Travel

Flight

Redmond Airport

Redmond is the most convenient place to fly into, and is 25 minutes from both Sisters and Bend. Portland is about a 3 hour drive, but may be a good option for direct flights if you're willing to make a trip of it!

Rental Car

Redmond Airport

We'll be providing a shuttle from downtown Sisters to our ceremony / reception, but a rental car is the best way to get around throughout the weekend. There's ample parking around Bend, Sisters, and our venue. Uber and Lyft are also available, but in limited capacity.

Hotel

Best Western Ponderosa Lodge

We have a hotel block at this lovely, recently remodeled Best Western. To book, use the link below. We will be running a shuttle to and from the ceremony / reception from this hotel. Please book by August 30 to take advantage of our negotiated rate. This hotel is a scenic 10-15 min walk to downtown Sisters, or 20 minute walk to Pole Creek.

Hotel

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Sisters

We also have a room block at this quaint, lovely hotel, which is a less than 5 minute walk from the Best Western. They have standard hotel rooms, as well as well-appointed suites. Also 10-15 minutes walking to downtown Sisters!

Shuttle

Shuttle from the Best Western to the Ceremony

October 14, 2023 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm

We will be running a shuttle between the Best Western and Pole Creek Ranch on Saturday for the wedding and reception. For all other events, you can walk or drive to Pole Creek Ranch. There is ample parking on site! Shuttle pick up from Best Western parking lot: 3:10 PM 3:30 PM Shuttle drop off to Best Western from Pole Creek: 9:00 PM 10:00 PM 11:20 PM

Travel Note

Down to carpool?

If you have a car and are willing to give a ride to others, please add your info to the spreadsheet below. If you're looking for a ride, feel free to add yourself directly to an available drivers' car or to the "need a ride" tab.

Travel Note

Traveling before or after the wedding? Here are some tips!

Looking for places to visit in Oregon before or after the wedding? Some ideas: Quaint towns, good food & wine: -- Bend (30 mins from Sisters; https://www.visitbend.com/): Home to the coolest couple (and cutest dog) around - Bend has tons to do! There's amazing hiking (check out pics of Broken Top or Green Lake), beautiful lakes, the Deschutes River running right through town, and great food and beer. -- Hood River (~3 hrs from Sisters; https://visithoodriver.com/): a scenic drive from Sisters and 45 mins from Portland, Hood River is an idyllic town on the Columbia River. There's great fishing, hiking, views of the Gorge, and a variety of wineries, breweries, fruit farms, and restaurants within a few minutes drive. There are a number of airbnbs and boutique hotels right downtown. -- McMinnville (~2.5 hrs from Sisters; https://visitmcminnville.com/): McMinnville is a charming town in the heart of wine country. The town is packed full of farm-to-table restaurants and tasting rooms and is surrounded on all sides by Yamhill County, known for its light and delicious Pinot Noir -- Ashland (~4 hrs from Sisters; https://www.ashland.or.us/): Ashland is known for its Oregon Shakespeare Festival and abundant art galleries. In the foothills of the mountains, there's great access to hiking and a variety of cute restaurants and bars. For *wow* nature: -- Crater Lake (2 hr 20 mins from Sisters; https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm): The deepest in the US, Crater Lake is a volcanic lake formed nearly 8 thousand years ago. You can drive the full rim and take advantage of ample hiking. Stay at the nearby lodges, the campground, or in any of the towns nearby. -- Oregon Coast (3+ hrs from Sisters; https://visittheoregoncoast.com/): Although you won't be swimming in the cold Pacific, Oregon has some of the most beautiful, dramatic beaches (and free to visit!) in the country. Check out Cannon Beach, Tillamook, Newport, or Depoe Bay.