some hidden secrets to getting a discounted price on a Sunriver rental? The answer is yes!

I’ve created a new video series called, “The Sunriver Real Estate Show” which will highlight topics of interest in and around Sunriver. The second episode covers the topic of finding the best deals on a Sunriver Vacation Rental which you can view below. It features 4 ways to save money on your next Sunriver Rental.

If you’re a little more adventurous, one of the tips will allow you to stay in Sunriver for nearly free of charge. I hope the information is helpful to you and if you have some tips to add on saving money on a vacation rental in Sunriver, please leave a comment below.

The uber talented Cody Cha has once again created a breathtaking video of Sunriver and the surrounding countryside. Feast your eyes on scenery that captures the essence of the tranquil beauty of Sunriver and Central Oregon.

For many, Sunriver represents an escape from the grinding pace of life. It’s forested sanctuary offers visitors, and a fortunate few owners, the chance to get away from it all and experience the magnificence of nature in all its humbling glory.

There are few places on the planet where such a variety of outdoor activities and recreation are within a stone’s throw from one another. It’s no wonder Sunriver is the Grand Dame of the Pacific Northwest’s recreational destinations.

Each of the 4 seasons offers a different perspective on this ever changing landscape. Every person who comes to this Oasis in the high desert will have their own Sunriver story to share. What is your favorite Sunriver experience or activity?

Courtesy of Alexxandra R. Duschner

It’s interesting to note that over the past 4 seasons, the price nationwide for a weekend ski pass has, on average, risen 13.5% to an average of $75.92. Mt. Bachelor charges $73.00 for just one premium ski day, and $126 for a two day pass, so saving on your tickets is a welcome plus. It’s no secret that you will tend to pay the highest price for your Mt Bachelor lift tickets if you purchase them at the ticket window.

My first suggestion for savings on Mt Bachelor lift tickets if you live in the Portland/Salem/Eugene area is to check your local Costco. Costco offers deals on various skiing location around the country. You would think that our local Coscto, here in Bend, would be the best place to check, however it is pretty rare to find discounted Mt Bachelor tickets at the Bend Costco. But it certainly doesn’t hurt to call them ahead of time to see if by chance they have them. Their local number is (541) 383-2299. Surprisingly, the Costco stores on the other side of the Cascade Mountain Range will be your best bet for picking up the discounted Mt Bachelor tickets, so by all means call your local Costco and find out if they have them.

My second suggestion is to use the Liftopia or LiftTickets websites which often sell multi-day passes at a 15% discount. This can really save you money when you are planning on skiing/snowboarding multiple days.

If you’re looking for discounted Sunriver accomodations plus discount skiing, you may want to check out Ski.com for Sunriver vacation and skiing packages. Their site tends to be a little confusing, so be sure and look carefully at the options you are choosing.

Active duty military personnel receive a 50% discount on an Adult daily lift ticket price excluding Saturdays and holidays. Keep in mind this discount only applies to the individual military member and not their families.

Another feature that can give you savings is the Mt Bachelor Kids Ski Free program. Children who are 18 years and younger can ski free the same number of days as their parents/grandparents when their parents/grandparents purchase a 3-day or more adult lift ticket. Tickets must be purchased a minimum of 4 days in advance online through Mt Bachelor’s , eStore. They can also be purchased through a Mt. Bachelor lodging partner package. (check with your lodging reservations desk to see if they are a Mt Bachelor partner and can offer you the discount tickets)

Finally, OnTheSnow gives an assortments of different discounts that pop in and out of the Mt Bachelor ski scene throughout the year. They include single and multi-day passes, vacation packages, and other time sensitive specials that provide savings and discounts on Mt Bachelor skiing and snowboarding.

Mt Bachelor is known for its world class skiing and snowboarding experience and so it’s all the more an enjoyable experience when you can save some money doing it. Since Sunriver has its own entrance road to this skiing mecca, it is ideally located for owning your very own Sunriver vacation home or Sunriver vacation condo. There are thousands of people who have chosen the premium location of Sunriver to own a beautiful vacation home or condo so that they can enjoy world class skiing and outdoor adventure. I help people negotiate great savings on Sunriver real estate. If you’d like my top ten list of current best buys in Sunriver, Email me , and I’ll send you the hottest deals in all of Sunriver that are available right now.

Have you every dreamed of owning your own piece of Paradise in Sunriver, Oregon? What if I were to tell you that you could own your very own Sunriver townhome at a fraction of the cost of what a traditional Sunriver home or Condo typically costs? Better yet, how would you like a full time staff caring for all the maintenance and upkeep of your home, before, during and after your Sunriver stay?

If that idea sounds good to you, I would like to introduce you to Sunriver fractional ownership. One thing that may surprise you is that the typical amount of time people who own a vacation home actually use their home, is 2 months out of each year. In the meantime, you have the burden of caring for a mortgage, insurance, taxes, upkeep and security while you’re away. That’s the beauty of fractional ownership. Unlike a timeshare which typically only gives you 1 or two weeks a year, Fractional ownership gives you a month or more of ownership each year. Better yet, you get to enjoy your time in each season including rotating holidays.

StoneRidge is Sunriver’s premiere property for fractional ownership. It’s location is ideal, right across from the Village Mall and close to both the old South Pool and the new Aquatic Center being built. This particular 3 bedroom townhome has 3 1/2 baths, 2225 square feet, and has a luxurious waterfall right next to the home’s outdoor living area. It features a steam shower, 2 luxurious jetted tubs, spacious kitchen, wet bar, a lock-off studio apartment, garage and is completely furnished with everything you need to enjoy your hard earned vacation time.

One big advantage you also have with a fractional property is that you can trade your weeks of ownership for places all around the globe in some of the most outstanding locations that would otherwise cost you thousands of dollars to stay at.

This particular 3 bedroom unit is a 10% share which gives you 5 weeks to enjoy every year. It is the best priced 3 bedroom townhome on the market today and can provide a lifetime of relaxing getaways and exciting exploration to the most exotic places on the planet. (This unit is now sold…call me if you’d like to list your StoneRidge unit) Email me for the most current list of StoneRidge units for sale, or call me, Tarris Rogers at (541) 390-7878. You don’t have to be rich to enjoy some quality vacation time in Sunriver and fractional deeded ownership opens up a door of nearly unlimited possibilities.

It’s amazing how quickly the construction of the new Sunriver Pools and recreational facilities is happening! As you can see from the video above, the Indoor Facility of the Sunriver Aquatic Center is nearly completely erected and you can see the shapes of some of the pools being formed.

Once completed, SHARC (Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreational Center) will provide indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides, lazy river, amphitheater, sledding hill, playground, outdoor basketball court, event center and workout/fitness center to Sunriver’s lineup of recreational activities.

The costs associated with construction will be assessed to each Sunriver homeowner with a choice of 4 different options.

The four payment options are:
1. One lump sum payment of $4,395 due January 1, 2012
2. Five equal annual payments of $1,019 commencing January 1, 2012
3. Fifteen equal annual payments of $504 commencing January 1, 2012
4. 180 equal monthly payments of $42 commencing January 1, 2012

If you are looking at purchasing a Sunriver home, the above assessments can be a great negotiating tool with Sellers. I’ve done so, very successfully, with other clients and would like the opportunity to do the same for you. If you’re interested in learning which homes that are currently for sale are closest to the new Sunriver Aquatic Center, Email me and I’ll send you out a current list of Sunriver properties that are nearby.

The new Sunriver Aquatic Center affectionately known as SHARC (Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreational Center) has broken ground and it is amazing how quickly the 22 acre area has been cleared of the old sledding hill and approximately 400 trees!

While digging out the old sledding hill, pieces of concrete and rebar which are thought to be a foundations from the old Camp Abbot were uncovered. The uncovered cement pieces were used as riprap to stabilize the nearby riverbanks and the rest is expected to be used to create the new sledding hill according to the Sunriver Scene.

I was amazed at how large of a space will become the new site of the Aquatic and Recreational facilities. It’s going to be a phenomenal new addition to Sunriver’s recreational amenities.

I suspect that Sunriver homes, fractionals and condos that are located nearby the new facility will become very popular vacation rentals with vacationing tourists. If you’d like a current list of the Sunriver homes for sale that are in closest proximity to the new Sunriver Aquatic Center, Email me, and I’ll send you the list. You can also contact me by phone at (541) 390-7878.

Sunriver Rentals are a key way that buyers are able to manage the cost of owning a vacation home. One of the many extra services I offer to my clients as their Sunriver Buyers Agent who purchase a Sunriver home, is a custom made sales video for their newly purchased Sunriver rental home or condo, which helps them book rentals for their property. Below is an example of one I recently completed for some clients of mine who have a fantastic home right in the heart of Sunriver across from Fort Rock park, that highlights its great features. This home is ready to rent for your next Sunriver vacation so check the video out below.

I realize that a lot time and planning go into purchasing a Sunriver vacation home and I want to make sure you have as many tools as possible to make your Sunriver investment a great one. In creating your custom video, your homes features are highlighted and Sunriver vacationers are able to really see what makes your home so special, as well as all the things they can do while enjoying their Sunriver Vacation.

Through the years, Sunriver has proven to be one of the top recreational destinations in the Pacific Northwest and people simply love coming here year in and year out. Let me help you not only secure a great deal on a Sunriver home, but also help you market your Sunriver rental home, so it makes the advantages of owning a Sunriver vacation home all the more an enjoyable experience for you and your family. With Spring and Summer just around the corner, now is a great time to be looking. I can begin helping you by sending you a custom list of Sunriver properties that have the features you want, and the price you’re looking for. Email me at:

The darkness of the night was just enveloping Sunriver. The scent in the air was changing from a pungent pine forest, to a faintly mossy sage. The ground around me was beginning to emanate the heat from the sun earlier that day, and the ever so slightest, cool breeze wafted around me. It wasn’t the type of breeze that chills you, it was the kind of breeze that caresses you and gently reminds you of how fortunate you are to be alive.

The pressing thoughts in my mind began dissipating and I became very aware of the present. I was living in that moment. I was no longer thinking about what else I needed to get done that evening or the next day, I was simply there, aware of the peacefulness surrounding me.

I thought to myself how fortunate I was for that moment of clarity as nature spun its magic all around me. And then I heard it…the mournfully beautiful cry of a nearby Loon whose bird call echoed past me in full stereophonic glory. I was standing not 100 yards from the lake near Alberello and I was simply mesmerized by its haunting call.

I stood there for several more minutes as I listened more closely to the faint sounds of nature. The rustling of Aspen tree leaves, I could hear a distant cricket and I heard the faint cries of larks calling to each other in the night air.

I wanted to share this experience with you because it reminded me of just how often we get so busy with our lives that we forget the present moment in which we are actually living. We cannot change the past and we have very little control over the future, yet mentally we tend to spend so much of our living moments in those realms.

That night in Sunriver I took a few precious minutes to enjoy the now I was living. I suppose that is one of the reasons so many people choose to spend parts of their lives in Sunriver, but that night Sunriver gave me a ‘pure moment’ that I will remember for a very long time.

What experiences have you enjoyed in Sunriver?

Sunriver Resort Morning from Cody Cha on Vimeo.

I’ve been meaning to write a post about a special moment I had in Sunriver a few weeks ago. I promise I’ll blog about it and why it was so special, but in the meantime I came across the video above created by the talented Cody Cha a photographer and videographer. If you’ve never been to Sunriver and are wondering why it is so special, this video will give you a taste of what you’re missing. For those of you who have been here, it will remind you why you need to visit again.