Ashland, Oregon is an artistic oasis surrounded by a beautiful landscape of mountains, rivers, and creeks. While Ashland is small, the town offers great dining, unique shopping, and live theater, and music. The town is home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Southern Oregon University. More information about Ashland.
Amuse Restaurant
541-488-9000
15 N First Street, Ashland
Amuse is a fine French and Northwest restaurant located in downtown Ashland. The restaurant has an elegant atmosphere and patio for summer dining. Amuse can accommodate parties with up to 20 guests.
Ashland Parks and Recreation
541-488-5340.
340 S Pioneer St, Ashland
Ashland Parks has multiple facilities available to rent for indoor and outdoor events. The Grove can accommodate up to 290 people or seats 135 at tables. The Grove also has a conference room that can accommodate 49 people. The Ashland Community Center can accommodate up to 186 people or seats 100 at tables. Hunter Park Senior Center can accommodate up to 98 people or 46 people seated at tables. Pioneer Hall can accommodate up to 99 people or 56 seated at tables. Lithia Park has group picnic sites that accommodate between 25 and 250 people. Lithia Park also has a Bandshell for concerts and can accommodate weddings. Sports fields are also available to rent.
Ashland Springs Hotel
888-795-4545
212 East Main Street, Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel is a restored 1925 hotel located just one block from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The hotel makes a wonderful setting for weddings, meetings, and other group events. The 2,340 square feet Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 360 people. The elegant Ballroom is adjacent to the Conservatory and the English Garden and Courtyard. The 1,365 square feet Conservatory can accommodate up to 180 people. The 2,280 square feet English Garden and Courtyard can accommodate up to 180 people. The 1,405 square feet Crystal Room can accommodate up to 100 people.
The Bayberry Inn
541-488-1252
438 N Main St, Ashland
The Bayberry Inn is a 1925 Craftsman Home decorated with country Irish charm. The house has six bedrooms with queen sized beds. Additionally the Bayberry Inn offers two 2-bedroom cottages. The Inn welcomes groups and makes a lovely setting for reunions and other get-togethers.
Buck Horn Springs
541-488-2200
2200 Buckhorn Springs Rd, Ashland
Buckhorn Springs Historic Lodge was built as a home in 1864, expanded into a lodge in 1892 and restored in 1992. The lodge includes eight guestrooms with private baths. The Lodge has an L shaped meeting and dining area that can be used for group events, yoga, meditation, and business functions. The meeting area measures 780 square feet and the dining room measures 375 square feet. The lodge also has 1,200 square feet of decks and is situated on 120-acres including a 10-acre meadow.
Callahan’s Siskiyou Lodge
541-482-1299
7100 Old Highway 99 S, Ashland
Callahan’s Siskiyou Lodge is located off I-5 in the Siskiyou Mountains. The lodge has 19 guestrooms, a restaurant, an outdoor dining deck, a game room, and lovely landscaping. Callahan’s offers banquet facilities for weddings, meetings, and other group events. The lodge accommodates up to 200 people, the deck accommodates up to 160 people, and the lawn accommodates up to 250 people.
Emigrant Lake Recreation Area
541-774-8183
5505 Highway 66, Ashland
Emigrant Lake Recreation Area is a popular park located 6 miles southeast of Ashland. The park includes a RV Park and a campground. Activities at Emigrant Lake include swimming, boating, fishing, and picnicking. Emigrant Lake has four covered picnic areas with barbecues and picnic tables available for events such as weddings and reunions.
Comfort Inn & Suites
434 S. Valley View Road, Ashland / 541-482-6932
Comfort Inn and Suites in Ashland is located 2.5 miles from downtown Ashland. La Quinta has an indoor swimming pool and spa. The Inn has a 544 square feet meeting room that accommodates events with up to 20 people.
Lithia Springs Resort Hotel and Inn
800-482-7128
2165 W Jackson Rd, Ashland
Relax. Soak. Dream. Stay in Ashland Oregon’s only Luxury Hotel with in-room hot springs baths, HDTV, and WiFi. USA Today called it Oregon’s best kept Romantic Secret. Lithia Springs Resort is located just three minutes from downtown Ashland. The resort includes four acres with English Gardens, organic gardens, Koi ponds, and a natural Hot Springs. Lithia Springs has indoor and outdoor settings available for all sorts of events with up to thirty people. Weddings can take place in the lovely gardens with arbors surrounded by flowers.
Oregon Cabaret Theatre
541-488-2902
241 Hargadine Street, Ashland
Oregon Cabaret Theater performs live theater in an elegant, renovated 1911 church with tiered seating, stained glass windows and a chandelier. The theater has 140 seats and makes a lovely setting for group events. Special group rates are available for groups of fifteen or more. Dining is also available.
Take Home Gifts
Once you decide on a venue for your event, there are lots of other decisions that you will need to make. Here is a suggestion: instead of the usual goody bags, why not send guests home with something that will really provide them with a memory of your event? Photos from one of our photo booths and the always fun flip-books make great take-home souvenirs.
More Locations
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