Downtown Redmond property General Duffy’s Waterhole listed for sale
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Robertson family announced the proposed sale of General Duffy's Waterhole and its 1.4-acre commercial property in downtown Redmond, Ore., after eight years of operation.
The business was founded by Dick Robertson, his wife Susan Robertson and their son Tanner Robertson. What began as a taphouse and food truck concept grew into an entertainment venue hosting more than 200 events annually. The four-parcel site sits at the entrance to downtown Redmond, just off Highway 97, within the city's Enterprise Zone.
Dick Robertson, a veteran and Redmond resident, envisioned the gathering space after attending an event at Crux Fermentation Project in Bend. His wife, Susan Robertson, worked as a registered nurse at St. Charles in Bend for 34 years and helped establish the venue's community presence. Their son, Tanner Robertson, a former U.S. Army officer, joined the family in building and operating the business.
The founders noted that the venue was created to serve as a gathering spot for Central Oregon residents. “General Duffy's was built around a simple idea: people need places to come together,” the Robertson family said. “We wanted somewhere families could bring their kids, friends could meet after work, musicians could perform, businesses could celebrate and community organizations could raise money. For eight years, Central Oregon took that idea and made it something far greater than we could have built alone.”
Over its eight years of operation, the venue hosted car and motorcycle gatherings, charity fundraisers, company celebrations, birthday events and live music from hundreds of local and regional acts. The site also hosted 39 national touring performances, including shows by Trace Adkins, Nate Smith, Elle King and Scotty McCreery.
The property features vertical development potential up to 100 feet. The family is seeking a buyer to expand on the existing business or pursue a larger mixed-use project, which could include hospitality, entertainment, dining, retail or residential uses, subject to city zoning and government approvals.
In announcing the sale, the Robertson family expressed gratitude to the community and staff. “We are incredibly grateful to every employee, food truck, musician, artist, vendor, sponsor, first responder, veteran, nonprofit, local business, family and guest who became part of General Duffy's,” the family said. “After eight years, we believe it's time to pass the torch. We're proud of what was built here, thankful for the community that embraced us and excited for what comes next, for this property, for downtown Redmond and for our family.”
