The Oregon Wine Experience® has quickly become the premiere regional wine event with unique activities. Each activity provides a fascinating encounter for wine enthusiasts of all levels. The Oregon Wine Competition® is the lead event, followed by a wide array of wine-themed classes and exclusive vintner dinners leading into the main events:
Let’s face it, getting away from home for a night or two can give you a whole new perspective. Escape from your everyday and plan a blissful stay in Jacksonville.
Finding the right place to stay is like finding your bliss. Giving you time to fully decompress and enjoy all there is to do – or enjoy doing nothing at all! Lodging options range from boutique hotels and inns and new-style bed & breakfasts to individual guest cottages and vacation houses.
So whether you go for the concierge service of an inn or B&B, or more of the anonymity of a separate cottage or house, we have you covered. What you won’t find are any chain hotels. All of our lodging accommodations are independently owned and operated.
Also, by selecting one of these accommodations you can be assured that they also help support the local community through collecting the local bed-tax which pays for the public parks as well as the public restrooms and trash cans around town.
We’re sure you will find the perfect place that suits your needs and tastes. Our boutique hotels range from 3 suites up to 27 rooms with styles from French Country to Contemporary with Asian influences. Magnolia Inn (9 rooms), Jacksonville Inn (8 rooms), McCully House (9 rooms), Elan Guest Suites (3 suites) and Wine Country Inn (27 rooms) are great choices if you like the option of meeting fellow travelers and having access to knowledgable owners/staff, while also having your own private space.
If you prefer having a totally separate space for 2+ one of the cottages may suit you. Check out the amenities and different styles of Standish Cottage, Britt Cottage, the contemporary, upscale The Laundry or The Quarters, Wine Cottages, Jacksonville Inn Cottages. Additional options include Melissa C. Taylor Cottage – with a swimming pool, Tiger Lily Inn, and Plymale Cottage. You can find the entire listing at: http://jacksonvilleoregon.org/lodging/
Have a larger group? Then some of the vacation rental houses may suit you. So look into Inn on 5th and Ida’s Cottage.
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- Medal Celebration – Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019
- Founder’s Barrel Auction – Friday, Aug. 23, 2019
- Miracle Auction & Salmon Bake – Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019
- Grand Tasting on Sunday – Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019
This premier wine and culinary event has vastly grown in popularity and recognition. In 2018, more than 4,500 attendees from across the states and as far as New Zealand reveled in the many activities offered over the multi-day event. And more than $1,300,000 was raised for Children’s Miracle Network and other healthcare programs supported by Asante Foundation.
Produced by the Asante Foundation, 100 percent of all proceeds raised go directly to Asante’s Children’s Miracle Network and other health care programs supported by the Asante Foundation. In its first three years, over $1.5 million was raised, directly benefitting the health care of thousands of children. As a Children’s Miracle Network designated hospital, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center provides the highest level of pediatric care in the region.
The event is looking to build on its philanthropic success, and continue its upward movement to secure the best in health care for our youngest residents.
For tickets and event information, visit www.theoregonwineexperience.com or call 541-789-5025.
Oregon Wine Competition® – July 20-21, 2019
- A premier wine competition
- Open to all commercially approved wines using 100% Oregon AVA grapes
- A world class panel of judges featuring Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and renowned wine writers
Oregon Wine University® – January 19 – December 26, 2019
- Anchor Series: Pairing wine with everything from Shakespeare to world famous blue cheese to the perfect g
lass. - Advanced Series: Winemakers guide you to the next level of wine appreciation and education
lass.Medal Celebration – Thursday, August 22, 2019
- Kick-off celebration of the Oregon Wine Experience®
- Announcement of Oregon Wine Competition® results and winner recognition
- Soiree featuring the first taste of the Best of Show and award-winning wines with tantalizing small-plate cuisine
Ultimate Vintner Dinners – August 2019 – A Presenting Sponsor Benefit
- Intimate gatherings hosted by winery owners at winery, vineyard and culinary partner locations
- Unique, multi-course dinners with exceptional, vintner-curated pairings
- Special features and amenities offered by event hosts
Founders’ Barrel Auction – Friday, August 23, 2019
- Barrel tastings of exclusive blends and custom crush wine futures ready for auction and to add to your collection
- A foodies dream featuring the culinary talents of Seven Feathers Casino Resort
Miracle Auction and Salmon Bake – Saturday, August 24, 2019
- Endless pours of the award-winning wines
- An opulent dinner, highlighted by the Coquille Indian Tribe’s authentic wild salmon bake
- Fast-paced, high-end Live Auction followed by dancing under the stars
Grand Tasting – Sunday August 25, 2019
- An afternoon sampling of wines from all corners of Oregon
- An array of delectable culinary and entertainment offerings
We are designating 4 specific locations where you can hop on the Trolley to ride up to the Britt Hill. Service runs for the 2 hours prior to concert start times, making continuous loops around town. But now you will know specifically where to head to meet the trolley.
The stops are
- On F Street along side Rays Food Place
- On C Street behind the Jacksonville Inn parking lot
- In the D Street Parking Lot
- On Main across from Elan Guest Suites by the water feature
To print your own copy of the map CLICK HERE
The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) brings a unique group of musicians together each summer to the inspiring outdoor venue in Jacksonville, Oregon. The orchestra performs under the leadership of Music Director Teddy Abrams, a rising star in the symphonic world.
This summer festival spans 20 days in late July and early August and includes
- 6 performances with the full BFO
- Additional events such as chamber music concerts
- Curated performances for children .
Established in 1963, the BFO is an all-star ensemble with musicians from many of the major orchestras in the country. And the setting is extra special in that it is a natural outdoor amphitheater under the great Oregon sky. You can experience a remarkably diverse selection of music under the stars. Musical styles range from early Renaissance to living American composers.
Additional festivities include free BrittKids Koncerts, open rehearsals, pre-concert conversations with guest artists and orchestra members, and special projects and collaborations with a variety of community groups, such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Whether you’re a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the orchestra, the Britt Festival Orchestra has something for you!
A new feature of this season is the new series for families and people of all musical interests entitled Teddy’s Discovery Tuesdays (TDT). These events offer a more casual concert environment designed for the entire family.
Teddy’s Discovery Tuesdays:
- Family Night on July 23 – Family Night kicks off the season with two musical fairy tales narrated by film and TV actor Bruce Campbell: Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved “Peter and the Wolf”, and Britt Composer/Conductor Fellow Caroline Shaw’s “The Mountain That Loved a Bird.”
- Community Night on July 26 – Community Night brings musicians of the BFO and local community together for a performance of the seminal minimalist piece “In C” by Terry Riley.
- Pops Night on August 6 – Features returning singer Morgan James for a night of songs by American composer George Gershwin. Teddy Abrams will also perform the ever-popular “Rhapsody in Blue” at the piano while conducting the orchestra.
- All of the TDT concerts begin at 7:30 pm and are shorter programs. Patrons will be able to enjoy concessions and beverages throughout each concert. Additionally, Britt is trying something new for seating during the TDT concerts: general admission seating, including the benches that are typically reserved. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children/students. BrittKids Klub members can get in free with a paying adult.
BFO Regular Schedule:
Friday, July 26 – Guest artists Third Coast Percussion performing the west coast premiere of a Britt co-commissioned piece by 2018’s Conductor/Composer Fellow, Christopher Cerrone, titled “Meander, Spiral, Explode.” The concert also includes Mozart’s Magic Flute Overture and Brahms’s Symphony No. 3.
Sunday, July 28 – Cellist Oliver Herbert performs Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto.
Friday, August 2 – Pianist George Li joins the BFO performing Rachmaninoff’s virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 2. This concert also features Finnish composer Jean Sibelius’s epic Second Symphony.
Sunday, August 4 – “The Rising Seas,” features two different musical takes on the earth’s oceans: Claude Debussy’s tone poem “La Mer,” and John Luther Adams’s “Become Ocean.”
Friday, August 9 – The stunning playing of violinist Augustin Hadelich is featured on Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. This performance also features Debussy’s “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun,” British/American composer Anna Clyne’s “Abstractions,” and “One Spring Morning” by French composer Lili Boulanger.
Sunday, August 11 – The Closing Night Orchestra Spectacular is of special interest this season, as the BFO performs a new score for Sergei Eisenstein’s Soviet silent film classic “Battleship Potemkin.” The film will be shown live on screen during the performance. This new score draws from some of the greatest compositions in classical music history. You will notice excerpts of works by Bach, Beethoven, Mahler, Holst, Ravel, Schubert, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, and many more.
All of the regular BFO concerts are held on Friday and Sunday evenings, beginning at 8:00 pm.
Be sure to check out the new trolley stops. We have identified 4 set pick-up spots where you can meet the trolley for a ride up the hill. This is for your convenience and safety.
BrittKids Koncerts are FREE to the public – Scout says ALL KIDS of ALL AGES are invited! BrittKids Koncerts create a fun and casual setting to help local families introduce their children to music, dance, and art from around the world. These free performances help the next generation of artists learn about the performing arts in a way that is both engaging and enlightening. Early exposure to live performance will increase the interest of children and families in artistic activities, such as learning an instrument, singing, dancing, participating in a school music or theater program.
All performances start at 10:15 a.m. 
All performances are in the Britt Performance Garden except Aug 7.
The young and young at heart are invited to join us for nine engaging and interactive mid-morning concerts.
2019 Schedule:
Jun 20 | Fizz & the Magic Fiddle by The Carr Family
Jun 26 | Dance Like a Cowboy, Hop Like a Bird by Ballet Folklorico Ritmo Alegre
Jul 10 | Scout’s Silent Robot Dance Party by Synths for Kids
Jul 24 | Leandro the Lion by Gabriel Globus-Hoenich with Britt Festival Orchestra Musicians
Jul 29 | Songs of the Animal Kingdom by The Meriwethers
Jul 31 | Leandro the Lion by Gabriel Globus-Hoenich with Britt Festival Orchestra Musicians
Aug 5 | Bearto’s Bunch O’ Strings by Alexandra Preucil and the BFO Fellows Quartet
Aug 7 | NEW LOCATION – LITHIA PARK BANDSHELL in Ashland – Songs of the Animal Kingdom by The Meriwethers
Aug 15 | Dance Like a Cowboy, Hop Like a Bird by Ballet Folklorico Ritmo Alegre
Aug 25 | Fizz & the Magic Fiddle by The Carr Family
For detailed concert listings, see below or visit the BrittKids Koncerts page.
Note: come prepared for warm weather – bring light clothing, sun screen and lots of water.
Scout invites you to join the FREE BrittKids Klub! All Klub members will receive special emails from Scout, early invitations to attend BrittKids sponsored events, and the chance to earn fun prizes. BrittKids events help to instill a lifelong appreciation of music for the whole family.
Jul 10 | Wed | Synths For Kids
Scout’s Silent Robot Dance Party
Scout invites you come and dance to some funky robot beats using Synths for Kids wireless headphones! You can also make your own songs on the interactive Wiggle Wagon, a mobile sonic playground for robots of all ages.
Jul 24 | Wed | Gabriel Globus-Hoenich with BFO Musicians
Leandro the Lion
After leading popular BrittKids Koncerts every season, creator/musician Gabriel Globus-Hoenich remounts his hit Koncert. Leandro goes on a musical journey and conquers his fear of new places and new people, making friends along the way.
Jul 29 | Mon | The Meriwethers
Songs of the Animal Kingdom
The Meriwethers bring to life some of the marvelous creatures that Lewis & Clark met and traveled with along their journey to the Pacific Ocean (and back again). Some of the most beloved animals are here, plus a few that are not so well known. Learn some new songs and meet some amazing animals! This Koncert is commissioned by Britt Education.
Jul 31 | Wed | Gabriel Globus-Hoenich with BFO Musicians
Leandro the Lion
In this encore performance, Leandro goes on a musical journey and conquers his fear of new places and new people, making friends along the way.
Aug 5 | Mon | BFO Fellows Quartet
Bearto’s Bunch O’ Strings
Join Bearto as he discovers the sounds of orchestral stringed instruments. Everyone will learn about the violin, viola, and cello, and Bearto will write a new song we can all play together.
This show is at the Lithia Park Bandshell in Ashland
Aug 7 | Wed | The Meriwethers
Songs of the Animal Kingdom
In an encore performance, The Meriwethers bring to life some of the marvelous creatures that Lewis & Clark met and traveled with along their journey to the Pacific Ocean (and back again). Some of the most beloved animals are here, plus a few that are not so well known. Learn some new songs and meet some amazing animals! This performance is the BrittKids Koncerts debut at Lithia Park Bandshell!
Aug 15 | Thu | Ballet Folklorico
Dance Like a Cowboy, Hop Like a Bird
An encore performance where the dancers of Ballet Folklorico Ritmo Alegre will share songs of cowboys and horses, animals and boat building, inspired by daily life in Mexico. Learn some Spanish words and folk dance steps. It’s foot stompin’ fun for the whole family!
Aug 20 | Tue | The Carr Family
Fiz and the Magic Fiddle (Kevin Carr, Josie Mendelsohn & Daniel Carr)
In this encore performance, Fiz finds a magic fiddle which saves him from a very difficult situation – then disappears! He searches and searches, and finds what he is looking for in a very surprising location. A story with music of strange and wonderful kinds.
How lucky are we – a town of 2800 people – to have a summer long music festival with a venue that seats 2,200 people? Britt Festival has 
announced its full 2019 schedule with performances by Alanis Morrisette, Jackson Brown, Third Eye Blind, Chase Rice, The Piano Guys, Brett Young and Cake among many others. For the full schedule go to: http://www.brittfest.org/performances
The Britt Orchestra will be in town July 23 through August 11. Music Director Teddy Abrams, a rising star in the symphonic world, has a diverse and entertaining line-up of programs and guest performers. Actor Bruce Campbell will narrating on Family Night – July 23. For families wanting to introduce children to music and live performance be sure and check out the Kids Koncerts series of events.
Britt Music & Arts Festival, a non-profit organization, presents the Pacific Northwest’s premier outdoor summer performing arts festival. Located in the historic 1850s gold rush town of Jacksonville, Oregon, Britt Fest presents dozens of summer concerts, featuring world-class artists in orchestral music, jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, world, pop and country music.
Britt’s performance venue is a naturally formed amphitheater set among majestic ponderosa pines and native madrones on the beautiful hillside estate of 19th century photographer Peter Britt. Seating capacity is 2,200 – with a choice of reserved bench seats and both reserved and open lawn seating. Tens of thousands of music lovers travel from all over the West to enjoy Britt’s world-class performances, spectacular scenery and casual, relaxing atmosphere.
Performance Venue Address –
First & Fir Streets, Jacksonville, Oregon
Ticket Office Address –
216 W. Main Street, Medford OR 97501
Phone: 541-773-6077 or 800-882-7488
Website: www.brittfest.org
Get in touch with the natural world and your inner nature on the Table Rocks! Every weekend in April and May, The Nature Conservancy and Medford District Bureau of Land Management are offering free, guided educational hikes on the Table Rocks. There’s no better place to learn about local wildflowers, birds, bugs or rocks or to find your inner nature through poetry, painting, stargazing or story-telling.
Hikes are led by specialists from around the region who will help you find, interpret and enjoy the parts of nature that are special to you. And do you want to share the nature you’ve found? This year there’s a new iNaturalist app hike for that too!
For 40 years The Nature Conservancy and the Bureau of Land Management have protected and managed the Table Rocks to provide a spectacular outdoor classroom showcasing our valley’s natural and cultural history. Join us on these hikes and find your nature on the Rocks!
Hikers will meet at the designated trailhead for a 2.5–4.5 mile round trip hike up 800 feet along a moderate grade trail. Participants should dress for the weather and terrain and bring water and snacks since hikes to the top may last 3 to 4 hours. Restrooms are available only at each trailhead; there is no drinking water. Due to limited parking at the trailheads, carpooling is encouraged. To help protect this special place, dogs and vehicles are not allowed on the trail.
Guided hikes will be offered on weekends in April and May. All hikes are free to the public but reservations are required as space is limited. Information about the hikes and online reservations will be available at https://table-rock-hikes-2019.eventbrite.com Registration for April hikes begins Friday, March 22 and for May hikes on Friday, April 19. For information, contact the Medford District BLM at 541.618.2200, M-F, 7:45 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 6, 10:00 a.m., LOWER TABLE ROCK 
Wildflowers Abound: Barbara Mumblo, botanist emerita with the U.S. Forest Service Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District and member of the Native Plant Society of Oregon, will lead a hike to discover the dazzling array of wildflowers found on the Table Rocks. (https://wildflower-hike-2019.eventbrite.com)
Sunday, April 7, 11:00 a.m., LOWER TABLE ROCK LOOP TRAIL
Tell Me a Story: A very special hike for kids and their favorite adult! Join members of the Storytelling Guild on a trek along the Lower Table Rock Loop Trail (1/2 mile accessible trail) and listen to legends and tales about nature and the peoples who once lived in this area. Stories are suitable for all ages. (https://story-hike-2019.eventbrite.com)
Saturday, April 13, 7:30 p.m., LOWER TABLE ROCK
City Lights & Celestial Sights: Join Joe Stodola, astronomer and member of the Grants Pass Astronomers, on a night hike to share the wonders of the night sky at the top of the Rock. The Lyrid Meteor Shower should be at its peak and often produces bright trails. Bring flashlights, binoculars and a roll up pad to lie on if you have them; sturdy shoes, a warm jacket and long pants are recommended. (https://star-hike-2019.eventbrite.com )
Sunday, April 14, 9:00 a.m., UPPER TABLE ROCK
Grand Ronde Tribes, Past to Present: Join Michael Karnosh, Ceded Lands Program Manager at the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, to learn about traditional and culturally important plants of the tribes whose ancestors include the original residents of the Table Rocks area. He will discuss modern day Tribal management of conservation properties and partnerships with government agencies, land trusts, and other groups. (https://grand-ronde-hike-2019.eventbrite.com )
Saturday, April 20, 9:00 a.m., LOWER TABLE ROCK 
Legacy of a Landmark: Jeff LaLande, retired archaeologist and historian for the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, will discuss the role of the Table Rocks in the culture and legends of the Takelma Indians, as well as the history of the Table Rocks area during the “Indian Wars” of the 1850s. (https://legacy-of-a-landmark-2019.eventbrite.com )
Sunday, April 21
NO HIKE – Easter
Saturday, April 27, 8:00 a.m., LOWER TABLE ROCK
For the Early Birds: Join local bird experts Bob Quaccia, with Rogue Valley Audubon Society, and Frank Lospalluto, with Klamath Bird Observatory, to view the spring birds of the Table Rocks. Learn ID tips and conservation information. Bring binoculars and ID books if you desire. Limited to 20 individuals. (https://early-birds-hike-2019.eventbrite.com )
Sunday, April 28, 9:00 a.m., LOWER TABLE ROCK
Share Your Nature with iNaturalist – Learn to be a citizen scientist and share nature as we use the iNaturalist app to identify plants and wildlife. These photo observations help scientists document species around the world. Experienced naturalists will provide guidance in recording your observations on this hike. Learn about the diversity of life at the Lower Table Rock and be part of the scientific community! Bring your camera or cell phone. The iNaturalist app can be downloaded onto smartphone devices or photos can be uploaded at home. (https://www.inaturalist.org ) (https://inaturalist-hike-2019.evenbrite.com )
Saturday, May 4, 9:00 a.m., UPPER TABLE ROCK 
Spring in Bloom Family Hike: Celebrate National Wildflower Week with Molly Allen, BLM Environmental Educator, and Chamise Kramer, Public Affairs Specialist for the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, on a general information hike suitable for the whole family. Topics will include wildflower identification, ethnobotany, geology, wildlife, ecology and cultural history. (https://family-hike-2019.eventbrite.com )
Saturday, May 4, 9:00 a.m., LOWER TABLE ROCK OAK LOOP TRAIL
Plein Air Paintout @ the Rocks: Join Darlene Southworth, botanist and artist, for an outdoor painting session along the Lower Table Rock Oak Loop Trail (1/2 mile accessible trail) Bring your sketchpads, painting materials (any medium) and easel and chair, if you desire. Limited to 15 individuals. (https://paintout-hike-2019.eventbrite.com )
Sunday, May 5, 9:00 a.m., LOWER TABLE ROCK
Walk with Words: Dave Harvey and members of the Oregon Poetry Association, Rogue Valley Unit, will share poems inspired by nature and the Table Rocks along a hike to the top of the Rock. Hikers are encouraged to bring a favorite or original poem inspired by nature to share. (https://poetry-hike-2019.eventbrite.com )
Sunday, May 5, 9:00 a.m., UPPER TABLE ROCK
Layers of Time: Jad D’Allura, Southern Oregon University professor emeritus of geology, and Joni Brazier, U.S. Forest Service soil specialist, will discuss the formation of the Table Rocks and the unique geological features and soils along a hike to the top of this ancient lava flow. (https://geology-hike-2019.eventbrite.com )
Saturday, May 11, 9:00 a.m., UPPER TABLE ROCK
Camp White: “The Alcatraz of Boot Camps”: Travel back in time with BLM archaeologists Jennifer Sigler and Lisa Rice to the WWII era when Southern Oregon was a major training center for the U.S. military. Participants will be led on a guided exploration of the remains of the Camp White artillery range which includes pillboxes designed to practice infantry drills. Because there is no trail, wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Limited to 15 individuals. (https://camp-white-hike-2019.eventbrite.com )
Saturday, May 11, 7:30 p.m., LOWER TABLE ROCK LOOP TRAIL
Whooo Comes Out at Night? BLM wildlife biologists Steve Godwin and Kim Coyle will lead a night hike to look for and listen to the creatures of the night on the Lower Table Rock Loop Trail (1/2 mile accessible trail) They will attempt to lure pygmy, great horned and screech owls–no guarantees! A short presentation about the unique characteristics and adaptations of the common bats, owls and other animals that are active at night in this area will precede the hike. Bring flashlights and wear good hiking shoes. (https://owl-hike-2019.eventbrite.com )
Sunday, May 12
NO HIKE – Mother’s Day
Saturday, May 18, 9:00 a.m., LOWER TABLE ROCK
Bug Out on the Table Rocks: Hike with Dr. Bill Schaupp, entomologist emeritus with the USDA Forest Service’s Forest Health Protection, to observe and discuss the incredible insects that live on or flutter by the Table Rocks. On this hike, you will gain a deeper appreciation for how insects live and their essential role in the environment. (https://bug-hike-2019.eventbrite.com )
Sunday, May 19, 9:00 a.m., UPPER TABLE ROCK
Lichen Hikin’ with a Fun-gi: Spring is a prime time to observe lichens, bryophytes and terrestrial algae with John Villella, a botanist with the Siskiyou Biosurvey and member of the American Bryological & Lichenological Society. Some lichen highlights include variant forms of Xanthoparmelia and Dermatocarpon, and local rarities such as Parmelina and Peltula. (https://lichen-hike-2019.eventbrite.com )
Did you know? A few facts about the Table Rocks
- The 4,864 acres of the Table Rocks are jointly owned, managed and protected by The Nature Conservancy and Bureau of Land Management.
- The area around the Table Rocks was inhabited by Native Americans at least 15,000 years prior to any European-American settlement.
- The Rocks are named for their location along the Rogue River – Upper Table Rock is upstream and Lower Table Rock is downstream.
- There is an airstrip on Lower Table Rock that was built in 1948.
- More than 50,000 visitors annually hike the Table Rocks making it one of the most popular hiking locations in Southern Oregon.
- The Rocks are home to more than 70 species of animals and 340 species of plants including 200 species of wildflowers.
- The vernal pools at the top of the Rocks are one of the few places that are home to a federally threatened species of fairy shrimp, Branchinecta lynchi.
The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. To date, the Conservancy and its more than one million members have helped protect 130 million acres worldwide. Visit The Nature Conservancy on the Web at www.nature.org
Beekman House “1932 Living History” returns for 2019 with new dates, new times, and new characters! Historic Jacksonville, Inc. invites guests to step back to 1932 Jacksonville and interact with Beekman family members and friends as they close up the family home, comment on current events and a depression era town and nation, and reminisce about life in the late 1800s.
One-hour visits begin at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm on the fourth Saturday of each month through May. The Cornelius C. Beekman House Museum is located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville.
Guests are invited to time travel to 1932. The country is deep into the Great Depression. Franklin Roosevelt is running for President. Groucho Marx is on the radio. In Jacksonville, locals are digging up backyards and streets looking for any gold left from the town’s original gold rush. Hobos go house to house looking for hand outs. Julia Beekman has passed away, and daughter Carrie is moving to Portland where her brother Ben has lived for the past 40 years.
Historical interpreters portray the adult Beekman children, Carrie and Ben, as they go through years of accumulated belongings and the memories they bring back. Their former housekeeper joins them for the day. Their mother’s youngest sister drops in for a visit. And the public is invited to be part of the story!
Family patriarch Cornelius Beekman was Jacksonville’s wealthiest and most prominent pioneer. He was banker, investor, entrepreneur and public servant. The Oregonian named him as one of the 100 most influential people in Oregon during the 100 years following statehood. Beekman built the family home in the early 1870s, and the Beekmans were the only family to occupy it. The house remains completely furnished with original family furniture and artifacts, a rarity when most historic homes are furnished with “period pieces.”
Tour admission is $8 for adults; $5 for seniors and students. Tours are not recommended for children under 10. Proceeds benefit Jacksonville historic preservation efforts and are part of Historic Jacksonville, Inc.’s mission to bring the town’s historic buildings to life through programs, events, and activities. For additional information about the Beekman House 1932 Living History tours and other Historic Jacksonville, Inc. activities, visit HJI’s website at www.historicjacksonville.org, or contact 541-245-3650 or info@historicjacksonville.org.
Spa Jacksonville is doing something new this year! The incorporation of Chinese Medicine has shifted our establishment from a day spa to a health spa with the addition of Registered Nurse Yvette Bedrossian, who is also a licensed acupuncturist and board certified in Chinese herbal medicine.
Every year research studies are published showing the effectiveness of this unique medicine. Acupuncture stimulates the body’s own ability to heal, decreases pain, reduces stress, enhances mood, strengthens the immune system, and can help maintain health and wellness. It can also help manage symptoms common in chronic pain and illness.
Yvette brings 15 years of clinical experience, not including her years working as a certified nursing assistant while still in high school and college. At age 20, she was legally administering intravenous Morphine to cardiac patients, however was still too young to purchase a glass of wine after a long 12 hour shift at the hospital.
You will still find an array of facials, massage, and parafin wax treatments at Spa. For all of the services offered by and information on the staff go to https://jacksonvillespa.com/ or call 541-899-7893.
After years of travel nursing and international health-aide work, she discovered Chinese Medicine and devoted 4 years, including over 1000 clinical hours to train in the field. Now she combines the ancient and modern approaches to find the most effective treatment strategies for her patients on an individual basis by using various modalities including nutritional counseling, moxibustion, electroacupuncture, cupping, herbalism, and Qi Gong therapy.
Every Thursday morning you can find Yvette teaching Qi Gong to the residents at Pioneer Village. This art of slow flowing movements with focused breathing techniques strengthen overall health and well-being. Practiced by millions of people worldwide, the benefits are well-documented which include not only a stronger physical body, but also a more focused and clear sense of awareness and attention.
Every patient seen by Yvette receives private Qi Gong instruction to take with them and practice at home to enhance their treatments. She also plans to offer group classes to the rest of the community of Jacksonville very soon, so watch out for that.
Yvette is not the only one with clinical experience practicing in this space. Licensed massage therapist Sarah LaRosa is an oncology massage trained therapist with Oncology Massage Alliance where she offers her services to people living with cancer. She is also a member with Society for Oncology Massage.
Sarah understands the massage requirements of those who have gone through cancer treatment, such as adjusting for the risk of lymphedema, fatigue, bruising, immunosuppression and the side effects of trauma to the body and spirit.
Clinical massage is offered as well by Laura Jarrell, LMT and Alice Wolf, LMT, both providing therapeutic massage at Spa for the past 19 years. All therapists provide rehabilitative massage therapy to aid recovery from trauma, stress, repetitive use injuries and provide pain management.
The bar has always been very high for therapists who work at Spa and massage therapy is what our reputation is based on. Referrals to and from other health professionals in the community have created a team approach that works for our clients. The spa team is so excited to now have acupuncture available in house!
Spa would love to chat with you about how their therapists can help you optimize your health goals in order to experience life to the fullest this year. Please call Spa Jacksonville at 541-899-7893 for a consultation or to schedule. For more information visit our website at http://www.Jacksonvillespa.com .