The NWGIS 2009 Conference will be held at Sunriver Resort located at the edge of the high desert, in the shadow of the Cascade Range. Set in a beautiful open valley at 4,190 feet (1,280 m) the resort is home to three famous golf courses: Meadows, Woodlands, and Crosswater, site of the JELD-WEN Tradition, a major championship on the Champions Tour.

Recreational opportunities abound, including mountain biking, fishing, hiking, camping, rock climbing and white-water rafting. Bend, Oregon located fifteen miles to the north is a major tourist center with a wealth of amentities.  Bend is home to Mount Bachelor Ski Area and the Deschutes Brewery.

For lodging rate and information contact Sunriver Resort directly at sunriver-resort.com or +1-800-801-8765. Make sure to mention you are attending the NW GIS User Group Conference for the best rate.