There is something that has drawn us all to the beauty and expanse of the Central Oregon wilds. We didn’t land here by accident. In fact, we sought out a place of refuge, a place where we could encourage our own growth and follow the passions not always endorsed by the mass of humanity found in larger urban areas.

We wander, not lost but searching for places within this landscape that will inspire our individual souls to reverberate with the immense joy of an environment that aligns perfectly with our goals. A hiking trail where the dogs can run through ancient woods without worry of colliding with a crowd. That glade of trees filled with powder but absent of competing snow-riders, silently waiting for us to return and make those three perfect, floating turns. The tiny hill-top parking spot where the only lights we see are the infinite galaxies above the heads of the few loved-ones we deem worthy of inviting into our peaceful place. A stretch of burgeoning river that is ripe with fish smart enough to play with the human standing in their midst. All are available if you just know where to look.

The Secret Stash is out there. It is the true “reward” of being locally savvy. Anyone can find the largest and most popular scenes and sights in town…but only a lucky few have found a spot that strikes near and dear to their hearts. For beer lovers in Bend, the place to discover is a tiny nook tucked in to the edge of the Old Mill,
Old Mill Brew Werks.