GOLD BEACH – RURAL TOURISM STUDIO
NETWORKING EVENT
Monday May 6, 2013
PARTICIPANTS Sue Baczik, Ellensburg Theater Doug Brand, Gold Beach City Council Laurie Brand, By My Hand Alexa Carey, Rogue Outdoor Bob Chibante, Gold Beach Chamber Candy Cronberger, City of Gold Beach Ron Crook, Event Center Sue Dawson, Gold Beach Visitor Center Jessica Delaney, Curry Community Health Jodi Fritts, City of Gold Beach Amy Gaddis Larry Hammer, Pound Hammer Media Marcus Hinz, OCVA Harry Hoogesteger, South Coast Watersheds Katherine Hoppe, Coos Bay/N Bend VCB Yan Huang, Curry County Kim Hunter, US Forest Service Jamie Kaufman Annette Klinefelder, CCACON Development Dave Lacey, South Coast Tours Tina Lanier, USDA Forest Service Jamie Lundin, Harbor View Cottages Bill Matthey, Fort of GB and Chamber Nic McNair, Jerry’s Rogue Jets Scott McNeir, Jerry’s Rogue Jets Georgia Nowlin, Brandy Peak Distillery Barb Repp Raynes, ETC Karen Richmond Sandy Vieira, Gold Beach Chamber Cindy Vosburg, Pilot Rick Vosburg Mureen Walker, Curry County Fair
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Notes from participants:
Tourism was a four letter word o Nobody wanted to admit how important it was to the region o Acknowledgement that it is now an integral part of the economy o Start looking ahead Anti-Tourism sentiment by locals Tourism is an asset that buoys other business efforts Old Guard vs: New Guard “Everybody wants this but no one knows how to get there” Need a central information source Online space needed There is a local dolphin population Gold Beach is disorganized – allusion to arrows schematic Online information is lacking Self-guided transportation is the norm International tourists will need transportation links Proximity to diversity is huge Geocaching “The Mighty Rogue River” o Where the Rogue meets the sea Nature’s Wild Side
Gold Beach – What is Your Unique Proposition?
Too many choices – diversity in assets Seclusion The Banana Belt of Oregon o Very nice weather – motivating factor for people who are weather weary Access to recreation “What can’t you do in Gold Beach?” Unique Nature Experience o Unspoiled Wilderness . Embrace Wilderness areas Mailboats Rogue River Meeting the Pacific Ocean o Big Brand o Hiking o Birding o Jetboating Where Crater Lake Meets the Pacific The “Rogue” Coast Wild Rivers Coast Rural Tourism Studio Networking Notes, May 6-9, 2013 2
o Double entendre o Wild side of the Rogue Coast o Locals as part of the Wild/Rogue experience Pristine Wilderness o Accessibility o Pristine Wilderness Experience . Can’t be offered elsewhere on the coastline . Other coastal destinations in Oregon don’t have easy/safe non-motorized water access points “Unspoil Yourself” o You Don’t Need a pedicure to come to the beach
LOCAL ASSESTS FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
OUTSTANDING LODING ACCOMODATIONS (places to stay) Tu Tu Tun Lodge Paradise Lodge Lucas Lodge Singing Springs Resort Pacific Reef Resort – condos Indian Creek C.G. Bicycle Camp at Fairgrounds Ludlum house Quosatna Campground Sea Cliff vacation rentals Crook Point Golf Resort
OUTDOOR RECREATION ASSETS Pistol River Beach State Park Indian Sands Trail Rogue River Myrtle tree Kalmiopsis Grassy Knob Wild Rogue Copper Salmon Fishing Jet boats Hiking Oregon Coast Trail Otter Point South Jetty (wildlife viewing) Cape Sebastian Surfing Windsurfing
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Most accessible ocean by non-motorized watercraft Heddlands Agness Port of Gold Beach Swimming Escape Hatch Sports and Cycle Shop Hunting
UNIQUE RETAIL OR ATTRACTIONS (Art galleries, museums, theaters) Cannery Building: Port Hole Café, Coffee Dock, Rogue’s Gallery, Fisherman District Brewery – Arch Rock Woof Bakery Gold Rush Center McKay’s – open 24 hours By My Hand Yarn and Fabric Store Gold Beach Books Gold Rush Building Curry Historical Museum Jerry’s Museum and Gift Shop Rogue Myrtle wood Store Prehistoric Gardens Happy Days and Sheriff John’s Classic Cars Honey Bear – German Food
TOURISM AMMENITIES (Public restrooms, signage, unique public spaces, public transportation) Great parking/view points and photo ops GB Visitor Center Cape Sebastian Fish hatchery Chetco Point Headlands Orford Heads Headlands Port of GB Point Bus Curry Transit Bus
UNIQUE CULINARY EXPERIENCES (Restaurants, Farmers Markets, U-pick stands) Anna’s Curry Fair Friends Rollin’ N Dough Barnacle Bistro Arch Cape Brewing Black Forest Kitchen Spinners
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Nor’wester Spinners Tu Tu Tun Lodge Happy Days (summer) Summer fruit stands Cedar Bend Golf Course Health Gallery Porthole Café The Bridge Cougar Lane Lucas Lodge Sweetbriar Fudge Mangia Buff Valley Flora
QUALITY EVENTS (Interest to visitors) Pistol River Wave Bash Brew Fest 101 Quilt Run Art Fest Ellensburg Theater (4 events /yr) Fireworks on Jet boats Salmon Derby ADS Dahlia Show Bike the Rogue – September Curry County Fair Glass floats – treasure hunting season Festival of quilts Hydro plane races
LOCAL GEMS (Special places, experiences you’d take your most special friend) Otter Point World’s oldest Myrtle wood tree trail Trail below our bridge Schrader Old Growth Trail Agness, Oregon community Cape Sebastian trail Arch Rock Brewery Agate hunting Quilt Run on the 101 Oregon Trail (Coastal) Cat Jetty Town Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve Rogue Relay
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Rogue Mud Run Rogue Bike Race
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS (Venues to get the word out) Facebook Visitor Center Visitors Guide Travel Oregon, OCVA, SOVA, Southern Oregon Partnership, OTTA Newspapers and online Radio Website Posters Word of mouth Chamber ‘shout out’ Network w/other theaters Chamber website Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest website
TOUR OPPORTUNITIES (Tour operators, fishing charters, self-guided tours, educational tours) Davey Lacey – kayaking Jerry’s Rogue Jets 40 fishing guides Hiking Horseback ridging Whales and Dolphins Quilt Run on the 101
SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL & HISTORICAL SITES (Stories & local characters – living history) Hathaway Jone Meryl Boice book and Museum Bill McNair (local history) Jim Casey (local history) Nellie’s Cove Elijah Pierce – mail boat Agness, Oregon Cape Sebastian Glenn Wooldridge – opened the river to all boaters Boice brothers
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Program Q & A’s / Overall Thoughts
Feast Event – Oregon Food Bank – Big push towards agritourism – opportunities abound Grow/Bolster events – Make them strong/vibrant o Leverage off of current events o Develop more participatory events . Focus on user access o Add-on opportunities o Develop events into festivals . Events based on Events o Better coverage for events- ensure that there is always something going on o Develop new niche market events . E.g. Dahlia Fest Develop synergies and acknowledgement of what collaborative efforts can bring to the area Ugly Storefronts o Prettify it Two Four Letter Words o Sharing – information sharing o Apathy “DON’T BLOW IT!”
Other People to invite into this process- entities/ people
State Parks (add to steering committee) ODFW (add to steering committee) Port of Gold Beach Fair Ground Manager Lodging – Accommodations Sector RV Parks Restaurants o Owners o Servers/Bartenders All frontline staff o Service Stations o Hotels YOUTH o Community College o High Schools
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BROOKINGS – RURAL TOURISM STUDIO
NETWORKING EVENT
Monday May 7, 2013
PARTICIPANTS Laryy Bell, Curry Coastal Pilot Ivan Christow Barbara Ciaramella, Tourism Board Gordon Clay, The Citizens Who Care Org Jodi Fritts-Matthey, City of Gold Beach Marcus Hinz, Oregon Coast Visitors Association David Itzind, Curry County Don Johnson, Retired Annette Klinefelter, Curry County Economic Development Charlie Kocher, Curry Coastal Pilot Tina Lanier, USDA Forest Service Kelly McClain, City Council Candice Michel Gary Milliman, City of Brookings Georgia Nowlin, Brandy Peak Distillery Michael Pitts-Campbell, Southern Oregon Kite Festival Marihelen Pitts-Campbell, Southern Oregon Kite Festival Bob Plepa, Hearths and Home Janice Scanlon, Chetco Activity Center Nancy Schwieger, USDA Forest Service Jane Stebbins, CC Pilot Joe Willett, City of Brookings
Notes from Participants:
We still have some business o We could make ourselves more tourist friendly Location makes the traveler determined Desire to not make this a “Seaside” o Retain natural and cultural aspects SWAT analysis o Location is a strength and a weakness . Hard to get here . Easy to stay a long time . It’s an adventure to get here Wild River’s Coast Marketing plan o We can work within them o A defining unique geological and hydrological facet People come here along this route just because it’s on a main route
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o Capture people along this route Package everything the area has to offer o Make a rounder experience outside of the beach A good portion of this community thinks “It’s Tourism Season, why can’t we hunt them?” o Deal with dissenters to bring new people into the tourism economy o Types of tourism are sympathetic to
LOCAL ASSESTS FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
OUTSTANDING LODING ACCOMODATIONS (places to stay) Harris Beach – Yurts Loeb State Park – cabins Beach Front Inn B&B’s Port RV Whales head Cabins White rock Resort
OUTDOOR RECREATION ASSETS (Trails/trailheads, boats, harbors/ramps, wild scenic rivers) Campgrounds – State and Federal Kalmiopsis Redwood National Trail Oregon Redwood Trail Chimney Trail Bombsite Trail Vulcan Peak Trail Harris Beach Fishing Water trails Elk watching Oregon Coast Trail Windsurfing @Pistol River Cape Sebastian Chetco Crissy Field Center
UNIQUE RETAIL OR ATTRACTIONS (Art galleries, museums, theaters) Two live theaters Artwalks First Friday Salon and discussion Curry County Museum Central Building Museum Flora Pacifica Brandy Peak Distillery Wild Rivers Coast Rural Tourism Studio Networking Notes, May 6-9, 2013 9
Farmers Market – Wed & Sat
UNIQUE CULINARY EXPERIENCES (Restaurants, farmers markets, U-pick stands) Microbrewery (new) Whales Head Brandy Peak Distillery Hungry Clam (fish and chips) The Nautical – oceanfront dining Super Fly Distillery & Restaurant Farmers Market SNUG Mushroom pickers
QUALITY EVENTS (Of interest to visitors) Geological, tsunami, earthquakes, botany workshops Slammin’ Salmon Derby Slippery Banana Softball Tournament Kite Festival Pirate Festival American Music Festival Azalea Festival Garden and unique home tours Holiday lights @Azalea Park
LOCAL & HIDDEN GEMS Chapel Capella by the Sea (weddings) Lone Ranch Beach Mill Beach Cape Ferrelo viewpoint Lily fields Chetco Point Park Loeb Park Azalea Park Indian Sand – great tumbling in large dunes
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATONS (Venues to get the word out) Trip Advisor Brookings Tourism Committee Brookings/on chitter-chatter State Visitor Center (Crissy Field) The Insider Chamber of Commerce Pilot web
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Forest Service website State Parks website
TOUR OPPORTUNITIES (Tour operators, self-guided tours, fishing charters, educational tours) Birding Downtown historical walking tour (under development) Coastal Trail S Coast Tours Fishing Charters, rivers and oceans Early Fishing Company/Russell Fishing Company Whale watching Arial tours Bike treks on 101
SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL & HISTORICAL SITES OR STORIES History of Brookings founders (Brookings Institute) Bombsite Trail – Fajitas Samurai Sword Central Building and museum Chetco Valley Museum Jedidiah State Park – Redwoods State of Jefferson
Brookings – insights from asset mapping
Recently permitted IKs to float the Chetco through the Kalmiopsis River _____ # of outfitters permitted on the Chetco River; note: no hiking companies permitted Number of people floating the Chetco each year is increasing – kayakers, caners, etc. New event called “Cherish the Chetco” to expose people to water recreation and improve safety. New sea kayak tour operator offering non-motorized access to the ocean Farmers Market – Weds all year round; Saturdays in the summer. (Indoors in the winter)
Brookings – What is Your Unique Proposition?
Banana Belt o “We have better weather here” “Lily Capital of the World” o Can’t buy a lily here though No Reservations Required to have a good time here o You can be impulsive o I came here for years – now I live here . What captures people’s hearts? . The people are so kind and wonderful people want to stay and chill out here “Brookings is Better” o Better Weather Wild Rivers Coast Rural Tourism Studio Networking Notes, May 6-9, 2013 11
o Better Fishing o Better access to the Redwoods o Determined travelers they want to get here Warmer – Banana Belt Safest Bar for Boaters Brookings Safe Harbor Natural Waters – Free Waters o “ask me where to get wet” . Sea Kayaking . River Access o “ask me how to get wet”
Program Q & A’s / Overall Thoughts
Mushroom foraging Need for integrating frontline staff into this process o A template to implement in the community Develop tools/workshops so community can rollout the “We Speak” program Word of Mouth No Direct tourism providers in attendance! YEAR ROUND TOURISM!!!! o Develop Content on the winter and the off season o Marcus is compiling a list of off season events . Winter has amazing and magical opportunities MONTHLY PUB GATHERING o Network o Galvanize community
Other People to invite into this process- entities/ people
The Port of Brookings Harbor o Ted Fitzgerald Chamber of Commerce Travel Oregon Welcome Center o Crissy Fields Welcome Center Redwoods State and National Parks Oregon Parks and Recreation o Kallen ODFW o Steve or Todd (biologist) Curtis(Wildlife) – Jodi Will reach out Tourism Business o Fishing Guides
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. South Coast Fisherman o Chetco & Rogue Restaurants Accommodations Fred Meyer Curry County Marine Deputies Betty Bishop – Driftwood RV Brookings Merchants Association Chetco Medical Center o Moira Fossum Curry County Rep o Yan
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PORT ORFORD/LANGLOIS – RURAL TOURISM STUDIO
NETWORKING EVENT
Monday May 8, 2013
PARTICIPANTS Karen Auborn, Main Street Revitalization Dave Bassett, Retired Jessica Berner, Power Ranger District Leila Cassel, Schools Colleen Easlon, Wildland Properties Kean Flemidy, POORT Nancy Fraser, South Coast Gourmet Lyn Hackelman, Ocean Breeze Retreat Karen Hansen, Compass Rose Theresia Hevitt, Port Orford Beach Marcus Hinz, OCVA Maryann Holcomb, One Lump or Two Janet Hubel, Resident Kim Hunter, US Forest Service Melissa Lascurain, Port Orford Property Management Debby Lee, Wind Whisper Craig Lundgore, Anchor Inn Morgan McKenzie, New Lake Ranches Jerry McManus Karen Phipps, Wildland Properties Marney Reed, Ocean Breeze Retreat Chris Rees, Main Street Gary Robertson, EDOBA Jennifer Robertson-Bagtian, Beach Loop Realty Jim Seeley, Wild River Coast Alliance Marie Simonds, Wild Rivers Coast Alliance David Smith Katie Vanwormer, Tasty Kates Mike Wales
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Notes from Participants:
Tourism needs to be an important economic driver A lot of businesses depend on tourism – “It gets us through the year” How to leverage tourism to support other industries Average community member views: o Port Orford is a working community – not a tourism community . Working community has nothing to benefit from tourists . Need to sell the idea that tourism will bring infrastructural betterment o Local Business is great, but we still need that shot in the arm that summer tourism provides o Afraid of change Fishing tours Interlocking trails Foodie Events Zipline Develop web interconnectivity – leverage services that your business doesn’t have
Port Orford – What is Your Unique Proposition?
Develop an “outwardness” to your community Idea of trailhead Recreationalists that enjoys quality Who already comes here vs.: who we want to attract o The active people don’t come and stay . Looking for the explorers . Looking for high dollar value travelers . What is the type of tourism that enhances this? Want people to stay longer Port Orford is not a destination The Wild River’s Coast Systems Connected Community Marine Reserve o Grassroots movement Working Landscapes Lake in City Limits – Garrison Lake Relaxed laid back community – walk back into time It’s about what’s not here Beautification is needed
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LOCAL ASSESTS FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
OUTSTANDING LODGING & ACCOMODATIONS (Places to stay) Ocean Breeze Retreat Compass Rose B&B Baldknow Lookout Rental Floras Lake B&B (Langlois) Peircy Suites (Langlois) Langlois Moutnain Resort Marsh Haven (Langlois) Vacation rentals Redfish Loft Wildland Properties Blue Steele Chameleon Wildspring Humbug State Park Camping
OUTDOOR RECREATION ASSETS (Trails/trailheads, rivers, gear rental, surf and fishing spots) Surfing Sea wind and kite boarding Snorkeling Scuba diving Port Orford Heads Black Lock Point Compass Rose Nature Trail Battle Rock Beach Tide pools Geo Caching Bird watching Rocky Point Battle Rock Beach Garrison Lake “early morning” paddling Crabbing – dock Fishing Humbug Grassy Knob wilderness Coquille Falls
UNIQUE RETAIL OR ATTRACTIONS (Art galleries, museums, theaters) Lifeboat Station Hughes House The Savoy
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Cape Blanco Lighthouse Hawthorne Gallery Fantastic Quilt Shop Theresia’s Wild Rivers Wool Factory Wooden Nickel – Myrtle wood Factory tours Port Orford’s dollie dock One Lump or Two Langlois Market Lala Belle’s (Langlois) Tasty Kates (Langlois) Greasy Spoon (Langlois) Inga’s Knitting Studio (Langlois) Rain Coast Arts (Langlois) Wool Gallery (Langlois)
UNIQUE CULINARY EXPERIENCES (Restaurants, farmers markets, fish shacks, U-pick) Valley Flora (U-pick) Food Co-op Paradise Café (legendary pancakes) Paula’s Crazy Norwegians Redfish – best view on entire Southern Coast Port Orford Sustainable Seafood Seasonal farmers market One Lump or Two Susan’s Chocolates (handmade) Griff’s on the Port South Coast Gourmet Tasty Kates (Langlois) Misty Meadows Farm (jam stand) (Langlois) Lee’s Bees (Langlois) Swenson Livestock (turkeys) (Langlois) Lavender in Laurel Grove (Langlois)
QUALITY OF EVENTS (Of interest to visitors) 4th of July Jubilee Cedar Festival Crab Pot Christmas tree Water Festival Art Walks Christmas at Hughes House Rocket Jim Festival – in the works (Langlois) Potluck Run to Rogue
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M.H. Concerts Art, seafood, and wine festival Surfing Stand up paddle boarding
LOCAL & HIDDEN GEMS Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve – lost soldier gold mine Murals Coast Guard Museum KPOZ Radio station Trails Cape Blanco Lighthouse Hughes House Savoy Theater Storm watching Whale watching Elk River Wind surfing Gold panning Sixes River Langlois mountain road Stargazing Fishing
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS (Venues to get the word out) Wildland Properties – Facebook and Pinterest Port Orford News Beacon Redfish Rodes Community Team – newsletter and Facebook Rotary Word of mouth Enjoy PortOrford.com – website Langlois Market
TOUR OPPORTUNITES (Tour operators, fishing charters, tours, educational tours) Kayak tours – South Coast Kayaks Bird watching – Audubon Society Marine reserve tours Art walks Bicycle tours (mountain and road) Zip line tours Multi-day backpacking trails Oregon Coast Trail Salmon fishing
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Gold panning Agate collecting Horseback riding Ranch tours Garden club tours South Coast Bicycles Clam digging
SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL/HISTORICAL (Sites, stories, people, music) Cape Blanco Light House Hughes House Coast Guard Museum Battle Rock Port of Port Orford Run to the Rogue Blessing Fleet Port Orford Headland Native history/Trail of Tears Ranches Langlois Mountain Fiddlers Gallery Players Dune and Friends
Program Q & A’s / Overall Thoughts Developing Main Street Wanting an ART unit Combine the scenic beauty with the art
Other People to invite into this process- entities/ people Shirley Nelson Port Orford Arts Council Port Orford Co-Op Will Brady – Windsurfing School Kathi Boden David Lacey Sport Fisherman State Parks Land Managers Greg Rider John Grouse Louis Miller – Local Birding expert/ photographer Calvenesse Terry Mock Michele Duarte
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BANDON – RURAL TOURISM STUDIO
NETWORKING EVENT
Monday May 9, 2013
PARTICIPANTS Tacy Andersen, Big Wheel Roy Ashworth Ed Backholm, Bandon Inn Peter Baher, 2nd Street Gallery Angela Cardas, Cardas Photography Leila Cassel, Schools Lynn Davies, Bandon Card and Gift Gina Dearth, Port of Bandon Stan Dengs, Devon’s Boutique Nancy Drew, City Council Marc Dryden, Inn at Face Rock John Flannagan, Flannagans Golf Tours Rick Goche, Port of Bandon, Alec Graves, Coos Bay North Bend VCB Darla Hamblin, Bandon Dunes Angela Hasel Pozzi, Artula Institute/Washed Ashore Johnna Hickox, Bandon Chamber Hank Hickox, Bandon Dunes Marcus Hinz, OCVA Claudine Hundhausen, City Council Mary Johnson, Washed Ashore Candace Kreittow, Second Street Gallery Beverly Lanier, City of Bandon Nicole Malloy, Coastal Mist Chocolates Devon Matsuda, Devon’s Boutique Karl Maxon, South Coast Bicycles Megan McKenzie, New Lake Ranch, McKenzie Livestock LLC Sandy Mebbile, SCDC Geneva Miller, Bandon Western World Chris Powell Frank Rocco, Washed Ashore Yvonne Saunco, Truffles Harv Schubothe, Greater Bandon Assoc/Ford Family Foundation Jim Seeley, Wild Rivers Coast Alliance Kevin Shaw, Coastal Mist Tara Shaw, Coastal Mist Marie Simonds, Wild Rivers Coast Alliance Anne Sobbota, Sage Place Bart Stein, Edward Jones Roger Straus Dennis Thomason, Tiffany’s Drug Kelly Thompson, Truffle
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Notes from Participants:
Very Important currently Very Important in future needs Already number 1 industry by a long way It will expand in quality as opposed to quantity o Per person spend will increase Strong tourism values but there are also other industries at play Tourism could potentially promote other industry development
Bandon – What is Your Unique Proposition?
What if there isn’t just one unique proposition? o Golfers – here for golf exclusively . How do we bring the wives and families o RV’ers float around more “I need a spa” Distill it down to relaxation o A place to refresh not just east o Refresh by the sea Vertical Market o For Every Month of the Year o 20% of business is golf Cannibalization of efforts needs to stop The Beautiful Beach o “Sandcastles in Sweatshirts” o Tie it into the agricultural assets . Blueberries . Cranberries Develop family friendly activities o Develop more activities where there is something from everyone Tons of repeat business o It’s a way of life o They found something unique and they keep coming back “Come Sea Us” “Find yourself in Bandon” o Find out whatever makes you . Self Realization . Self Reflection . A connection happens . It’s a gathering space When You go to Bandon nothing happens
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o That’s a good thing o The Ability to relax People feel safe here Support Big industries that are not obtrusive Bandon will take the lead from Bandon Dunes o Develop beautification techniques o Plants and time Develop family friendly activities that build tourist communities
REGROUP
Develop Consistency in the tourism Track Elevate locals lifestyle/quality based on areas the locals want/need for livability Carve the edges off of the seasonality Develop higher paying tourists Richness of traditional skills Producers are focusing on feeding and selling to neighbors – capitalize on the local harvest locally Help stop the talent drain Educating the workforce Develop community gardens Youth is feeling disconnected We have a pristine natural environment o We love the beaches o The forests o The ocean Skilled artisans –education in trades o Cobbler o Sword maker Master to apprentice tradesman/tradeswomen culture
LOCAL ASSESTS FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
OUTSTANDING LODGING & ACCOMODATIONS (Places to stay) Inn at Face Rock Bandon Inn Lighthouse B&B Bandon Dune Vacation rentals Bandon RV Park Sea Star Bullard’s Beach State Park
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Seascape Cottages Yurts at Bullard’s
OUTDOOR RECREATION ASSETS (Trails/trailheads, boat harbors/docks, rivers, lakes, surf spots, fishing, etc.) Tide pools Coquille River fishing Whiskey Run Kite sorting Bullard’s Beach Park (camping, horse trails, and camping) Labrinth Bandon Dunes Golf Resort Golf Hiking (beaches, Black Lock, Lost Lake, Floras Lake) Sixes River Biking (beach loop, Hwy 101, BDGR, North Bank, Elk River) Surfing (Face Rock Park, South Jetty, Whiskey Run Beach Kite boarding – Whiskey Run Cut Creek Washed Ashore Boardwalk amphitheater Agates – Bullard’s, Elk River (mouth), Bandon Beaches Bradly Lake Crabbing – Port of Bandon Camping – Elk, Sixes, Bullard’s Bandon Marsh – birding Native American Disc Golf Course
UNIQUE RETAIL OR ATTRACTIONS (Art galleries, theaters, artisan goods, farm direct stores, wineries) Old Town market place Vines Art Glass Blowing Cobblers Bench Art 101 Wood Co. Twin Creeks Blueberry Barn and u-pick Second Street Art Gallery Art by the Sea Gypsy Wagon (Int’l goods) Caradas Photography – family portraits on the beach Bandon Mercantile Bandon Golf Supply Toy Room Billy Smoothboar’s Driftwood Museum Fudge Factory Inner Garden Gallery Truffles
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Devon’s Youth Center Tiffany’s Drug (destination wine shop) Bandon Inn Gift Shop Face Rock Creamery Coastal Mist Sage Place Gallery Patina Home Décor
UNIQUE CULINARY EXPERIENCES (Restaurants, farmers markets, fish stand, u-pick, markets) Coastal Mist – chocolates and desserts Farmers Market – Old Town Marketplace Fresh fish and Dungeness crab Face Rock Mushrooms Cranberries, blackberries, huckleberries Gorse Wine Cheese Misty Meadows Pacific Blue Alloro Billy Smoothboar’s The Left Pacific Blues Bandon fish market Sea Star Bistro The Minute Café, pie breakfast, biscuits and gravy Micro cannery albacore tuna Mother’s National Food Seth’s Bakery La Fiesta
QUALITY EVENTS (Of interest to the visitor) Gallery receptions Cranberry Festival (fall) Storm watching National Regional Golf tournament Wind Festival 4th of July parade and fireworks Whale watching Bandon Showcase Playhouse Dog show Art walk Historical tours, hikes, bike rides Bandon Rotary’s wine and cheese extravaganza
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Disc golf tournament Washed Ashore exhibit Art shows/music concerts Writers Retreat Conference Sprague Theater Salmon fishing Halibut fishing
LOCAL & HIDDEN GEMS (What’s eclectic/weird) Lavender Farm on McTimmons Lane Washed Ashore exhibit Game Park Museum Harp playing at 2nd Street Gallery Jailhouse Rocks Kacy’s Face Creation Art murals- water tanks around town Beach loop Face Rock, Elephant Rock, Table Rock Nasomah Memorial YMI Historical Cemetery/pioneer Bullard’s State Park Lighthouse Art on the boardwalk Coast Guard Memorial Historical buildings Bandon hike trails Sage Place South Jetty Shipwreck
MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS (Venues to get the word out) Community calendar Facebook Coffee break NPR sponsorship Bandon Western World Cardasa Photograpy Twitter Bicoastal media Wild Rivers Coast Alliance Instagram Google grants Storytelling Bandon cares
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Regional mags Word of mouth Corporate sponsorship Greater Bandon Association Sunset Mag
TOUR OPPORTUNITIES (Tour operators, self-guided tours, fishing charters) Grassy Knob Guide Service Bandon Riding Stable Prowler Charter River boat/steam wheeler Old Town Historic Tours/Museum Bike tours by Karl Washed Ashore walk-in workshops Ocean fishing Reg Pullins history tour of the Port Lavender Farm Tours Birding and whale watching S.E.A.
SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL & HISTORICAL SITES OR STORIES (Bands, music, ship wrecks, folk lore, tribal stories) Old Town = 35,000+ year old town site Long database Native oral history Coquilee Tribe Nasomah Memorial Garden Sprague Community Theater Lighthouse (Coquille River) Phoenix Festival Coquille Point Wildlife Refuge Pioneer/historical cemetery Bandon Museum History of Jetties construction Musicians: Street Buskers, bands Harp “Done Deal” local classic rock band Whiskey Run Beach “Drive on” 4wd Beach Whiskey Run Beach gold strike Face Rock Elephant Rock YMI Story of Tupper Rock/Grandmother Rock
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Program Q & A’s / Overall Thoughts
What about the retailers? – the specialty boutiques? Community events ARE important o No music festival Events module Coos Bay/ North Bend needs to be a big part of the discussion Develop techniques to get rid of seasonality o Rainy day activities o Leverage the artist community . You can do that in the rain Disconnect between economic development vs. workers development
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