Bend Lifestyle

Bend Lifestyle Central Oregon's monthly, community-living magazine. What drives this magazine? stories that reaffirm the reasons why we choose to live in this amazing place.

We’re dedicated to bringing you inspiring stories of people, businesses and happenings in the heart of our Bend community every month . . .

Be part of our October Food issue. Our Marketing Partners will be featured in an upcoming issue and on our digital platf...
08/09/2026

Be part of our October Food issue. Our Marketing Partners will be featured in an upcoming issue and on our digital platforms.

Discover how our new Print + Social Media packages can amplify your campaign and put your brand everywhere that matters.

Contact Jane Rial, Publisher, at [email protected] or message us here.

Bend Lifestyle at a Glance:
* 70,000 readers per month
* 10,000 + copies delivered directly to high-end homes and businesses in Bend every month
* 82% of recipients read our publication
* Editorial & Digital opportunities for advertisers
* Every issue is viewable online as well

To browse our current content and past issues, find us online at: https://citylifestyle.com/bend/issues

October 2025 Cover Image:
📷 Cyr Beckley
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Hearing Aids by Tricia Leagjeld Becomes Area’s Exclusive Lyric ProviderWith over 30 years experience, Tricia Leagjeld co...
08/06/2026

Hearing Aids by Tricia Leagjeld Becomes Area’s Exclusive Lyric Provider

With over 30 years experience, Tricia Leagjeld continues her family legacy by offering the latest hearing technology while adhering to Industry Best Practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes. She is proud to be Central Oregon’s exclusive provider of Lyric, a 100% invisible hearing solution designed for 24/7 wear, with no batteries to charge or change. Now serving two locations, in NorthWest Crossing at 695 NW York Drive in Bend and in Redmond at 708 SW 11th St.

HearingAidsByTriciaLeagjeld.com

📷 Natalie Stephenson Photography

Total Home Solutions Celebrates 10 Year AnniversaryCelebrating 10 years in Bend, Total Home Solutions (THS) was founded ...
08/06/2026

Total Home Solutions Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

Celebrating 10 years in Bend, Total Home Solutions (THS) was founded with a mission to create beautiful, functional spaces while building lasting relationships based on trust and integrity. Owners Ryan Freitas and Melissa Rizzo-Freitas have built a talented team dedicated to transforming homes with quality craftsmanship, personalized service and attention to detail. From full remodels and custom ADUs to appliance installation and metal fabrication, THS offers comprehensive solutions designed to enhance both the beauty and functionality of every space in your home, bringing your vison to life.

MyTotalHomeSolutions.com

Total Home Solutions LLC

Welcome to our August Kids & Pets issue! This month, we revisited Hearts Unknown Education (HUE), a non-profit that has ...
08/02/2026

Welcome to our August Kids & Pets issue!

This month, we revisited Hearts Unknown Education (HUE), a non-profit that has grown to serve more than 500 youth in an expanded space in Bend since it was founded in 2022. We talked with co-founder, artist and Executive Director Nicola Carpenelli and Dr. Maya Heck about the impact of the heart-mind connection and how this thriving creativity hub is making a difference in the mental health of our local youth.

This issue shines a light on a local non-profit, CAMP—Companion Animal Medical Project– whose outreach offers veterinary care and support to companion animals of the houseless.

Both of these non-profits need both financial support and volunteers to continue to thrive. Read more to find out how you can help!

To keep your dog happy, we introduce you to Fofo’s locally crafted organic dog treats in this issue. And, together with your kids, we’ve included tips for growing lemon trees in Central Oregon and fun recipes in the spirit of summer.

Two art-inspired events to pack in this summer—be sure to mark your calendar for August 28-30 to take in this year’s Art in the High Desert at Riverbend Park, where artists from far and wide converge in Bend to show and sell their art. And High Desert Museum’s annual Art in the West exhibit and online auction that runs through October 2.

Here's to an amazing summer!

Read our August issue here: https://citylifestyle.com/bend/issues/2026-08

📷 Hillary Christen
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Summer Nights Trailside Cocktails - Simple camping cocktails designed for relaxing evenings beneath the open summer skyS...
07/29/2026

Summer Nights Trailside Cocktails -
Simple camping cocktails designed for relaxing evenings beneath the open summer sky

Summer campouts offer the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect and embrace the beauty of the great outdoors. Whether exploring the lakes, trails and forests of Central Oregon or simply gathering around a campfire beneath the stars, camping creates lasting memories rooted in adventure and relaxation.

At the end of a full day of summer campout activities, a signature cocktail for adult company to enjoy can add a nice touch to the outdoor experience. Daytime beverages usually include non-alcoholic drinks, light beers and plenty of water. However, when the sun sets and it’s time to fire up that grill it’s also time to get those cocktail ingredients ready.

Two of our favorite recipes for a perfect summer camping trip are the Oregon Old
Fashioned and the Bourbon Blueberry Smash. With local Bourbon and fresh ingredients like
blueberries, lemon juice, orange zest and mint – these delicious cocktails promise go well with
steak, burgers, chicken and even as an aperitif for star gazing.

Read the full story here: https://citylifestyle.com/articles/summer-nights-trailside-cocktails

Story by Julie E. Furnas

Art in the High Desert Returns to BendArt in the High Desert, recognized by USA Today as one of the top 10 art festivals...
07/29/2026

Art in the High Desert Returns to Bend

Art in the High Desert, recognized by USA Today as one of the top 10 art festivals in the nation, returns August 28-30. Riverbend Park will transform into an open-air gallery showcasing over 125 acclaimed artists from across North America. Meet artists and purchase original works across 15 diverse categories at this juried show. Open Friday 5-8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Free parking, free admission and a free (new this year!) shuttle service available at the Park and Float across from The Pavilion.
ArtInTheHighDesert.com

https://citylifestyle.com/bend/issues/2026-07

Annual Art in the West Exhibition and Auction Returns to Celebrate the High Desert On Saturday, July 18, the High Desert...
07/29/2026

Annual Art in the West Exhibition and Auction Returns to Celebrate the High Desert

On Saturday, July 18, the High Desert Museum will unveil this year’s Art in the West exhibition and online auction, featuring a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary artworks inspired by the High Desert. This exhibition boasts nearly 130 pieces crafted by acclaimed painters, sculptors, photographers and more, all of which celebrate the people, wildlife, landscapes, cultures and history of the region. The exhibition and online bidding closes on October 2 with a celebration.
Pictured above: "Fox Seeking Water in the Northern Great Basin," by Judy Hoiness.

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In a Rut?Time to Explore the Oregon Trail!In 1993, 57-year old Muriel Carbiener stepped out of her vehicle and into the ...
07/17/2026

In a Rut?
Time to Explore the Oregon Trail!

In 1993, 57-year old Muriel Carbiener stepped out of her vehicle and into the Eastern Oregon sagebrush. “You want me to hike in THIS?” she asked her husband Gail Carbiener, then 59. The trust earned over their 36 years of marriage won Gail the privilege of introducing his wife to the “ruts”. The ruts are, in this case, the indentations in the earth made by the wheels of the covered wagons passing through on their way from Missouri to Oregon’s Willamette Valley along the Oregon Trail over 150 years ago.

Fast forward 33 years later and spry 90-year-old Muriel still fights back tears thinking about it. “I understood immediately that I was standing where thousands of people who had walked all the way from Missouri had been. They didn’t ride in the wagons, you know. Those were for supplies. They walked.” Gail, a lifelong hiker and tireless advocate for the preservation of the Oregon Trail and other natural spaces added, “The Oregon Trail is special. Walking in the footsteps of emigrants, hiking in ruts in 90-degree weather, you feel it.”

With this special perspective in mind, the Carbieners, official “Rut Nuts”, recommend a few places for you and your family to explore with Oregon Trail education in mind.

Read the full story here: https://citylifestyle.com/articles/in-a-rut

Story by Donna Burklo

Rooted in Community - Around the Bend Farms is Helping Central Oregon Explore Food, Connection, and Community Through Re...
07/13/2026

Rooted in Community - Around the Bend Farms is Helping Central Oregon Explore Food, Connection, and Community Through Regenerative Agriculture

When it comes to food, it can be easy to focus only on what’s on your plate – and miss the deeper connections it creates. But exploring where our food comes from has the power to reconnect us not only to nourishment, but also to community, to the rhythms of the seasons, and to the land itself. In a fast-moving world where convenience often overshadows connection, slowing down to explore local food systems becomes an act of both wellness and awareness. We can nourish body, mind and community alike.

At Around the Bend Farms (ATBF), that exploration happens every day.

Operating small farm sites in Deschutes River Woods and Jefferson County, each less than an acre, this nonprofit works at the intersection of regenerative agriculture, food access, education and community care. Through partnerships with Warm Springs, The Giving Plate, Family Kitchen and other nonprofits, the farm grows and distributes fresh produce while helping Central Oregonians better understand the journey food takes from soil to table.

For Executive Director Kelly Moffatt and Lead Farm Manager Josh Lesko, local food is about more than fruits and vegetables. It is about helping people explore seasonal eating, support local farms and reconnect with something increasingly rare in this modern day: a meaningful relationship with the source of their nourishment.

Read the full story here: https://citylifestyle.com/articles/rooted-in-community-5

Story by Lynette Confer
📷 Shadow Bear Media | Photography and Videography

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery recognized Child Abuse Prevention Month in April with several community events. Their...
07/13/2026

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery recognized Child Abuse Prevention Month in April with several community events. Their Madras Community Table event raised $22,000. The MountainStar Prineville Community Table event raised $15,000. The annual Keep Kids Safe Diaper Drive collected essential items to reduce stress for local families with young children. Each MountainStar event brought the community together in support of their mission to prevent child abuse and neglect through community support and therapeutic services that help vulnerable children and families succeed.

To find out more, go to: mtstar.org

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