Other Activities

Snowshoeing at Willow-Witt Ranch

Southern Oregon has actlvities for all interests and the following are links to guide you to a few options.

Disc Golf: Frog Creek at Shale City Road

Just outside the gate to Willow-Witt Ranch is a beautifully forested and challenging 18-hole tone course. It is a public Bureau of Land Management site reserved for fun. Visit Frog Creek DGC @ Shale City - Disc Golf Course Review for more information.

"I compare every course to this one and all the others seem too tame and urban."

Biking

The Cascade-Siskiyou Scenic Bikeway is a challenging ride for any cyclist. Shale City Road is a paved BLM loop which connects Dead Indian Memorial Road at the 13 mile mark and the 7 mile mark. Willow-Witt Ranch is on this loop and allows you to skip some of the least interesting mileage on Dead Indian Memorial Road on your trip back into Ashland. Stop by our Farm Store for refreshments and cold clear spring water, or plan an overnight stay at one of our Furnished Wall Tents; all you need to carry is your clothing. Ashland also has an extensive trail system for mountain biking. Pick up a guide to Ashland trails in our Farm Store.

Sightseeing

Crater Lake National Park, the only National Park in Oregon, is a day trip from Willow-Witt Ranch.

Oregon Caves National Monument is a "cool" place to visit on a hot day!

Cascade-Siskjyou National Monument is a biodiverse intersection of the Cascade and Siskjyou Mountains and the Klamath region.

Nearby lakes for swimming, boating, fishing, and a water slide include Emigrant Lake, Lake of the Woods, and Fish Lake.

The Ashland Chamber of Commerce leads you to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, wine tours, river rafting expeditions, fishing trips, as well as Science Works hands-on exploration for children of all ages.

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"We had a great stay at the ranch. We helped feed goats and chickens, played with the baby goats..." –Ashland, OR
"We enjoyed the quiet mornings, showers at sunrise and playing with Izzy, the dog. Thank you." –Portland, OR
"What a beautiful farm! We had a great time harvesting the veggies and learning about the animals. The eggs, milk and sausages were divine—keep up the terrific work!" –Media, PA
"This is our third visit and it gets better and better. This time we were lucky enough to stay for 2 whole weeks, what a treat. Everyone here makes you feel like you are part of their happy, beautiful family the moment you arrive. The love they exude is wholeheartedly genuine. We can't wait to return!" –Los Angeles, CA
"This is an incredibly beautiful place and we were very cozy. Thank you!" –San Francisco, CA
"A wonderful, magical place!" –Portland, OR
"We had lots of fun! I liked gathering eggs." –San Francisco, CA
"We had a beautiful and romantic night here in the moonlight. We hope to someday return and enjoy this magical place." –Elizabeth D., Oakland, CA
“It is rare that an Airbnb is better than the photos on the website, but this one of those rare cases. An absolutely gorgeous piece of land that has been exquisitely managed for many years by the gracious hosts. A wander through the woods here shows you what woods are supposed to look like, and getting to cradle the baby goats was just icing on the cake. You are a relatively short drive into Ashland, but we would have been content if we never left the property. We will return soon and often. The only surprise was the snow, but that is because we are from the Bay Area and had forgotten that seasons exist!” –Nicholas T.
"Thank you so much for a great farm experience. From wonderful hospitality, accommodations, food, and landscape, this has been one of my favorite weekend getaways ever. We will be back and I will share this place with friends and family. P.S. I discovered goat milk is delicious..." –Portland, OR
"This is a remarkable farm, a perfect little studio, and natural locale worthy of many return visits. It is so nice to be invited into a world wherein people are doing such beautiful work. The sounds alone are a cure for modern chaos. Perfect balance of friendly activity and gentle privacy. Animals galore, bountiful garden -- to be at Willow Witt is to simultaneously look back in time at something lost, and to look forward at a hopeful, sustainable possibility."
"Thank you so much for embracing us goat (and livestock) people. We learned so much from you and appreciate how much work and love you've put into the farm itself, the animals, the trees, the veggie garden, and the sustainability concept. You've done a wonderful job in educating the people on what a rewarding life should be like. You will always be the highlight of our trip.... Sweet milk comes from contented goats, and yours have the best life." –Shenorock, NY

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Willow-Witt Ranch is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of a unique ecosystem in the Southern Cascades, and the headwaters, wetlands, and forests that arise there. We provide education on the values of ecology and of the complex web of food and environment by operating a small certified organic farm and Farm Stay accommodations for a unique agritourism experience.

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Willow-Witt Ranch
658 Shale City Road
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 890-1998
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