Couples' Winter Guide

Teach Your Partner to Ski

Dreaming of skiing with your partner? Teach your partner to ski at Mt. Bachelor this winter with our tips:

• Keep it positive and light, it's meant to be fun!
• When you get frustrated, grab a drink and a bite at West Village.
• Take a professional lesson and you’ll be one step closer to side by side turns. 

Date Night Out

Central Oregon isn't just breweries and food truck pods, it's also home to many dining options perfect for celebrating love:

• Wild Rose, Downtown Bend (Thai)
• 5 Fusion, Downtown Bend (Sushi)
• Bos Taurus, Downtown Bend (Steakhouse)
• Flights, Downtown Bend (Wine Bar & Eats)
• Bosa, Bend (Italian & French)
• Terra, Redmond (Mediterranean)
• Oishi, Redmond (Sushi)
• Marcello's Cucina, Sunriver (Italian)

Relax at the Spa

After a long day of exploring Central Oregon, take time to rekindle your love at a local spa. Here are some we love:

• Radiant Day Spa (Bend)
• Bella Nuova Spa (Bend)
• Renew Esthetics & Med Spa (Redmond)
• Ola' Day Spa (Redmond)
• Sage Springs Spa (Sunriver)
• Earth Touch Massage (Sunriver)
• Spa Brasada (Brasada Ranch)
  

Ice Ice Baby

Take your love to the ice. There are a few places to ice skate in Central Oregon, including the Pavillion in Bend. If you're staying with us in Sunriver, head to the Village for ice skating, too.

Sleigh Rides

Central Oregon isn't just skiing and snowshoeing, it's also home to magical horse-drawn sleigh rides perfect for embracing the winter wonderland. From Thanksgiving to February, take a sleigh ride at Sunriver Resort. Or take a carriage ride through the Old Mill District from November 25th to December 24th for free!

Great for Couples

Our vacation rentals are the perfect place to getaway with that special someone this winter—many feature fireplaces and hot tubs, and most are pet-friendly (so you can bring that fur-baby you love along, too). For adventure seekers, we love River Run Getaway, Blue Sky Condo, and Topflite 7 around Sunriver! For couples looking to experience Bend like a local, we love Riverside Condo and Cumberland Bungalow.

Hot Springs

Central Oregon is home to many hot springs. Take a day to go explore and relax in some of our favorites!

• Paulina Hot Springs
• East Lake Hot Springs
• Terwilliger Hot Springs
• Umpqua Hot Springs
• McCredie Hot Springs
• Crystal Crane Hot Springs

Wine Tasting

Experience the rich flavors of Central Oregon’s wine country, where local vineyards offer tastings of unique, high-altitude varietals. Enjoy scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere while sampling some of the region's best wines.

• Bledsoe Family Winery
• Volcano Vinyards Tasting Room
• Va Piano Vinyards Tasting Room
• Faith, Hope, and Charity Vinyards
• Maragas Winery
• Portello Wine Cafe