It isn’t every day I list a property like 2446 NW Dorion Way in Bend’s NorthWest Crossing. But then, it isn’t every day that anyone lists a property like this one — there are only a handful of homes like it in Central Oregon. One thing that makes this home so special (and it is, in fact, extremely special) is that it’s LEED Platinum-certified. That means it has achieved the global benchmark of high-performance green-building standards. By attaining this prestigious level of LEED certification, it can be counted among the greenest buildings in the world. So not only does the home generate much of its own power and hot water, but it was designed for more healthier living using as many renewable resources as possible. Best of all, it was designed by the homeowner, architect ML Vidas, whose... 12/10/2011

RE/MAX Key Properties and Blue Creek NorthWest are proud to announce the construction of Compass Gardens, a Green Cottage Community within Bend's NorthWest Crossing Neighborhood.   Compass Gardens will consist of ten, detached, single family homes in a unique location within the planned community of NorthWest Crossing. The site for this project is on the North and South Sides of NW Crossing Drive, half a block West of the 5 acre, Compass Park, the centerpiece park in the heart of NorthWest Crossing. These new homes are also just two blocks to the East of the shops and restaurants of the NorthWest Crossing Neighborhood Center. Walk out your front door for dinner, coffee or an afternoon at the park.   Previously slated for town homes, now each single family residential lot averages just ... 03/07/2011

365 Things to do in Bend - 2010 Munch & Movies, Free Outdoor Movies @ NorthWest Crossing's Compass Park in NW Bend, OR! We're so excited we couldn't wait until Friday for this Thing to do in Bend. This Friday is the first night of the 2010 Munch N Movies in NorthWest Crossing's Compass Park or the "Spinny Park" as my kids call it. This is the second year NorthWest Crossing is hosting the Bend's popular Munch N Movies free movie event. Where: Compass Park in NorthWest Crossing, Bend, OR Time: Pre-Movie entertainment starts at 6pm, Movie Starts at Dusk Cost: FREE Munch N Movies is a fantastic FREE family event. It's like a drive-in without the drive - it's green. :) Bring your lowback lawn chairs or blankets to Compass Park to view some of the hottest family movies on an outdoor super lar... 08/10/2010

NorthWest Crossing Bend Spring Festival - A MUST do FREE family event this weekend in Bend, OR!   Friday, April 16 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday, April 17 - 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday, April 18 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm   NorthWest Crossing's Spring Festival is co-presented by Whole Foods Market and The Bulletin is a must attend Spring family event. This year's Spring Festival with the abundance of local artists, family activities and local food will surly not disappoint. The schedule appears much bigger than last year's Spring Fling event, which I can personally attest was a fun day....that's me (black jacket/white hood) relaxing with a friend on the curb while my children enjoy the bounce house! Here's the official Event Description or visit NorthWest Crossing's Website for more details: Celeb... 04/17/2010

Super Fun Fall Family Activities in and around Bend, Oregon – NorthWest Crossing Harvest Fest 2009 in Bend, Oregon. If you haven’t been to a festival in NorthWest Crossing, then you are missing out. The 2009 Harvest Fest will surely be another Super Fun Fall Family Activity in Bend, OR. As always, NorthWest Crossing has planned pleanty of activities to keep the kids happy and local music for all to enjoy.   Location: NorthWest Crossing on NW Crossing Drive in the Neighborhood Center Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009 Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM   Super Fun Kids Activities Kids' Halloween Scavenger Hunt throughout the NorthWest Crossing Neighborhood Center Kids' Costume Contest and Parade (3:00 pm) Facepainting, provided by the Summit High Dance Team Free bouncy houses Meet "Louie" the mini ... 10/10/2009

Coming Soon in a new venue - Munch ‘n Movies in NorthWest Crossing's Compass Park.  It's Time to Enjoy Fresh Air and Free Family Movies!  You know summer in Bend, Oregon is drawing to a close when the movies go outdoors.   There's not much better than enjoying an evening outdoors with family, friends and good food.   If you're moving to bend or new to bend, Munch ‘n Movies is a family friendly movie event Walk-In style.  It's like the drive-in without the drive.  Starting Friday, August, 21st for 4 weeks bring your lawn chairs or beach towels over to Compass Park in NorthWest Crossing for a family friendly movie night on the outdoor big screen.   That's not all, be there early to enjoy tasty food from local vendors, and some live pre-movie music.   The event officially begins at 5:30 pm... 08/09/2009

Homes in NorthWest Crossing Bend, Oregon are a Great Place Live, Eat, Work & Play! One of Bend, Oregon’s newer neighborhoods, NorthWest Crossing is a great place to live, eat, work and play! The central entrance to the businesses and homes in NorthWest Crossing is located at the Mount Washington / NorthWest Crossing Drive roundabout. This mixed use community is filled with green built custom homes and businesses; large parks, tall pines and open spaces. A mixed use community, NorthWest Crossing, has beautiful custom homes, live-up / work-down townhomes, restaurants, retail shops and service providers. A few of the businesses in NorthWest Crossing include: Alpine Acupuncture, Bend Furniture & Design, Cascade Mortgage Company, CC Evans Salon, Fred Real Estate Group, Healthy Paws, La Rosa ... 07/29/2009