INNKEEPER'S DISPATCH

2026 SEPTEMBER 7

Spatown, Oregon


Ashland has long been known as the home of the Bard, and more recently as the gateway to Rogue wine country. It is also, quietly, a spa town.

2026 MAY 20

Trailtown, Oregon


Outside magazine recently named Ashland one of the ten best bike towns in America — the only town in Oregon to make the list.

2026 APRIL 20

The Bard Is Back


The Bard is back—and by all accounts, better than ever. Ashland Creek Inn guests enjoy 20% off select seats for all shows all season.

2026 MARCH 26

Wine Trail Dining


A short list of favorite wine trail stops where you can settle in for a proper meal and a bit of unhurried hospitality between tastings.

2026 MARCH 2

J'ville, Oregon


Jacksonville is a brick-lined, gold-rush town that somehow feels both preserved and entirely alive. It's history is not staged — it’s simply intact — and that sense of place gives the town its quiet charm.

2026 FEBRUARY 16

Winetown, Oregon


Ashland has long been known as the home of the Bard, but in recent years, the Rogue Valley has emerged as one of the world’s top up-and-coming wine regions.

2026 FEBRUARY 3

Theatertown, Oregon


Thanks to the Bard, Ashland has been a beloved theater town for decades. Over the years, other companies have joined the stage.

2026 JANUARY 27

Foodtown, Oregon


Not too long ago, many Ashland restaurants would take a long winter break, but today, Ashland’s thriving food scene serves some of the best food in the Pacific Northwest all year long.

2026 JANUARY 12

25 Years Later


It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since I opened the doors to welcome our first guests to breakfast. During that time, I have visited almost every table every morning to share my innkeeper insights about what’s going on around town.