Tumalo · Bend, Oregon · Est. 2026
Rogue · Sol · Regenerative Farming
Named for Rogue — a nod to going against the grain — and Sol, Latin for sun. A sun-powered, living ecosystem where every element is intentionally connected. Solar energy, closed-loop aquaponics, citrus under glass, and flower fields blooming against the backdrop of the Cascades.
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From the first tulips of April through dahlias in autumn, visitors roam open rows of colour in one of Oregon's most dramatic high-desert settings. Hand-cut bouquets, flower CSA subscriptions, and seasonal u-pick events make the fields a destination — not just a crop.
April – May
May – June
June – August
July – October
Bend's outdoor culture and strong tourism base make agritourism a natural fit. The lavender field becomes an event in itself — summer u-pick sessions, photography workshops, dried bundle sales, and lavender-honey products. Peonies fill premium wedding orders at $3–6 per stem. Saffron, the most expensive legal crop in the world at $2,500/lb, grows effortlessly in Bend's dry, sun-drenched climate.
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300+ days of Cascade sunshine power the entire farm. Monocrystalline panels, LFP battery storage, and passive greenhouse design bring operating costs to near zero — with an existing solar array already installed on the property.
South-facing within 5° of true south. Triple-wall polycarbonate panels and insulated north wall hold heat through cold high-desert nights at zero added construction cost.
High-efficiency monocrystalline panels at 15–20% conversion. LFP battery bank provides overnight coverage. Mini-split heat pumps deliver 3× the heat per watt of resistive electric heat.
Self-powered collectors pump air 40–85°F warmer than outdoor temperature on clear days. Automatic operation. Zero maintenance — ideal daytime greenhouse supplement.
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A closed-loop protein farm where tilapia nourish hydroponic plants, plants filter the water, and water returns to the fish — all powered by solar.
Tilapia thrive in our solar-heated closed system. The same water fertilizes raft beds of lettuce, basil, cilantro, and microgreens — without a drop of synthetic fertilizer.
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Inspired by Wisconsin's beloved pizza farm tradition — seasonal outdoor dining on a working farm, with food and drink grown directly from the land around you.
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Central Oregon's first greenhouse citrus operation — 2,500–3,500 sq ft of passive solar glass housing 40–60 dwarf citrus trees supplying the farm kitchen and Bend's breweries, cocktail bars, and restaurants.
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Ducks, hens, and gourmet mushrooms complete the regenerative loop — producing eggs for the farm kitchen and CSA boxes, fertilizing the flower fields naturally, and generating premium specialty products for Bend's culinary scene.
Working members of the farm — managing pests, fertilizing soil, and contributing rich duck eggs. Their presence around the recirculation pond ties together the farm's water and food systems naturally.
Egg CSAs are hugely popular in Bend and frequently sell out. Fresh farm eggs supply the farm kitchen for quesadillas and farm dinners, with surplus going to weekly CSA boxes and the Bend Farmers Market.
The existing heated 3-car garage is a plug-and-play mushroom production facility. Oyster, lion's mane, and shiitake grown year-round for Bend's restaurant market, farmers market, and grow kit retail.
Foundation
Located in the Tumalo area west of Bend, inside the Swalley Irrigation District — home to the oldest, most senior water rights on the Deschutes River. MUA-10 zoned, level, solar-ready, and 10 minutes from Bend's farmers markets and restaurant scene.
Senior Deschutes River water rights dating to 1899 — among the most valuable in Central Oregon. Modern piped infrastructure, April–October season. In drought years, Swalley customers receive water first.
Maximum flexibility for building, farming, and agritourism without needing to prove farm income first. Recent Oregon legislation also allows a rural ADU for farm help or supplemental rental income.
A brand new solar system installed within the past year. Significant upfront infrastructure cost already absorbed by the property — a head start for the greenhouse and aquaponics vision.
An existing heated 3-car garage is a plug-and-play mushroom production facility. Temperature-controlled and enclosed, saving $15,000–$20,000 versus ground-up construction.
10 minutes from Bend's Old Mill farmers market and restaurant scene — close enough that visitors will drive out, far enough to feel genuinely rural. The sweet spot for Central Oregon agritourism.
Critical for flower field rows, greenhouse placement, and irrigation drainage. West of Bend also means less volcanic basalt and better digging conditions for pond and infrastructure work.
"Named for Rogue — the spirit of doing things differently — and Sol, the Latin for sun. A living expression of the idea that creativity, sunlight, and harmony with nature can sustain both land and life."
Every element of Rogue Sol Regenerative Farms is intentionally connected. Solar energy drives the farm sustainably. A greenhouse extends the season for thriving citrus. Tilapia and plants nourish one another in a closed aquaponic loop. Ducks roam as working members of the farm. Flower fields draw in pollinators that sustain the entire ecosystem — and offer beauty as its own kind of harvest.
Regenerative philosophy guides every decision. Closed loops, natural fertility, and solar energy ensure the land improves with every growing season.
From the PV array to the passive greenhouse, the sun drives the whole operation — connecting energy, food, and water systems into one coherent whole.
Direct relationships with Bend's breweries, chefs, and market customers. Agritourism that invites people in to understand where their food comes from.