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summer 2020 | editor’s note

hile things are still in flux as I trip once travel is back in the mix. Specifically the Central Oregon Visitors
write this letter, we are here Association takes you on an off-the-grid adventure on the Newberry Country Trail.
with our summer issue and it Next read what expert Dr. Nisha Jackson has to say about your metabolism. Many
Wcontains tons of great stories thanks to her for being a part of the Southern Oregon Magazine team for almost a
and photos. And while we don’t have a calendar decade now! Also in The Good Life, Bryant Helgeland from Mountain Provisions in
since most things are still not set, there is plenty Ashland shares his thoughts on camping and what style is best for you.
for you to read and enjoy.
In our Home section of the magazine, we feature three stories this issue. First
As always, our Buzz Tidbits section covers any- comes a profile on Pressure Point Roofing of Central Point, followed by design
thing and everything. From awards to book picks tips from Krissy Millner of Terra Firma Home in Medford. See what she has to
to helping hands keep updated on what’s going on say about creating amazing outdoor living spaces in your home. Lastly, learn about
Heidi Chackel, Editor
in the community. Keep up to date on the Oregon locally owned and operated Ferguson Fabrication, creating metal masterpieces.
Wine Experience and see what special help has been available during these try-
ing times. For our Boutique, enjoy gifts shared with us by Blue Door Garden & In our last section, Chow, local chef and restaurateur Chris Dennett of Elements
Boutique in Grants Pass. Tapas Bar shares why he feels we need bars and restaurants now more than ever.
For our cravings piece, enjoy great writing and photography focuses on Macaroni’s
In our Neck of the Woods section of the magazine, we start with a profile on Ristorante and Martino’s Lounge in Ashland. Next we interview Kumud Gokani
Medford based Raven Maps. Writer Steve Boyarsky interviews founders Stuart and her husband Dr. Gokul Gokani about her cookbook Feed the Beloved Soul.
Allan and Michael Beard while local photographer Ezra Marcos brings the inter- And last, but not least, our wine story features Hummingbird Estate in Central
view to life with amazing photographs. Also in Neck of the Woods, our community Point.
story focuses on Crater Lake National Park Projects that are restoring, preserving,
and protecting for the future. Next comes our history story on Hanley Farm, a liv- Thanks for reading Southern Oregon Magazine, as we strive to bring you great
ing agricultural museum. And lastly in Neck of the Woods, we check in with Lake local coverage!
of the Woods on what’s new within their property.

Moving on to The Good Life section, start off with a teaser on your next regional

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