Brasada Ranch sits in the high desert near Powell Butte, about 20 minutes from Bend, with a golf course, an equestrian center, and homes from $700,000 to $3,000,000.
Brasada Ranch sits in the high desert near Powell Butte, about 20 minutes northeast of Bend. The landscape is sagebrush, juniper, and rimrock, with views of the Cascade Range, different from the pine forests at Bend, Sunriver, or Black Butte Ranch.
The setting
Brasada Ranch covers about 1,800 acres of high desert terrain at about 3,600 feet of elevation. The landscape is sagebrush, juniper, rimrock formations, and native grasses, different from the ponderosa pine forests at Bend, Sunriver, or Black Butte Ranch. On clear days, you can see Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson, Three Fingered Jack, Mt. Washington, the Three Sisters, Broken Top, and Mt. Bachelor from points on the property.
The terrain is open, and reactions vary: some buyers find it compelling, others find it bare. Buyers expecting towering conifers and rushing streams, the typical image of a mountain resort, will find a different landscape here.
The high desert setting means different light than the forested west side of Bend. Without tall trees, the sky is visible from the property at all times, and the night sky is darker, with less light pollution than in town. Several homes are designed with stargazing decks and outdoor fire features that take advantage of the open views.
Location and access
Brasada Ranch is located off Highway 126 near the community of Powell Butte. The drive to downtown Bend takes about 20 to 25 minutes, depending on traffic. Redmond, and the Roberts Field airport, which has commercial service, is about 15 minutes away.
A grocery run or dinner in town is a real trip at this distance. Full-time residents accept the drive for the space and quiet. Living here differs from living in Bend proper or Sunriver.
Highway 126 is a two-lane highway with light traffic. The drive to Bend has no stoplights or city congestion.
Golf
The Brasada Canyons golf course, designed by Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy, is an 18-hole layout built into the natural terrain rather than a manicured parkland design. The course runs through canyons and along ridgelines.
The course is semi-private, open to resort guests and members. Play volume is lower than a fully public course, though not as restricted as a private club like Broken Top. Membership options include golf, social, and fitness tiers with varying access levels and pricing. The course is playable from roughly April through October, with shoulder season access depending on weather and course readiness.
Amenities
Brasada Ranch's amenities include:
- Equestrian center: A full-service facility with guided trail rides, riding lessons, and boarding, staffed and operated year-round.
- Spa and fitness: A full-service spa, fitness center, and multiple pools, including an adults-only pool, are part of the resort complex.
- Athletic center: Tennis courts, pickleball, basketball, and a rock climbing wall.
- Dining: The Range restaurant at the lodge, plus poolside dining during summer.
- Kids programs: Seasonal camps and activities for children.
- Hiking and biking trails: Miles of on-property trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Home types and price ranges
Brasada Ranch offers several distinct product types:
- Ranch cabins: $700,000 to $1,000,000. Rental-friendly vacation homes, typically two to three bedrooms with about 1,200 to 1,800 square feet, built in Brasada's modern-rustic style and sold furnished.
- Larger estate cabins: $1,000,000 to $1,500,000. Three to four bedrooms, 1,800 to 2,800 square feet, with more premium finishes and often better view lots.
- Custom homesites: $1,500,000 to $3,000,000+ for home and land. Lots with Cascade views where buyers work with approved architects to build custom homes, the top price tier at Brasada.
- Vacant lots: $150,000 to $600,000+ depending on size, location, and views. Building a custom home on a Brasada lot requires working within the community's architectural guidelines.
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The rental program
Brasada Ranch operates a rental pool program through its resort management team. Homeowners can place their properties into the rental program when not using them, and the resort handles bookings, guest services, cleaning, and maintenance.
The revenue split varies by property type and agreement, but typically the owner receives 50% to 60% of net rental revenue after expenses. For a cabin with strong occupancy, this can generate $25,000 to $50,000+ in annual owner revenue. This varies by property, season, and occupancy rates.
Participation in the rental program is optional. Some owners use their properties exclusively and do not rent at all. Others rent aggressively and use the property only a few weeks per year.
HOA and resort fees
Brasada Ranch's ongoing costs include HOA assessments and resort fees that typically total $500 to $900+ per month. These cover:
- Common area and road maintenance
- Landscaping (the native desert landscape reduces irrigation costs compared to greener communities)
- Access to resort amenities (pool, spa, fitness center, trails)
- Security
Golf and equestrian memberships are additional costs, including initiation fees and monthly dues.
Full-time living at Brasada Ranch
Some residents live at Brasada Ranch full time, drawn by the space, quiet, and views. The community is less seasonal than Sunriver. The landscape changes less between summer and winter, and the resort operates year-round with consistent programming.
Full-time living at Brasada means the distance to Bend, limited on-site dining and shopping, and a community that is still primarily a resort, not a town. There are no schools on-site. Families with children attend schools in the Redmond or Bend-La Pine districts.
Healthcare access means driving to St. Charles in Redmond, about 15 minutes, or Bend, about 25 minutes. Routine appointments are manageable. Frequent specialist visits add drive time for residents with chronic conditions.
Rental income and carrying costs
Brasada Ranch has continued to develop new lots and homesites since it opened.
The rental program can offset carrying costs. It should not be expected to generate cash flow beyond expenses.
For market context, visit our Central Oregon housing market page.
Who Brasada Ranch is for
Brasada Ranch attracts buyers who want a resort lifestyle in a high desert landscape. The typical buyer is a professional or retiree, often from Portland, Seattle, or California, who prefers the desert setting, uses the amenity package, especially the equestrian center and spa, and can carry the ongoing costs.
It is less suited for buyers who want to be close to town, need affordable pricing, or prefer a forested mountain setting.
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