See Sunriver's Response to Google

Google is planning to build and test ultra high-speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States. They will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today. Sunriver hopes to be one of those communities. View our video submission to Google below.

Our Pofessional Photographer - Daniel Nikita

Daniel Nikita joined Bennington Properties over two years ago as our Photographer and Webmaster. He has now photographed every home on the program and has worked hard to display each home in its best possible manner.

His passion in photography spans a lifetime. Years ago, he studied at the Indian Arts Institute in Santa Fe, transferred to Brooks Institute (of Photography) in Santa Barbara, and then finally ended his studies at the University of Alaska.

Daniel is currently on his second career here at Bennington Properties. For over 30 years, he worked in the oil industry of Alaska. From the early years on the Aleutian Chain, to the pipeline days, and then many years as a Production Technician for Atlantic Richfield Company at Prudhoe Bay. Even though his job was in Alaska, Dan actually lived in California and then in New Mexico. Needless to say, he racked up some frequent flyer miles trekking back and forth to Alaska.

In 2000, he was offered an early retirement and decided to stay home for a while. Then, after deciding to have a "late in life" family with wife Deb, Daniel decided to be the Mr. Mom at the Nikita Household. After moving to Central Oregon, he was introduced to Robert Bennington and was invited to take on the ever-increasing responsibilities for photography and web site development at Bennington Properties.

Starting this spring, Daniel will be taking a much-earned hiatus and will return on a part-time basis in January 2011. We have really appreciated the dedicated service he has provided and wish him well with this upcoming transition (and look forward to seeing him again in the new year). If you would like to contact him, you can reach him at daniel@benningtonproperties.com.

Sunfest Wine Festival Moved to Resort

This year’s Sunfest Wine Festival will be held July 24-25 at Sunriver Resort. The event will take place on the Meadows driving range and includes a wine dinner and champagne brunch. According to Specialized Events, the festival’s organizers, the move to Sunriver Resort will allow the festival to grow and incorporate new activities and traditions. Admittance to the festival is free but purchase of a signature wine glass is required for tastings. Info – http://www.sunriversunfest.com/ or 541-385-7988.

Sunriver Village Announces Event Line-up

VILLAGE ANNOUNCES EVENT LINEUP – The Village at Sunriver, in cooperation with Alpine Entertainment, has announced its lineup of Village events for the summer season. Addressing the theme, “Come and Rediscover the Village at Sunriver,” the events are intended to cater to families and compliment the retail environment of the Village. Info – ryan@alpine-entertainment .com

Club 10 (Teen Dance) - March 26
Easter in the Village - April 4
New Generations Kids’ Festival - May 22
Memorial Day Village Sidewalk Sale - May 29-30
Dog Days of Summer - June 19
Pacific Crest Sports Festival - June 25-27
Red, White and Blue Fun Run - July 4
Classic Car Show - July 17
Sunriver Quilt Show - August 7
Sunriver Art Faire - August 14-15
Public Safety Day - August 18
So Long For Summer - September 4-5