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Earth Day Celebration This Friday - Madras Community Garden

2011-04-21T07:40:00.000-07:00

When you live somewhere like Central Oregon, it's easy to appreciate the earth - we are surrounded by its beauty each and every day. For all of us in Madras, Oregon, there's a special way to celebrate this year - a new community garden!

Earth Day is this Friday and you are invited to help plant the new Madras Community Garden, which is located at 11th and B streets. The planting event will be held from 3-5 pm, and there will be some donated plants from Madras Garden Depot. Great Earth is providing snacks for the volunteers...so come by and get a little dirt under your fingernails!

Do you know why a community garden is so good for the community? There's a reason why they are sprouting up all around the country. Here's just a few statistics:

Community gardens have been shown to actually increase property values in the immediate vicinity where they are located.
Studies have shown that community gardeners and their children eat healthier, more nutrient rich diets than do non-gardening families
Community gardens allow families and individuals without land of their own the opportunity to produce food. Oftentimes gardeners take advantage of the experiential knowledge of elders to produce a significant amount of food for the household.
Urban agriculture is 3-5 times more productive per acre than traditional large-scale farming.
Community gardens can serve as an outdoor classroom where youth can learn valuable skills, like those involving practical math, communication, responsibility and cooperation. They also provide the opportunity to learn about the importance of community, stewardship and environmental responsibility.

There are so many more reasons to support Madras, Oregon by helping out with this new project! At Yarrow in Madras, we are proud to be part of this wonderful community!

Civil War Game Bumps Christmas Light Parade in Madras, Oregon

2010-12-03T14:44:00.000-08:00

We Oregonians get a little bit fired up during Civil War weekend when the Oregon Ducks play the OSU Beavers. So fired up in fact, that the Jefferson County/Madras Chamber of Commerce decided to move Madras, Oregon's annual Christmas Lights Parade and Tree Lighting to another date!

The event time has been changed to 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, and the parade's theme this year is "Christmas of the Century."

After the parade, kids are invited to go to U.S. Bank for a visit and photos with Santa. Indian frybread and hot cocoa will be available for purchase at the Christmas Lights Parade event.

Flurry of Construction at Yarrow! Come See Us Taking Shape

2010-11-02T08:59:00.000-07:00

With several homes under construction in Yarrow, our master-planned neighborhood is taking shape. The home that is furthest along in the construction process will be completed early next year, and be available for sale. This 3 bedroom/2 bath home is being built by the Bean Foundation, a local charitable organization, and proceeds will eventually be used to serve projects for the youth and young families located in Jefferson County.

Two additional custom homes are slated to start construction this month, and are being built by owners for their primary residences. With new homes, new residents and new energy, the vision of Yarrow is being realized and we are so excited! As George Neilson, president of the Bean Foundation said, "It appears the market may be strengthening...the time is ripe to restart the new housing market." We invite you to come visit Yarrow and see what's going up! Contact Kathy Duman for a tour!

Madras Lowers SDC Fees to Attract Business

2010-09-21T10:47:00.000-07:00

According to a recent article in the Bulletin, the city of Madras has dropped some city infrastructure fees by 20 percent to attract new business. The Madras City Council decided to cut system development charges (SDCs) to entice developers to consider Madras for their next project. SDCs are fees which developers pay to help offset the effects of growth, and pay for street and sewer improvements.

From the article:
"For a developer building a single-family residence in Madras, the SDCs before the reduction could tack on about $13,000 to the project. Now, that number will be closer to about $10,445. The amount a developer pays can vary depending on the project but the money goes toward transportation, park, wastewater and stormwater SDCs. The city then uses these funds to help fund capital improvement projects or pay off existing debt."

The city is hoping that this reduction sends a message that Madras is more business friendly than some other places. If SDCs get too high they represent a barrier to growth and progress.

Madras Makes Progress on City Hall

2010-08-17T11:26:00.000-07:00

Madras, Oregon is seeking federal money to move forward on its city hall project, which was approved by vote last year. The Bend Bulletin reported that City Administrator Mike Morgan said the city is working this week to complete an application for a loan to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Administration.

The community was divided on building the new building, which would be constructed on the site of a current park. City officials promised that more parks would be built to make up for the lost green space. One of the most recent parks to be added to the city is Crescent Park in the Yarrow neighborhood, which features a picnic and play area overlooking the Cascade Mountain Range.

The new building is expected to be about 20,000 square feet, two stories and have a plaza for Saturday markets. It would house the Police Department and other offices.

(Photo shown is from the Madras Pioneer)

History Abounds in Central Oregon

2010-07-07T07:53:00.000-07:00

The Barnes Circus came to Madras, Oregon in 1916 - shown in this photo published on the Madras Pioneer web site. This window into our town's history is in honor of the city's 100th anniversary being celebrated for the whole year of 2010. For celebration details, visit www.madraschamber.com.

Are we making a little history ourselves with the community of Yarrow? Perhaps. It is the city's first master-planned neighborhood that was designed with the community in mind...come see for yourself and we think you'll agree. www.yarrowliving.com

Madras, Oregon Turns 100

2010-05-07T12:52:00.000-07:00

Yes, we know we're good. I mean, we won second place in the Madras, Oregon cake decorating contest to celebrate their 100th birthday. You can see why...just look at that masterpiece!

While we are pleased with our splendid cake, we'll be even happier if you win $100 by participating in our weekly trivia contest!

Trivia Question #5 (May 5):
Who was the Madras-area farmer who won several national dryland farming awards during the railroad boom era?
A – Tillman Reuter
B – Andrew Morrow
C – William Binder
D – Fred Fisher

TRIVIA CONTEST! Win $100 from Yarrow!

2010-04-09T07:51:00.000-07:00

Help us celebrate the City of Madras' 100th Birthday and maybe even win a cool 100 bucks in the process! Each week, starting April 7th, look for the Yarrow Trivia Question in the Madras Pioneer newspaper. Log on to www.yarrowliving.com/trivia and submit your answer. Winners each week will be in the running to win $100 on July 4th weekend! Two lucky winners will drawn. The more you play, the better your chances of winning! (Only one entry per person each week. Must be 18 or older to enter.)

Trivia Question #1 (April 7):
What year did the train arrive in Madras?
(A) 1907
(B) 1909
(C) 1911
(D) 1914

More Demand for Larger Yarrow Homesites in Madras, OR

2009-06-08T11:21:00.000-07:00




















Earlier this year we announced that we were combining 15 homesites into 7,
while drastically reducing prices. This program met with tremendous
enthusiasm and we only have one of those homesites left. To keep up with
the overwhelming demand, we are taking eight more lots and combining
them into four homesites.

Two times the size, half the price.

These new homesites will offer striking views to Mt. Jefferson. Demand for
these reconfigured sites has been strong. Do not miss your opportunity, call
Yarrow Realty today at 877.545.5248.

Directions to Yarrow: Go to the second traffic light and turn East onto B
Street. Travel East for approximately one mile and turn right on City
View Drive. Turn onto  arrow Avenue at the roundabout.

Incredible Financing Opportunities Available at Yarrow!

2009-03-30T13:42:00.000-07:00

For a limited time, Sage Builders, LLC has reduced the price of this incredible home from $349,900 to just $314,900. This offer price is only through April 30, 2009. To make this offer even more attractive, For a limited time, Homestreet Bank is offering 3.875%/4.48% APR on a fixed conventional loan* for this Sage Builders Home. *Details on this super low interest rate.

Sun Forest, another of our award winning Neighborhood Builders, has also announced a price reduction. Sun Forest's Incredible homes at Yarrow now start at just $199,999. You won't find better values in Central Oregon than these incredible homes.

More Land for Lower Prices - Central Oregon Real Estate Value!

2009-02-09T08:30:00.000-08:00

Yarrow is now offering the best real estate values in Central Oregon. We have made plans to create much larger homesites, which have been relisted for sale at reduced prices. We have also reduced prices on other homesites, with prices starting at less than $20,000.

“Our clients have been giving us consistent feedback that they wanted larger homesites,” said Kathy Duman, broker with Yarrow Realty. “In order to better serve them, we have gone back to the drawing board and dramatically increased many of our lot sizes in Phase One of Yarrow. We are confident that this is the best value available in Central Oregon right now.”

The increase will result in homesites that are more than double the previous lot size, with new sizes ranging from approximately 12,800 to 29,000 square feet. These expanded lots are now priced from $27,300 to $61,900. One homesite in Phase One, which is not part of the expansion plan, is priced at $19,900 (certain home building requirements apply).

We are also offering a unique building incentive so you can get an additional 10% back on your purchase. If you receive a certificate of occupancy for your new home within 24 months of purchase, utilize a Yarrow neighborhood builder (Sage Builders, Sun Forest Construction or SunWest Builders) and use JELD-WEN windows and doors, Yarrow will refund 10% of the total homesite price.

Call us today 866 674 4651 or email kathyd@yarrowliving.com

Buy Local, Eat Local

2008-11-28T10:10:00.000-08:00

Across from the new 24 Hour Fitness on HWY 97 downtown Madras, you'll find a welcoming local secret. Great Earth Natural Foods serves homemade delights and serves a mean soy cappuccino as an afternoon pick-me-up.

Trout Creek

2008-11-19T12:20:00.001-08:00

Trout Creek is quickly becoming know for it's world class rock climbing and it's located right outside of Madras, Oregon. Most people think of Smith Rocks when they think of climbing in Oregon, but Trout Creek is the up-and-coming destination for climbers around the world. To see discussions and read previous threads on Trout Creek, visit Super Topo and Cascade Climbers.

MAC Dash Triathlon

2008-09-01T21:27:00.000-07:00

Bring your lawn chair, September 6th, to Crescent Park, at Yarrow, to watch the bike leg of the MAC Dash.

At 7:30 am the event starts with a swim at the Madras Aquatic Center. Then the contestants will mount their bikes for a 12 mile ride, passing Crescent Park...twice. The last leg is a 3 mile run to the finish line at the middle school.

Of course, we hope that you will stop at the Yarrow Discovery Center for a bottle of water and an update on the Yarrow project.

Beautiful New Artwork Graces Yarrow's Entrance

2008-08-20T21:30:00.000-07:00

20 August 2008 - Madras, OR - Madras Public Arts Commission, City of Madras and Yarrow today announced that the second major piece of public art was installed in Madras last Friday. The piece, entitled "Red Tail", was created by Pullman, WA artist Miles Pepper, and sits in the roundabout at the intersection of City View and Yarrow.

"Making a piece of art like this available to the entire community is a monumental accomplishment," said Cameron Craig, project manager for Yarrow, which provided funding for the project. "Miles' hawk sculpture provides a mix of the beauty of the high desert with intricate futuristic mechanics. It is the perfect sculpture for Madras."

"Red Tail" is a giant metal hawk boasting a 15-foot wingspan that acts as a weather vane, with wings that move and fold back in the wind. It is perched atop a 25-foot steel sculpture in the shape of an arrowhead.

Miles Pepper creates kinetic mechanisms set into motion by the natural movement of air.

Incredible Financing Opportunities Available at Yarrow!

2008-08-01T21:31:00.000-07:00

For a limited time, Homestreet Bank is offering no money down and no mortgage insurance financing on this home built by award winning builders, Sage Builders LLC.

For those of you who would like to build your own dream home, Madras Land Development Company LLC is offering financing on homesites at Yarrow. With great homesites starting for as little as $67,000, now is the perfect time to build your dream home in Central Oregon. This is a limited time offer, so call now.

There are other great financing options available. To find out more please call our Discovery Center at (877) 545-5248.

COBA

2008-07-15T21:16:00.000-07:00

The last weekend of the 2008 Central Oregon Builders' Association Tour of Homes starts tomorrow, July 25^th- and you don't want to miss visiting Yarrow. Not only do we have the only three Madras homes on the Tour, but two of our neighborhood builders won awards for their entries.

Sage Builders was granted Best Feature in their price group for the variable height ceilings and pavers courtyard at their Yarrow model home. SunWest Builders swept their price category and won: Best Architectural Design; Best Kitchen; Best Master Suite; Best Garage; Best Landscaping; and Best Feature for the home's placement on the homesite to capture Cascade Mountain views. Last but not least, SunWest's Yarrow Home also won BEST OF SHOW.

Yarrow congratulates its partner builders on a job well done. Come see us this weekend - view our award-winning homes and enter to win some great prizes, like free gas, a weekend getaway at Eagle Crest or a $1,200 ticket for High Plains Drifter. Call us at 541-475-9779 or visit www.yarrowliving.com for more information.

Join Us! Crescent Park Dedication Equals Summer Fun for You

2008-06-16T21:08:00.000-07:00

With sweeping views of the Cascade Mountains, mature trees, children's' play space and relaxing gathering areas, Crescent Park in Yarrow holds all the characteristics that make this neighborhood special. We invite you to join us as we dedicate this new park to the City of Madras on June 26^th from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy a tasty BBQ dinner and live music from Central Oregon band "Bending Blue" in an unmatched setting.

We hope you can celebrate this important milestone with us! Call us at 541-475-9779 or email info@yarrowliving.com for more information.

To reach the park, take B Street east from downtown; right on City View; east on Yarrow.
Crescent Park is on your right.

Madras Companies Form Unique Partnership

2008-04-01T10:03:00.000-07:00

Madras, OR - Yarrow, a new master-planned neighborhood situated in the rolling hills east of Madras, and Lone Pine Coffee Roasters today announced the launch of the new “Yarrow” blend coffee.

The two Madras-based companies came together to create the specialty coffee as a unique marketing vehicle for the new neighborhood of Yarrow। Lone Pine Coffee Roasters specializes in single-origin roasts that appeal to individual tastes and the “Yarrow” blend is the company’s first blended roast।“Anna and Scott Witham’s [owners of Lone Pine] entrepreneurial spirit represents what we believe is happening in Madras,” said Romy Mortensen, vice president of marketing and sales for Brooks Resources Corporation, one of the partners developing Yarrow। “Partnering with them reinforces our commitment to and belief in the community of Madras। The connection is perfect and we are thrilled to associate our brand with theirs.”Representatives from Yarrow selected the new blend from a variety of options provided by Lone Pine Coffee earlier this month. They will use the coffee to help promote the Yarrow name through specific marketing programs, and Lone Pine Coffee Roasters will supply the blend as part of its offerings to clients. As the Withams describe it, the new signature roast has “excellent depth, with dark chocolate notes and a rustic sweetness, a nice compliment to panoramic mountain views and cool, crisp Central Oregon mornings.” About Lone Pine Coffee Roasters - Based in Madras, Oregon, Lone Pine Coffee Roasters was founded in 2007 by husband and wife team of Anna and Scott Witham. Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices, the Withams source coffees of exceptional quality from farms that share their philosophy. They are passionate about perfection, and personally attend to the roasting of each batch of beans. Lone Pine specializes unique single-origin coffees that appeal to individual tastes, and have recently completed their first blended roast with Madras neighborhood, Yarrow. For more information, call 541.306.1010, send them an email, or visit their website.

Our Concept

2008-03-21T10:00:00.000-07:00

At Yarrow, you'll find choices everywhere you look. Especially when it comes to scenery. Tucked into the rolling eastern hills of Madras, your vista may be a stunning panorama of the Cascade Mountains, Mutton Mountains or the eastern facing volcanic buttes. We recognize the beauty in the diversity of landscape features and invite you to enjoy the differences.
With different perspectives, come different preferences. We think you should be able to have everything you want, and none of what you don't. From size and color to how the inside flows, your home is your home.

Which is exactly why Yarrow is making a point of giving you plenty of home options. From single-family homes, to multi-family units–all in a range of sizes, prices and architectural styles. Or build the exact home you want on a custom home site. The choice is yours. Visit http://www.yarrowliving.com/ for more information.