A new, upscale hotel is being planned on NW Arizona Avenue between Wall and Bond Streets. In addition to overnight rooms, CASCADA Bend will also have a thermal spa and wellness destination with multiple hot and cold thermal circuits, silent spaces for reflection and social spaces for connection. “The goal is to create a restorative environment that blends ancient hydrotherapy traditions with modern wellness experiences, all in a setting that feels authentic to Bend,” explains Marc Coluccio, COO of SolTerra, the company behind the project which also owns CASCADA in Portland.
“Like our Portland location, CASCADA Bend will offer an immersive thermal spa experience, but it will have its own character that reflects the pace and personality of Bend. While Portland’s space has a more urban energy, Bend’s design will lean into the region’s charm and natural beauty, with more outdoor integration and expansive views,” Coluccio told the Source. He says Bend was chosen because of the local culture that values wellness and nature. The idea behind CASCADA, he says, is embracing active, healthy living.
While a hotel is attached, Coluccio says the design, pricing and programming will be geared toward making CASCADA a regular part of local life. Details about pricing and membership haven’t been released yet. In Portland, a three-hour visit to the underground thermal springs starts at $100, according to the website.
“We think the combination of multiple thermal circuits, dedicated silent spaces and warm, inviting social areas will be a standout,” Coluccio says. “The ability to move between hot, cold and relaxation zones in a beautiful, purpose-built space will be a new wellness experience for Bend.”
Coluccio says the renderings he gave to the Source are meant to emphasize natural materials, light-filled spaces and a connection to Bend’s natural surroundings. He says the building will have ultra-high efficiency energy systems with green roof and wall elements. He says the location between downtown Bend and the Old Mill District was chosen for its walkability and the lot is large enough to include parking.
A social media post ignited some backlash from people who fear the town’s charm will be replaced with luxury. “We’ve heard both the excitement and concerns and understand them,” Coluccio says. “Our hope is not to replace what makes Bend special but to add to it in a way that feels true to the town’s character.”
The design team is being led by Hacker Architects, which also designed The Grove food hall in Northwest Crossing, the High Desert Museum and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. Construction on CASCADA Bend will begin in late 2026 with an opening date in 2028.
This article appears in the Source October 9, 2025.
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