Running from early June through mid-September, the 2026 Britt Music & Arts Festival season brings a full summer of live music, comedy, and orchestral performances to Jacksonville, just minutes from Country Willows.

For nearly 40 years, Pat and Kathy Butler have returned to Ashland and Country Willows, where theatre, cycling, and peaceful mornings have become a cherished tradition. Their story is one of love, routine, and the kind of place that feels like coming home.

The 2026 season of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival brings an exciting mix of Shakespeare classics, award-winning musicals, and powerful contemporary plays to Ashland. With its peaceful setting just minutes from the theaters, Country Willows Inn offers the perfect place to relax and recharge during your theater getaway.

Celebrate the Oregon Chocolate Festival with a delicious weekend of tastings, special events, and chocolate-inspired experiences in Ashland. Make it even sweeter with Country Willows Inn’s exclusive chocolate-themed breakfast and, of course, a relaxing stay at your favorite inn!

Even after the Oregon Shakespeare Festival pauses for the season, the Rogue Valley continues to shine with live theater, musicals, concerts, and performances that make winter and early spring an ideal time to visit.

Celebrate Valentine’s season with a hands-on cookie decorating class from Sugar by Shelly at Country Willows Inn. Enjoy festive designs, beginner-friendly instruction, and plenty of sweet take-home treats in a cozy, creative setting.

This January, Country Willows Inn thanks teachers and teacher’s aides with a well-deserved winter escape: book one night and enjoy the second night free!

A heartfelt reflection on a year of growth, gratitude, and community, celebrating the connections that make Country Willows Inn feel like home.

Give the gift of escape with a Country Willows Inn gift certificate.

Simple, friendly, and close to town—Mt. Ashland is the ideal winter destination. Enjoy the mountain during the day and unwind at Country Willows Inn each night.

October is the final month for Shakespeare this season and the perfect time to stay at Country Willows Inn.

Discover the luxury of having Country Willows Inn all to yourself.

Discover the best places to play pickleball in Southern Oregon—from scenic Lithia Park to indoor courts at The Dink Tank and beyond.

We proudly support Southern Oregon artisans and producers by sharing the best of our region with every guest.

Welcome to Country Willows Inn, where the days begin with the scent of fresh brewed local coffee from Rogue Valley Roasting Company, birdsong echoing through the trees, and the comforting rhythm of a historic inn coming to life.