Le Jardin Familial
Outdoor Adventures
There are SO many outdoor places to explore we couldn't possibly list them all but if you like the out-of-doors you won't be bored here!
Within walking distance and great for families, pet walks, and just getting outside. There is also a dog park with places to play for small dogs and for big dogs!
Colver Road Park
4042 Colver RdWithin walking distance and great for families, pet walks, and just getting outside. There is also a dog park with places to play for small dogs and for big dogs!
Lithia Park
Winburn WayBeautiful year round, Lithia Park offers something for everyone.
Manageable 3.5 miles round-trip trail ascending 700 feet (about 3 hours), ample parking, amazing views of the Rogue Valley, about 31 minutes away from our property.
14 locals recommend
Lower Table Rock Trailhead
Lower Table Rock TrailManageable 3.5 miles round-trip trail ascending 700 feet (about 3 hours), ample parking, amazing views of the Rogue Valley, about 31 minutes away from our property.
A mere half-hour drive away, Emigrant Lake offers everything you can think of for a fun day in the sun! You can boat, fish, water-ski, kayak, and swim in the beautiful, temperate water; lay on the beach; picnic; play in the playground and water slides; and camp nearby. Do check for COVID-19 related closures and changes.
39 locals recommend
Emigrant Lake
A mere half-hour drive away, Emigrant Lake offers everything you can think of for a fun day in the sun! You can boat, fish, water-ski, kayak, and swim in the beautiful, temperate water; lay on the beach; picnic; play in the playground and water slides; and camp nearby. Do check for COVID-19 related closures and changes.
By far the hands-down top local destination. One and a half hours of scenic driving will land you at one of the geologic wonders of the west. Stunning at any time of year. Accessible and also surrounded by hiking trails, Crater Lake is a must-see!
385 locals recommend
Crater Lake National Park
By far the hands-down top local destination. One and a half hours of scenic driving will land you at one of the geologic wonders of the west. Stunning at any time of year. Accessible and also surrounded by hiking trails, Crater Lake is a must-see!
A little over two hours’ drive through southwestern Oregon toward the coast of California you’ll come face-to-face with the giants. Redwood, that is. This is one of our favorite day trips. You can hike, bike, kayak, picnic, or just try to hug these amazing trees!
84 locals recommend
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
A little over two hours’ drive through southwestern Oregon toward the coast of California you’ll come face-to-face with the giants. Redwood, that is. This is one of our favorite day trips. You can hike, bike, kayak, picnic, or just try to hug these amazing trees!
Just a mere hour away and billed by many as an easy hike with stunning views and waterfalls, Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint, alternatively known as Mill Creek Falls is a beautiful getaway.
21 locals recommend
Mill Creek Falls
Just a mere hour away and billed by many as an easy hike with stunning views and waterfalls, Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint, alternatively known as Mill Creek Falls is a beautiful getaway.
An hour and a half away, this waterfall hike is more rigorous and worth the trip.
National Creek Falls
3040 Biddle RdAn hour and a half away, this waterfall hike is more rigorous and worth the trip.
Pearsony Falls
Mill Creek DriveBilled as an easy hike, the trip to Pearsony Falls is magical.
At 1,460 acres with 40 miles of hiking trails, Jacksonville’s Forest Park is a wonderful place to get out and get away from it all. Only one mile west of historic downtown Jacksonville, Forest Park offers grand vistas, hiking trails, small creeks, the town’s old reservoir, interpretive markers, and remnants of old gold mines.
10 locals recommend
Jacksonville Forrest Trails
At 1,460 acres with 40 miles of hiking trails, Jacksonville’s Forest Park is a wonderful place to get out and get away from it all. Only one mile west of historic downtown Jacksonville, Forest Park offers grand vistas, hiking trails, small creeks, the town’s old reservoir, interpretive markers, and remnants of old gold mines.
The Ashland Fly Shop
Great place for fishing trip tours, private lessons, and supplies!
SOU rents outdoor gear! Don’t want to drag yours along? Southern Oregon University Recreation has what you need year round! Go to their recreation website for more information.
29 locals recommend
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou BlvdSOU rents outdoor gear! Don’t want to drag yours along? Southern Oregon University Recreation has what you need year round! Go to their recreation website for more information.
Wineries
We are smack in the middle of wine country. There are 37 wine tasting rooms within an easy drive (or walk!) of our property. Listed here are a few of our favorites.
Friendly winery that offers tastings, small bites for purchase, and free music concerts on Sunday afternoons.
7 locals recommend
Pebblestone Cellars
1670 Pioneer RdFriendly winery that offers tastings, small bites for purchase, and free music concerts on Sunday afternoons.
Stellar wines served in a beautiful setting with the option for great food to accompany your tasting menu.
75 locals recommend
DANCIN Vineyards
4477 S Stage RdStellar wines served in a beautiful setting with the option for great food to accompany your tasting menu.
Beautiful wines, beautiful setting! Set along the Applegate River this is a winery to come and spend a lazy afternoon sipping award-winning wines.
74 locals recommend
Red Lily Vineyards
11777 Oregon 238Beautiful wines, beautiful setting! Set along the Applegate River this is a winery to come and spend a lazy afternoon sipping award-winning wines.
This award-winning biodynamic winery is a cut above the rest. It hits on all cylinders: beautiful setting and eco-friendly tasting room and excellent, highly-rated wines. Well worth the drive along the Applegate wine trail.
14 locals recommend
Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden
1665 Eastside RdThis award-winning biodynamic winery is a cut above the rest. It hits on all cylinders: beautiful setting and eco-friendly tasting room and excellent, highly-rated wines. Well worth the drive along the Applegate wine trail.
This is an all-inclusive French-styled Château winery that offers it all: great wines, food, music, art, and ambiance. Billed as elegant and comfortable, this is definitely worth the visit.
31 locals recommend
Belle Fiore Estate & Winery
100 Belle Fiore LnThis is an all-inclusive French-styled Château winery that offers it all: great wines, food, music, art, and ambiance. Billed as elegant and comfortable, this is definitely worth the visit.
Food scene
We are conveniently located between 5 cities, each that offers multiple options for dining in, takeout, and delivery. There are also great food sources including the Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, April through October.
Rogue Creamery has been in the business for more than 75 years and has produced some of the world's finest cheeses--including the 2019 World's Best Cheese! Shop for cheese, other snacks and accessories or order a sandwich or soup to go and wander over to taste wine at Ledger David.
38 locals recommend
Rogue Creamery
311 N Front StRogue Creamery has been in the business for more than 75 years and has produced some of the world's finest cheeses--including the 2019 World's Best Cheese! Shop for cheese, other snacks and accessories or order a sandwich or soup to go and wander over to taste wine at Ledger David.
Adorable little local restaurant serving up local, organic, seasonal fare in a quaint setting. All their tables are outside during the pandemic so you can eat in relative safety with views of a park and gardens.
9 locals recommend
Sweet Beet Station
100 E Main StAdorable little local restaurant serving up local, organic, seasonal fare in a quaint setting. All their tables are outside during the pandemic so you can eat in relative safety with views of a park and gardens.
If you like cheese and all the things that go with it you can't miss stopping at the Cave. Practically within walking distance, this little shop is stocked full of local and international cheeses and meats, local and international wines and ciders, local condiments, and fun cheese-themed gifts. And the French-American proprietor, Melodie, is as knowledgeable as she is fun.
The Oregon Cheese Cave
312 N Main StIf you like cheese and all the things that go with it you can't miss stopping at the Cave. Practically within walking distance, this little shop is stocked full of local and international cheeses and meats, local and international wines and ciders, local condiments, and fun cheese-themed gifts. And the French-American proprietor, Melodie, is as knowledgeable as she is fun.
Delicious local brick oven pizza with unusual combinations as well as custom options plus salads and libations. You can also order for pickup and it’s minutes Away from our Airbnb.
11 locals recommend
Clyde's Corner
4495 S Pacific HwyDelicious local brick oven pizza with unusual combinations as well as custom options plus salads and libations. You can also order for pickup and it’s minutes Away from our Airbnb.
Hands down our most favorite pizza place with oodles of delicious options for toppings and crusts. We consider it the best our area has to offer! Done in or take-out. 15 minutes away in beautiful Ashland!
16 locals recommend
Martolli's Hand Tossed Pizza Plaza
38 E Main StHands down our most favorite pizza place with oodles of delicious options for toppings and crusts. We consider it the best our area has to offer! Done in or take-out. 15 minutes away in beautiful Ashland!
A quick jaunt into Talent will land you at Pumphouse Burgers and brews, hands down our favorite burger spot! They have lots of delicious food options (sandwiches, salads, etc), a great selection of beers and ciders on tap, creative mixed drinks, and local wines. You can dine inside or out at this refurbished old service station in historic Talent.
15 locals recommend
Pump House Burgers & Brews
102 Talent AveA quick jaunt into Talent will land you at Pumphouse Burgers and brews, hands down our favorite burger spot! They have lots of delicious food options (sandwiches, salads, etc), a great selection of beers and ciders on tap, creative mixed drinks, and local wines. You can dine inside or out at this refurbished old service station in historic Talent.
This is hands-down our favorite local Mexican restaurant. Friendly staff and delicious food!
8 locals recommend
El Comal Taqueria and grill
723 N Main StThis is hands-down our favorite local Mexican restaurant. Friendly staff and delicious food!
We are so lucky in the Rogue Valley to have so many wonderful fresh produce, meat, and plant growers and local crafters of salsa, spices, oils, pottery, etc. and year round too!
16 locals recommend
Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market
501 East Main StreetWe are so lucky in the Rogue Valley to have so many wonderful fresh produce, meat, and plant growers and local crafters of salsa, spices, oils, pottery, etc. and year round too!
Jackson County is home to many fine bakeries but this French-style one has stolen our hearts! They are local and awesome!
Coquette Bakery
245 North Front StreetJackson County is home to many fine bakeries but this French-style one has stolen our hearts! They are local and awesome!
Kraken Koffee
4495 South Pacific HighwayAwesome, organic, walk-up coffee vendor!
Oh my gee! You'll feel like you're eating a cloud when you bite into one of their legendary biscuits! One of the best places to eat breakfast or lunch ON THE PLANET!
40 locals recommend
Buttercloud Bakery & Cafe
315 S Front StOh my gee! You'll feel like you're eating a cloud when you bite into one of their legendary biscuits! One of the best places to eat breakfast or lunch ON THE PLANET!
Charm Thai Kitchen
Lovely, local, delicious Thai food.
Sightseeing
If the Pacific coast is your vibe, then head southwest a couple hours and some change, to the coast at Crescent City. You’ll see giant redwood trees along your route as a added bonus. Beach comb, do a little shopping, and eat delicious seafood for a delightful day trip.
29 locals recommend
Crescent City
If the Pacific coast is your vibe, then head southwest a couple hours and some change, to the coast at Crescent City. You’ll see giant redwood trees along your route as a added bonus. Beach comb, do a little shopping, and eat delicious seafood for a delightful day trip.
Favorite Local Vendors
Jackson County is home to many lovely local shops, many who sell locally-made items that make the best keepsakes. Here are some of our favorites.
We don't often recommend shopping but we do support local vendors and none more ardently than our favorite local florist. Deanna creates floral visions with as many locally grown, seasonal options as possible. Each design is unique beautiful and she is as sweet as her blooms!
Bee Sweet Blooms
312 North Main StreetWe don't often recommend shopping but we do support local vendors and none more ardently than our favorite local florist. Deanna creates floral visions with as many locally grown, seasonal options as possible. Each design is unique beautiful and she is as sweet as her blooms!
You can find so many beautiful--often functional--treasures at this outdoor market on the edge of Ashland's stunning Lithia park and open March to October.
6 locals recommend
Lithia Artisans Market
20 Calle GuanajuatoYou can find so many beautiful--often functional--treasures at this outdoor market on the edge of Ashland's stunning Lithia park and open March to October.
We're quite partial to flea market stores ourselves and this one, within walking distance, is by far one of our favorites. Terri, the proprietor, has excellent taste and curates quite a variety of options available in her little space.
Gypsy Trader
113 W 1st StWe're quite partial to flea market stores ourselves and this one, within walking distance, is by far one of our favorites. Terri, the proprietor, has excellent taste and curates quite a variety of options available in her little space.