Sunriver Resort is a golf resort located in Central Oregon with views of Mt.Bachelor in the distance. It is available as both a location property and an accommodation site.
It is the largest lodging property in Central Oregon, and also has a spa center.
The resort also has private homes for rent and location use in a woodland setting.
Images taken in April.
Shaniko is in Wasco County, in north-central Oregon, at the intersection of U.S. Route 97 and Oregon Route 218.The city is 69 miles (111 km) north of Redmond (major airport with daily flights from LAX) and 131 miles (211 km) east of Portland.
The city is at an elevation of 3,343 feet (1,019 m). On the high plateau on which Shaniko was built, the surrounding landscape consists mainly of sagebrush, bunchgrass, and occasional junipers. Many peaks of the Cascade Range, including Hood, Jefferson, Adams, St. Helens and Rainier, are visible from the city.
Shaniko would make a brilliant setting for music video’s or catalog shoots. There is plenty of space for crew vehicles.
Best accommodation would be located in nearby Maupin, approximately 20 miles from Shaniko.
The Shaniko Historic District, includes the Columbia Southern Hotel, city hall and jailhouse, a schoolhouse, and 42 other properties, some of which have been renovated. The NRHP nomination form for the district provides historical details, references, images, and descriptions.
The surrounding area consists of stunning winding roads through Antelope Valley and wide open plains traveling north to Maupin.
Paulina is a small town in Crook County. It is 55 miles from Prineville, on route 380. Named for Paiute Chief Paulina, the town has a church, one merchandise store and a charismatic bar/saloon. It also has one K8 school and a small rodeo each year.
Plenty of parking on the road, and permits would be necessary through the town itself.
Images taken October 10.
Farewell Bend Park is located in the SW area of Bend. New homes have been built along some sections of the river and before they reach Farewell Bend itself. The Deschutes River winds its way downstream and has three bridges in the vicinity, in addition to a path out into the river area (images below).
There is plenty of parking within the Old Mill District itself (approval required), and the park covers a large area that includes restrooms, covered seating areas, horse sculptures, bridges, playground and grass.
Permits required from Bend Park and Rec.
Images taken in November.
Farewell Bend Park parking area (permit required).
Ranch at the Canyons is a private 1,700 acre residential community along the Crooked River at the base of Smith Rock State Park.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, the Ranch offers breathtaking views of the towering Cascade Range, the desert canyons of Smith Rock State Park, two miles of the Crooked River and more than a dozen lakes spread throughout the property. In addition to natural beauty, there is also access to the Old Winery Clubhouse and Guest Villa, the Tuscan Stables, and Monkey Face Vineyard.
Excellent alternative to Smith Rock which is rarely available for filming due to wildlife restrictions and overuse.
There is plenty of space for parking on site, and a stable for tech and catering (to be brought on site).
Accommodation is available nearby in Redmond, and also at Eagle Crest Resort.
Location fee payable to the Property. They would prefer as much advance notice as possible.
Images taken June around 2pm. Best times to shoot are sunrise and sunset.
Ranch at the Canyons
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Crooked River
Old Homestead opposite the property
Iconic Monkey Face of Smith Rock
View of Smith Rock across the Crooked River
Dining table.
Entrance to the development
Ranch at the Canyons accommodation (primarily used for weddings)
