Southern Oregon, A few more Glimpses

 Across the street from the Orth House, where we were staying was a beautiful garden shop. I loved the look of this garden table and chairs, though it doesn't look that comfortable.

The main reason for this small adventure was to attend a garden party and concert at the Britt Festival. The Britt Festival is an open air summer concert venue. Right before Covid hit in 2019 we were thrilled to hear Diana Krall in this venue. Funny, but even in Oregon many people don't know it exists. We have been to several concerts over the years and each one is a delight. They have never had a garden party before. The garden party had finger food and live music out on a patio. Isn't their cake pops cute?

The garden party theme came from an album in 1967 by the guest performer. 

And then there was the concert. Do you recognize the musician? It was Judy Collins. At 85 years old she entertained us for an hour and a half, along with the local orchestra. I was amazed how well she did, her voice was angelic.

Walking through town is so beautiful. Here are a few sights.

Several buildings looks like this. The La Fiesta Restaurant had really delicious Mexican food.

One more sight we decided to visit was the historic cemetery. Do you like visiting cemeteries?

 

We found Mr. Orth's burial sight. We also found a James Miller, which is my "live-in gardener's" name.

He had traveled there by wagon train and purchased 35 acres at the top of the hill at the edge of town, where he set it aside for a cemetery right where we were standing.

That tree was fun to see all the mistletoe.

With a brief stop to enjoy Lithia Park in Ashland, we were on our way home.

Others were enjoying the park too.

Hope you are finding ways to stay cool on these hot summer days.

It was 101 degrees here yesterday and about 91 degrees here today.

I no longer enjoy hot weather, but putting my feet in some cool water does help.

Sending love,

Marilyn