Young Life Washington Family Ranch rises from a starkly beautiful high desert landscape in Central Oregon. Natural wood and timber from early mining camps were the basis of our design aesthetic for Creekside; we conducted extensive research to design each building, from smaller-scale camper cabins to the 500-person dining hall, as traditionally as possible. The clear span heavy timber truss roof over the dining hall combines steel and lumber, staying true to the old mine design. Creekside comprises five cabin-style dormitories, an activity center, four buildings for staff housing, a dining hall, a commercial kitchen, an auditorium, an ice cream shop, an indoor game room, and a dynamic water park in the central square.