Guest blogger Vikki Lynn from Bybee's Historic Inn at Jacksonville, Oregon, sends in the following announcement about the Britt Festival, an annual music event in Jacksonville:

The stars are out for Britt 2013!

Britt has launched this year's lineup! As always, you can expect their signature mix of classical, blues, rock, pop, country and more. You'll enjoy great performers that are new to the Britt stage like Cyndi Lauper, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Scotty McCreery, Tegan & Sar and the Steve Miller Band, as well as some returning favorites such as Pink Martini, Martina McBride, John Hiatt, The Doobie Brothers, Ziggy Marley and much more! Check out the full lineup at www.brittfest.org/performances.

Britt members may purchase tickets beginning next Thursday, April 11, 2013. Nonmembers can still make a membership contribution online and be part of the presale!

General public sales start Thursday, May 16. Get ready for yet another season of concerts under the stars in Jacksonville!

Vikki Lynn notes, "Britt Festivals is an open air amphitheater here in Jacksonville.  Bybee's Historic Inn provides free shuttles (to and from) for our guests to the VIP gate.  Most of the month of August is a classical orchestra made up of musicians from all over the United States and June, July and September are a mix of genre from pop, blues, country and more." 

The 16th Annual Nez Perce Art in the Wallowa is coming up very quickly--Saturday of the first weekend in October 2012 to be exact.  If you like contemporary Native American art then you don't want to miss this opportunity.  Nez Perce Indian and nearly Columbia River Tribal Plateau artists will once again display and offer their work for sale at the historic Wallowa Lake Lodge in Northeastern Oregon.

Live and silent auctions take place in the afternoon of Saturday, October 4, 2012, from noon to 4 pm.  Every year's different so it's worth to see what the artists are offering this year.  Many of the artists are in attendance too.

In the evening at 6 pm, there'll be a dinner by reservation only in the dining room of the Wallowa Lake Lodge.  Tickets for this dinner sell out quickly as fewer than 100 people can attend.  The scrumptious dinner includes fresh salmon, local buffalo, local salad and vegetables, and cheesecake with huckleberry topping.  A culinary tourism or locavore delight!

The afternoon reception, live & silent auction is free admission.  Dinner tickets are $45 in advance and can be reserved through the Wallowa Band Nez Perce Trail Interpretive Center at 541-886-3101 or purchased through local vendors listed here

Entertainment during the dinner features Nez Perce storyteller Carlotta Kauffman who will perform  "According to Coyote" a collection of Coyote stories collected and produced by her brother John Kauffman.  This show was recently performed Dakota State University (see photo).

You can stay at the Wallowa Lake Lodge for this event, but we'd like to recommend that you check into one of three Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild members located nearby in Joseph, Oregon (10 minutes away) or Enterprise, Oregon (20 minutes away). All three of these Oregon bed and breakfasts are equipped with only private bathrooms that are either attached directly to your guestroom or are nearby.  And by staying in Joseph or Enterprise you'll be able to enjoy more of the sights and sounds of this vibrant Pacific Northwest artistic community.  

Make your reservations soon!

See you at this northwest culinary and artistic event!

The innkeepers of Bybee's Historic Inn near Jacksonville, Oregon, want to make sure their guests know what's going on nearby.  Coming up soon on Saturday, June 9, 2012, the Britt Festival opens in Jacksonville!  Vikki and Tina invite you to stay at their inn on the outskirts of Jacksonville while you attend the Britt Festival.  Give them a call toll-free at (877) 292-3374 and let them help design your authentic Oregon vacation experience. 

Bybee's Historic Inn is also a great place to think about for special gatherings and family events.  This inn is also a wonderful Oregon wedding location.  With extensive grounds, guests can wander inside and out of this historic home.  Check it out!

The opening of the Britt Festival starts with a celebration downtown Jacksonville.  Britt website is www.brittfest.org .

Innkeepers get around.  On March 17, 2012, Bill Finney & Heather Tyreman from the Bronze Antler Bed & Breakfast in Joseph, OR, participated in the NE Oregon Bridal Show in LaGrande, OR.  We met a lot of brides, grooms, girlfriends & mothers.  What a great show!  The best part for me was wandering around in one of our most comfortable Bronze Antler Bed and Breakfast spa robes.  The other exhibitors were so envious!

If you're planning an Oregon wedding anytime soon, be sure to check out the Wedding Page on the Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild website.  It's a well kept secret that's worth spreading around.  You'll find a wonderful Oregon wedding location or two or three. . .great venues for holding your wedding, housing your wedding guests, spending your wedding night. . .you name it, we've got it!

Like running shoes?  Like Southern Oregon?  The innkeepers of Bybee's Historic Inn just outside of Jacksonville, OR, would love to see you in April for the Pear Blossom Run!

Who:  Anyone who wants to enter and support Jackson County High Schools, local school programs & the YMCA Annual Strong Communities Fundraising Campaign.

What:  36th Annual Pear Blossom Run

When:  Saturday, April 14, 2012

Where:  Medford, Oregon (not too far from Jacksonville, OR)

Why:  Rogue Valley's #1 athletic event.  Founded in 1977.

Details:  Entry deadline is April 1, 2012.  Register at the website, www.pearblossomrun.com or by calling (541) 324-8348

Bybee's Historic Inn near Jacksonville, OR, is also a perfect Oregon wedding location.  They also hold Pacific Northwest Culinary events featuring local chefs from the Jacksonville, OR, area.  Give them a call at 541-899-0106 and book your group in for the Pear Blossom Run!

When you own and operate an Oregon bed and breakfast and you're also one of the popular Oregon wedding sites, you need to plan your improvements accordingly.  Vicki and Tina Marie at Bybee's Historic Inn in Jacksonville, OR, are doing just that.  Here's a little note about their latest improvement.  Vicki writes:

"As our 2011 summer season comes to an end, we are working on new amenities for the 2012 season.  Tina has always envisioned an outdoor fireplace in the north yard and this fall it became a reality.  She designed it and we built it ourselves.  It is framed with cinder blocks, lined with clay firebricks and finished on the outside with river rock and brick. 

It is a beautiful addition to one of our wedding areas as well as a fun place for our guests to relax under the stars gazing at the fire."

Bed and breakfasts are such wonderful places.  And bed and breakfast owners are special people interested in the properties they transform into B&Bs.  Many inns are located in historically significant homes and the owners do what they can to maintain the character of the house and its surroundings.

It's been said that B&B owners have done more for the preservation of older and/or historic homes in the United States through their preservation efforts than have the preservation societies (perhaps a topic for another discussion).

Here's a story submitted by Vikki Lynn and Tina Marie of Bybee's Historic Inn near Jacksonville in Southern Oregon.

We recently were forced to cut down an old maple tree that we figure to be over 154 years old.  He graced our sidewalk and shaded our porch.  We adorned this beautiful tree with flowers at its base along with a “gnome door” and a face to help bring out his character. 

We did everything possible over the last 5 years to save this beautiful friend so it was very devastating to think of losing his graceful presence.....so we decided to keep his stump at 8’ so that his face could still shine and then we gave him a “top hat”.   His hat also provides a home for beautiful flowering plants.   He gives us a lot of pleasure every time we look at him and we hope it brings a smile to everyone who sees him.

It could just be off thought, but I'll bet dollars to doughnuts that Mr. Maple is about to start his new life as an Oregon wedding guest or perhaps as a wedding party participant.  Can't you see the bridal party posing with this fine fellow?  Check out Oregon wedding sites five years from now and I'll bet he shows up in quite a few photos!

If you're looking for Oregon wedding sites, keep Bybee's Historic Inn under consideration.  On 3 1/2 acres with plenty of gazebos and verandas, there's room for 150 wedding guests.  And I'm thinking that Mr. Maple would be proud to stand for your wedding photos!

The latest word from Vikki at Bybee's Historic Inn is complimentary transportation to/from the Britt Festival in Jacksonville, OR!  Join Vikki and Tina Marie at their authentic Oregon bed and breakfast for a night or two, or a week, while attending the Britt Festival!

Vikki writes:  The Classical Festival at the Britt has started and will continue through the month of August. 

Founded in 1963, the Britt Classical Festival features a professional orchestra of 90 musicians who come from all over the United States for a three-week stay in Southern Oregon. Internationally renowned guest artists such as Emanuel Ax, Pinchas Zukerman, Midori, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Christopher Parkening, Lynn Harrell, Samuel Ramey and Frederica von Stade join the orchestra each August to present a series of extraordinary concerts under a canopy of stars.
 
Prior to each concert, there are informal pre-concert conversations, in the lower garden area at 7 p.m. for those who want to learn a little more about the music and composers. The talks are hosted by Jefferson Public Radio, and often feature conversations with the guest artists, giving the listener a little added insight for in the concert.

Some evenings feature additional special events on the Britt hill such as a catered champagne picnic accompanied by live music.

Please check out the lineup at the Britt website  http://www.brittfest.org/performances  . There is nothing sweeter than classical music under the stars and the August weather is perfect for an evening outdoors.  As a guest of Bybee’s Historic Inn, we provide a free VIP shuttle to and from the Britt.

Oregon Coastline: A Bed and Breakfast Inn That Renews, Recharges and Rejuvenates

Have you ever sojourned to a place that thrilled and excited you? Have you ever felt your spirit vibrate in response to the fierceness and solitude of nature? When was the last time you felt the warmth of the sun, soaking in through your skin and muscles? What if along the way, you could learn volumes of local history, see breathtaking views that most people only read about in books, and become enchanted with the local wildlife?

Travelers would serve themselves well to explore the Oregon coastline. In so doing, they may very well uncover a special passion that propels them to renew, rejuvenate and reconnect.

Port Orford, Oregon is a quaint, artistic fishing village in the southern Oregon coast. It was founded in 1861 and served as a port for timber shipping.

At the WildSpring Guest Habitat in Port Orford, guests can sit in a hot tub overlooking the sea, ensconced in fountains of bubbles, smelling the scent of ocean mists coming from the waves.

The true power of Oregon's coastline lies in the notable lessons that its natural environment can teach us. We are exposed to a unique set of conditions, which are not found in large cities. The landscape consists of mountains and forests meeting with the turbulent ocean, and is quite dramatic. The natural beauty, clean air, expansive vistas and unbeaten paths make for a great B & B getaway.

A small bed and breakfast inn is a place where we can build compelling new affinities. As personal witnesses to the charm of the area and special activities of the region, local innkeepers can lend their already fascinating insights, and indulgent touches. Bed and breakfast accommodations are generally more appealing than mundane and sterile hotel chains.

One needs a great deal of guts, patience, eye-opening creativity, perseverance and hard work to succeed in the modern business world. For those of us who have stressful jobs, there comes a point when we should take time out for rest and stillness. If we could choose a destination that makes us feel deep and serenely peaceful, where life is slowed down, where we can immerse ourselves into the delights of gorgeous nature, it can be like a soothing, soft lullaby.

When we look at the anxiety ridden thoughts that clutter our minds, we can't help being concerned. It is little wonder that small bed and breakfast inns have proliferated along the coastal shores of Oregon; providing unique combinations of comfort, relaxation and rejuvenation.

The Oregon coast is a destination that can inspire us. The breakthrough moments come when our energy is replenished. This allows passing thoughts to ascend to defining expressions of our personal creativity and translates into success and accomplishment.

Michelle Duarte, innkeeper of WildSpring Guest Habitat in Port Orford, Oregon told me: "Some business people come very stressed and we understand the psychology. Everyone wants to feel that someone is looking out for his or her best interests. They want to know that the innkeepers know enough and care enough to do that. What it takes to be a good innkeeper is empathy and compassion; the ability to think about what the other person would like if they were in this situation. The whole approach is about what other people need."

Continues Michelle: "Some people are really moved to come here at the times of their lives when they need special attention to heal, to celebrate, or to be alone and find solace within themselves. When they experience great trauma, they are inclined to come here because they sense they will find some consolation in order to recover here."

"WildSpring has put together trips for guests who have suffered arduous and difficult treatments for breast cancer," remarks Michelle. "The travel agent sent them to our place so they could find their center and energy again."

The Oregon coast provided relief to a woman who lost her husband and son. "She came with her best friends," shared Michelle. "It was terribly moving that she was able to find peace in her soul from what she found here."

On the happier side of life, quite a few engagements are made at the Oregon coast. Couples return for their weddings, honeymoons, and anniversaries.

Older, middle aged twosomes, whose kids have left, enjoy the Oregon coast as it rekindles the magic that brought them together in the first place. Mothers like to bring their daughters for birthdays or retreats. Their physical, emotional and mental selves get renewed when they are submerged in nature.

"Part of an innkeepers life is challenging," admits Michelle. "We are providing peak experiences in peoples lives. We have a desire to be of service. It is nice to make people happy, so we might make a difference. We try to make sure that everything our guests see and touch is natural. When we live in an urban life, we get divorced from nature."

FEATURED PROPERTY: WildSpring Guest Habitat is an Eco friendly resort in Port Orford, Oregon. Overlooking the rugged Pacific Coast, it is a place where the owners/innkeepers have a unique set of competencies. From an experiential standpoint, there is a sense of peace and quiet at the property. There are opportunities for visitors to experience whatever is important: guests can be alone, lay in a hammock, or relax in the hot tub. It is the kind of non-intrusive atmosphere lodgers are looking for. Owners try to make sure there is nothing off kilter. Guests can fix themselves whatever they want at any time. They get to take the best parts of home with them. Visitors enjoy the support of innkeepers who want to make them feel pampered and comfortable.

It goes without saying that the grounds and facilities of WildSpring Guest Habitat are peaceful and soothing to the soul. A welcoming atmosphere is evident throughout the resort. The property is located on 5 acres of old Native American grounds and is surrounded by wooded-forests, beautiful scenery and wildlife. This gives visitors a sense of privacy and seclusion. The beautiful setting along with great service makes this a destination of unsurpassed charm.

When guests make a reservation, a confirmation email is sent along with a list of special services. Suggested sights and activities available in the area are also provided.

The breakfast particulars are explained in the registration packet, along with other details. The inn is accommodating if guests have any special requests, needs or dietary considerations. The innkeepers are known for their smiles, hospitality and attention to detail.

WildSpring Guest Habitat is recommended to anyone who wants a good dose of serenity, privacy, renewal and adventure. Relax in the open-air hot tub, on the deck or sit in the garden and just gaze at the beautiful wooded landscape. Listen to the birds and watch for whales and fishing boats on the ocean. You might see deer grazing nearby. Humbug Mountain stands in the distance. You can hear the surf and seals. At night, you can see the Milky Way. WildSpring is a place where you can spend easy times in good conversation with friends.

SUMMARY: WildSpring Guest Habitat is a lovely blend of warm service, sumptuous breakfasts, and natural beauty. The accommodating staff, spacious & comfortable rooms, abundant amenities, exceptional location, and excellent value make for a pleasant getaway experience.

ROOMS: Five elegant cabin suites are comfortable and spacious. Some are romantic and cozy, and others airy and inviting. Relaxing beds, luxury linens and signature toiletries are provided along with robes, hairdryers, and oversize slate walk-in showers. There is free WiFi, TV, ipod docks, CD and DVD players. A fully equipped kitchen is available for all guests. One cabin has a wood-burning stove. In addition to the comfort, rooms are immaculately clean with tasteful design and antique furniture. The property has several gardens, two decks, covered porches with sofa, table & chairs, one gazebo, and one outdoor hot tub.

SERVICE: Expect to receive gracious service with a warm smile. The owners/innkeepers are well known for their genuine hospitality, efficient service and willingness to help plan activities or excursions. The innkeepers are knowledgeable about the area and provide helpful suggestions to all of their guests.

AMENITIES: The resort is known for providing an exceptional, and hearty breakfast buffet that is artfully presented. The dining room is filled with character and looks out over the ocean. French toast custard with warm berry sauce, breakfast cobbler with fruit, and egg puffs with chicken apple sausage are some of the items on their menu. Complimentary beverages, Mity leaf tea, coffee, yogurt, fresh fruit, cold cereals, granola, popcorn, chocolate and snacks are available 24/7. The deck and guest hall with skylights are the ideal reading areas for visitors. The common area is a peaceful space with a variety of books, magazines, board games, CD's and 500 DVD's. The property offers in-cabin spa services with massages, and other treatments. The deck has superb views overlooking the sculpture gardens, the spa and the bay.

LOCATION: The location is ideal for those who want to feel they are in a quiet nature getaway, yet still within half a mile of the historic town. Seven art galleries are half a mile away, where you can purchase jewelry, ceramics, textiles, paintings, or antiques just to name a few. A historical museum, dining, parks, a petting zoo, and dinosaur attractions are all within 10 minutes distance from the resort. Golf, and the Rogue River are 30 minutes away. The resort's proximity to swimming, hiking, biking, windsurfing, wildlife viewing, whale watching, kayaking, and water activities provide good value. The inn has bikes on the premises.

CLEANLINESS: The inn is known to be spotless, especially the guestrooms. The grounds and plantings are well maintained. Overall everything, including the town, is quite picturesque.

VALUE: Compared to a standard hotel room, this property provides an excellent alternative. The niceties, spaciousness, and attentiveness of staff make the difference. The guests appreciate being asked if they are comfortable. The staff is always available to help without being intrusive.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/destinations-articles/oregon-coastline-a-bed-and-breakfast-inn-that-renews-recharges-and-rejuvenates-4727700.html

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: C.J. Good is a freelance writer, keynote guest speaker, and author of two books about finding and cultivating contentment. "Precious Gifts of Love" and "Little Gifts of Sustainable Contentment" (Reviews 4.5/5 Stars, Look Inside) are available on Amazon. C.J. Good's keynote addresses include: travel topics, health issues, the generation x/y marketplace, and sales. Her purpose is to write quality books that will make a difference in reader's lives. C.J. Good is a successful business development executive who worked in the travel industry for 17 years. ~ http://www.sustainablecontentment.com

CONTACT: Michelle Duarte, Innkeeper, WildSpring Guest Habitat, 92978 Cemetery Loop, Box R, Port Orford, OR 97465. Phone: 541.332.0977, 866.333.WILD (9453). www.WildSpring.com. Rates: $198-$306 depending on season and cabin.

Looking for a meaningful gift for someone?  A wedding gift for the newly married?  A graduation present?

Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild Lodging Gift Vouchers might be just the thing.  You can give the gift of relaxation, time away from the everyday, the opportunity to gain a clear head.

OBBG Lodging Gift Vouchers are available in $25 increments and are valid at every Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild member across the state.  With nearly 90 members to choose among, that's a lot of choice.

And the recipient can decide where and when to use them.  So maybe they'd like to walk in the sand on the Oregon Coast?  Hike along the rim of Crater Lake?  Catch a new museum exhibit in Portland?  Sample a pinot noir in the Oregon Wine Country?

It's not just about the lodging.  It's about time. 

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You can purchase Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild Lodging Gift Vouchers by clicking on the button at the right side of this page.  Or you can call the Guild at 1-800-944-6196 and talk to Rickie.

You choose the amount and where you'd like them delivered.  We'll send them by mail with delivery confirmation along with a current Print Directory of where in Oregon our bed and breakfast members are located.

It's that simple.  Not much of your time, but a generous gift of time for your recipient.  What are you waiting for?

From BnBFinder Bed and Breakfast Blog:

"Family reunions are no longer limited to Thanksgiving or Christmas, or to being a one-day potato salad and hot dog affair. They can be customized to embrace every family’s lifestyle and hobbies, and for that reason, bed and breakfasts and innkeepers can be a reunion-planner’s best friend. Many B&Bs offer their entire premises as the venue for staging your event, and also offer a variety of packages  and activities to fit your family’s budget and preferences. Some innkeepers even create fun themes around which activities may be planned, and also arrange itineraries that include trips to theme parks, museums, beaches, or other local attractions. Common areas, such as gardens, and porches provide comfortable gathering spots for family members to reconnect and reminisce.  Add to that bountiful breakfasts served to you and your kin every morning, and the joy of having no dishes to wash, and you’ve got the ideal setting for an easy and enjoyable family reunion."

Many of the inns of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild have the space, grounds and ideal settings for your reunion, retreat, reception, and weddings.  For larger events visit the Retreats and Weddings Location Page of the Guild website.

For a smaller more intimate gathering of family and friends any one of 87 inns of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild will work.  We've had a few reunions at our inn this spring/summer.  We can accommodate 10 at our inn.  Some gatherings were large, up to 40 folks, and although we were not able to accommodate all, only three rooms in the Old Parkdale Inn, we were able to find rooms close by and our gardens made for the perfect setting for reuniting and intimate conversation.    

"Keep in mind that like families, no two inns are alike, so finding the perfect match between the B&B and the location is key to the success of the event. Whatever your preference, bed and breakfasts are the ideal place for connecting the great grandparents to the newborns in the family. No need to wait until Christmas to see your loved ones. Instead, why not get together at a family-friendly inn this summer?"

It's time again for the annual Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race in Northeastern Oregon!  This race is Oregon's only sled dog race that is a qualifier for both the Alaska Iditarod and the Yukon Quest in Alaska/Canada.

In a recent press release, ECX President Clyde Raymer, Jr., announced that twelve teams are preregistered for the race--8 for the 100 mile race in the Eagle Cap Wilderness of Wallowa County, Oregon, and 4 for the 200 mile race through the Eagle Cap Wilderness to a site near Halfway, Oregon and return.

The event features fun for the whole family, ranging from the veterinary checks for all the sled dogs on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, through the awards banquet and musher's ball on Saturday, January 16, 2010.

If you'd like to attend the race, we have bed & breakfast lodging in Oregon recommendations for you.  There are two Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild members in Joseph, Oregon (the start & finish of the race and location of Race Central):

• Belle Pepper's Bed and Breakfast - Pepper herself is very involved in organizing volunteer for this year's Eagle Cap Extreme.  You'll find three well-appointed guestrooms with private baths awaiting you.
• Bronze Antler Bed and Breakfast - Heather & Bill are hosting one of the ECX out-of-town staff members as their contribution to this year's race.  Last year the trail boss stayed with us, giving guests an insider's view to race operations.  We don't know yet who will stay with us for the 2010 race, but we're certain we'll learn more about sled dogs and racing from whoever it is!

Regardless of which bed & breakfast you choose, we'd love to see you "go to the dogs" at an Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild member in January 2010!