The toughest part about Casey P. Roland’s job is not climbing to dizzying heights to care for majestic trees throughout Southern Oregon. These days, the hardest part for Casey is figuring out how to find enough hours in the day to schedule the long list of clients waiting to utilize Casey’s tree care services. Now […]
Tired of searching through multiple Facebook Groups, online calendar listings and email invites to find out what’s going on in the Rogue Valley? The solution to frustrating web searches and missed opportunities is here! Rogue Valley Events is the online source for event listings in Southern Oregon. Community members are encouraged to post their events […]
When Brenda Johnson and Mitchell Walzer began their relationship, they knew they had found something very special, as lovers ought to. The rich experience they had together inspired them to want to share it with the world by creating a business where love, relationships, sex, and spirituality could be explored and promoted in a comfortable […]
Decades of vacationing in Ashland in the summertime have made Pam Dehnke something of an expert on how to accommodate the needs of travelers visiting Nightingales Inn, just steps away from the Plaza downtown. Close proximity to shops, restaurants and theatre is just one of the many reasons visitors are thrilled to have Nightingales open […]
Long before electric bikes were a common sight on the roads of Ashland, Jerry Solomon opened Ashland Electric Bikes and knew it was just a matter of time before the rest of the bicycling community caught up. Eight years later, Jerry has moved into a larger, more visible shop on Ashland Street and business is […]
As Indonesia’s largest organic food company, Big Tree Farms, Inc. has Ashland, Oregon roots. When Frederick Schilling sold Ashland’s own Dagoba Organic Chocolate in 2006, he knew bigger projects were right around the corner. It didn’t take long for his passion for innovation and high quality sustainable products to lead to Big Tree Farms. Founded […]
With an emphasis on elegant simplicity Harvest Restaurant opened June of 2014 in Talent and has been attracting Rogue Valley diners who appreciate a farm to table experience. When owners John and Ruby Biles moved to Southern Oregon from Wyoming six years ago seeking a better quality of life, they were drawn to the […]
Steven Dahn wants you to “get it back” – your physical health, your vibrancy, your passion and dedication to being the best you that is possible. When we spoke with Steven recently about his work as a personal fitness trainer, it was 10am and he had been up since 4:30am and had already logged in five one-hour client sessions and […]
When Natalie Mitchell moved back to the Rogue Valley from the San Francisco Bay Area three years ago, she knew that in addition to returning to the Valley that she loved she would also be ushering in a unique service that until last year was not available in Southern Oregon. Offering the highly specialized […]
Summertime is the perfect time to get out and enjoy all that Ashland has to offer: a walk in Lithia Park, the OSF Green Show each evening, the First Friday Art Walk each month and more. When Medford’s EdenVale Winery opened up Enoteca (which means wine library in Italian), their downtown wine shop, almost six […]
It’s quite likely that you may already know Cynthia LoRe. She made Ashland her home five years ago, and works in the community as a yoga teacher at Bikram Yoga of Ashland, and as a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Reiki Master in private practice. In this interview we will be exploring the modality that Cynthia uses […]
With a deep family history rooted in the settlements surrounding the Table Rocks and passion for Native American and Early Settler history of the area, Rogue Jet Boat Adventures offers Award winning jet boating, on arguably the most natural, untouched, and private sections the Upper Rogue River has to offer. Combine that with unforgettable […]
Jaye Marolla and Steven Glaser opened the Ashland Center of Asian Bodywork this spring and are sharing their years of experience in age-old methods developed over generations in both Thailand and Japan. In this unique Asian model of care, Jaye and Steven offer bodywork as medicine rather than a luxury. They aim to create […]
Looking for adventure tucked away in the pristine Rogue River Wilderness? Paradise Lodge is just what you’re looking for. Located deep in the heart of Oregon’s Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River, Paradise Lodge allows guests to leave the hustle of paved-road civilization behind and float, jet boat or hike-in to an ideal setting at […]
With an effective team of experienced natural health practitioners, Ashland’s own Community Acupuncture & Natural Health provides the highest quality care at the most affordable rates. Adam Holtey opened the healing center 6 years ago utilizing the “community” model of care where acupuncture patients are treated in a group setting. Private, individual massage therapy is […]
Ashland Supportive Housing and Community Outreach has provided housing and support services for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) for 34 years, since 1982. Ten years ago Director Sue Crader began the process of moving residential services to three, single level homes structured to allow residents to age in place. Faced with a decision […]
Whether you realize it or not, Kelly Brainard and her staff are working hard to make sure your garden will thrive all year long. Offering 100% locally grown bedding plants, vegetable starts, herbs, baskets, and soil amendments, Ashland Greenhouses has been providing local gardeners with the education, materials and expertise to make their yards and […]
The first thing Susan McGlynn noticed when she moved to Ashland from Oaxaca, Mexico a year and a half ago was how much Ashlanders love dogs. After 20 years of living in a country with very little in the way of advocacy for the well being of pets, Susan has found her passion and her […]
The 2nd annual Southern Oregon Grape Fair is right around the corner and we’ve got all the details you’ll need for a fabulous day celebrating our region’s rich history and future in wine, agriculture, art, and local food. This fun event kicks off on Saturday, May 30th with Bike Chata, and continues throughout the day […]
Looking for healthy, glowing skin that puts your best face forward? Katie Hartman is a licensed esthetician here in Ashland who can truly help you look and feel your best. As a nutritionist and massage therapist for ten years, Katie learned the importance of relaxation and helped her clients see the importance of taking care […]
Now in its fifth year of serving Ashland, the Family Massage Education Center is truly one of a kind. Specializing in the instruction of basic massage for anyone to use at home, JoAnn Lewis, LMT and her experienced team of massage therapists are bringing back simple, respectful touch communication as the true first healing art for […]
Introducing Ashland’s newest legal professional, Tricia Hahn. Just a few months shy of her one-year anniversary practicing Elder Law, Estate Planning, and General Civil Law here in town, Tricia and her family are settling in nicely to their new life in Southern Oregon. With a background in litigation, Tricia Hahn brings compassionate listening and excellent […]
Chris John and his partner Kevin Scott of Canopy Tree Care, LLC know about trees. With over thirty-five years of experience between them and a deep sense of connectedness with all things rooted in the ground, these arborists spend each day doing what they truly love. Fueled by childhoods lived in open spaces and plenty of […]
It doesn’t take long in talking with Gill Anderson to understand why people love his wine. The high quality and unique flavors in Platt Anderson Cellars’ superior product is second only to the depth and strength of the community connections Gill Anderson and his wife Shelby Platt have established in a very short period of […]
Having produced 32 concerts in Oregon (17 in Southern Oregon) over the past three years, The GAIA Project brings high quality nationally known performers from genres that trace their roots back to the Americas. Past shows have included GRAMMY winners Suzy Bogguss and Paula Cole, as well as folk singer Holly Near and Americana performer […]
Introducing Artisan Eyeworks, Ashland’s newest optometry practice located on 4th Street in the Railroad District. When husband and wife team Kimberly and Michael Hoyt conceived their practice, they had a vision of providing personalized, professional eye care, utilizing advanced technology, but practicing in a style and pace that would allow them to develop a genuine connection with each of their patients. […]
Now entering her 16th year as a Network Chiropractor utilizing Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) entrainments and SomatoRespiratory Integration (SRI) to help patients of all kinds, Dr. Erin Pollinger of Soulwave Chiropractic Studio is expanding her practice in exciting new ways. For starters, she has developed the Ultimate Alignment Coaching program offering women a 90 day […]
For the past 30+ years KG Stiles has worked as a Metaphysician in the Healing Arts assisting tens of thousands of individuals and clients to resolve their challenges to creating the life they truly desire for themselves. KG’s clients have included entrepreneurs and top executives, and her advice and services have been used by internationally […]
From its humble beginnings as a former feed store, Camelot Theatre opened its 33rd season this year in its 4th year at the fabulous new James Collier Theatre building at the corner of Talent & Main streets in Talent, OR. This Rogue Valley gem increased capacity by nearly 50% and continues to satisfy the community’s […]
Dr. Jani Rollins and her team at Rollins Family Health have been providing health care services to families in Ashland since 1999. This year Jani welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner Patrice Frires to her staff. Patti brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to Jani’s excellent team. We met with Jani and Patti recently to learn […]
Jeanne Walcher and her daughter Alicia Croft are passionate about health and beauty. Posh Organics (formerly known as Pure Alchemy) a retail store and organic skin care spa located on Main Street in downtown Ashland has a reputation amongst locals and visitors alike for its excellent line of natural and organic skin care products and […]
Mara Momsen experienced a uniquely textured background in her journey of becoming a massage therapist. Fascinated by the human body from a very early age, Mara learned to tap into her inner knowingness as she honed her skills and studied health modalities such as holistic nutrition, life coaching, hypnotherapy, emergency medicine, yoga and even quantum […]
As you read this interview Jenn Head and Rachelle Canady of Oak Grove Midwifery are likely bringing babies into the world. With nearly 20 years of collective experience supporting parents through the births of their babies at home, these women bring international experience to their work as midwives here in the Rogue Valley. Numerous international […]
Cynthia Smalley grew up in the light, rather than the shadow, so to speak, of her mother’s artistic gifts. For as long as she can remember, Cynthia’s mother, long time Ashland resident, Dorothy Ainsworth, taught Cynthia how to use light, color, and composition in creating art. Cynthia was on the other side of the camera […]
Rob Jaffe’s years as a professional photographer come in handy these days in his work as a local, independent real estate agent here in the Valley. The stunning images that he takes of each listing he represents are often the key in demonstrating the value and inherent beauty of the unique homes and properties he […]
FlipSide Studio offers movement-based classes for all ages to have fun and develop skills in an empowering and relaxed environment. Located in the old Briscoe School, Tracy John and Tamara Smith have created a wide variety of classes taking a holistic approach to tumbling and gymnastics, which ends up being the perfect avenue for also […]
Now almost one year old, White Dental Studio takes a unique approach to dentistry here in Ashland by putting the focus on preserving our environment and incorporating “green” office standards. With a commitment to relationship building and creating an atmosphere of trust and respect, White Dental Studio boasts Gold Standard eco-dentistry practices not found […]
The Ashland Food Cooperative has become something of an institution here in town since opening over 40 years ago. Recently the store signed on its 10,000th member, quite a feat for a relatively small community grocer to be sure. With the recent deli remodel, the GMO labeling campaign receiving lots of attention in our community […]
Ashland has a way of drawing people back and Jenny Spears is one of them. After spending her adult life in places such as Bend and Portland, Jenny Spears has been called back to her childhood home, this time with the opening of her massage practice, Roots Massage. Now literally putting her roots down as […]
Introducing Maria LiPuma, weight and body confidence coach with a practice here in Ashland focusing on helping women shed false perceptions and develop healthy attitudes towards food, weight, and body image. New to the Rogue Valley, Maria is passionate about her life’s work and brings a unique understanding of the pain and struggle that […]