Bend Home + Design - Summer 2023

Luminous Season

plus: GARDENS & GRILLS

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Glorious Summer

hen my son built me two raised garden beds, I was ecstatic. I finally had dedicated space for growing vegetables with a six-foot fence around it to keep out deer and rabbits. It worked. I was growing lettuce, carrots, beets, zucchini, snap peas and, my favorite, Blue Lake pole beans. One day, I noticed that the entire row of green beans, flush with flowers and little beans, were drooping. Each plant had been severed at the ground level and the roots eaten. A Google search pointed to voles. I found the animal’s holes and set traps inside their tunnels. That didn’t work. My husband bought an air gun but couldn’t hit anything. I eventually caught a vole but birds, caterpillars and other critters continue to dine in my garden.

I’m not the only Central Oregonian frustrated by the short growing season and threats to landscapes, so I asked horticulturist Amy Jo Detweiler for 10 tips related to outdoor gardens and landscapes. Luckily, summer brings many seasonal pleasures. Grilling time is here so make a stop at Sisters Meat and Smokehouse in Sisters or Redmond for smoked pork chops or a tri-tip for an after-work barbecue. Is the backyard deck looking worn and in need of attention? Check out Allison and Derrick Clouser’s recent deck make-over for ideas. Wind up the summer cultural season with a visit to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center for the the area’s premier arts and crafts show, “Art in the High Desert,” which returns after a three-year hiatus. Go out and enjoy summer in all its Central Oregon glory. Don’t despair, though, about the garden predators. They all disappear with the last carrot in the garden.

From Your Local Experts

BRODY BAXTER BUILDER SPOTLIGHT

Owner of Baxter Builders, Brody

WBaxter is committed to craftsmanship and integrity, creating homes and buildings of the highest quality. Page 42

HEYLEN THIENES DESIGN SPOTLIGHT

Principal designer at Tricorn Black, Thienes draws from global and historic inspiration to transform interior spaces into havens for modern living. Page 53

JESSICA POLLARD BUSINESS Q&A

Owner of the colorful home design store Merryweather, Pollard’s curation of home decor, art and gifts reflects her passion for the eclectic. Page 56

JAY AND ANNIE WYMER CULINARY SPOTLIGHT

Lee Lewis Husk, editor

A brother and sister pair carry on their family’s tradition of smoking meats to perfection at the popular Sisters Meat and Smokehouse. Page 81

CONTRIBUTORS

CHLOE GREEN

WRITER

Chloe is a writer whose passion for storytelling led her to study media and journalism at the University of San Francisco. She is currently the staff writer at Oregon Media, telling stories about the people, food, culture and places that make her hometown the vibrant place it is. When not writing, you can find her teaching yoga, reading books or enjoying a food truck treat. Page 36

KAYLA MCKENZIE

PHOTOGRAPHER

Kayla McKenzie is an architectural, interior design and fine art photographer. Growing up in beautiful Bend inspired her career path. Her love for the outdoors translates through her work as she emphasizes the use of natural light. It’s her way of bringing a piece of the outdoors in. Capturing the light as it moves through a space is not only her specialty, it’s her passion. Page 28

TERESA RISTOW

WRITER

A former news reporter in Southern Oregon and Colorado, Teresa settled in Bend in 2019. She loves home improvement DIYs and exploring Central Oregon with her terrier, Henry. Apart from writing, Teresa designs PNWinspired stickers for her business, Stick Outside, and is an audience strategist at BlueLena, a company focused on the sustainable future of journalism. Page 48

ELY ROBERTS

PHOTOGRAPHER

Ely Roberts has been a photographer for 15 years creating images with a timeless feel. Inspired by where people come from and what makes them happy, Ely prefers photographing people over landscapes. He is passionate about the art of photography and helping people feel more comfortable behind the camera. Other passions include family, travel, cooking, hiking, camping, fishing and riding motorcycles. Page 81

ZEE WENDELL

PHOTOGRAPHER

Zee Wendell’s favorite part about photography is collaborating with a creative team to set the scene and then find the spontaneous, yet unexpected moments. Zee and her family enjoy Bend’s many outdoor adventures, and she finds endless inspiration in the beauty of Central Oregon. Pages 53, 62

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LOCAL PULSE

$41 Million

Renovation

to Transform Deschutes County Courthouse

Deschutes County Commissioners are finalizing design plans for the $41 million renovation of the downtown Deschutes County Courthouse in Bend. The new courthouse, designed by LRS Architects, will be a threestory stone structure that integrates new construction

with the original 1940 building and prior additions made in 1978 and 2003. A distinct new entrance will serve as a focal point, enhancing the courthouse’s prominent location at Bond and Greenwood avenues downtown. Beyond aesthetics, the renovation prioritizes security enhancements, ensuring a smooth and secure flow throughout the building with separate pathways for the public, staff and individuals in custody. The ground-level entrance eliminates the need for stairs, providing improved accessibility and convenience. Construction for the courthouse is scheduled to commence in spring 2024.

Greg Welch-Built Home Raises Funds for Camp Tamarack

Greg Welch Construction will utilize its new showcase home to support Camp Tamarack, a local outdoor program for Central Oregon youth. Visitors on the COBA Tour of Homes, July 14-16 and 21-23, have the opportunity to participate in a fundraising raffle, with proceeds contributing to Camp Tamarack’s mission to make camp accessible to all. Known for hosting approximately 4,000 kids annually in outdoor school and summer camp programs, Camp Tamarack also provides high school students with leadership opportunities as student counselors. The Greg Welch home on the tour is listed by Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty Brokers. See gregwelchconstruction.com, camptamarack.com

Furnish Hope Provides Household Necessities

Local nonprofit Furnish Hope helped furnish five of seven new buildings in Stillwater Crossing, a new affordable housing complex on Bend’s south end.

The complex consists of 240 apartments for households earning up to 60% of the area’s median income. Furnish Hope provided beds, tables and a sense of home to nearly 1,000 residents, including families with children, couples and single persons. The remaining two unfurnished buildings are slated for completion by August. Furnish Hope plans to continue supporting Stillwater residents in making their spaces feel

like homes by holding art and holiday giveaways, such as one that took place in June. Prospective tenants may inquire about leasing options and income requirements by contacting Stillwater Crossing directly. Together, Stillwater Crossing and Furnish Hope pair affordable housing and compassionate support to make a positive impact within the Bend community. See stillwatercrossing.com, furnishhope.com.

Willamette Valley Vineyards to Open Tasting Room in Historic E.A. Sather Building

Willamette Valley Vineyards is set to open a new tasting room and restaurant in downtown Bend. It will take be located in the historic 1913 E.A. Sather Building within the site previously home to Joolz restaurant. The 3,445-squarefoot space will offer guests an elevated wine experience. The design by Scott Edwards Architecture embraces the building’s long, linear structure, creating three distinct

areas: a bottle shop at the entrance, a dining area and a private wine-cellar-inspired dining room at the back. The interior design will feature rich hues, vibrant textures and celestial lighting. The project, led by Bremik Construction and supported by Walker Structural Engineering, aims to preserve the building’s heritage while making modern upgrades and is expeted to open fall 2023. See wvv.com

Market TRENDS

Statistics represent combined closed transactions for residential homes in Bend, Redmond, Sisters and Sunriver for the 12-month period prior to publication.

$ 3,750,000

98% AVERAGE LIST TO SALES PRICE

HIGHEST SALES PRICE

4,581

Inventory Overview

TOTAL SOLD LISTINGS

AVERAGE DAYS ON THE MARKET

20 AVERAGE DAYS ON THE MARKET FOR THE SAME PERIOD IN 2022

1.07

54 MONTHS OF INVENTORY

SOLD LISTINGS NEW LISTINGS ACTIVE LISTINGS

Nordic roots inspire modern living

WRITTEN BY LEE LEWIS HUSK

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAYLA MCKENZIE

Building a custom home isn’t for everyone. Prospective homeowners need the right location, a team of professionals who can deliver the vision and a budget to match the dream. After building and living in their first custom home, Bend residents Rachel and Scott McGuire knew they wanted something different for their second custom home and hired a team of design and construction professionals who could work through challenges and deliver their forever home on a budget they could afford.

The result is a distinctive dwelling carved from ancestral influences of Rachel’s Swedish heritage and ideas built around their lifestyle and features in the Central Oregon landscape.

The initial challenge for architect Eric Meglasson, who typically designs only modern homes, was to work with the McGuires on a contemporary version of a traditional-style home. “Their Scandinavian roots reflected more of a European chateau,” he said. “I adjusted it to fit the Central Oregon climate and specifically to fit narrow design guidelines for the neighborhood.”

The home’s footprint was laid out on the lot to capture views of the Cascade Mountains from front to back through the large space at the center of the house. Compared with their first custom home, the couple sought to make this home lighter and brighter.

They used a Belgian window system not often seen in American homes.

Four large windows tilt inward from the top for fresh air circulation and pivot open as doors in the great room. The five-foot-wide front door also pivots on a spindle rather than on a common hinge system. “They were able to create realistic simulated divided light windows approved for historic preservation in Europe,” Meglasson said. In the front brick-courtyard, the divided light windows emulate historic buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s in both Europe and America, he said. “It’s a good look and super-high performance.”

The 4,100-square-foot home contains three bedrooms (one doubles as an office for Rachel), three and a half baths, an office for Scott and a media room. The central room with 14-foot

ceilings flows from kitchen to dining and living rooms where entry is off the front courtyard. The opposite side of the large room offers access to an outdoor kitchen, seating for entertaining, a sunken gas firepit and mountain views.

The home has several special-use areas, such as a kitchen nook where Rachel and Scott enjoy their morning coffee. They incorporated a wet bar in a corner of the main room near the outdoor kitchen. It has a walnut bar and stools for seating while the McGuires make drinks, pull beer or sparkling water from a small fridge and put glassware in a mini dishwasher for cleanup.

There’s a secret door fully integrated into the wood paneling along the

hallway from the great room. The door leads into a pantry tucked behind the kitchen and is completely concealed until someone pushes a spring in the cabinetry to pop it open. The other end of the pantry has a glassed-in wine closet.

Interior designer Kerri Rossi said the cabinetry throughout the house is one of her favorite parts of the McGuire home. She worked with Anderson Clark Interiors, a local residential cabinetry company, refining and planning every detail of every drawer down to the hardware. “Those beautiful cabinets look simple,” she said, “and sometimes simple makes it more complicated–all the attention

“Their Scandinavian roots reflected more of a European chateau.”

to detail like getting the right stain and bead channels that line up perfectly.” To create visually uninterrupted surfaces, all appliances throughout the house have cabinet panels on their fronts to blend in.

The primary bedroom is on the ground floor and has mountain views and a door leading to a partially enclosed in-ground hot tub for soaking after a day of skiing, playing 18-holes on the nearby course or cycling and hiking. Rachel is an avid golfer and skier, and Scott is skier, marathon runner and triathlete. The main bathroom is built around a “beautiful back-lit quartzite slab by Imagine Stoneworks behind a free-standing tub,” said Rossi.

In addition to bringing Swedish influences to the home, Rachel worked closely with Rossi in several places, including a showcase powder room. “I started with the glass vessel sink and then picked out a Swedish mirror and wallpaper,” Rachel said. A tulip light pendant and the floating cabinet finish the room with pizzazz.

A staircase with vertical steel railings by Ponderosa Forge in Sisters and seven-inch blocks of oak stacked on the outside of the treads create a “beautiful and graceful staircase,” Meglasson said. “I liked how we created a bridge heading into the bedrooms and overlooking the great room.” Another hidden space runs the length of the upper hallway and is perfect for additional storage or an inner fort and sanctuary for kids who want to escape their parents.

Visitors to the home are greeted with the sound of a water feature running from the outside through a brick wall to welcome people into the courtyard. The water falls out of a weir into a 20-foot, horizontal trough that might tempt Bernese Mountain dog Nils to take a dip in on a hot summer day.

The courtyard itself is on a smaller scale than the home, with short brick walls and metal fencing around landscaping sections that create an eastside place to escape Central Oregon’s afternoon heat and sit quietly to read or have a glass of wine. Even the McGuire’s beloved housemates, Nils and Mainecoon cat Sven, have designated space inside the home for eating and sleeping, and Nils has his own wood-covered enclosed retreat with a doggie door to the outside. The McGuires had the right team to help them draw on ancestral roots and lifestyle preferences for a home that stands out in the high desert.

Architect: Eric Meglasson | Interior designer: Kerri Rossi | Builder: Katie Pendleton, The Fort | Landscaper: Ani Cahill Design with Landscape Elements

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Inspired to Learn

WRITTEN BY CHLOE GREEN

Seeking a change of pace, a deeper connection to nature and a sense of slowing down, Mandy Davis and her husband Josh made the decision to leave the bustling Bay Area behind and relocate their family to Central Oregon. Settling on 10 acres of picturesque countryside near Powell Butte, the Davis family embraced a modern homesteading lifestyle, which includes homeschooling their three young children. With the desire to create a dedicated space for education, the couple worked to transform their garage into a bright homeschool classroom.

Mandy, a former school principal, envisioned an environment that would nurture growth, creativity and a love for learning—a space that would reflect a home's warmth rather than a conventional schoolhouse. With their children's ages spanning 10 years, Mandy wanted a multifunctional room that could cater to individual workspaces, a communal table for shared activities, sensory areas to stimulate engagement and space to move around. The project was a collaborative labor of love for both parents, who share a passion for do-ityourself projects. "My husband and I were both born with the 'How hard can it be?' gene. We love to DIY and take on large projects together," said Mandy.

Mandy's background in education played a vital role in shaping the design choices for the couple’s remodeling project. It was crucial to Mandy that her children had input regarding the project. "Every step of the way was a check-in with my children. ‘What are you loving?’ ‘What do you need in the space?’" she asked, keeping their needs and preferences at the top of her mind.

Powell Butte family converts a garage into a homeschool classroom

PHOTO KAYLA MCKENZIE

Josh, a skilled builder, took charge of the construction and turned Mandy's design ideas into reality. "Our ongoing joke is that there isn't anything he can't build," said Mandy. "But really, it is so true. I would share my stick-figure drawings, and he would scale it up and build it." The transformation only took about three weeks to complete. The work began by bidding farewell to the garage door and elevating the flooring. Next came the drywall installation to improve insulation, along with French doors and large windows to provide natural light and a seamless connection to the outdoors. The project also included selecting new flooring, applying fresh coats of white paint, crafting custom cabinets and creating a fully enclosed patio to expand the learning possibilities.

“Every step of the way was a check-in with my children.

‘What are you loving?’ ‘What do you need in the space?’”

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Stepping inside the homeschool classroom, one will find an array of cherished features that both the children and Mandy adore. Butcherblock desks create sturdy workspaces; custom cabinets offer storage for curriculum materials and books; and a large rug encourages movement and play. These elements enhance the room's functionality and contribute to its inviting atmosphere—a true embodiment of Mandy's vision, who describes the space as warm, functional, bright and, most importantly, theirs. While the homeschooling experience extends beyond the classroom into the family’s entire home and homestead, the dedicated space serves as the heart of the children’s educational endeavors. For Mandy, the homeschool room provides structure and organization, smoothing the flow of their daily routines and acting as a central hub for learning.

Mandy's vision for a home learning space was realized but believes that having a designated homeschool room is not a prerequisite for successful homeschooling. She feels the essence of homeschooling lies in the freedom to personalize the educational approach, creating learning experiences in a variety of environments and embracing the world as the classroom.

“I would share my stick-figure drawings, and he would scale it up and build it.”

PHOTO KAYLA MCKENZIE

MEET THE BUILDER

Born to Build

Brody Baxter enjoys the process from start to detailed finish

WRITTEN BY STEPHANIE BOYLE MAYS

“Ilove framing,” said Brody Baxter, owner of Baxter Builders. “It’s where I started.” Baxter, who grew up in Powell Butte, started to work for builders while still at Crook County High School in Prineville. His career choice was further cemented during his senior year by a construction class that allowed him to work and receive both pay and credit. After graduating early, he attended Central Oregon Community College for a term but quickly decided that the academic life did not hold the same allure as construction. Instead, he went back to building and worked as a framer for two years while he started his own business, which officially launched as Baxter Builders in 2002.

“He’s one of the hardest working people I know,” said Charley Miller, president of Central Oregon’s Miller Lumber Company. “I first met him in the early 2000s when he was working for other contractors and doing framing in NorthWest Crossing.” In the years since their first meeting, Baxter’s business has grown to have 90 employees and encompass both residential and commercial building projects. To facilitate work flow for projects, he opened a wall panels facility in Central Oregon where panels are framed within a controlled environment before being shipped to Baxter Builders’ projects and the projects of other construction companies. Use of the panels can decrease construction time by 30%.

Baxter reached into the development arena by at Mill Iron Estates in Powell Butte. He now builds 12 to 16-custom homes a year and has homes throughout Central Oregon, including Pronghorn, Caldera Springs, Skyline Ranch, Eagle Crest and Brasada Ranch.

It was at Brasada Ranch that he met Connie and Dennis Jones, who at the time were living in Redmond and planning to build their forever home in Brasada. “Brody was recommended

by our architect Darrin Hollyman, and he was also listed on Brasada’s preferred builder list. That was very important to us,” said Connie Jones. “We wanted someone who was recommended and who really knew Brasada’s building codes. We actually interviewed several firms, but Brody is young, energetic and confident.”

The Joneses are no strangers to home construction having already built two other homes, acting as their own general contractor on one of them. “I had worked for six months to a year putting together a book on what I wanted,” said Connie

about her preparations for the Baxterbuilt home. “I was on site constantly. It all worked out beautifully.” The Joneses particularly appreciated Baxter’s attention to detail and the promptness of his responses to their questions and issues. “Our calls and texts were always answered right away. We love this house and could not be happier,” said Connie of the couple’s 2,500 square foot home that was finished last September.

“It was on budget and on time. The workmanship is exceptional. It all goes back to your contractor.”

“It was on budget and on time. The workmanship is exceptional. It all goes back to your contractor.”

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Connie also comlimented Baxter Builders for its good communication with employees, subcontractors and clients. “We provide a 20-page spec sheet to homeowners,” explained Baxter regarding his practice of transparency. “That gives a lot of clarity. We also have a cloud-based program where we upload daily photos, and customers can check the project’s progress on their phones.” Focused primarily on new construction, Baxter is dedicated to taking the time to connect with architects and homeowners on a project. His clients often come from architect referrals as well as satisfied former clients. In other cases, homeowners have come to him first and then asked for his help in finding an architect.

Regardless of how he gets involved in a project, he notices how tastes and trends have changed since he started his business. They have moved from the pitched roofs of Western Mountain and gabled roofs of Craftsman designs to modern homes with metal or flat roofs, paint-grade trim and sheetrock-wrapped windows. “People want a cleaner, sleeker look than they did previously, but whatever the style or the size of the house, the construction techniques are still the same," said Baxter. The process is still the same, too. “It usually takes six months for engineering and permits, and then there is the build,” he added. He noted that the Joneses' project took a year from start to finish.

“He has done a great job,” said Miller of Baxter. “We deliver to one of his projects, or one of his employees comes into one of our stores every day. He works hard, has a great operation and a lot of vision.”

Peace at Caldera Springs

A growing destination community within Sunriver

WRITTEN BY TERESA RISTOW

When Tom and Debbie Sidley first began planning their move from the Portland area to Central Oregon in 2010, they looked at a budding new development in Sunriver called Caldera Springs. At the time, they felt it might be a tad too far from the action of Bend, and instead the couple opted to buy a lot in Broken Top, with plans to one day build a home to retire in. Fast forward to 2019, and suddenly the Sidleys felt Bend had grown to be a little too bustling for their tastes, so they decided to take another look at Caldera Springs. “We were ready to retire, and we found the perfect home,” said Tom Sidley. The couple became the third owners of one of the original homes in the Caldera Springs development, a growing destination resort community in Sunriver.

DEVELOPMENT SPRINGS UP

Homesites for the initial 390-acre phase of Caldera Springs first hit the Central Oregon market in 2005, selling for roughly $200,000 to $400,000 and attracting both individual buyers and developers seeking a piece of the region’s newest destination resort. The first phase allowed for 320 single-family residential homesites, about

150 overnight lodging units and recreation facilities, including a lake house for the resort’s two lakes, a fitness center, a pool with spas and a park with sports courts. Development of Caldera Springs has continued since then, and in 2019 the resort gained approval for a sizable expansion, extending development into an adjacent 640 acres and allowing for the future construction of another 395 single-family homes and 95 overnight units. Sales for the expansion area began in 2021. By the end of 2022, 281 homes and cabins had been completed, with another 54 homes under construction and 19 in design review.

About 400 acres of Caldera Springs will remain undeveloped, with 220 acres designated as a wildlife preserve and 180 acres for common open space. Caldera Springs is an anomaly when it comes to Central Oregon real estate ownership opportunities due to its “high desert-meets-wilderness setting,” said Lindsay Kuzara of the Caldera Springs Real Estate Team at Sunriver Realty. In 2022, the average Caldera Springs prices were $1.98 million for homes and $457,000 for lots. In the first four months of 2023, the average home sale price rose to $2.44 million, according to Kuzara.

Designed by Olin Architecture + Legum Design

Photos by Chris Murray

A THRIVING COMMUNITY

A visit to Sunriver for a family reunion in 2005 put Central Oregon on the map for Carol and Ron Scherman, who returned for visits to the Sunriver Lodge in 2008 and to a Caldera Springs rental cabin in 2009. During the latter visit, they bought a Caldera Springs lot, and soon their future vacation home was under construction. “We fell in love with Central Oregon,” said Carol Scherman, who shared that she and her husband also owned a vacation home in Sunriver Resort which they rented out. During the pandemic, they decided to make the Caldera Springs community their permanent residence and build a retirement home that multiple generations of their family could enjoy. “Our new home was completed in early December 2022. We moved in right before Christmas,” said Carol Scherman, who serves on the board of directors for the Caldera Springs Owners Association. Scherman and her husband enjoy taking advantage of the area’s amenities, often going for bike rides, visiting the Quarry Pool and Lake House, and taking walks through the neighborhood with their dogs, German shorthair pointer Gage and boxer Samantha. “We are beyond excited with the development and progress of Caldera Springs,” she said. “The community is growing and providing new opportunities for yearround enjoyment.” A new activity center called the Forest House is currently under development, along with additional aquatic and recreation facilities, and proposed parks and pickleball courts. Both the Schermans and the Sidleys shared that the active Caldera Springs community fits their lifestyles, and the Pacific Northwest lodge-style homes offer ample space for extended family and friends to visit, with the opportunity to experience all Sunriver has to offer as well. Tom Sidley, president of the Caldera Springs Owners Association, said he estimates about half the homes in the neighborhood have owners who stay seasonally, while one-quarter of the homes are rentals and one-quarter are full-time residents. The result is a peaceful community that still welcomes the occasional sounds of children playing and a tight-knit group of owners who enjoy spending time together. “Most of the people are very active, even though the majority are 60-plus,” Tom Sidley said. “It’s been a wonderful place to make friends; it’s a really great neighborhood.”

Golf in front of Mt. Bachelor

Forest House Pool Area Rendering

Aerial of Lake House

DESIGN SPOTLIGHT

Inspired Utility

Designer Heylen Thienes elevates a space with intention and artistry

WRITTEN BY HEIDI HAUSLER

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZEE WENDELL

For Heylen Thienes, principal designer at Tricorn Black in Bend, designing a space is much more than a marriage of function and form. It’s about getting to know her clients, building a foundation of trust and working to create a feeling that reflects their unique energy. For the utility room and half bathroom remodel of an Awbrey Butte 2001 Craftsman, Thienes seamlessly wove in meaningful and functional elements to create an accessible, refreshing and appealing space that makes even the most tedious daily chores feel inspired. To begin the design process, Thienes took the time to learn about her clients’ lifestyle, experiences and personal tastes. She inquired about a favorite vacation, a collection or hobby and a beloved movie, asking whether the set design or the costuming spoke to them.

“These bits of seemingly mundane

information tell me so much about my clients’ energy and about what makes them tick. These answers are the core of their design language, and I use it all as inspiration as I am envisioning their space,” Thienes shared.

What began as a tight, dark mudroom, laundry room and half bath, an area that lacked adequate storage and functional accessibility, was transformed into a visually- cohesive space, addressing her clients’ interests, lifestyle and goals while staying true to the integrity of the home’s architectural details. Inspired by her clients’ love of the colors, shapes and patterns of the Mediterranean, Thienes wove in elements and hues that evoke the vibrance and warmth of the Andalusian region. A collection of art hanging in the home formed the inspiration for the patterns and tonal range in the selected finishes, further grounding the space in her clients’ specific taste and interests. The challenge of making a small, darker area feel lighter and more spacious requires creative design expertise and carefully selected materials. Thienes chose recessed lighting to illuminate the utility room and half bath and a door with a glass panel to allow extra light to flood in. Using a variety

of reflective and matte materials in different hues, Thienes arranged them in a visual hierarchy, starting with lighter and brighter ones at the top to attract the eye upward, adding wallpaper and bright paint above the chair rail to capitalize on their high reflective value. Taking advantage of the light coming in through the new door, Thienes selected polished countertops and balanced them with wallpaper in a matte finish. The millwork was painted the deep blue of Still Water by Sherwin Williams in a semi-gloss sheen to bounce light and further enlarge the feeling of the space.

While these design features add sophistication and depth, the first element to grab the eye is the patterned tile on the floor. Thienes selected the polished finish and motif of the tile, “not just to reflect light, but to create visual interest so you focus on its beauty rather than the size of the space it is covering.” The tile choice has layers of functional dimension beyond its aesthetic appeal. As a laundry room and mudroom, the reality of the day-to-day life of the mudroom was carefully considered. This is a lively space where laundry is done, dogs come and go from their time outside, kids drop

their backpacks and sports gear, and the hustle and bustle of life doesn’t stop for constant cleaning and organizing. A continuous four-inch-by-four-inch patterned tile throughout the entire floor not only eliminates the need for transitions and chances of tripping, but the small-scale tiles also provide grip for an activity-filled room and serve to hide life’s daily dirt by distracting the eye with visual appeal.

For the plumbing fixtures, Thienes chose a contemporary brass to balance the millwork details and the adjacent patterns and colors. Considering all the different ages and stages of life represented in her clients’ family, Thienes selected a floating vanity and lever-style handles for operational ease, creating a functional and elegant design. When choosing finish details, Thienes explained, “We used finishes that either add to the character of the home, such as the crystal handle for the closet, or blend in seamlessly, such as the new pocket door added between the mudroom and laundry room.”

This small project reflects a larger design sensibility. As a child growing up admiring the intricate architectural details and artistry of the buildings and museums of London, Thienes brings a historical depth of knowledge and appreciation that informs her designs every day. “I believe that our experiences, and nostalgia, shape our design language,” she said. “This information serves my design process as I work on each client’s unique needs and style.” She shared how thinking about the way people want to feel and what they may want to achieve in a particular room became the impetus behind her career path. “This is what drew me to interior design in the first place, the opportunity to create spaces that meet both our physical and emotional needs, affecting our mood and even attitude toward mundane chores like laundry.”

Thienes believes in respecting the architectural bones of a home and making design choices to create longevity, save costs in the long run and build attainable sustainability into the project goals. The remodel achieved its vision on every level, resulting in a re-imagined space that makes a utility room an inviting and vibrant place to be, bringing beauty to life’s everyday functional details. See tricornblack.com

Contractor: Darrell Wruck, Black Diamond Builders | Cabinets: Bauhaus Craftsman, Inc | Wallpaper: Hygge & West, installed by Central Oregon Wall Covering | Counters & Title: CFM | Plumbing Fixtures: Fixture Gallery

Q&A

PHOTO BY MIGUEL EDWARDS

Curated Color

A conversation with Jessica Pollard of Merryweather Home Gift Design

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIGUEL EDWARDS

After a decade of working in home decor and retail for others in Bend, Jessica Merryweather Pollard put her creative and entrepreneurial spirit to work in her first venture as a sole proprietor, opening Merryweather Home Gift Design store in the Box Factory in 2020. For Pollard, it’s been more than a place to sell things; it’s a place where she manifests her love of textures and color through an eclectic collection of everything from furniture to jewelry and likes to say that she’s creating an experience for people who walk through the door. Bend Home + Design sat down with Pollard recently to explore her business approach and insights of having her own store.

QWhat was it like opening a business during a pandemic?

AI opened July 1, 2020, the day the state mask mandate started. I had a choice to either let the pandemic define me and my business or move forward with the joy of having my own business. For me, this wasn’t about selling a pillow or blanket. It was about the opportunity to create an experience where people can come in and feel loved, appreciated and make a connection. After three years, we’ve created something that’s fun and inviting and helps people think differently about their home.

Photo by: Miguel Edwards

What are your main lines of merchandise?

It’s home and gifts. Home includes sofas, coffee tables, benches, chairs, lamps and lots of rugs. We’re known for our textiles. I have textiles from all over the world including some recent additions from South Africa and France. In gifts, we have a fun mix of items at varying price points, from $5 to hundreds of dollars. I have African hand-woven bowls and baskets and beautiful pottery from Ukraine and Portugal. We have artwork from local artists along with art from all over the country.

You’ve been open for three years. What have you learned as a business owner?

It’s my responsibility to keep the store attainable for everybody. Bend is on the verge of a massive development surge. People who have been here a long time often tell

me that Bend is becoming more unattainable for them. My absolute number one priority for anyone who walks through my door is to feel that the store is for them, that they can purchase something unique and special.

What have you learned from your clients?

People want their home to be more inviting, and they want to love their home but feel social media pressure of what a house should look like. My job is to be patient and a good listener. People shouldn’t have to get rid of stuff and start over because it’s the trend. I’ve never been a trendy person. I think it’s more important to surround yourself with things that you’re drawn to, things that make you happy. Sometimes it’s as simple as adding new pillows, a rug or a piece of art.

How does your hourly design process work?

People get overwhelmed and sometimes don’t know where to start. I provide design consultation, such as advising about paint colors or where to hang artwork. I take an overview of what’s going on in the house. I might recommend that they keep this, or move that or switch some items around. I had clients who had a sofa but weren’t sure if they should keep it. I said the fabric color and the size look great in the room, we just need to liven it up a bit, say with pillows. There’s no point in starting all over when you have something that’s perfectly good. Sometimes you just need to freshen up the space.

What are your plans for the future?

I enjoy going to my store every day. I probably need to work on my work-life balance. When you love what you are doing, it doesn’t feel like work. For me, this store is a gift, and I feel so lucky to be able to share it with the folks who have discovered Merryweather.

“For me, this store is a gift, and I feel so lucky to be able to share it with the folks who have discovered Merryweather.”

DIY SPOTLIGHT

Decked Out

A patio is transformed into an outdoor oasis

WRITTEN BY K.M. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZEE WENDELL

Soaking in afternoon backyard bliss is a favorite pastime for Central Oregonians. Outfitting an outdoor space conducive to both solo R & R and family time often makes the top of a wishlist for a high desert homeowner. Luckily, carving out such a space in one’s backyard is perhaps the most accessible and approachable do-it-yourself homebuild projects of remodeling dreams.

Just take Allison and Derrick Clouser’s recent deck makeover for example. As owners of a home design company called Clouz-Houz, the couple had a leg up on their own DIY project. Allison has been guiding clients on interior design journeys for almost two decades. Derrick is a licensed general contractor and real estate agent. To glow-up a deck, follow the Clousers’ inspiring how-to tips below.

UPCYCLE AND REUSE

It’s less expensive and a good practice to reduce the evergrowing carbon foot-print and reuse materials. The couple used this approach in its DIY deck project by reusing existing deck boards. “We flipped them over and planed the side that hadn’t been exposed to the elements,” Derrick said. “Once

planed, we stained the boards with a dark espresso waterbased stain to give the deck a more updated and fresh look. The railing style existed with the original deck. We sanded and restained it black to tie into the new stain on the deck boards.”

REFLECTING THE INHABITANTS

Because Allison wanted to stick with the coziness of the existing deck footprint, she made a point to enlist every inch of it. “The BBQ is used every week all summer long, so we needed that to be accessible. We chose a large sectional, perfect for our family to hang out on. Two of our three children are in college but come home in the summers,” she said. “I wanted the ambiance to feel like a quaint patio with bold prints and comfy furniture, thus creating a little outdoor oasis that coordinates with the interior of the home as well.”

MAXIMIZING WITH MINIMAL

Needing to maximize on seating, storage and space in general, Allison chose a modular sectional, then strung cafe lights way up high and hung hooks to house necessary items accessed from the deck frequently. “The modular sectional is an awesome way to build seating which can literally fit into any space,” she said. “The sectional is the perfect spot for enjoying cocktails while Derrick barbecues. Many nights we turn on the white lights and just sit outside under the stars. The hooks outside the back door are spot on for holding warm throw blankets to curl up with as it gets late and leashes for our two other family members, golden retrievers Max and Lucy.”

A collection of baskets, end table and a coffee table that doubles as an ottoman also help store and organize keys, drinks, games, homework and other odds and ends.

TIPS FOR SELECTING ECONOMICAL GOODS

Allison found her sectional pillows on Etsy and says there are numerous vendors and operations for customizing with outdoor fabrics. The indoor-outdoor area rug came from the Studio McGee Collection at Target. “This is a nice way to keep the deck soft underfoot, preserve the boards from the wear-and-tear of weather and make for a comfy nap spot for our golden retrievers,” she said. For the finishing touches, Allison added small terracotta pots for fresh herbs such as basil, mint, rosemary and lavendar for use in the indoor kitchen or outdoors on the barbeque and pizza oven, creating a welcoming space for warm summer days.

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Garden Glory

Ten practical tips for Central Oregon growers

WRITTEN BY AMY JO DETWEILER

It’s no secret that Central Oregon’s challenging climate can dampen enthusiasm for even the most dedicated gardeners. The temperature swings from day to night, sandy soil and water shortages add to the hurdles of high desertgardening. Bend Home + Design asked Amy Jo Detweiler, community horticulturist at Oregon State University Extension in Central Oregon, for 10 tips related to backyard gardening and landscaping. Her extensive knowledge can bolster anyone's chances for plucking a juicy ripe tomato in September or gazing over well-tended lawns and landscapes. Check out the following practical tips about soils, water-wise irrigation and more.

Amend the soil.

Central Oregon’s sandy, volcanic soils have only 1% organic matter–sufficient for native plants but not enough for establishing gardens and landscapes. The rule of thumb is to mix one-third fine planting compost with twothirds native soil in a planting area.

2. Select drought-tolerant lawn types.

For lawn, select a drought-tolerant type such as turf-type tall fescue, a rougher textured variety that requires less water, fertilizer and maintenance compared with other grasses. Water three to four times a week. Alternatives to turf include groundcovers such as woolly thyme or native Western Yarrow.

Encourage deep rooted plants. For more drought-tolerant perennials, water deeply and less often.

4. Choose Zones 3 to 5. Select perennial flowers, shrubs and trees for the U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness Zones 3 to 5 (the lower the zone number, the colder the climate). Central Oregon is officially Zone 6, but extreme fluctuations between day and evening temperatures during the growing season make coldhardy plants a smart choice. Plants slow down or stop growing below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, resulting in a start-stop pattern and longer times to mature.

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Start indoors. For growing vegetables, start seeds inside, then transplant outside the second week of June. However, some crops are best suited for direct seeding into the ground. Build garden soil with compost and cover crops. For growing vegetables in Central Oregon, check out catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu

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Pay attention to lawn height.

Keep the law mowed between 2.5 and 3 inches for a deeper root system, more drought tolerance and to shade out weeds. Aerate routinely to reduce compaction and apply a thin layer of fine compost with a mulch spreader into the holes to improve soil health.

Extend the season.

Use season extenders such as a Wall-O-Water, cloches (wire plant protectors) or row covers. Season extenders work best for frost-sensitive plants such as tomatoes and peppers. If your budget allows, consider a greenhouse to protect plants and extend the growing season.

9. Know what causes plant damage.

In the high desert, 80% of plant damage is due to environmental stress, such as drought, cold injury and herbacides, and not from plant disease from pathogens such as fungus. Pests and diseases are generally secondary and move in on plants under environmental stress. Proper plant selection and care can lead to better plant health. For local gardening information, see extension.oregonstate.edu.

Access reliable gardening information.

The surge in home gardening during the pandemic came with misinformation related to pest management, pollinator health and plant care. Use science-backed sites, your local extension office and nurseries for the most reliable information and greatest success for gardening. Pro tip: when doing a Google search, look for sites with the qualifier "site.edu" (e.g. growing tomatoes site.edu).

10. Water for success.

A common cause for plant failure in a landscape is poor irrigation design. Whether watering by hand or with automatic irrigation, be sure that the entire root zone is covered and adjusted as plants mature. If designing with drip or bubblers, make sure the drip emitters cover the entire root zone and water deeply less often. Allow the soil to almost dry out between waterings. (It should be slightly moist prior to the next watering cycle.)

Light by Design

Creating ambiance room by room

WRITTEN BY HEIDI HAUSLER

Lighting brings a space to life by melding necessity and aesthetics. An artform guided by the lifestyle and energy of a home’s residents, the lighting design process begins by assessing the amount of natural light flooding a space at all times of the day. Fixtures and lighting sources are then selected and layered for depth and functionality, creating the desired ambiance for a home’s diverse spaces. Inspired by design wisdom, follow these lighting guidelines to set a home aglow.

KITCHEN

Kitchen fixtures need to shine light on culinary tasks in a way that is still inviting. The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America recommends that a kitchen space be filled with 5,000 to 10,000 lumens of light, the most of any room in the home. Regardless of the size of the kitchen, good kitchen lighting begins with overhead light to reinforce the amount of daylight in the space. Pendants are ideal for the area above an island, while semi-flush mounts may work better in a galley-style kitchen, supported by layers of directional lighting to create functional work spaces.

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DINING AREA

When selecting lighting for a dining area, it is important to identify the atmospheric goal that will support moments of nourishment and time shared with loved ones. Consider the size and style of the room and dining table, and the visual scope of the space with the adjacent rooms, to select a fixture that illuminates the dining table and the character of the home. A focal point piece should reflect the scale of the room; for smaller dining spaces, flush or semi-flush mounts and pendants are often more proportionate, whereas larger dining rooms can support a bold fixture that sets the tone for the room. Danny Warmbold, manager at Accent Lighting in Redmond, explained the goal is to achieve three layers of light in the dining space. “Multiple layers give the space a warmer feeling and make the room feel larger.” Recessed lighting, wall sconces and side lamps are options for achieving a depth of light that will fill the space without overwhelming it. Have fun with the dining space by selecting fixtures that bring energy and life to the times spent in their glow.

“Multiple layers give the space a warmer feeling and make the room feel larger.”

BEDROOM

In the home’s retreat, lighting should begin at the top for a hierarchy of illumination. Ambient overhead lighting should be supported by task lighting to add style and necessary function to the space. “Bedside lighting is a great feature to have that can be switched from each side of the bed so as not to disturb your partner,” Warmbold said. Drop-down pendants on either side of the bed create an elevated and modern look, while sconces and lamps bring traditional warmth. Careful curation of lights help make a bedroom a haven for rest and decompression.

ENTRYWAY

The entryway is a home’s first impression, an invitation to residents

and visitors alike to cross its threshold. Design considerations go beyond the size of the entry and ceiling height, as fixtures should complement architecture and style, along with artwork, mirrors and furniture. The lighting design rule suggests adding the length and width of the room and then converting that number into inches for a proportionate fixture dimension. The IES proposes 1,500 to 3,000 lumens for the entry, the least amount recommended for a house, to achieve a warm, softer ambiance that doesn’t overwhelm the space or eye. Inspired by a personal design sensibility, intentionally selected entryway lighting can capture the right balance of radiance to welcome people home.

Careful curation of lights help make a bedroom a haven for rest and decompression.

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2023 Curator’s Choice Award Winner Painted Hills, oil painting by Taylor Manoles

All in the Family

Building a legacy at Sisters

Meat and Smokehouse

WRITTEN BY MAISIE SMITH

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELY ROBERTS

Siblings Jay and Annie Wymer co-own the newly opened Redmond store.

Walking through the doors of Sisters Meat and Smokehouse, you're hit with the scent of meat being patiently smoked to perfection. It's intentional. It's primal. And it's unforgettable. The specialty smokehouse, meat shop and deli recently opened its second location in Redmond. "There are lines out the door every day at our Sisters location," said Molly Wymer, co-owner of the Sisters store. "People come from all over to buy our meat and grab a sandwich. It was time to spread the love."

A VISUAL FEAST

The Redmond store is a lesson in what's possible. In a previous life, the 100-year-old building was a blacksmith

shop. Traces of that history exist today with livestock brands burned into heavy wooden doors, charred reminders of the area's hardworking ranchers. "When we first walked in, everything was in shambles," said Jay Wymer, Molly's son and co-owner of the Redmond location. "But we immediately knew this was the place." Sisters Meat and Smokehouse is far from quaint. It's a state-of-the-art stainless-steel wonderland. Gleaming cases of meat filled with grass-fed beef from Cedar River Farms, chicken from Mary's Free Range Chicken and tender pork from Iowa Gold form the shop's perimeter. Everything is cut and smoked to perfection in-house. Local options such as lamb and elk are

tucked in with wild-caught seafood flown in from Sitka, Alaska. Shelves hold collections of hand-selected Pacific Northwest wines, artisanal seasonings and decadent sauces. If a craving for tri-tip hits hard, there's a sandwich for that.

“People come from all over to buy our meat and grab a sandwich. It was time to spread the love.”

ROBUST & SMOKY

TRI-TIP SANDWICHES WITH HORSERADISH & SPICY PICKLED PEPPERS

2 lbs. tri-tip

Sisters Meat and Smokehouse Robust

Ribeye Steak Seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

6 slices rustic bread

1 cup arugula

½ cup Sisters Meat and Smokehouse

Old English Horseradishand Sauce

½ cup chimichurri

½ red onion, thinly sliced

¼ cup spicy pickled peppers, chopped

SMOKING TRI-TIP

Preheat smoker to 250°F using oak or fruit wood such as apple or cherry. Rub the meat generously with the Robust Ribeye Steak Seasoning. Place seasoned tri-tip in the smoker and smoke for about 45 minutes. "We like the meat rare to medium rare and target 125°F to 130°F by using a good instant-read thermometer," said Jay. Remove the meat from the smoker and let it rest about 10 minutes. Then, slice it thinly against the grain.

TRI-TIP SANDWICHES

Preheat a flat griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Add butter or olive oil to one side of the bread, then lightly toast it, about two minutes. Coat the other side with a layer of chimichurri and horseradish sauce, then add sliced tri-tip. Top the sandwiches with onions, arugula and hot pickled peppers before serving. Makes three.

PRO TIP: Sisters Meat and Smokehouse makes a pre-marinated tri-tip. Grab one on the go.

LAYERED & FRESH

CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRILLED CORN, TOMATOES AND AVOCADOS

1 lb. chicken breast

Sisters Meat and Smokehouse

Feather-N-Fowl Poultry Seasoning

Red onion

Cucumber

Grilled corn

Grilled bell peppers

Avocado Bacon

Mixed greens

Cucumber

Tomatoes

Hard boiled eggs

GRILL THE CHICKEN

Heat grill to medium high or 375°F. Rub the meat generously with seasoning. Place chicken on grill grates and cook four minutes each side. Turn grill down to low and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Remove chicken from the grill and allow it to rest while preparing the salad. While resting, the temperature of the chicken will rise the 5 degrees necessary to get it to an internal temperature of 165°F, which is recommended by the USDA.

ASSEMBLE

Wash and prepare lettuce. Slice chicken and layer on the salad with favorite toppings and any preferred salad dressing.

PRO TIP: Pair with one of many Sisters Meat and Smokehouse salad dressings. Try Walla Walla Sweet Onion and Honey Mustard

IT’S A FAMILY THING

Sisters Meat and Smokehouse started with five people—the Wallers and the Wymers—who grew up together in the small town of Sutherlin, Oregon. While their paths diverged, they always smoked things and shared meals together. "One day, someone blurted out, 'We need to start selling this stuff,'" said Molly. Wade Waller knew how to cut meat. His brother Brody knew how to smoke meat. Molly and her husband Stephen had run multiple businesses together and offered to help get the smokehouse off the ground. The rest, as they say, is history. When the possibility of opening a new store came up, Molly knew it was time to pass the torch to two of her children, Jay and Annie. Both worked in the Sisters location recurrently through college. They trained for a year, learning how to perform each job before settling into

their roles as production manager and operations manager, respectively. Despite the shared ownership of the Redmond store, the siblings rarely quibble. "Everyone has their own thing they do well. We don't get in the way of each other," said Annie. "Exactly," added Jay, "If you don't know how to do something, someone else will." The entire family pitches in when needed, shuttling between the two locations. "Cutting the pepperoni is Grandpa's thing," said Jay. "Grandma comes in and slices lunch meat. Everyone contributes in some way." Some believe smoking meat is an art. According to Jay, "Smoking is all about replicating temperature and time. But cutting meat is the true art. Every piece is different and requires specific knowledge." Knowing exactly where and how to cut is one part intuition, one part talent. "Of course," added Jay," a good knife makes all the difference."

“Cutting the pepperoni is Grandpa's thing, Grandma comes in and slices lunch meat. Everyone contributes in some way.”

mission to combine ultimate comfort with stylish designs. That’s why we handcraft each piece using only the best materials and meticulous attention to detail. With furniture and decor for every room in the house, La-Z-Boy can create a seamlessly beautiful home.

SWEET & CITRUS

GRILLED PORK CHOP WITH PEACHES & JALAPE ÑOS

2 smoked pork chops

Sisters Meat and Smokehouse Citrus

Rosemary Grilling Sauce

Sisters Meat and Smokehouse

Peach Chutney

3 fresh peaches, sliced in half

2 jalapeños

Fresh mint

Course salt and black

pepper

GRILL PORK CHOP

Season pork chops generously with salt and let them sit for 30 minutes. Do not rinse meat, instead simply dry them well with paper towels. Marinate meat generously with Citrus Rosemary Grilling Sauce and let sit it for an hour. Sear pork chops over high heat for about three minutes per side, then lower heat to medium to finish cooking from four to seven minutes depending on the thickness of the chops. Remember to keep the grill covered the whole time so heat doesn’t escape. Pork chops are ready when they register

145°F in the thickest chop. Let rest for five minutes before serving. Slice peaches and coat lightly with citrus grilling sauce to prevent sticking. Grill the peaches uncovered for four to five minutes on each side. Grill jalapeños for five to 10 minutes per side, until blistered and browned on the outside. Remove and let cool before slicing. Add peach chutney and garnish with fresh mint.

PRO TIP: Substitute Sisters Meat and Smokehouse Jalapeño Pepper Jelly for the peach chutney for an added kick.

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WRITTEN BY CHLOE GREEN

Rachel Harvey “Embracing Promise”

Art in the High Desert

AUGUST 25-27, 2023

RACHEL HARVEY

Working from her studio in Hood River, Rachel Harvey depicts a variety of landscapes in her detailed oil paintings. Inspired by her extensive travels and the beauty of her Oregon home, Harvey conveys the essence and spirit of a place, inviting viewers into scenes that evoke the serenity of stillness.

Although Harvey initially pursued a career in finance, a chance encounter with oil painting in 2007 altered her path forever. Within two years of embracing her artistic calling, she secured gallery representation and exhibited her work at various prestigious juried art festivals. While her focus was initially on en plein air, or outdoor air painting, she later transitioned to a home studio, allowing her to create larger, more intricately detailed works of art.

Her creations are a gentle reminder of the enduring allure and significance of the natural world. See Harvey’s work at “Art in the High Desert.”

DARRYL COX

Local frame-maker Darryl Cox challenges artistic conventions with his innovative Fusion Frames art. His work seamlessly blends human-forgedel ements with natural materials, resulting in artwork that captivates viewers.

Cox’s artistic journey was shaped by his upbringing in California where his father’s carpentry skills and his mother’s artistic interest nurtured his appreciation for art and craftsmanship. After pursuing an art degree at Western Oregon University, Cox settled in Central Oregon where he has found inspiration in the region’s diverse landscapes.

Cox’s artistic process begins with roaming the forests of Central Oregon and other natural locations, seeking unique branches and roots that he can use to craft his frames. He gravitates toward Oregon woods such as manzanita, juniper, aspen, filbert and California grapevine. Cox then employs woodworking, sculpting and painting techniques to bring his vision to life, creating one-of-a-kind tree branch frames that bring the outdoors in. Cox has been perfecting Fusion Frames pieces since 2011 and will be displaying them at “Art in The High Desert.” See fusionframesnw.com.

Rachel Harvey “A New Day Begun”

Darryl Cox “Artemis”

Art in the West

HIGH DESERT MUSEUM

JULY 8 - SEPT. 22, 2023

VALERIE WINTERHOLLER

Originally hailing from Bend, Valerie Winterholler has been creating for as long as she can remember. Her art has been and continues to be deeply influenced by the natural landscapes surrounding her. After obtaining a degree in art from Southern Oregon University, Winterholler embarked on a journey of exploration, seeking inspiration in different corners of the world before ultimately making Bend her permanent residence.

Winterholler’s chosen medium is acrylic paint, which she uses to craft abstract landscapes on wood panels layered with a delicate clay coating. This technique results in an organically smooth and reflective surface, enhancing her artwork’s visual impact.

Winterholler’s talent has gained recognition nationally and internationally, with her pieces gracing the walls of numerous private collections. She is currently represented by Peterson Contemporary Art gallery in Bend. See valeriewinterholler.com

Valerie Winterholler “Butterfly Net”

Valerie Winterholler “Cliffside”

MONTE YELLOW BIRD

Monte Yellow Bird, also known as Black Pinto Horse, is a nationally award-winning artist, educator and storyteller who weaves a rich Indigenous cultural tapestry into his visual narratives. With a vibrant palette of colors, cultural icons and a distinctive blend of expressionist and 1800s ledger art styles, Yellow Bird’s work explores identity and heritage.

Growing up in White Shield, North Dakota, as part of the Three Affiliated Tribes, Yellow Bird’s high school math teacher recognized his artistic talent and encouraged him to follow his passion. He pursued an education in history and art at the American Indian Arts, North Dakota State University and Minot State University. Since 2004, he has owned and operated Black Pinto Horse Fine Arts in Santa Fe. Represented by galleries and museums worldwide, Yellow Bird’s art has garnered international acclaim. His signature use of color and composition, inspired by both cultural influences and his own artistic theories, creates a harmonious blend of contemporary expression and the storytelling techniques of his heritage. See blackpintohorsefinearts.com.

TAYLOR MANOLES

Taylor Manoles, a Minnesota native and a fine arts painter, has been creating art for as long as she can remember. While her creative journey started at a young age, it was during her college years that she discovered her true passion for painting and decided to pursue it seriously. Since earning her bachelor’s degree in art education from North Dakota State University, Manoles has dabbled in various painting mediums. She gathers most of her inspiration from natural landscapes and paints primarily with oil paint. Immersing herself in the natural world has become an inseparable part of her artistic process. She often works from photographs she has taken or practices en plein air painting, embracing the beauty of nature firsthand and translating it onto the canvas.

Manoles conveys her deep appreciation for the outdoors through contemporary landscapes which exlore themes of faith and the human experience. Her work will be displayed at the High Desert Museum’s “Art in the West” show where her Painted Hills oil painting won this year’s Curator’s Choice Award. See taylormanoles.com

Taylor Manoles “Painted Hills”

Monte Yellow Bird “My Lodge Is Under The Chief Star”

Scalehouse

JULY 7 - AUG. 26, 2023

DAVID ECKARD

David Eckard, a Portlandbased artist, is known for his multidisciplinary approach to art creation. Eckard’s practice explores futility, authority, theatricality and persona using fabricated objects, paintings, videos, installations and performances.

Since obtaining his bachelor’s degree from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1988, Eckard has showcased his art internationally in various solo exhibitions. Through his diverse mediums and thought-provokingthemes, Eckard aims to prompt meaningful conversations about the human condition and the performative nature of existence. Eckard’s exhibit “Ballyhoo” is currently on display at the Scalehouse Gallery in downtown Bend. This collection features imaginative artifacts and mysterious objects created with dynamic materials and techniques. His work blurs the boundaries between sculpture, drawing and painting, visualizing the human body as a canvas for personal and collective narratives. Ballyhoo invites viewers to explore and interpret its enigmatic qualities.

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David Eckard “Zoetrope”

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Building Solutions 541-388-9988 buildingsolutionsbend.com

Deschutes Custom Homes 541-408-3820 deschuteshomes.com

Greenlee Roofing 541-316-9567 greenleeroofing.com

JD Neel Construction Inc. 541-508-8444 jdneelconstruction.com

Malace Homes 541-408-2178 malacehomes.com

Neil Kelly Company 541-382-7580 neilkelly.com

Norman Building & Design 866-389-4245 normanbuilding.com

Timberline Construction 541-388-3979 timberlinebend.com

Total Home Solutions 541-647-0213

mytotalhomesolutions.com

DESIGN

Art In The High Desert artinthehighdesert.com

Baldhead Cabinets 877-966-2253 baldheadcabinets.com

Sourcebook

For information about products or services, please contact these sources.

Baptista Tile & Stone Gallery 541-241-9156 baptistatile.com

Bend Glass & Mirror 541-388-7571 bendglassandmirror.com

California Closets 503-885-8211 californiaclosets.com

Dovetails Furniture 541-382-3006 dovetailsfurniture.com

High Desert Museum 541-382-4754 highdesertmuseum.org

Hollyman Design 541-390-8209 hollyman.design

The Jewel 541-549-9388 thejewelonline.com

Johnson Brothers Appliances 541-382-6223 jbbend.com

Kirsti Wolfe Designs 541-389-1429 kirstiwolfedesigns.com

Khul Frames + Arts 541-362-4521 khulframes.com

La-Z-Boy Furniture Stores in Bend 541-617-1717 la-z-boy.com/bend

Merryweather 541-385-6169 merryweather.shop

Mockingbird Gallery 541-388-2107 mockingbird-gallery.com

Neal Huston & Associates 541-389-0991 nealhuston.com

Nelson Tile & Stone 541-389-2759 nelsontileandstone.com

Patio World 541-388-0022 patioworldbend.com

Pomegranate 541-383-3713 pomegranate-home.com

Standard TV & Appliance 541-388-0088 standardtvandappliance.com

Scott Edwards Architecture 503-226-3617 seallp.com

Three Rivers Painting 207-838-1895 threeriverspainting.net

Vellum Design Studio 541-550-9919

vellumdesignstudio.com

FINANCIAL

Caliber Home Loans, Steve Mora 541-550-9411 caliberhomeloans.com

REAL ESTATE

Caldera Springs 541-593-3000 calderaprings.com

Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty 541-383-7600 cascadehassonsir.com

Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project 541-548-9534 deschutescollaborativeforest.org

Duke Warner 541-382-8262 dukewarner.com

Eagle Crest Properties 541-923-9625

eaglecrestproperties.com

LivOregon Real Estate 541-640-7000

LivOregonRealEstate.com

The Agency Bend 541-508-7430

theagencyre.com/region/Bend

Total Real Estate Group 541-330-0588

totalbendrealestate.com

SERVICES

Athletic Club of Bend 541-385-3062

athleticclubofbend.com

Cascade Heating & Specialties 541-382-8483

cascadeheat.com

Central Oregon Garage Door 541-593-5700

centraloregongaragedoor.com

John’s Waterproofing 503-873-5650

johnswaterproofing.com

Knife River 541-388-0445 kniferiver.com

National Solar 541-213-8062

nationalsolarusa.com

TRANSPORTATION

Land Rover 503-230-7700

landroverportland.com

Volvo Bend 541-749-2156

volvocarsbend.com

Architecture: Brandon Olin - Olin Architecture

Interior Design: Van Tassel

Builder: Darin Campbell - Bend Build and Remodel

“I could never in a hundred summers get tired of this.”

—SUSAN BRANCH, AMERICAN AUTHOR