Return to the ranch life in Sisters

GETTING THERE

• Sisters is 20 miles northwest of Bend (about 150 miles southeast of Portland) on State 126/U.S. 20. 866/549-0252.

 

WHAT TO DO

• Hinterland Ranch 7:30?5 Mon?Sat; free, no reservations needed; 541/549-1215.
• Sisters in September Catch the Sisters Folk Festival (Sep 7-9; from $30, $85 weekend pass; 541/549-4979), the Sisters Jazz Festival (Sep 14-16; from $20, $70 three-day pass; 800/549-1332), and the Sisters Tour of Artists Studios (Sep 22-23; free).
• Northwest Pro Rodeo Finals Watch pros barrel race and more. INFO: Sep 21?23; $12; Sisters Rodeo Grounds; 541/588-5007.

 

WHERE TO SHOP

• Leavitt's 100 E. Cascade; 866/549-6451.
• Stitchin' Post 311 W. Cascade; 541/549-6061.

 

WHERE TO EAT

• Bronco Billy's Ranch Grill and Saloon Prime rib and burgers. INFO: $$; 190 E. Cascade Ave.; 541/549-7427.
• Jen's Garden Small but impressive seasonal menu. INFO: $$$; closed Mon through Sep 30, Mon-Tue from Oct-May, and entirely in Jan; 403 E. Hood Ave.; 541/549-2699.

 

WHERE TO STAY

• Black Butte Ranch Rent a condo and enjoy golf, swimming, and trail rides (through mid-Sep). INFO: From $100; 866/901-2965.
• FivePine Lodge New development with 24 cottages, 8 lodge rooms, and Shibui Spa (720 Buckaroo Trail; 541/549-6164); Pleiades restaurant is set to open in October. INFO: From $169 through Sep 15, from $139 Sep 15-May; 866/974-5900.
• Long Hollow Ranch Ranch stay (including all meals and activities) from $185; lodging and breakfast only from $99; 877/923-1901.