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Bend, OR 2012

Featured in Life magazine's Top 40
Most Scenic Drives in the U.S., Bend's
snow-topped Cascade Mountains,
Cerulean Blue sky, crystal clear lakes,
rivers and waterfalls, champion golf
courses and ski slopes provide a
year-round playground for visitors
from around the world.
Alvaro Castagnet
Charles Reid
Sherrie McGraw
Mary Whyte
Kim English
Birgit O'Connor
Lian Zhen
John Seerey-Lester
Richard McKinley
Mark Mehaffey
Lana Grow
David Taylor
Frank Francese
John Salminen
 
Workshop Location:  The Phoenix Inn Suites is located in the heart of Bend's historical waterfront downtown.  
Classes will be held in the meeting rooms of the newly renovated hotel. One-of-a-kind shops, restaurants, galleries
and the park are an easy 2-3 block walk.  It is the perfect location for classes painting plein air and for studio classes
to get a quick lunch.  The indoor meeting space provides a comfortable lounge, dining area, adjustable heating and
air-conditioners, plenty of natural and ceiling light, a sink, demonstration projection, and individual tables and chairs
for students.  There are no stairs to climb or charge for parking.  Request an Art in the Mountains rate of $131
weekdays and  weekends, plus tax.   
 888.291.4764
Phoenix Inn Suites
300 NW Franklin Avenue, Bend, OR 97701
(888) 291-4764

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Guests staying at the Phoenix Inn Suites will enjoy the convenience of having lodging and workshops in one building.
 It is ideal for students arriving without a car.  The rooms are equipped with a large sitting area, executive desk,
microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron, ironing board and hairdryer.  The updated spacious suites feature new
pillow-top beds, sheets, and carpet, paint and shower curtains.   Enjoy their fitness center, indoor pool, Jacuzzi,
bicycles,  washer & dryer, and free high speed wireless Internet access.  The complimentary breakfast buffet
features several hot foods.
Transportation

Airport:  The Redmond Airport – RDM is located 17 miles north of Bend, Oregon.  The Portland International
Airport – PDX is a 2.5 hour drive from Hwy 26 east or a 3 hour drive from Interstate 5 South heading East on
Hwy 22  (Traffic backs up near Sisters, Oregon the first 2 weeks of July).

CAC Transportation  (541) 382-1687 Provides ground shuttle transportation one way or round trip to & from
Portland / Bend, OR

Central Oregon Breeze  (541) 389-7469    (800) 847-0157.  www.cobreeze.com   Offering daily shuttle
services between Bend, Redmond, and Madras and the Portland Airport and Amtrak.

Redmond Airport Shuttle  (888) 664-8449   (541) 382-1687 Service between Central Oregon lodging
properties and the airport.

Yellow Cab Company   (541) 330-1600.  Taxi service and Airport Service for all Bend and all of Central Oregon.

The Valley Retriever - Bus departs Westbound to Salem, Oregon from Bend, OR.  The bus terminal is the same
as Greyhound.  Call Greyhound Agency at 541-382-2125 or Salem terminal at 503-362-2428.

The Greyhound Agency  - Departs Westbound to Eugene, Florence, Reedsport, Coos Bay.  Departs Eastbound
to Burns, Vale, Ontario (Greyhound to Boise)  Amtrak Oregon Thruway Cross State Service Operated by Porter
Stage Lines. For Tickets and Information:
The Greyhound Agency 1315 NE Third Street, Bend, OR 97701.  
Phone 541-382-2125 or Amtrak Reservations at 800-USA Rail  (800-872-7245)  www.tickets.amtrak.com

Weather & Road Conditions

Central Oregon Visitors Association   (800) 800-8334    www.visitcentraloregon.com  
Oregon Department of Transportation  dial 511.   (503) 588-2941 outside Oregon.  www.odot.state.or.us
Trip Check  www.tripcheck.com           National Weather Service  www.weather.com
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Other Lodging Recommendations

Rainbow Motel  154 NE Franklin Ave.  (888) 529-2877.  www.artinthemountains.com/lodging.htm Simple,
clean, quiet accommodations.  Air-conditioning, Free Cont’l breakfast.  Private baths, micro, frig.  REQUEST the
NEWER 2-story building.  Located near shopping center, and 5 blocks to old downtown.  1 minute to class.

Vacation Homes, RV Parks and Campgrounds

Absolutely Bend Vacation Homes $ - $$$    Choose from 7 beautiful vacation homes in Bend.   (541) 280-
1813    www.absolutelybend.com
Bend Vacation Rentals $ - $$$    A variety of nice homes to choose from.   (541) 385-9492  www.
bendvacationrentals.com
Bask in Bend Vacation Rental $ - $$  2 suite home professionally furnished.  Sleeps 6.  info@baskinbend.com   
www.baskinbend.com
Crown Villa RV Park  60801 Brosterhous Road.  (541) 388-1131.  Very nice RV park.  www.bendchamber.
org/mainframes/mainbenddir.html
Tumalo State Park  62976 O B Riley Road.  (541) 388-6055.  Our favorite RV park and campground.  Enjoy
the river, trees & solar showers.  Best to book as early as possible, even a year in advance.  Only 10 minutes to
classroom.
Deschutes National Forest   (541) 383-5300.  $0 - $12.  Contact them for information on a wide variety of
campsites including lakeside, riverside, rustic, organized, group camps, horse camps, etc.
Oregon State Parks Information  (800) 551-6849. Reservations:  (800) 452-5687.
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