Winery/Vineyard Potential:
� Renovated barn (2240 square feet) convertible to tasting room, etc
� Additional un-heated space in barn, (2570 sq. ft.) with water and electricity
� Five acre property with water rights from an agricultural irrigation canal
� Large paved parking area
� Separate housing options for caretaker and/or extended family
� Income producing bed & breakfast to help fund winery start-up
� Additional acreage nearby may be a possibility
� Ashland already attracts 400,000 visitors each year to the theaters
Today: Country Willows is currently a nine-room bed and breakfast encompassing a gracious 1896 farmhouse, a cottage, and romantic barn suites. Situated on five acres of spacious grounds with sweeping views, the property is within a short drive to the center of vibrant downtown Ashland. Ashland is well-known for its quality of life, mild four-season climate, and as the home of both the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Southern Oregon University. The Rogue Valley is also becoming increasingly known as a wine-making region.
History: Up through the 1940's, the property was the heart of a working dairy farm. Since then, it has served as a horse farm and breeding center, a private physician's residence, then in 1985 became one of the first bed and breakfasts in Ashland.
Future: The location, size, charm, and features combine to make this property exceptionally well suited to a wide number of uses. Some possibilities...
Private residence with agricultural options, e.g. a vineyard, horse farm, etc. all made possible by the irrigation rights that come with the land.
� Continue current B&B operation with the new dimension of a winery.
� Private residence/family retreat, with myriad options including separate office/studio, guest house unit(s), in-law suite, and/or apartment rentals
The Property:
The main house is surrounded by lawns and mature landscaping including numerous perennial gardens. There is a 18X36 heated swimming pool and an outdoor spa surrounded by a spacious deck. The grounds feature fruit trees, herb gardens, a vegetable garden, grape arbor, a year-round stream, and a farm pond.
Buildings:
Finished living space totals 6862 sq. ft. spread out in four buildings. The main house has 3468 square feet. The comfortable innkeeper's residence consists of a great room, bedroom, master bath, and private patio. Additional owners' space is housed in the studio with magnificent second-story views. The commercial kitchen was remodeled in 2006. The barn houses four guest units in addition the large unfinished space where horse stalls are located today. Additionally, there is a two-car garage with workshop.
Conclusion:
The Country Willows property is in excellent condition reflecting a tradition of continuous improvements funded by the business income since its establishment as a B&B in 1985. To help appreciate the special place that is called Country Willows, please visit the website and spend a few minutes browsing, perhaps beginning with the photo gallery highlighting the four seasons: http://www.countrywillowsinn.com/gallery1.html
Ashland has been on many "best places" lists. This most recent one, printed in USA Today, includes Ashland in the top ten "geotourism" locations in the world as defined by the National Geographic Society.
