Caldera Springs in Sunriver expands amenities, adds new elements for visitors, residents to enjoy

(Update: Adding video, comments from staff)

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Sunriver Resort recently announced the expansion of its residential resort community --  Caldera Springs.

"I think guests are excited about the new opportunities here at caldera springs and excited to try something new out," Sunriver Resort Director of Sales and Marketing Lindsay Borkowski said Wednesday.

Full-time owners like Tom Sidley are happy to be part of the Caldera Springs community. 

"It's a very warm, inviting community, and it's growing," he said. "We feel very lucky to live here."

Caldera Springs has brought three new amenities to its site: The new look for the Lake House, as well as the grand opening of Forest House and Forest Park. 

The Lake House marks Sunriver Resort's 11th restaurant, and it's open to the public. It has been redone for indoor-outdoor dining.

Chef de Cuisine Krista Matheis said, "We've had a lot of positive feedback at the Lake House, especially on our patio seating and having dinner right in front of Obsidian Lake, enjoying the sunset with your friends and family."

The Forest House serves as a gathering place for family and friends. 

Borkowski said, "We also added Forest House, which is our brand new aquatic and recreation facility that is exclusive for guests of Caldera Springs that rent through Sunriver Resort and owners in Caldera Springs."

As for Forest Park, it includes pickleball courts, a dog park and a sledding hill during winter.

Caldera Springs offers more than amenities to folks. 

Sidley said, "There's so many great people here. They're all very socially active. They like to go out and do enjoy the central Oregon experience. So we've made a lot of great friends."

 Lake House at Caldera Springs is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

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Here is the full press release, issued last month:

Sunriver Resort, the Pacific Northwest's treasured resort destination located 15 miles from Bend, OR, and managed by CoralTree Hospitality, today announced the expansion of their amenity offerings at Caldera Springs, the region's premier residential resort community adjacent to Sunriver Resort.

The Lake House at Caldera Springs has been reimagined as Central Oregon's premier waterfront dining destination, featuring stunning views of Obsidian Lake and Mt. Bachelor, indoor-outdoor dining, and an al fresco lakeside companion venue called Shore Shack—all open to the public.

Additionally, the debut of Forest House, with multiple outdoor pools, one of Oregon’s longest dual-racer slides, a fitness center, and a family recreation center, offers exclusive access to Caldera Springs homeowners and guests staying in a Sunriver Resort vacation home at Caldera Springs. 

Forest Park, a four-season adventure park featuring pickleball courts, a dog park, dedicated play areas, and a sledding hill during the winter, is also included in this expansion.

Part of a $100 million-plus master plan reimagination and update to Sunriver Resort and Caldera Springs, these new experiences continue Caldera Springs' 600-acre expansion, which began in 2021 with the commitment to build new vacation homes, release new homesites, and develop parks, trails, lakes, streams, and amenities.

This initiative enhances real estate offerings, ownership, and Sunriver Resort guest experiences. This news follows recent announcements, including the launch of The Club at Sunriver Resort, Sunriver Golf Club, the reimaging of The Spa at Sunriver Resort, introduction of an 18-court indoor-outdoor pickleball complex, and upgraded River Lodge and Lodge Village resort guestrooms.

The Reimagined Lake House 

Always the heart of the Caldera Springs community, the architecturally impressive Lake House has been transformed into an entirely new dining and social experience designed to maximize iconic views spanning from Obsidian Lake to the majestic Mount Bachelor. Destined to become Central Oregon's most coveted waterfront dining destination and channeling the nostalgic warmth of classic Pacific Northwest lake houses, the reimagined indoor-outdoor spaces feature expansive window walls, floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, and open-air dining areas. Organic materials and an inviting, warm ambiance embrace the spirit of Central Oregon, while contemporary touches provide the utmost comfort. Guests can savor the flavors of the region while immersing themselves in the natural beauty of Caldera Springs.

Lake House marks Sunriver Resort’s 11th restaurant, is open to the public, and includes

• Dining Room: The main dining room is the restaurant's centerpiece and is complemented by sliding doors that open to the outdoors and offer commanding views from every table.  
• Bar & Lounge: This cozy, lodge-style space features a fireplace and breathtaking lake views enhanced by expansive windows. Guests can indulge in the full food and drink menu. 
• Outdoor Patio: Guests can unwind in the outdoor dining area, which features seating for 100, an outdoor fireplace, and a fire pit, creating an inviting space for memorable gatherings. This lakeside area is ideal for casual meals, special occasions, and roasting s’mores under the starlit sky.
• Shore Shack: Located on the southwest side of the Lake House, this versatile outdoor walkup bar offers an experience of its own. From your morning coffee and pastries to a full menu for lunch and dinner.
• The Outpost: Adventure awaits at this one-stop-shack, which offers convenient check-in for golf enthusiasts and equipment rentals for bikes, paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes. 

Led by Chef de Cuisine Krista Matheis, the Lake House serves seasonal modern American cuisine with Northwest-inspired highlights. The menu features a range of casual and upscale fare, including high desert grass-fed beef burgers, wild mushroom grilled cheese, Oregon berry salads, seared salmon, bone-in pork chop, and New York strip steak frites. American classics like fried green tomatoes and crab cakes complement the offerings, while a fantastic selection of Oregon wines, specialty cocktails, and craft local beers are served daily.

Forest House: The Centerpiece of Caldera Spring’s Expansion

The highly anticipated Forest House is a thoughtfully designed, multi-use gathering space and recreation center that elevates the residential resort experience. Set on a forested slope with views of Mt. Bachelor, this mountain-modern facility features a dynamic array of activity spaces and attractions, making it an enchanting social hub. It offers a range of amenities, including multiple outdoor pools, a dual-racer water slide, recreation spaces, a game room, dining options, fitness facilities, and more. Exclusively accessible to Caldera Springs homeowners and guests booking through Sunriver Resort Vacation Properties, Forest House provides:

• The Family Room: The central hub for recreation, gaming, and socializing, featuring a three-sided gas fireplace, duckpin bowling lanes, shuffleboard, giant wall Scrabble, various family games, digital game tables, an indoor/outdoor bar, and an outdoor firepit area.
• Piney’s Poolside Bar & Café: A laidback indoor/outdoor eatery serving the pool and Family Room, with a menu and operating hours adjusted seasonally.
• Pool Complex & Piney’s Plunge: Featuring a large main pool, lazy river, family spa, kids pool with splash pad, and Piney’s Plunge dual-racer water slide. The area also includes an adults-only Tranquility Deck with spa and water features for ultimate relaxation. A large soaking pool is integrated with the fitness center for year-round enjoyment. Cabanas and daybeds are available for reservation.
• The Fitness Center: A 1,748-square-foot space tripling the workout area at Caldera Springs, with top-of-the-line strength equipment, functional training gear, smart cardio machines, and unique pieces like the Kinesis machine and Outrace Tower. Amenity-stocked locker rooms include swimsuit dryers.

Forest Park: An Outdoor Adventure Park for All Ages

Expanding the outdoor experience at Caldera Springs, Forest Park is an exclusive offering for Caldera Springs homeowners and guests. Adjacent to Forest House’s pool and fitness center, this new park promises endless opportunities to connect with family and friends, stay active, and soak up Central Oregon’s natural splendor. Features of the park include: 

• Six Pickleball Courts: Players of all skill levels can play a few rounds and hone their dinks and drops.
• Dog Park: Let your furry friend play, exercise, and socialize off-leash in this specially designated, safe environment.
• Dedicated Play Area: Give your children the space to play, explore, and run around in this fun and safe environment.
• Sledding Hill: Look forward to this winter perk, where families can enjoy thrilling slides down the snowy slopes.

Forest Park’s new outdoor offerings provide the perfect escape for endless summer fun and year-round enjoyment for all ages.

Caldera Springs Real Estate

On the real estate front, Caldera Springs has sold more than $85 million in new homes and homesites in the past two years, underscoring its popularity among those seeking a high-desert meets mountain lifestyle. Highlighting this success is the new Forestbrook enclave, which introduced a new era of vacation home ownership at Caldera Springs and a new way to stay at Sunriver Resort. These meticulously designed three- and four-bedroom homes, with attached studio residences, are priced from $1.29 million, embrace Northwest contemporary architecture and offer the opportunity to own your vacation home with the flexibility to rent it through Sunriver Resort Vacation Properties or enjoy it as a guest. Additionally, a series of homesite releases have been successfully selling, providing the perfect blank canvas to create your one-of-a-kind dream home in the Pacific Northwest’s most awe-inspiring alpine setting. The Preservation at Caldera Springs, the newest and most secluded enclave of homesites, offers an unparalleled connection to the outdoors with 220 acres of forever-protected Wildlife Forest Preserve in your backyard. Homesites at The Preservation are priced from $400,000.

Sunriver Resort offers over 350 vacation homes, condominiums, and 245 iconic River Lodge and Lodge Village resort rooms. Nestled near the eastern slope of Mt. Bachelor, Sunriver Resort serves as an ideal basecamp for Pacific Northwest adventures, including fly fishing, biking through Ponderosa pines, and skiing on Mt. Bachelor’s big-mountain terrain.

Lake House at Caldera Springs is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, visit calderasprings.com/lake-house-restaurant or call (541) 593-4855.

For information on booking a stay at a Caldera Springs vacation home rental, please visit SunriverResort.com/CalderaSprings. 

For information about Caldera Springs real estate, email sales@calderasprings.com or call 541-593-3000. 

About Sunriver Resort
Unfolding across 3,300 acres just moments from Bend, Oregon, Sunriver Resort is the Pacific Northwest’s treasured outpost for adventure and a premier destination for conferences, retreats and special occasions. This one-of-a-kind wilderness setting is abundant with natural beauty and features four award-winning golf courses, a full-service wellness spa, 11 restaurants and cafes, an indoor-outdoor aquatics center, an on-site FBO airport, state-of-the-art event venues and more; and endless activities including swimming, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, bike riding, snowshoeing and skiing at nearby Mt. Bachelor. Wide-ranging accommodations include 245 guest rooms and suites and over 300 vacation homes and condominiums available for rent or purchase. A landmark destination for over 50 years, guests can find a lifetime of inspiration and unforgettable memories at Sunriver Resort. Visit SunriverResort.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

About Caldera Springs
Located next to Sunriver, Oregon, just 15 miles from Bend and 20 miles from Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort, Caldera Springs is the Pacific Northwest’s top-rated four-season private residential resort community. Featuring luxury mountain-style homes and homesites for sale and over 100 vacation rental homes ranging from intimate studios to 7-bedroom homes set amid 1,000 acres, Caldera Springs is home to full-time residents, second homeowners, and vacation rental guests drawn to the area for its wilderness setting, incredible hospitality, family-friendly amenities, celebrated golf course, and year-round sun-drenched alpine climate. Caldera Springs is located at 17750 Caldera Springs Dr, Bend, OR 97707, and can be contacted at 541-593-3000 or online at calderasprings.com.

About CoralTree Hospitality
CoralTree Hospitality is one of the fastest-growing hospitality management companies in the United States, with more than 35 hotels, resorts, and residential rentals. Formed in 2018, Denver-based CoralTree delivers distinctive, memorable experiences that celebrate the surroundings, culture and community of each property. The company also celebrates each team member with core values focused on serving from the heart and empowering individuals. CoralTree was named the No. 4 best small company to work for in Colorado in the annual Denver Post, Top Workplace survey. The company has developed a variety of initiatives to better serve its team members, communities, stakeholders, and customers, including Bloom, an environmental sustainability program, and CoralTree Cares, the company’s philanthropic platform. The collection includes independent, branded and soft-branded properties in key metropolitan areas and resort markets, including Denver, Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Snowmass, Vail, Maui, Orlando and Lake Tahoe. CoralTree is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Lowe, a real estate investment, management and development firm. For more information, visit www.CoralTreeHospitality.com.