The story of is a rare example of a private natural wonder becoming a public treasure through a dramatic real estate sale. The Sale on Redfin
In early 2024, the property, a 92-foot vertical drop over stunning columnar basalt cliffs, appeared on the mainstream real estate site Redfin. While it had been open to the public for generations, the land was actually privately owned by the Abbey Foundation of Oregon , a nonprofit supporting Benedictine monks. The foundation listed the 40-acre lot as an "open auction," with no set price, sparking widespread fear among Oregonians that a private buyer might close access to the beloved site. Bipartisan Intervention buy waterfall
An iconic Oregon waterfall was put up for sale on Redfin. ... - Yahoo The story of is a rare example of
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is conducting due diligence, including environmental reviews, before final acquisition. The foundation listed the 40-acre lot as an
The Abbey Foundation eventually accepted the state's offer, noting that they wanted to ensure proper professional stewardship for the property after over a century of private ownership.