You could just be passing through, and suddenly you feel good—you feel “at home” and grounded. You sense that the people are somehow more real and open. And that being neighbors means something more than just living next door.

Madras, in Central Oregon, happens to be one of those places. A small town that really is a small town. A mix of people as dedicated to being part of shaping the town as they are to shaping a life for themselves in it. In fact, it’s the town itself that is the inspiration for its newest neighborhood—Yarrow. Designed to be a natural extension of Madras, Yarrow will be a mixed-use community, adding a whole new assortment of people to the town’s blend.