Tiller Town Redevelopment Blueprint – Oregon’s Hidden Gem
Tiller Town is repositioned as a heritage-rich, eco-lifestyle gateway — where travelers stop, stay, and spend. With EB-5 as the funding backbone and outdoor recreation as the draw, Tiller becomes not just a pit stop on Route 227, but Oregon’s hidden gem for adventure, culture, and wellness
Redevelopment Blueprint – Tiller Town, Oregon
A rural gateway reimagined into an outdoor lifestyle hub + investment magnet
Outdoor Adventure Hub
“Gateway to the Umpqua” visitor center with rentals, guides, maps.
Trailhead cluster: hiking, biking, horseback riding.
Water sports & adventure tours: rafting, kayaking, fly-fishing, ATVs.
Projected Jobs: 15–20 seasonal + 10 full-time.
Revenue Potential: $400K–$600K annually (permits, rentals, guide ops).
Eco-Lodging & Glamping Villages
Build eco-cabins, yurts, luxury glamping pods on riverfront and timberland.
Themed stays: riverside, stargazing meadows, timber retreats.
Projected Jobs: 25–30 (hospitality, cleaning, maintenance).
Revenue Potential: $1.2M–$1.8M annually (100 pods at $150–200/night, 40–50% occupancy).
EB-5 Slots: 4–6 investors (job creation qualifies).
Heritage Revival District
Restore General Store, Cookhouse, Bunkhouse, Old Porter House.
Convert into farm-to-table cafés, craft brewery, artisan shops, heritage inn.
Projected Jobs: 35–40.
Revenue Potential: $2M–$2.5M annually (combined F&B + lodging).
Agri-Tourism & Farm-to-Table Network
Develop vineyards, berry farms, hemp, hops.
Create “Taste of Tiller” festival + integrate with Oregon wine/beer trails.
Projected Jobs: 20–25 (farm workers, F&B staff, event staff).
Revenue Potential: $750K–$1M annually.
Riverfront Recreation Corridor
Nearly 1 mile of South Umpqua River frontage developed into:
fishing piers, picnic lawns, event pavilions.
kayak launches, café decks.
Signature Event: “Tiller River Lights Festival”.
Projected Jobs: 10–12 (event, maintenance, seasonal staff).
Revenue Potential: $500K–$700K annually.
Outdoor Education & Retreat Campus
Repurpose school + 16,588 sq. ft. institutional building into:
Leadership training + corporate retreats.
University field labs in forestry, conservation, and ecology.
Projected Jobs: 20–25 (educators, retreat staff).
Revenue Potential: $1M–$1.5M annually.
EB-5 Slots: 2–3 investors.
Wellness & Nature Retreats
Develop wellness retreats: yoga lodges, forest-therapy walks, cold/hot immersion pools.
Branding: “Recharge in Tiller.”
Projected Jobs: 15–20.
Revenue Potential: $600K–$900K annually.
Renewable Energy & Timber Innovation
Leverage 200M board feet of timber into sustainable industries.
Build biochar facility, modular wood cabins, eco-furniture workshops.
Projected Jobs: 40–50 skilled + semi-skilled.
Revenue Potential: $3M–$5M annually.
EB-5 Slots: 8–10 investors.
Seasonal Festivals & Signature Events
Summer River Music Festival
Fall harvest festival (pumpkins, cider, vineyards).
Winter holiday log cabin market & lights.
Projected Jobs: 8–10 (seasonal).
Revenue Potential: $250K–$400K annually.
EB-5 & Rural Priority Capital Structuring
Tiller qualifies as Designated Rural Area under RIA → EB-5 investors get priority processing.
EB-5 Investment Size: $800K per investor.
EB-5 Job Rule: 10 jobs per investor.
Projected Needs:
Total capital to execute (Phase 1–3): ~$20M.
Total EB-5 investors possible: ~25–30 (covers $20M).
Local bank leverage + Note Offering (8% annual return) as secondary financing.
Investor Path:
Option A: Secure Note (8% annual, monthly payout).
Option B: Equity stake + EB-5 Green Card eligibility for friends, relatives and/or self (if appropriate)
Investment Snapshot
Phase 1 Focus (Years 1–2): Eco-lodging, Heritage District, Riverfront Corridor → ~$7–8M capital, 120+ jobs.
Phase 2 Focus (Years 3–4): Outdoor campus, Wellness retreats, Agri-tourism → ~$6M capital, 80+ jobs.
Phase 3 Focus (Years 5–6): Timber innovation hub, Renewable energy → ~$6–7M capital, 150+ jobs.
Total Job Creation: ~350–400 direct jobs (well above EB-5 thresholds).
Total Revenue Potential: $10M–$14M annual by year 6.