Central Oregon is fortunate to have beautiful clear skies over 300 days of the year.  From your cabin patio at FivePine, you can sit back and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature and see an endless amount of stars.   A few weeks ago, just after sunset I saw a particularly bright star wandering around near the moon, and I wondered what it was. The moon itself was a waning sliver of light at the time, just about to enter its “new” phase. Realizing that a new moon means no moon, and no moon means very sparkly stars, I remembered that the Sisters Astronomy Club would soon be hosting its public...


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One of the biggest decisions couples have to make after choosing the venue for their destination wedding here in Central Oregon is what to serve their guests at the reception.  Should it be a formal or intimate wedding with a sit-down dinner, a casual buffet, or just cocktails and hors d’ouevre?   Whatever the choice, first consider your guests.  Are there a lot of children or elderly guests?  Are there guests with special dietary needs?  Carefully planning a menu will make sure all guests enjoy their meal. After an initial discussion with our Catering Manager/Chef, she will suggest...


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This summer has been full of wonderful weddings with amazing couples.  Each and every wedding is unique in its own way and it is so fun to see the couple's creative side come out. Click HERE to see more pictures from Byron Roe Photography. Our summer Saturdays in 2012 are quickly booking up.  For available dates and reduced site fees for winter and midweek, contact our Events Coordinator, Tricia Maxson at tm@fivepinelodge.com or (541) 585-2647.


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Chush Falls If you want an epic adventure to liven up a dull day, Chush Falls is the perfect hike. First, there’s a 30 minute drive from Sisters to the trailhead on gravel roads, full of the fun and fright of avoiding sharp rocks, fallen trees, and other cars. Take Elm Street south from Sisters toward Three Creeks Lake. Drive about 7 miles and turn right (west) on Forest Road 1514. Drive five miles to FR 1514-600 (this is where it gets rough) and follow it two miles to a T. Bear left to the Chush Falls Trail and an easy hike to the canyon rim.  After you cross the bridge over Whychus Creek,...


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Having a destination wedding is one of the best ways to share this special occasion with all your family and friends.  FivePine offers so many wonderful “things to do” without having to leave the property.  This allows everyone to spend quality time together for a few days rather than just a quick conversation at the reception.  The kids can play in the pool, go to a fun movie, or play lawn games.   The girls can spend the day at the spa, getting pampered and relaxed.  The boys can play golf or have fun on the Micro-Brewery Tour along the Bend Ale Trail.  The family can enjoy a relaxing...


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This past 4th of July weekend we had a wonderful wedding with an amazing bride and groom.  Kimberly Kay captured some amazing moments . . . "Katherine and Todd were married on a gorgeously sunny day at Five Pine Lodge, in Sisters, Oregon, where deer could be seen within the Ponderosa pine forest. I got some wonderful photographs of Katherine donning her cream, strapless gown while Chris photographed Todd preparing for the ceremony. The theme of the day was Western-style elegance. Katherine wore cowboy boots with her dress and Todd topped his classic black suit with a cowboy hat. As Katherine...


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The nice thing about climbing Black Butte is that the road puts you halfway up the mountain before you have to start walking. What would be an eight-mile round trip from the base becomes a four-mile round trip – which is doable between breakfast and lunch, or between lunch and dinner. Or, like my hike recently, between dinner and dark. It takes only half an hour to reach the Black Butte trailhead from Sisters – which was fortunate because the sun was already dropping toward the cloudy horizon. The gravel road up the Butte is in good condition. Only the last half-mile or so require a bit of obstacle-dodging...


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