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Ashland, Oregon, with its renowned eight month long Shakespeare Festival, it’s picturesque golden hills and wineries, as well as its abundant, year-round activities, serves as a perfect base for exploring all that Southern Oregon has to offer.
Country Willows Inn is within easy reach of a variety of cultural, theatre and fine arts offerings, shopping, dining opportunities, and adrenaline-pumping activities (have you ever rafted the Rogue River or skied down Mt. Ashland?). Feel free to browse through our wide range of things to do – and, as always, if you need assistance planning your perfect trip, we are happy to help you! |
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Ten of our favorite (and mostly free!) activities to do in and around Country Willows, Ashland, and Southern Oregon.
An Early Morning Hike . . . . Starting at the inn, amble your way up the meadow path to the irrigation canal trail and connect to the Ashland trail system (don’t miss the waterfall) and for the adventurous, the Pacific Crest trail! Scenic and energizing!
- A Mid-Day Bike Ride . . . .Hop on one of our bikes and ride down the street to connect up to the Bear Creek Greenway. Great views of Mt. Ashland, Grizzly Peak, Ashland parks . . . get off in the Railroad District and grab a bite at one of many in-town eateries!
- A Late Afternoon Stroll in Lithia Park . . . . With the sun setting behind the mountains, it’s glorious any season . . ..beautiful trees, the soothing sights and sounds of the creek, endless trails so close to downtown.
- First Friday Art Walk . . . Held the first Friday of the month, don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to glimpse superb artisan craftsmanship. With featured artists in attendance, on-site demonstrations, and refreshments all housed in unique settings, you’ll revel in this night out on the town!
- Lithia Artisans’s Market . . .Held every weekend from Spring through Fall, this uniquely Ashland event finds favor with all seeking to bring home handcrafted jewelry, art, or clothing. Held along the banks of the creek behind the Plaza.
- The Ashland’s Grower’s Market . . . We don’t miss this one! Held every Tuesday Spring through Fall, this farmer’s market is a delight for the senses! Pick up some fresh organic fruit or veggies, bring home some Rogue Valley plants, jams or honey, and even enjoy lunch. A little bit of art as a bonus, too!
- Offstage at OSF . . . Expand your theatrical horizons! Free events at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival include the Green Show and Noon Talks . . . For the former, a lively and colorful dance and musical program held before the evening plays on the Elizabethan Stage, and a up close and personal dialogue with members of the OSF company for the latter.
- Land of the Lakes . . . And by that we mean, Crater Lake, of course, an easy drive and short day trip from the inn, but alsoEmigrant Lake (right here in Ashland) and Lake of the Woods, (midway between Emigrant and Crater). Spectacular vistas
abound. We’ll give you a map to get you there and back in a circular route.
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- Jacksonville and the Applegate area . . . Within a ½ hour of Ashland, drive past vast acres of pear orchards, scenic mountain vistas, and discover the quaint town of Jacksonville. With its unique shops, Britt Outdoor Musical Festival, local wineries, and home to our delicious coffee, The Good Bean, you’ll find lots to see and do.
- And for our 10th favorite activity . . . Relax! And yes, perhaps a reason you came to Country Willows . . .With that in mind, take advantage of numerous restful spots right here on the property including our Adirondack lawn chairs, poolside tables and chairs, double front porches, and other nooks you’ll be sure to discover.
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