News from the Garden

Everything is "springing up"!

And if April showers bring May flowers we are in for a glorious show!       

A soft green canopy spreads across the trees, fruit trees and Tulip Magnolia burst into bloom. Bulbs abound: daffodil, tulips, and  hyacinth. Hellebore have been blooming since February: sweet smelling Daphne, Viburnum, stately Rhododendron, Azalea, intoxicating Lilac buds, Pansies, Violets, and well-to-do English Daisies-this place is truly, truly a paradise. I wander through the herb garden to find "Tra-La" herbs and veggies.

From the Birds We Have a Symphony of Song!

Junco, Titmouse, Towhee, Downy and Acorn Woodpeckers, Nuthatch, Common Flicker, Blue and Green Heron, Jays, Robins, Turkey Vultures, Chickadee, House and Gold Finch, and Hummingbirds throng the air. I await the return of Swallows and Orioles. Meanwhile, the Squirrels are running everywhere-they're so friendly-they'll come within a yard without a bat of the eye! The Turtles and Koi in the pond enjoy the sun in true and dozy laziness, slowly soaking up the rays while our resident Duck couple survey their kingdom watchfully. Could ducklings be around the corner? Oh we hope, hope, hope so!

Imagine enjoying 4 of the Northwest's best wineries and 3 of Ashland's finest restaurants in a in a weekend of wine, food and fun at Ashland's Lithia Springs.

King Estates Winery, Brandborg Winery, Willamette Winery will provide their great award winning wines to be paired with food from three of Ashland's great restaurants, Chateaulin, Tees and Beasy's on the Creek, for three days of great wines, foods and fun.  For all the details, Go Here.   

Come join us on Super Bowl Sunday, just for the game or stay over after the game.  Or make it a Weekend Getaway.  With all our rooms half price, what are you waiting for?  

During the game there will be Chips, Dips, Salsa, and Pop Corn. as well as Cheryl's famous Spaghetti with her "Throw it all in pot Italian Meat Sauce".  There will be plenty of great Garlic Bread and her "You won't believe it's Vegetarian Chili".  Top it off with Pasta and Potato Salads, Marinated Meat Balls, all included in the $15 per person price of admission.  

There will be no host beverages with two micro brews and premium local wines, and Mrs O'Malley's Winter Spiced Wine   Click Here for Details   Limited availability, book early and don't be disappointed.

Come for the day, night or week.

Book early and make sure Cupid knows where you'll be on Valentines Day this year.  If you can't make it one Valentines, our package is available anytime in February.  It's jammed packed with value added features and is one of the beat packages we've ever offered.  Book early and be sure to get the date you want. 

Take advantage of our New Room Service Spa.  You thought Room Service was great for dining in, try the ultimate luxury, 6 different massages, all by "Room Service".  No more going to a day spa or walking to an on-site spa.  Now, you can have it all in the privacy of your own cottage or suites.   (Unfortunately you must book a cottage or suite as the rooms just aren't large enough.)   For the Details of the 2 Day Valentines Package Details for a 1 Day Valentines Package

Lithia Springs brings you another in the series of:

Enjoy the best wines of the Willamette, Umpqua and Rogue Appellations, paired with the food of 3 of Ashland's finest restaurants.  Add wine tasting at 3 local wineries, and presentations from our featured wineries.  Don't miss this event, put on by our new Events Coordinator, Porscha!  And watch for more great events coming in the future events.

We only have room for 24 couples for the exclusive event. 

Is this the year you choose to spend one of the Winter Holidays with just the two of you, like it all started out.  Well this is the year.  We have a great Traditional Christmas package prepared for you.  Great Ashland Getaways

The Ski Area is open, and we have discounted lift tickets at just $32, and there is rarely any lines when you ski at Mt. Ashland.  Or, maybe it's ice skating this year.  Lithia  Park is the place.

The 3 theaters which are open all are getting good reviews.  Do a little shopping for really unique gifts from Ashland's Unique Shops, take in a theater production and maybe taste a little wine.  The Christmas Spirit is sure to settle in someone where along the line.

Daniel Verner will be hosted by the Gallery at Lithia Springs for the December 3rd, First Friday Artwalk.  His show will continue until the end of December, 2010. While visiting world class museums, Daniel consciously observed most viewers took a 3-5 second glance per painting. He says "I wanted to slow the viewer down because of my complexity of the detail, or unusual subject" to make a viewer say, "What's going on?"  This self-taught artist commands the attention of the viewer to linger and discover all aspects of his masterful works. From still life to portraiture, you will discover a unique quality of this signature collection.  Artist reception will be First Friday, December 3rd from 5-7:30pm. Thor Polson will be joining in on the piano for a very special evening!       

Most of you know the luxury of enjoying a private evening in your hotel room, with dinner by Room Service.  Now, you can experience the ultimate luxury, that of of Spa Treatments, ala "Room Service".  

After much experimenting, we are finally ready to announce our new "Room Service Spa" service at Lithia Hot Springs.  No more getting in your robe and walking to the spa, or even going downtown for your spa treatments.  Now, at Lithia Springs you can choose from 5 spa treatments brought right to the comfort and convenience of your cottage or suite.  (Sorry, this service is only  available in our cottages and suites, due to requirements). 

Now, you can soak in a hot mineral bath before or after you massage, or both, and never leave you room.  Or, both of you can enjoy getting your treatments together and swapping places; soak a while and enjoy a massage for a while.   

Are you looking for those one of a kind gifts to give at Christmas this year?  To find one of a kind gifts, usually you have to find one of the kind stores, and Ashland has more one of a kind shops than most anyplace.   And if you can't find it in Ashland, Jacksonville also has a dozen or more unique shops including Sheffield's Toy Store. If you think Toys R us is toys, you aren't over 30 years old.  Sheffield's is what toy stores use to be, filled with toys for any age, from all over the world.

So, come enjoy a relaxing Ashland Getaway and do your shopping early.  Enjoy your favorite restaurant, perhaps see the new production at the Oregon Cabaret theater.  Taste some local wine. 

This year, relax and enjoy yourself while you do your Christmas Shopping, and have the most unique gifts under the tree.  Plus you go home rested and relaxed and ready for the holidays.  

Or, you might just stay for and old Fashion Christmas at the Inn.