Happen
A husband’s birthday wish wasn’t for himself.
Rather, it was for his wife to use her creativity to open a boutique.
And that’s the start of the story of Happen, a home and gift boutique in The Village at Sunriver.
Sierra Gealon and her mother, Gretchen Weaver, are the co-owners of Happen.
They invite community members to attend the boutique’s grand opening 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. There will be a ribbon cutting at 5:15 p.m. along with a chance to win a gift card to the store. There will be a discount on items for local community members.
Back to how Happen happened.
“My children and I took my husband to breakfast for his birthday, and he made a wish for me to start a business,” Sierra, 32, said. “We went for a walk in The Village and saw the store front near Hot Lava Bakery was available. He said to me, let’s make this happen.”
A builder of custom homes, Ikaika Gealon helped her design and build the store’s interior.
“My mom and I always wanted to do something together,” Sierra said. “My sister makes jewelry that we sell at the store and my mom makes custom handbags.”
Warm and cozy, the store has something for everyone and every occasion. There are candles to cards, infant clothes and children’s toys, glassware to vases and linens to baskets.
“Every item has a story because my mom and I carefully consider what we want to sell, making an effort to sell locally made items along with items made by women or women-owned businesses,” Sierra said. “We are planning on having holiday items in November.”
They also plan to have workshops such as how to make a wreath, how to wrap gifts, holiday decorating, flower arranging and ideas for table settings.
“My mom and I always dreamed of opening a boutique together,” Sierra said. “We want to be a part of the Sunriver community where locals can find unique, meaningful and heirloom gifts or for their own homes.”
Happen is located in The Village at Sunriver, Suite 120. Call 541-815-4425, email Gealon.sierra@gmail.com or visit http://www.happenhome.com.
Village Bike and Ski is the premier bicycle and ski rental, repair and sales shop in Sunriver. Village Bike and Ski’s staff knows all the local trails and can recommend rides for all skill levels. We can help you with your vacation planning when it comes to bikes and ski related activities.
Bikes:
- Village Bike and Ski carries Trek and Cannondale as the premier bicycle lines.
- We have a huge fleet of beach cruisers, tag-a-longs, trailers, and comfort multi-speed bikes.
- Our high-end demo 29er and 650b front and full suspension fleet, as well as our Cannondale and Trek Carbon road bike fleet, is the most extensive in Central Oregon.
Skis:
- We carry Blizzard, Stockli, Fischer, and Head.
- Junior, Aline, and performance skis.
- Save money and time by renting your skis in Sunriver the day before you head to the hill.
Snowboards:
- We carry Ride Highlife UL and Machete
- From tiny boards for junior to big powder surfing boards, we have gear for the whole family. Village Bike and Ski features beginner friendly rental gear and high-end demos from Ride.
- Boot rentals starting at children’s size 1.
For rentals, please fill out our online waiver in advance. Waivers can be found on our website.
Email:
kevin@villagebikeandski.com
West of the Moon: Asia, Africa, Americas
West of the Moon welcomes you! Inside, you will find jewelry, clothing for all seasons, home furnishings, accessories, musical instruments, hand-blown glassware, folk art, and so much more.
We personally choose our merchandise from small co-ops, cottage industries, and families in the countries where we travel. Our direct trade approach keeps us close to our suppliers and their families, a happy bonus for our family over the last 37 years.
Visit us in The Village at Sunriver today – We have something for everyone!
Proud member of the Sunriver Chamber of Commerce.
Email: SignatureImports@aol.com
Melinda Young describes herself as a “style, fashion and closet whisper.” The owner of Heart of Your Style, Young helps people pare down what clothes they love, find their style and offers suggestions of her Cabi clothing line.
Whether you are trying to find an outfit for an event, going on a trip or need to refresh or update your wardrobe, Young can help you put together the perfect outfit.
“I provide fashion experiences in your home or mine with your girlfriends. With my Cabi clothing line, I’ll share the latest trends, give style tips and offer advice,” Young said. “I help women make it a bit more interesting and a whole lot more enjoyable getting dressed every day.”
View her Cabi collection at melindayoung.cabionline.com for the latest styling tips, trends, and outfit ideas or read her blog at melindayoung@cabionline.com/blog.
Bill Healy founded Mt. Bachelor Ski Area December 19, 1958 with a rope tow and a single lift. Mt. Bachelor has since grown to be one of the largest ski resorts in the United States. The resort boasts a wide variety of terrain, allowing guests to ski or ride 360 degrees off the summit, hike the adjoining cinder cone for a well-earned run down, or ski the trees off the western bowls to find that great cache of powder.
Visit Mt. Bachelor in the winter for a multitude of snow sports and activities. Snow tubing, snow shoeing, dog sledding, downhill and Nordic skiing, and snowboarding.
Mt. Bachelor offers a variety of dining options including Eagan’s Outpost, a mobile kitchen. Grab a cup of coffee the Subie Shack java hut, visit one of three bars and cafes in the West Village, or stop by the Sunrise Grill and the Sun Bar at Sunrise Lodge. Alternatively, hit the Pine Martin Lodge for Scapolo’s Bistro, Sparks Café, and Pinnacles Espresso. Hours and offerings vary, so please visit our website for updates!
Visit our Sunriver Office for:
- Lift Ticket purchase and pick-up of pre-ordered tickets
- Ski & Snowboard lesson reservations
- Daycare reservations
- Equipment rental reservations (we will not have rental inventory in the store)
- Dog Sled reservations
- Mt. Bachelor logo-wear and basic winter soft goods on display & available for purchase
Tumbleweed Toys is a locally owned, vibrant, jam-packed toy store with fun for all ages!
The store greets you with a variety of stuffed animals peeking through the windows. Inside you will find baby toys, baby dolls, blocks, and bubbles. Or, for older kids, figure and train sets, puzzles (in a variety of difficulty levels), journals, slime, coloring books and a variety of arts and crafts.
We have board and card games for a variety of ages. From family-friendly games, to games for grown-ups, you’ll find fun for everyone! You can even find hot tub toys, pool toys, and other toys that are great for outdoor activities. With new items arriving daily, you never know what you will find in this whimsical store!
Our customers say, “Tumbleweed Toys has a great selection of unique toys and games for the whole family, from game night with friends to baby shower gifts. They offer a collection unique to the big box stores with competitive pricing for the quality!”
Visit our Facebook page to learn more and get the latest information! Be sure to stop by Tumbleweed Toys open daily in The Village at Sunriver to find just what you need for the child in your life and the child inside!
Anna and John Luttrell enjoy meeting community members and visitors who visit Muddy Hut Pet Store in the Sunriver Business Park.
“I like seeing people come in with their pets and talking to them about what’s happening with their pet and how I can help whether it’s recommending a different pet food, or flea and tick medication,” she said.
The store carries items including food, toys, shampoos and more for dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs and fish. They have lifejackets, backpacks, leashes and dog carriers. “I am thankful for the community’s support,” Anna said.
She encourages locals and visitors to stop by if they are looking for a certain item or product. The store is located in the Sunriver Business Park.
Email her at Anna@muddyhut.com