Scalehouse, perhaps the only non-profit contemporary art gallery in Bend, is located in the large…read moreFranklin Crossing building on the corner of Franklin and Bond. The gallery can be accessed either from the interior of the building or from Tin Pan Alley. - Rotating contemporary art on display in a moderately-sized gallery space. Depending on the particular exhibit, you'll find photography, drawing, painting, mixed-media and sculpture by individual artists and group shows. - Features both upcoming and established artists such as Bend residents Nancy Floyd (2022 Guggenheim Fellow), Paula Bullwinkle, Bill Hoppe and Christian Brown, as well as regional artists such as April Bey and Sadie Barnette. - As with many contemporary art galleries, some of the work revolves around current societal issues. The recent COBIPOC exhibit, "Be Nice (White) ... You're in Bend," examined the notion that Central Oregon lacked racial diversity and sought to increase the visibility of the BIPOC community. Another recent show, "Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts," featured work from the Umatilla tribes in Eastern Oregon. - Scalehouse was founded in part by local art legend Patricia Clark who did much to promote art and artists in Central Oregon. The gallery has an adjoining artist workshop dedicated to Pat. After viewing the art, you might mosey down the alley to San Simon for a cocktail or to The Stihl Whiskey Bar, also located in Franklin Crossing (door on Franklin Ave).

Highly recommended the director and his assistant very professional very kind always trying to do…read morethe very best for you Highly recommend them

Staff here is so helpful during our time of need. Thanks for such compassion just when we needed it.read more

I think Niswonger-Reynolds handled the death of my husband well. Folks there seemed to be pleasant…read moreand understanding. I am picking up his ashes and death certificates today. I hope all goes well.

They were incredibly unprofessional when dealing with my friend's funeral. They arrived at the…read morehouse to take the body not wearing masks. They said they could show the video we prepared at the funeral service if we brought it on a thumb drive. They never got the sound to work which was so frustrating because the music represented our friend well. They promised to record the service so we could share it with friends and family who could not attend due to Covid. After the service, they said they forgot! Completely unacceptable!!! They made this horrible situation even worse for my friend who unexpectedly lost her husband. Truly awful!

The Alfalfa Store is a great place to visit and have lunch or dinner. They have a really clean and…read morecomfortable area for enjoying freshly prepared food from the nice cart outside. Today, we had the Philly Cheese Steak sandwich and a strawberry smoothie - both were delicious! The staff at the store and working the cart are super nice and welcoming. Some of our car club drove out to have dinner this evening and there was plenty of safe parking and the staff was extra attentive and even gave our group some cool souvenirs. We love love love the donuts that the store sells also. (We often drive through Alfalfa on our way to Bend, just to get a donut). If you see that the case doesn't have the one you want, just ask - they always have more in the back! Their fresh coffee was an added bonus with that scrumptious donut, by the way. The only thing I'm bummed about is that I WISH I WOULD HAVE FOUND THIS PLACE A LONG TIME AGO

The Alfalfa Store is quaint and kitschy stop on the way out to the Prineville Reservoir. They have…read moregas, propane, ice, beer, snacks, lotto, etc. and there's a small sitting area outside. There is a decent selection of products and the beverage section received a nice expansion in 2015. The owners and staff are friendly and helpful. One word of caution: watch out for the ATM machine! It shows that the transaction will cost a $2 service fee -- but upon checking your statement, you will find that you actually paid $4 (or even $5) for the transaction. They will refund your money if you ask, but that might not be an option for those just traveling through.

Great little museum that gives you the history of Sisters and the surrounding area…read more Volunteer docents give a tour and explain the history displays.

I love this darling little shop. The carrots are so much better than carrots elsewhere, the…read moreproduce, the marionberry scones from the miraculous Sisters Bakery, all the unusual items that its hard to find in one place . Thank you!

Love this place and their selection of items. I got goat meat here recently and it was delicious…read more The staff is always incredibly nice and helpful

My husband and I were visiting churches and made First Presbyterian Bend our home church for when…read morewe are in Bend. They practice "spacious Christianity:" they are Biblical, but you are free to ask questions without being judged for having them and ALL are welcome. They live out the love of Jesus Christ to everyone to amazing ministries and community outreach. They have an emphasis on underserved populations or the marginalized, but there are ministries for all different types of things. They have or have had an art ministry, an end of life ministry, they open the church doors to homeless when the overflow shelters are full, there's a group that cooks at Bethlehem Inn, and too many other things to list. (Some are constant and some change throughoit the year). I hope you get a chance to visit in person, watch their TV service or listen to a sermon online.

I have rented there for sometime. Nice people. No electrical hook-up, just a simple patch of dirt.read more