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Rethinking Destination Resorts in Central Oregon
                                                                           Once upon a time, Central Oregon was defined by its destination resorts. In fact, some would say that Central Oregon's emergence as a destination location can be attributed in large part to the popularity of its destination resorts.
These days, however, when the topic of conversation is destination resorts, more and more Central Oregonians are saying, "Enough is enough."
It's been more than 30 years since Bend's Inn of the Seventh Mountain, Mount Bachelor Village and Sunriver (15 miles south of Bend) first began to draw visitors to the region. Back then, it was primarily vacationers who took advantage of the many amenities the upscale resorts had to offer -- i.e., gorgeous settings, nationally ranked golf courses, fine-dining establishments, tennis courts, horseback riding, easy access to countless outdoors activities. The fact that it was possible to not only vacation at the resorts but also purchase a home within their boundaries only added to their appeal.
As the region became increasingly popular, the number of destination resorts grew, and their reach began to extend beyond Bend into Sisters (Black Butte Ranch), and then to Redmond (Eagle Crest). Meanwhile, as developable land in or near Bend became more and more expensive (not ... more

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