Heidi Hausler

Apr 2, 2024 | bendmagazine.com | Heidi Hausler |Cali Clement

The sound of drumming fills the air, a unifying beat pulsing through Bend’s downtown streets. Painted faces of children wearing butterfly wings, furry tails and all the colors of the rainbow dance and twirl and parade to the African rhythm. Standing eight-feet tall in whimsical glory, The Earth Guardians lead the vibrant Procession of the Species as the Bend community gathers, united by a collective love for Mother Nature.

Jan 16, 2024 | bendmagazine.com | Heidi Hausler |Cali Clement

Dominiqe Taylor Mixes Nature with InclusivityPersistence and purpose define entrepreneur Dominiqe Taylor, founder of the sustainable hair products company Consciously Curly Co. A biology and environmental studies graduate of Southern Utah Polytechnic University, Taylor began her venture into the world of beauty products while working in Zion National Park, where she cooked her meals in the shadow of sandstone cliffs.

Jul 19, 2023 | bendmagazine.com | Heidi Hausler |Cali Clement

A Fusion of Culinary Expertise and Personal ServiceIn the world of event curation, Sanda Costello and Gene Soto’s Bowtie Catering Company brings a “mom and pop” energy to the Central Oregon catering scene. Theirs is a tried and true partnership grounded in a shared passion for the food service industry. Costello and Soto have custom designed beautiful spreads at high desert events for eight years, earning community recognition and receiving awards for quality and service.