The Row, Bend, Oregon’s new “pub with a view” at Tetherow, is open today for members and officially will open to the public on Monday, December 23. The casual pub is part of Tetherow’s larger expansion efforts and we’ve been honored to be the general contractor...
We love our job – turning raw materials into houses. Building a custom home, especially like the Mountain Lodge we’re building for the Egeland family, is a long process with many rewards. From time to time, we like to take a step back and look...
As the builder on this project, we’re really excited to share our work with you when the new pub-with-a-view, The Row, opens December 19 (2013)....
Recycled and reclaimed materials have been used throughout the Desert Rain home, the guest house, and throughout the landscaping on site. The search for unique, green building materials has turned up some stunning products and the resourcefulness of the Desert Rain team has resulted...
We’re building elegant and energy efficient home, located on Randall Court in Tetherow - just outside out Bend, Oregon. Lot 23 is a spec home currently in the design phase. This will be a contemporary styled home with an open floor plan on...
It’s time for another update on the Egeland Residence, a custom home we’re building in Bend, Oregon. This mountain lodge style home is looking more and more like the elegant home that it will become. [nggallery id =38] Stone Patio The masons have been working since the spring...
Green Building in Bend, Oregon received another boost - Desert Rain has won the 2013 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Award (residential) and we’re proud to be the builder involved with this project. Wood is a significant part of the winning combination of elements that bring Desert...
Choosing a good lot to build your custom home on is incredibly important. Over the years, we’ve helped many clients the perfect site. We often walk potential lots with clients before the purchase the land to answer questions, discuss potential ideas, and identify possible downsides...
We’re honored to announce that the 2013 Green and Solar Tour People’s Choice Award was presented to Desert Rain. This home, designed to meet the Living Building Challenge, was recognized by the public as the top residential building, based on sustainable features and positive impact...
We share our clients’ enthusiasm for the custom home building process because we don’t look at the houses we build as a mere shelter from the elements. They are the place for afternoons doing homework in the kitchen; mornings getting ready for work; for holiday...