Oregon Living, from the Cascades to the Coast
Explore the communities, landscapes, and lifestyles that make Central Oregon and the Central Oregon Coast extraordinary places to call home.

ADU Opportunities in Yachats
Look beyond the house.
What could Yachats’ proposed ADU changes mean for your coastal home search? Explore the possibilities with Kelly, from space for family to long-term rental potential.
Read the Yachats Story
ADUs in Bend, Oregon
More Possibilities for Your Property
Space for family, flexibility for guests, or a new investment possibility. Explore Bend’s ADU rules and how Kelly can help you ask the right questions about your property.
Read the ADU GuideOne Oregon. Two extraordinary ways to live.
Start with the landscape that draws you in. Then imagine the everyday moments that would make it home.

Room for adventure.
In Central Oregon, the mountains are part of the daily backdrop. A walk with the dogs can lead to a forest trail, a river bend, or a view of snow-covered peaks. Between those bigger adventures are the routines that matter just as much: a favorite coffee stop, a neighborhood you enjoy, and a place to settle in after a day outside.

A different kind of rhythm.
On the Central Oregon Coast, the ocean sets the scene. Beach walks, rocky shoreline, and forest trails make familiar places feel different with each visit. Life here leaves room for a slower morning, a stop in town, and time outside with the dogs, even when the weather calls for an extra layer.
I divide my time between these two regions with Kiva and Xoco. For me, the connection is personal: both offer a way to feel at home outdoors. Whether you are drawn to one landscape or imagining a life with both, this Journal is a place to explore what that could look like.
Get to know the communities
Life With Two Homes
Mountain and Beach Living in Oregon
What if you could have the best of both worlds, a home in the mountains and a home at the beach? Sometimes the perfect Oregon lifestyle is one that lets you enjoy both.
Read the StoryMountains. Ocean. Oregon.
Let’s talk about the place and lifestyle you have in mind.