Arden Forest Inn is a uniquely beautiful bed and breakfast that specializes in catering to theater lovers in Ashland, Oregon, home of the famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The inn has been drawing delighted return visitors for almost two decades.

Guests delight in its park-like setting that feature hidden garden rooms, gentle fountains, unexpected and surprising statuary, a large open gazebo with multiple decked areas and a sparkling swimming pool with creatively hidden sun-deck.

Five elegant and uniquely appointed guest rooms feature a choice of king, queen or twin bed configurations, depending on your travel needs. Each accommodation has a private bath, air conditioning, high-speed Internet access and a thoughtful variety of guest amenities - all in a smoke-free environment.

Each morning your hosts, Bill and Corbet, make breakfast time a special event by first preparing a fabulous two course repast and then joining guests for lively, intelligent discussions about theater and the plays you'll be attending at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, other events and places of interest in and around Ashland.

The gardens surrounding the inn have been under development since 1995 and have become the premier attraction of this bed and breakfast. Activities here are of an endless variety that includes finding solitude with a good book, wandering just to enjoy the beauty of the property, gathering with friends in the open gazebo and swimming and sunbathing at the sparkling pool with artfully hidden sun decks.

For theater lovers everywhere, come to the place where your love is shared and artistic beauty is all around you.

The lively environs of Ashland's central plaza is just 4 blocks from the inn where you can enjoy shopping and a variety of dining experiences.

Ashland is synonymous with theater and best known for the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, but the fun doesn't stop there. For those of you who just can't get enough theater, the choices are endless.

There are numerous theater companies in town and the surrounding area, all producing enough plays to keep you busy for weeks. Additionally, just minutes away you can experience the world-renowned Britt Festival in historic Jacksonville.

Try one of the local spas like the Blue Giraffe or the Phoenix for a day of pampering and rejuvenation and then experience Southern Oregon's emerging wine producing industry where tours and wine tastings are a source of excellent entertainment and many highly respected wines.

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