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After years of promoting and enjoying all of Ashland’s fine-dining establishments, owner Duane Smith thought it was time to offer area residents and Inn guests his own vision of Rogue Valley Haut Cuisine. "I’ve always wanted to try my hand at restaurant business," said Smith, who has lived in Ashland for almost 40 years. "I remember when Chateaulin first opened 34 years ago. I hope that Verdant will join top-tier of fine restaurants in our region – which is home to some of West Coast’s finest dining."
Restaurant Verdant plans to look at expanding their operating days and hours during height of tourist season in Ashland. "It will depend on our success and demand for our services," said Smith. "We want to keep all of our options open to best serve our customers."
Lithia Springs Resort & Gardens is located in Ashland, Oregon – home of Tony Award-winning Ashland Shakespeare Festival, Southern Oregon University and Mt. Ashland Ski Resort. The Resort is privately held. Established in 1991, Lithia Springs Resort & Gardens of Ashland and Waterstone Spa features Ashland’s only natural hot springs water in its baths and pool. The award-winning SPA offers facials, wraps, steams and hot rocks massage. The Inn offers guests accommodation in 4 garden rooms; 10 small suites; 8 English cottages; and 3 theme suites. Open year round, Inn can be contacted, toll-free, at (800) 482-7128; or by email, at: Lithia@ashlandinn.com. They welcome press trips.
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