Flying in to Redmond
Redmond/Bend (RDM) is the closest airport to our venue and where we recommend out-of-town guests fly into. From here, you can rent a car and drive about 45 minutes west on OR-126 to US-20W to Suttle Lodge.
Driving from Portland
If you decide to fly into PDX and rent a car, it is about 2 hours and 45 minutes. You will drive south on I-205 to I-5 south, then east on Santiam HWY 22 to US-20E to Suttle Lodge. We recommend taking a look at Trip Check, for timely updates on the road conditions.
Suttle Lodge
The Lodge sits on the shore of Suttle Lake in the Deschutes National Forest, northwest of Bend. We have been coming to this cozy spot together for years and are excited to share this special place with you!
Things to do
Hiking | Deschutes National Forest
Sahalie and Koosah Waterfalls are quintessential PNW. This is a 1 mile out-and-back walk along the stunning McKenzie River. About a 20-minute drive west on HWY 20 and 126 south.
Tamolitch Blue Pool (not to be confused with Blue Lake) is a 4 mile out-and-back, mostly flat hike through the woods along the McKenzie River. About a 30-minute drive west on HWY 20 and 126 south to the trailhead.
Black Butte is a 4.5-mile out-and-back hike, with 1,600’ elevation gain and expansive mountain views from the Summit. About a 30 minute drive to the trailhead. (Check road closures)
Suttle Lake loop is a 3.5-mile, relatively flat loop around the lake. No driving needed.
Biking | Weather Permitting
Peterson Ridge Outlook is a 4.5-mile out-and-back (longer options available) ride with Cascade mountain views. About a 20-minute drive to the trailhead. Mountain bikes can be rented from Eurosports in Sisters.
Cruise on paved pathways with stunning mountain views through Black Butte Ranch. Bikes can be rented at Glaze Meadows Rental. Stop by Lakeside Bistro for a cold beverage or bite to eat and soak in the views.
Boating | Weather permitting
Take out a canoe, kayak, or paddle board on Suttle lake.
Golfing | Weather permitting
Play a round of golf at Black Butte Big Meadow course and enjoy the Cascade mountain views.
Sisters | 15-minute drive from Suttle
Walk around the shops and grab breakfast or lunch at one of our favorite spots: Sisters Bakery, Angeline’s, Cottonwood Cafe, The Barn, Open Door, Coco Loco, and Sisters Meat and Smokehouse.
Bend | 45-minute drive from Suttle
If you fly in early or stay longer we recommend making a trip to Bend to see where we actually live! Check out the River Surf wave, take a walk in Drake Park or the Deschutes River trail, grab a coffee at our favorite spot Almadorada, have an ocean roll from the infamous Sparrow bakery, enjoy authentic Northern Thai from Wild Rose, hike 2-miles, out and back, up Pilot Butte, visit the only Blockbuster in the world, and grab a beer from one of Ellen’s creations, the Crosscut Warming Hut.