Living Southern Oregon

Ashland, Oregon, is a beautiful town with a lot of charm, but it's not for everyone. Thinking about moving here? Before you pack your bags, there are some things you should know. In this episode, we'll walk you through the realities of life in Ashland — from the cost of living to the quirks of small-town life. If you can handle these challenges, Ashland might just be the perfect place for you. If not, you might want to rethink your decision. ============================= Welcome to Simona Fino's Real Estate Adventure!

Is 418 SE I St the home you've been dreaming of? In this episode, I will take you on a personal tour of this stunning property in Grants Pass. In this lifestyle listing video, I'll show you all the unique features and charms that make this lovely duplex truly special. Could this be your next perfect place? Listen and find out. Welcome to Simona Fino's Real Estate Adventure!

Are you planning to move to Southern Oregon? In this episode, I am going to get you on an exclusive tour of this breathtaking property at 2734 Waters Gulch. I will also discover the stunning interior designs and architectural details, spacious outdoor areas perfect for entertaining and relaxation, and breathtaking surroundings that make this home truly unique. Whether you're a homebuyer, interior design enthusiast, or simply love exploring exceptional properties, this episode is for you. If you found this episode helpful, please feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below. I will be more than happy to answer them all. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Overview of 2734 Waters Gulch 01:06 Greater Applegate: A non-profit organization 01:24 Jacksaphine Country Fair, Applegate 03:10 Home Tour Waters Gulch 04:10 Conclusion

Are you planning to sell your rural home in Southern Oregon and wondering where to start? Well, you're in the right place. My name is Simona Fino, and in this episode, I'll walk you through the steps for selling a rural property in the region. In this episode, I'll walk through the key steps involved in selling a rural property, such as obtaining a professional home valuation, getting your property ready for listing with necessary repairs, upgrades, and staging, the value of professional real estate photography, and what to expect during the listing and showing process once your home hits the market. I hope you find this episode helpful and love it. Please feel free to share your thoughts and questions in the comment section below. I will be more than happy to answer them all ============================= Chapters; 00:00 Intro 00:21 Overview of the Rural Real Estate Market 01:09 Steps to Selling Your Rural Property 01:39 Understanding Home Valuation vs. Appraisal 02:50 Preparing Your Home for the Market 03:49 The Importance of Professional Photography 04:22 Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent 05:01 What to Expect When Your Home is on the Market 06:12 Understanding the Buyer's Perspective 07:08 Conclusion =============================

Thinking about downsizing from rural living to town life? Join me, Simona Fino, as we explore the benefits and challenges of making this big lifestyle change! From simplifying your life to saving on expenses, there's a lot to consider. Plus, stay tuned for my bonus tip on turning clutter into cash! Don't let the move overwhelm you – I've got tips to make the transition smoother and help you feel at home in your new community ============================= Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Downsizing from Rural to Urban Living 00:52 Why Downsize? Exploring the Reasons 02:29 Challenges of Rural Living 03:32 Benefits of Urban Living 04:08 Steps to Downsizing Successfully 05:44 Tips for a Smooth Transition to Urban Living 07:11 Bonus Tip 07:55 Conclusion =============================

Thinking of moving to Jacksonville, Oregon? This charming small town has it all! Join Simona Fino as she takes you on a virtual tour of Jacksonville, one of America's coolest small towns. Discover the cost of living, top schools, perfect weather, vibrant downtown scene, and mouthwatering food spots. Plus, get the insider scoop on the most affordable housing option and an unmissable summer event - the Britt Music & Arts Festival! Whether you're a history buff, foodie, or nature lover, Jacksonville ticks all the boxes. Subscribe now and let Simona connect you with the best of Southern Oregon living ============================= Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Discovering Jacksonville: A General Overview 01:05 Cost of Living in Jacksonville: Insights and Tips 02:08 Education in Jacksonville: Schools and Options 02:43 Enjoying the Four Seasons: Jacksonville's Weather 03:06 Exploring Downtown Jacksonville: Vibes and Favorites 03:53 The Food Scene in Jacksonville: A Foodie's Paradise 04:47 Bonus Tip: The Brit Music and Arts Festival 05:36 Conclusion =============================

Everything You Need to Know About Buying A Home in Applegate Valley Oregon Ever wondered what it's like to purchase rural property in a serene, picturesque setting? Join us on a captivating journey through Applegate Valley, where we unravel the secrets and wonders of buying rural property. From valuable insights to stunning property tours, this episode is your ultimate guide to exploring the charms of rural living in Applegate Valley. ============================= Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Insights on Buying Rural Property 02:15 Why Applegate Valley is Special 03:02 Exploring the Rural Communities of Applegate Valley 04:49 Types of Properties in Applegate Valley 05:18 Community Engagement and Local Organizations 05:38 Tour of a Beautiful Home in Applegate Valley 06:54 Closing Thoughts =============================

Are you considering living in Eagle Point, Oregon and wondering what it's like to live here? You've come to the right place! Join Simone Fino as she takes you on an episode of exploring this charming small town nestled in Southern Oregon. From the cozy Crystal View Estates to the surrounding neighborhood, get ready to experience the essence of Eagle Point. In this episode, Simone explores Eagle Point's unique character and highlights its natural beauty. Learn about the town's population, its proximity to Medford, and its reputation as the gateway to the lakes. Discover why Eagle Point is the perfect blend of nature and community living. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore Eagle Point with Simone Fino! ============================= Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Tour of Crystal View Estates 00:27 Overview of Eagle Point 00:47 Outdoor Activities in Eagle Point 01:13 Convenience and Amenities 01:30 Local Attractions 02:01 Housing Market 03:08 Features of the Featured Home 03:24 Conclusion =============================

Are you thinking of buying a rural home in Southern Oregon? You're at the right place! Welcome to our channel! Join Simona Fino as she shares major insights you need to know before buying a rural home in Southern Oregon, USA. Don't miss out on Simona's Bonus Tip, crucial for anyone seriously considering a rural home purchase. Make sure to listen this episode all the way through, as Simona will share a Bonus Tip that you don't want to miss if you're seriously considering buying a rural home in Southern Oregon, USA. So, let's dive right in. Chapters- 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Exploring Zoning Regulations in Southern Oregon 02:24 Southern Oregon's Community Dynamics and Lifestyle 03:12 Land Stewardship and Management Guidelines 04:07 Pre-Purchase Discussions with Real Estate Agents 05:20 Additional Insights 06:30 Wrapping Up

Thinking of moving to Grants Pass, Oregon? Before you make your decision, let's equip you with all the essential insights! Join us as we uncover everything you need to know about Grants Pass before you relocate. From its scenic geography to the vibrant community and lifestyle, we'll cover it all. Discover details on the local economy, neighborhoods, weather, and safety measures for a seamless transition. Whether you're planning a move or just curious, this guide has you covered for Grants Pass, Oregon in 2024! Hit play and let's explore together. ============================= Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:26 Location and population of Grants Pass 00:53 Geography and outdoor activities in Grants Pass 01:37 Economy and cost of living in Grants Pass 02:17 Community and lifestyle in Grants Pass 03:10 Neighborhoods in Grants Pass 04:02 Weather in Grants Pass 05:03 Safety in Grants Pass 05:25 Outdoor activities in Grants Pass 05:45 Bonus tips 06:30 Conclusion =============================

Welcome to the Living Southern Oregon podcast! Today, we are joined by Blaine Alexander Lindsey, a queer artist and spoken word poet with a stutter. Blaine moved to Ashland from the Bay area in 2013, and in the years since has become deeply involved in the local art and food scenes, hosting the Speakeasy unplugged mic and organizing community-arts events. Blaine has also worked in the mom+pop food industry, as a homecare provider, farmer, event organizer and host, as well as nonprofit development. Blaine is passionate about local art, food and community-building in the service of a healthier planet and society. He also loves the amazing local outdoor recreations and the culture of kind, creative and resilient people of all ages and backgrounds. We are excited to hear more about Blaine's work and experiences in the Rogue Valley.  Facebook @blaine.lindsey  Elder Apothecary Living Opportunities  Ashland Food Angels

Meet Kyle Poling, Field Botanist at The Understory Initiative and owner of Dry Earth Nursery. He is a self-taught botanist, passionate conservationist, and avid gardener. He volunteers with the Pollinator Project Rogue Valley and Southern Oregon Monarch Advocates. Upcoming Events: The  PPRV Native Plant Sale, Sunday May 7th 10-4pm at our office in Phoenix. It's a  “farmers market” style plant sale for small, local, native plant nurseries to sell their plants. Kyle will be there! FYI: I'm a fairly introverted lover of plants (like most plant people!) but put myself “out there” because of the importance of teaching people about native plants and how they benefit the local ecosystem. Even in a small backyard garden. This is probably the topic I would be most interested in talking about. I could also talk about my side-hustle nursery DEN and the work that TUI is doing locally to restore the land. Outside of just business, I'm a crazy gardener with over 1000 plants of all different types, cold-hardy cacti, carnivorous species, natives, edibles, houseplants, a little of everything... I'm also an animal lover with lots of pets and a history of working on farms. Lastly, I'm fascinated with native pollinators (not invasive European honeybees although at one point, before I knew what I do now about how they compete with the native species, I did keep a backyard hive but sold it for mason bee boxes).  If anyone wants to volunteer with TUI they can sign up to be on the email list through the TUI website. The Dry Earth Nursery  The Understory Initiative  Southern Oregon Monarch Advocates The Pollinator Project  

Welcome to the show Lisa, it is an honor to have you here. For those who don't know, Lisa Manyon is an internationally bestselling author, podcast host, entrepreneur, and the president of Write On Creative®. She is known for her Challenge. Solution. Invitation™ communication framework, and for teaching and transforming marketing with integrity and healing with love. Lisa is also a cancer thriver and offers in-house employee wellness retreats. She currently lives in beautiful Ashland, Oregon, where she has been since 2015. Lisa loves the outdoors, writing and helping others articulate their messages, and is delighted that her love letter to humanity, Spiritual Sugar, is being so well received.  WriteOnCreative.com SpiritualSugar.com – get a copy of the book https://unitedwayofjacksoncounty.org/will/ - please donate  Holistic Path for Wellness, Medford Bloomsbury Books

Welcome to the show! Our guest today is Bobby Stricker, a recent transplant to the Applegate Valley in Oregon. Bobby is a father, husband, writer, advertising consultant, and magazine publisher of the 101 Things To Do magazine that promotes travel and tourism throughout Western, Coastal, and Southern Oregon. He is passionate about exploring the variety of people and things to do in Oregon, from home repair fun and homesteading, to food, beer, wine, kids activities, and more. Bobby has been in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest since 2014, when he moved from his longtime home of Scottsdale, Arizona. He's interested in aviation, travel, yoga, hiking, food, the oceans and river adventures, car shows, and festivals of any kind. As a marketing consultant, Bobby loves meeting people and experiencing how they live their lives.  FYI: He's excited about promoting the Applegate Valley AVA designation and has been in cooperation with Grants Pass tourism authority and Jacksonville Chamber. Bobby is also gearing up for the June release of the new edition of the 101 Things To Do magazine and is always looking for new things to write about. If you have a business or want to recommend a business that needs more customers and revenue from locals and visitors, contact Bobby at 101thingsoregon.com Rogue Jet Boat Tours Union Creek Resort Cantrall Buckley Park Belle Fiore Winery - Ashland 101thingsoregon.com Jacksonvilleyogaandwellness.com

Welcome to this episode of the Living Southern Oregon podcast with Simona Fino!  I'm so excited to introduce our guest today, Muna Nash. Muna is the owner of Lovejoy's Tea Room of Ashland, a business she's been operating for the last two years. She has been in the tea room business for the last 20 years, and her original tea room in San Francisco was the oldest in the city. Muna has a unique style of tea room that has been described as quirky and whimsical, blending the tradition of tea service with an eclectic and playful charm. She felt that Ashland was the perfect place to bring this concept of tea room to life, and she's been living here semi-permanently since early 2021. Muna also loves the vibrant food scene here, and some of her favorite places in Ashland include Websters, Vida bakery, and the Oregon Cabaret Theater. And of course, she recommends her own tea room, Lovejoy's, for a unique experience. At Lovejoy's, they have upcoming events like their Witches Tea every October, which has sold out twice in a row. Lovejoy's Tea Room of Ashland Renaissance Rose The Websters Grizzly Peak Winery Paddington Station and the Paddinton Jewel Box

Welcome, Madeline DeCourcey! We are very excited to have you on our podcast today. Madeline is a true renaissance woman - a production coordinator for Barnstormers Theatre, an active member of the Josephine County Cultural Coalition, a customer support for Hardwood Games, a mobile game company and a social media marketer for C21 JC Jones American Dream. Madeline also holds a BFA in Theatre Arts and has 7 years experience in Los Angeles. Madeline is passionate about theatre, video games, her four cats, and she is expecting her first baby! Madeline is a local to Grant Pass and loves food, comedy, open mics, hiking and traveling. We can't wait to hear more about your passions and life experiences. Barnstormers Theatre Josephine County Cultural Coalition Porchfest - Grants Pass Hardwood Games Abu's Oasis Deli Fat Tony's New York Style Paninis FYI: I enjoy getting to share and apply my expertise at our local community theatre, there has been a lot of growth and set back due to the pandemic. I've run their summer camp for kids for the last 6 years. Modern day actors wear many caps. I get as much enjoyment out of producing, directing, and coaching theatre as I do from being on the stage. In my time off I love playing video games. The artwork and storytelling in modern games is incredible. They are like interactive movies that last the length of a mini series or more. I have four cats that I love to snuggle up with while I play.  And have my first baby on the way. I love food, comedy, open mics and the many theater options in the area. I also love hiking and traveling. I haven't done much traveling lately but I do love it and have been out of the US many times. 

Outdoor educator has been Kyle's profession through various paths (climbing guide, hiking instructor, ski patroller, ski/snowboard instructor, etc.) In recent years, he worked as a commercial and residential carpenter. Arrowhead operates on the Rogue River, the John Day River, and they hope to start doing a few trips on the Deschutes. They are booking trips for the upcoming 2023 river season. Kyle is most excited about the Decolonizing the Rogue, a 4-day place-based workshop focusing on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. He has run this trip once for the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy and is excited to do it again, and hopefully into the future. FYI Being new to the area, we are hoping to meet people, and we have met some folks mostly through preschool, other friends, and the guide community. I look forward to getting settled and doing some building and woodworking projects again. This business consumes my thoughts, and I work hard to create space for being with my family and trying to settle into a new place. That sounds negative, but I love what I am doing. It is incredibly hard, but I find it really mentally stimulating. Arrowhead River Adventures - Grants Pass Decolonizing the Rogue Rafting Trip A Taste of India - Grants Pass Cathedral Hills Hiking Trails - GP Recreation section of the Rogue River  Forged & Found Antique store- GP Oregon Books & Games - GP YMCA of Grants Pass

Danielle is a native of The Bronx and now lives in Talent with their amazing partner, Erika, and their hilarious dog, Sawyer. Danielle enjoys storytelling, art, visiting new cities, roadside attractions, podcasts, Lin Manuel Miranda, theater, card playing, healthy banter, and talking to strangers. They are in love with how stories inspire connections, heal our hurt, soothe our longing, and how sharing our stories can make a vast room full of strangers feel like a familiar front porch with friends. Danielle is interested in counseling, people, places in Southern Oregon (wineries, venues, what places have been and what they are now, how the valley has changed, organizations such as The Hearth, volunteering at the Jackson County Animal Shelter, queer community, etc. Guilty pleasures: scrolling tik tok, scrolling zillow, and listening to showtunes while they clean. Their interests include Wine, Whiskey, Coffee, Food, Sushi, Animals, Mentoring. Music, Camping and Hiking. Danielle is outgoing, authentic, curious, straightforward, maybe a tendency to overshare, warm, fun (on a good day). They love telling stories, talking about people, what connects us and inspires us. The Lantern Storytelling *The next Lantern event is March 19, 7:30pm at the Black sheep in Ashland.* The Black Sheep - Ashland La Clinica Health Bestow - Ashland Irvine and Roberts Vineyard Brick Room

Abby McKee is the new-ish (7 months in) President & CEO at Britt Music & Arts Festival. and has a career as a nonprofit arts administrator who specializes in building community spaces through engaging and interesting arts projects. Abby grew up in rural Virginia and traveled across the country studying orchestral flute. She landed on the West Coast in her early 20s. Since then, she has become firmly ensconced in the West Coast lifestyle and loves it here. Abby was living in Portland and Salem for the last 5.5 years and moved to Southern Oregon in April of 2022. August 24th – Best of Britt Fundraiser, Restaurants & Wineries, Pink Martini Evergreen Ballroom Central Point Ashland Lindy Swing Society Irvine and Roberts Vineyard Paschal Winery

Jacqui is a community builder, Ashland Ambassador and she adores this town. She tells people that this is a place where you can start a project and it will be supported. She has started two bands in this town as well as the Ashland Folk Collective. Jacqui and her family love that there are so many things within walking distance and love going to the Coop as well as La Baguette, enjoying their outdoor cafe & music scene as well as going for walks to the little libraries to find a new favorite book! Jacqui also enjoys the open Mic at Elder Apothecary and strolling through town bumping into friends. Spontaneous interactions with the community is one of her favorite parts of Ashland. Ashland Folk Collective Fry Family Farm Ashland Food Co-op La Baguette Music Cafe Hilltop Music Shop Get N Gear - Ashland Rogue Valley Growers Market Solarrolla.com

Ash loves going to shows at OSF and other theaters, trying to find great cheeseburgers, looking for comics and vintage toys and pre-pandemic Britt in the summer. Some of his passions are reading, writing, illustration, movies and collecting weird bits of information/random skills. He also enjoys stories and storytelling. Ash is also passionate about encouraging people to be lifelong learners, he is excited about the cool things happening at ScienceWorks and some of the new(ish) fun technology that can help spark creativity. ScienceWorks is kind of a waystation for people from all kinds of communities - from parents with small children and school aged kids to high school and college students all the way up to retirees. They also see pre-service teachers and education Masters students through their professional development workshops and collaborations with SOU. ScienceWorks - Ashland Celebrating the Explorer anniversary “May the 4th be with you” events! Treehouse Books Ashland Barneys Better Burgers Medford SOU Student Theatre Rogue Theater Company Cabaret Theatre - Ashland Ashland High School Theater

Chris is a family and work focused person, looking to make the most of my days, all of them. He is excited about the potential of Woodland Charter and the direction it is headed. It is a positive educational organization with many motivated families and supporters who are helping the school continue to grow and thrive and a vision for beauty, purpose and excellence. The students at Woodland are so joyful, and excited about the learning and community it provides. And it is the students that surround us all with such hope and such purpose everyday. Chris enjoys biking, running, hiking and healthy cooking with local agriculture. He also loves to explore all the county parks for disc golf, playgrounds, hikes, river access and berry picking. Chris recently connected with Barnstormers Theater to act in The Christmas Story with his middle son Kai. We play lots of games as a family, love to play, and be together. Josephine County is a great backdrop for this! Another great thing about being in Southern Oregon is the fact that I get to spend my work day with my children. I take them to work each day, and I get to see them being school children, then take them home. We really love the 3 day weekends, and it does create an amazing work life balance, and allows us to enjoy exploring this lovely region, playing outside and inside. We do work hard everyday at Woodland Charter School, I am committed to being a hard working school leader and my children are committed to being hard working students. Recently I connected Woodland Charter School with Mt. Ashland and we have a Youth Ski Program that takes place on Fridays in January and February. Cathedral Hills Trail - Grants Pass Rogue Community College Limpy Creek - Redwood Hwy Dollar Mountain Trail - Grants Pass Grants Pass Grower's Market Iguana Comics - Grants Pass Oregon Books - Grants Pass Old Town Antique Mall - Grants Pass Second Chance Thrift Store - Grants Pass Josephine County Library True Juice - Grants Pass Ma Mosa's Restaurant - Grants Pass Tamales Con Alma Cocina - Grants Pass

Conrad will be telling us about earthen construction, appropriate technology and design. He has been working on this since 2001, through workshops and consulting. He doesn't believe that there is only one way to build; however, earthen construction, in particular in the form of cob and adobe brick, seem to provide such a universal and beautiful way to shelter ourselves, that in his eyes, has become the "mother of all construction". This motivates Conrad to teach people how to create their own living environment, using clay-soil as the primary ingredient. In 2014 Conrad compiled most of the things being taught during the workshop into a book called "House of Earth". This is now used as a textbook for most workshops. When he is not building or teaching he likes to camp, Kayak, and, most of all, make music and sing songs with my guitar and harmonica. House Alive House of Earth - Book Plaisance Ranch - Winery

Rebel Heart Books was always intended to be more than a bookstore. It's a place to connect through story: ours, yours and the books we choose to share space with. The archeress image is the guiding force for our mantra: be brave, be true, leave your mark. Our collection of books is eclectic, intentional and lovingly curated. Since we usually get only one copy of any one book, we like to think that if a book finds you at Rebel Heart, it was meant for you. Rebel Heart Books Marion Denard - Writers Room Workshop Whitman Parker - Jacksonville Review Todd Lovett Studio & Artisan Gardener Treehouse Books - Ashland Cerberus Coffee - Jacksonville

Garett is passionate about his work with Troon Vineyard. Since January of 2018, Troon has been reimagined and transformed as a diversified Biodynamic and Regenerative Organic Certified farm, adding chickens, sheep, vegetables, cider apples, and a permaculture-style food forest to an historic vineyard and winery. Garett is also passionate about real, good food, preaching the value of soil, and the interconnectedness of all life. He has lectured on soil health, composting and regenerative farming for individuals, community interest groups, and brands. He has been a participant in A Greater Applegate's Food and Farming planning sessions with the goal of creating tool- and knowledge-sharing networks between producers in Josephine and Jackson Counties. Garett loves the walkability of Jacksonville. He also loves to walk to open mic night - and play drums occasionally! Garett loves working at the intersection of food, farming, and community development. He has never lived in a place that so seamlessly supports the collaboration between farmers, chefs, winemakers, herbalists, artists, and consumers. He's especially enjoyed partnering with Chef Carl Krause of Earnest Baking Co. You'll find Troon produce - and next year, lamb! - on the menu of his food truck. This year, Troon celebrated their 50th anniversary. As of next spring, all 50 acres of vines will have been replanted with grapes borne in the Rhone Valley (France) and Cotes-du-Rhone, where the climate is very similar to that of the Kubli Bench. The Applegate Valley is the PERFECT context to grow wine grapes. A few months ago, Troon was honored as a "Top American Winery of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, and the Rogue Valley was nominated as "Emerging Wine Region of the Year". This has brought a lot of buzz to our community of winegrowers and makers that are not as well-known as the Willamette, but doing really interesting things. The Biggest Little Farm - on Hulu Kimballs Artisan Wines Earnest Baking Company Crater Lake Mt. Ashland

Hello everyone and thank you for joining us here at Living Southern Oregon. Today I will be introducing you to Jake Rockwell. Jake is an Oregonian who first came to Medford in 1992. He lives here with his wife, Sherrie, and son, Ethan. Jake has owned several businesses over the years and currently he is the Owner and Team Leader of the Rockwell Group, a local real estate team brokered by eXp Realty, and he is an active real estate investor. Jake is also an avid golfer and you can often find him at the Medford Country Club enjoying the game with friends and family and working hard to not let his son win too often. Wild River Brewery & Pizza Mountain Mikes Pizza Porter's Train Station & Restaurant Lake of the Woods Resort Tap and Vine Mr Smith's Sports Bar & Grill

Today we will be speaking with the creator and host of this show, Simona Fino. Simona is an active member of the Southern Oregon community, keeping busy with the Living Southern Oregon podcast, buying & selling homes for her clients and participating in all of the fantastic adventures this area has to offer. She has lived in Southern Oregon with her 15 yr old daughter, Sahara since January 2015. Simona enjoys dancing to the house music scene, live music, kayaking and many other activities. She is constantly on the go and loves to bring people and communities together. The Haul in Grants Pass Britt Festival Casa Blanca in Grants Pass LongSword Vineyard Forage Coffee Company DJ Samuel Lawrence J-DeD Media - Media Editing

Lilly moved here from Arizona specifically to study winemaking to apply to mead-making. While in school, she also helped launch a Meadery in Whales, UK. Oran Mor Meads in Roseburg was launched in 2015 and they are now one of the top Meaderies in the state producing award-winning mead. They focus on producing Meads and Honey wines from local and varietal honey and farm direct, using local PNW fruit and spices. Lilly is also currently involved in helping teach the Mead Program at UC Davis. Location: Oran Mor Artisan Mead, 305 Melrose Rd. Roseburg, OR 97471 Tasting Room phone number 505-310-1525 Winery Number 928-600-8138 Oran Mor Artisan Mead Cascade Girl Bee Heart of Spice Huele le tacos - Food Truck Lighthouse Bakery Secret wine society in Oakland, OR North Bank - BLM Preserve Spire Mountain Winery, Triple Oak, Joseph Jane Dino's Italian Brine, Brew & Barrel Festival - Ashland Hills - January 14 & 15 Steamboat Inn

Ashley has always been drawn to the healing arts, she knew she wanted to be a massage therapist since she was a young teenager. After a few years of practicing massage she realized there were way more people who needed healing than she could ever help with her own two hands. Ashley attended a retreat at Ramtha's School of Enlightenment where she learned about Blu Room technology. An atmosphere of high resonance, UVB light and sound that increases the natural ability we already have to heal ourselves. She told her friend/ future business partner Quchyal as we sat in the audience that day, "Oh we are definitely opening one of these in Grants Pass!" So here they are now going into their 4th year of the blu room being alive in our sweet little hometown. The Living Blu (the only Blu Room in Oregon) Greg Doss - Acupuncture Catalyst Pizza - Food Cart Taylor's Brewing (formerly Rogue Valley Brewing) Weekend Brewing

Don Harriss is a talented composer, recording artist, producer, and audio engineer. Don was the Musical Director for a dozen or more shows at the Craterian and Camelot Theatres. He also occasionally ventures into pop and has performed in Rogue Valley bands. He is currently working on an orchestral composition and building a recording studio. He has lived in Southern Oregon since 1993. Note: additional music for this episode comes from Don's album A Hero's Welcome. RoxyAnn Winery Dancin' Vineyard Red Lily Vineyard Don Harriss Facebook

Audrey feels incredibly privileged to work for Rogue Creamery, a company that shares her values and uses their influence and resources to effect positive changes in the dairy and cheese industry. She is proud of their long history in Southern Oregon (90yrs next year), the certified organic dairy farm open to the public in Grants Pass, and the company-wide efforts to continually innovate and refine their sustainable practices, support human and animal health and happiness, and preserve the art and tradition of making the world's finest handmade cheese. RogueCreamery.com Oregon Cheese Guild

Melynda is the charismatic and down-to-earth tour guide everyone wants! She has lived in Southern Oregon for many years and has watched the local restaurant scene change and grow. She has the natural ability to connect with people. A few hours on a tour with Melynda is sure to be filled with laughter, delicious food and a bit of local history. As founder of the Hungry Hustle Walking Food Tour, she has curated it with her favorite local restaurants to make sure you taste the best of what Southern Oregon has to offer!. Melynda integrates history and public art with visits to local establishments to enjoy locally sourced dishes. You will meet chefs, brew masters, proprietors, farmers, and bakers and learn how their story enhances the area's history. Their goal is to open your mind and palette and recount the rich history Southern Oregon has to offer. Hungry Hustle Food Tours Red Lily Oregon Cheese Cave Rogue Creamery Osteria La Briccola Taj Lovejoy's Tea Room Caba Empanadas

Zoe Alowan - Kauth; Artist, Healer & Community Builder. She is the Creator of Paint, Dance, Sing! workshops as well as Grandma Zoe's FaceTime Playtime. Co-Creator and facilitator of Time for Tribe Trainings and Co-Author along with Bill Kauth of the book "We Need Each Other”. Zoe is also a certified SoulCollage facilitator. Zoe moved from Nevada City, CA to Ashland, OR in 2006 and has made Southern Oregon her home base for 16 years, she has traveled throughout Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the US giving workshops and training. Zoe Follows the Thread of Healthy Creativity. For Children -Teaching Art in Ashland Elementary and Middle Schools through the Briscoe Art Wing. She makes it fun and follows their interests. For adults she shares what she has learned that supports the inner artist; the ability to speak/sing with passion and make clear passionate choices. Zoe teaches how simple rituals, authentic movement, song reflexology, body work and how time in nature and a healthy immune system support that aliveness. Her teaching includes how to navigate when things don't go your way. And of course, the secret to the perfect gluten free pecan cookies and the secret of making a great pie crust! -Graduated from Oberlin College in 1973 with an interdisciplinary degree in Art, Education and Child Psychology. -Lived in the wilderness of the Lost Coast and backpacked for two months throughout the Canadian Rockies. - Studied Bharata Natyam(Classical Indian Dance) in Chennai, India with Shyamla Mohanraj and other disciples in the USA of Balasaraswati. -Performed with The Boulder Mime Troupe at Le Centre du Silence with Samuel Avital Paschal Vineyard & Winery Dancin' Vineyard Ashland Japanese Garden

Ben & Lori are the owners of Remotion Winery in Jacksonville Oregon.They love the community around them and their business has been embraced by the Jacksonville community. Ben is an Anesthesiologist and wine maker, and Lori is a Yoga Teacher and volunteer at Jacksonville Elementary. Remotion Winery Miner's Bazaar Bear Creek Park Hawthorne Park Relik Winery Haunted Halloween Trolly in Jacksonville

Brandy works as a Case Manager and JoCo Team Lead with Maslow Project in Grants Pass where the goal is to empower homeless youth and families to engage and thrive independently, in all aspects of life, by providing supports that stabilize and strengthen resiliency. She received her bachelor's degree in Psychology at Portland State. Brandy is also on the leadership team of the Equity Project of Josephine County functioning as the secretary. She was born in California and moved to Southern Oregon when she was 3 years old, moved to CA for a few years and has now found herself back in OR. Brandy enjoys training horses and hanging out with her red heeler dog. JCEP Mission: *Increase the accessibility and impact of Josephine County-based equity activities *Inspire collaborative action and mutual support *Amplify the voices of marginalized community members *Raise awareness about systemic inequities *Build community and connectivity. Jackson County Maslow Project: 541-608-6608 Donations needed: Sleeping bags, tents, warm clothing,etc. Brandy Stromme @ Josephine County Maslow Project - 541-841-1974 Project Youth+ Grants Pass Equity Project of Josephine County Facebook Page joco@equityproject.com Cathedral Hills Trail System - Grants Pass Pacifica - A Garden in the Siskiyous - Williams Josephine County Fish Hatchery

Tish loves teaching kids outdoors, playing music with my ukulele band, SOUP SENSATION. She also cherishes spending time with her family, including her children, grandchildren and husband. Tish is on the Board of Directors of the Multicultural Association of Southern Oregon. She also recently volunteered at our overnight Indigenous Cultural Camp at Lake of the Woods. The mission of MCASO is aligned with the mission of her cultural and environmental work in writing, songwriting, and education. Tish is also affiliated with the Table Rock Foundation, just north of Grants Pass, Their mission statement: Drawing on the wisdom of the past, they empower future generations to live in harmony with each other and the earth. Tish volunteers on the Cultural Committee of the Applegate Watershed and Partnership Council. Our current project is designing and building a memorial at Cantrall Buckley Park along the Applegate River in honor of Takelma Elder, Agnes Baker Pilgrim, a local legend and founding member of the Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers. She passed in November, 2019. We named the memorial site, Dragonfly Place, because the Dragonfly is Grandma Aggie's totem. http://www.tablerockfoundation.org/contact-us.html Moxie Cafe & Market - Ashland Song of the Redwing - Book Up River to Morning, A journey to wisdom - book Applegate Watershed - Agnes @ Central Buckley Park - Dragonfly Place Grizzly Peak Winery Wooldridge Winery & Creamery DelRio Vineyards Red Lily Vineyards Irving Roberts Vineyards

The Happy Alpaca Toy Store focuses on items that transcend pop culture influences and trends. Amy's family is committed to community service. She served on the Providence Foundation Board for seven years, is a current member of the Craterian Theater's Board of Directors, and is a Trustee for St. Mary's School. Her husband has been a volunteer soccer coach for the Rogue Valley Timbers for nine years as well as has coached for the YMCA flag football and basketball programs for eleven years. Amy and her family live on a small farm about a mile from the Happy Alpaca. Happy Alpaca Toys & Supply Happy Alpaca Facebook La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina Gogi's Restaurant Bella Union Restaurant Emigrant Lake - Ashland Lost Creek Reservoir Britt Festival - Jacksonville Craterian Theater Oregon Shakespeare Festival Hummingbird Vineyard

Megan Fehrman is the co-Executive Director and Director of Vision Strategy for A Greater Applegate, a nonprofit organization that is sustaining and enhancing local connections that promote the environmental, economic, and social vitality of the Applegate Valley. Megan has been heading up the Applegate Valley Vision process for the past 3 years and has talked to hundreds of Applegate residents, businesses, community leaders, farmers, artists, the elders and the youth, and the spanish-speaking community about their ideas and opportunities for the Applegate. After months of sorting through the assets, challenges, gaps, and opportunities, the Applegate Valley Vision has recently been released and represents what we heard from our community, and is a cohesive approach to what it will take to achieve a resilient, vibrant, and inclusive rural community, economy, and environment Rogue Farm Corps AGreaterApplegate.org Applegate Valley Connect Cantrall Buckley Park

Daniel describes himself as a fairly typical middle aged man with a great job who could stand to lose 10-15 pounds and wishes he had more hair on his head. He says he is likely going through some sort of midlife crisis that has landed him on the horticulture of small trees. Daniel finished his masters degree at UNLV after having worked as an RN for 18 years. The west coast offered greater monetary appreciation for nurse practitioners and we had always talked about Oregon as a place to land. His wife grew up in Northern California (Placerville) and his father always referred to himself as a native son having been raised in Salem. Oregon seemed to be in Daniel's blood and Southern Oregon was as close to his wife's family as they could get whilst not being in California. Cascade Bonsai Society Pacific Bonsai Museum Forest Farms - Williams Plant Oregon - Phoenix Ashland Japanese Garden | Ashland Oregon Spring Garden Show - Southern Oregon Pacific Bonsai Expo Diamond Lake Applegate Lake Crater Lake Richard McKinley - International Pastel Association -

Luke is the Siskiyou Conservation Director for Klamath Forest Alliance, a regional conservation organization working throughout the Klamath-Siskiyou Mountains. He also runs Klamath Forest Alliance's Siskiyou Field Office and the Klamath-Siskiyou Fire Reports Program. Luke works to protect, defend, preserve and restore the biodiversity, forests, woodlands, rivers and wildlands of these areas. Luke and his wife, Suzie also run Klamath-Siskiyou Native Seeds and Siskiyou Ecological Services, where they sell wildcrafted native plant seed including native wildflowers and grasses, as well as some trees and shrubs. They also do ecological consultation work for residents, non-profits and other organizations including vegetation monitoring, native plant surveys, pollinator and native plant gardening, habitat restoration, and environmental advocacy. Luke is the author of a regional hiking and natural history guide titled, "The Siskiyou Crest: Hikes, HIstory & Ecology," which covers conservation and ecological issues in the region. Links: Siskiyou Crest Blog Applegate Siskiyou Alliance blog. Road 20 - Ashland / Beaver Creek Big Red Mountain Area Pacific Crest Trail Siskiyou Crest Hikes, History & Ecology If you have additional questions regarding that work you can look at both my website and the Applegate Siskiyou Alliance blog.

Veege is the Southern Regional Representative for the Oregon Midwifery Council. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Women's Reproductive Lives: Biology, Evolution, and Culture from Fairhaven College at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA.. Veege has participated in protests against timber sales, worked with homeless youth, baked bread to deliver to homeless and home bound people, traveled to Guatemala to do a community service project and was previously on the board of directors at the Peace House. Veege loves to garden, see live music, spend time with her kids, cats, and boyfriend. SPECIAL NOTE: Veege is passionate about women's reproductive choices and has devoted her life to respectful care to women during childbirth. She would love to talk about the midwifery model of care, normal birth physiology, and how evolutionary perspectives can inform policy around safe care to women during birth. Moonstone Midwifery

Juan Santiago is the Co-Director @Gambrelgallery and local artist in Ashland He is in the art and design business working for himself as a principal artist with ceramics as a primary medium. Juan was previously a lecturer at SOU in the Art department. Since then, he has had a rich studio practice continuing what he started with his students which is harvesting natural/wild clays all round Ashland and beyond! He has a love for the Oregon landscape as well as a renewed studio practice that allows him to romp around and immerse himself in nature. Juan loves all the food and all the animals here, as well as the hiking and water features in this area, including Jackson Well Springs. He has lived, worked and played in Southern Oregon since 2019! Juan Santiago Instagram Gambrel Gallery Mas Restaurant Ashland Hillcrest Supper Club -Medford Masala Restaurant - Ashland Ostarico Bricolloa - Ashland

Today we are excited to welcome Chris Adlam, who came to the Applegate in 2021 as the Regional Fire Specialist at OSU Extension Center. He works with communities in southwest Oregon to learn how we can live with fire. This includes figuring out ways we can come together to make decisions about our cherished landscapes, learn about fire's role in ecosystems, and increase our use of prescribed burns. Chris is also committed to learning from Indigenous people about these issues and to support them in their own use of fire to manage their homelands. In his free time he is passionate about botany, birdwatching, and woodworking. Firewise Community / Program ODF / Dept of Forestry RogueValleyPBA.com Prescribed Burn Association NRCS Ashland Trails – White Rabbit, Four Corners Trailhead, Ashland Loop Road – Windburn ridge Trail Christopher Adlam (oregonstate.edu)

Allan Colley and Dabney Tompkins own and operate Summit Prairie, one of the most popular Airbnb's in the world in beautiful Tiller Oregon. Surrounded by the Umpqua National Forest in Douglas County Oregon, you can sit atop a 40 acre meadow while staying up in the air in a gorgeous fire lookout on 160 acres of incredible land. Summitprairie.com Canyonville Farmers Market Viriditas Wild Gardens Pachamama Farm –Airbnb Treehouses at Farwood Retreat El Paraiso Mexican Cuisine Oregon Sunshine Espresso Ken's Sidewalk Cafe Osteria La Briccola - Northern Italian Cuisine Bar Juillet Louie's of Ashland Ma Mosa's Scratch Kitchen

Dot Fisher-Smith is an artist, counselor, group facilitator, community elder, networker, radical, Primitive, hunter-gatherer, social artist. She attempts to follow her conscience as well as she can, by consuming/shopping as little as possible, buying local, not on line, never from Amazon. Being harmless, leaving no trace, inspiring people, being a model of longevity and transparency. She was also a founder of Peace House in 1982. Dot is an incredible example of how to live a congruent life and to walk one's talk in this ever increasingly corporate dominated world, where money and profit trump the health and well-being of all life on the Earth. Dot has lived in Southern Oregon for 40 years! Ashland Folk Collective Women's Herbal Symposium Ashland Ponds White Rabbit Trail - Lithia Park Grizzly Peak Trail Hull-Strawberry Park

Hello everyone and welcome to Living Southern Oregon! I'm looking forward to introducing you all to Michael Dotson. Michael is the Director at the Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center, a non-profit conservation organization working across southwest Oregon and northwest California's public lands and watersheds. His work is geared towards community organizing, civic engagement, and advocacy on behalf of wildlife, clean water and forests. Michael moved to southern Oregon in 2013, and is going on 9 years living in the region. Much of his current work is geared more towards community organizing, civic engagement, and advocacy on behalf of wildlife, clean water, and forests. Michael likes getting out on the trails, hiking/backpacking and rafting rivers in the region. He also helps out a friend from time to time during the grape growing season, helping him manage his small vineyard and wine-making operation. He enjoys the area's wineries and likes to visit local venues and wineries, especially when there's an opportunity to enjoy live local music/musicians. Swim Guide - Rogue Riverkeeper Waterkeeper Alliance Rogue River Keepers Kswild.org Bigelow Lakes - Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve Rogue River Recreation Trail Devil's Punchbowl Recreation Area Red Butte Wilderness Frog Pond Hike Indigo Creek Northwest Rafting Momentum River Expeditions

Shannon Keegan is a Water Relationship Coach at Intrepid Water as well as a wife, mother, endurance swimmer and podcaster. She works with humans of any age to rediscover their innate aquatic abilities and take the first step to improve their experience in the water. She has called Southern Oregon home since March of 2013. Intrepid Water – Gain the comfort and confidence to swim free! Marathon Swim Stories – Where we explore the human side of superhuman feats of endurance swimmers and those who support them. Rogue Valley Masters Pumphouse Burgers and Brews ArtBop Beer The Vintage Coffee House - Talent Gather Cafe Bistro Bar - Talent Common Block Brewery Shannon@intrepidwater.com

Kimber Parris-Bartman, along with her husband David Bartman, is the co-owner and Co-brewer of mom & pop brewery, Art Bop Beer Co. Kimber is also a volunteer with the Talent Public Arts Committee. She moved to Southern Oregon in 2009 just after graduating with a degree in Philosophy and Ethics and has been living in the Talent / Ashland area for nearly 13 years. World's Smallest Park - City of Talent Talent Maker City Chozu Bath & Tea Gardens - Ashland Rogue Action Center Rogue Climate Oregon Cheese Cave Common Block Brewing A-Street Pet Wellness

Welcome everyone to another episode of Living Southern Oregon! I'm really excited to introduce you all to Gina DeQuenne – a true community leader! Gina is an Ashland City Council Member, Commissioner at City of Ashland''s Housing Commission, Senior Sales Manager with Neuman Hotel Group, and is Founder and President of Southern Oregon Pride. She is a human doing, a person that gets things done as well as a visionary who believes in the people. She is a passionate BIPOC and LGBTQ community member and advocate. She has lived in Ashland for 15 years. Southern Oregon Pride Waterstone Spa, Ashland Lovejoy's Tea Room, Ashland Matcha Boba House, Ashland Catalyst - Local Community Technology and Coworking Space, Ashland

Maya Lila di Vento is a web designer, meditation teacher, somatic birth trauma practitioner, human design reader, Nature enthusiast, and co-founder of ROOTS Outdoor School.She is a lover of life, curious, open and multi-passionate. Maya Lila's main focus through various modalities is to bring more joy to the world through co-creation of beauty and transformation of trauma. She moved to Southern Oregon in 2014 from Maui. Born and raised in Southern California, she also lived in Argentina and Italy before settling here. Since she was 8 years old, she knew she would one day live in Oregon. Maya Lila Meditation - Insight Timer mayaliladivento.com Instagram - mayliladivento Limpy Creek - Grants Pass hike Red Lily Winery – concert series Apricity Vineyard and Tasting Room Rainbow Recreation Site on the Rogue River The Living Blu Room, Grants Pass – blu light therapy R.O.O.T.S Outdoor School Wildlife Images, Grants Pass

I'm excited to introduce everyone to Alexi Lovechio. Alexi is the Forest & Climate Coordinator with KS Wild. Today she is going to speak to us about preparing your home & property for wildfire as we head into fire season here in Southern Oregon. She has spent many summers working for the US Forest Service identifying plants and hiking around the Rocky mountains. Alexi has a deep appreciation for the natural world and how our public lands are managed. Alexi has lived here since 2019 and enjoys spending time outdoors, either hiking, biking, or skiing. For more information regarding wildfire safety, you can email Alexi directly at Alexi@kswild.org KS Wild 8 Dollar Mountain Boardwalk South Fork of the Rogue River