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fall 2022 | editor’s note

H ello readers of Southern Oregon For the Boutique, we feature Calathea Gift in Jacksonville, where longtime

Terra Firma Home & Gift employee Sarah Woodbury turned her dream job
Magazine,
into owning her own business. Paul Murdoch turned his love of the pain reliev-
Whether this is your first time pick-
ing up a copy or your hundredth
Publishing turned a love for audiobooks from a home garage studio into a thriv-
time, it is hard to believe we’ve been bringing ing powers of CBD into a family run company, Horn Creek Hemp. Blackstone
you the best of Southern Oregon and the Rogue ing, state of the art business that’s been going for 30+ years.
Heidi Chackel, Editor
Valley for over 15 years. The passion Nate Van Amburg has for his work on the Rogue is palpable. When
They say if you do what you love, then you never work a day in your life. I sending in photos for the story he said, “Sure wish we had time to show ya!”
hope you can tell how much we love bringing you Southern Oregon Magazine. We hope we can take you down the Rogue with that story written by KM
This issue is filled with news and stories of people truly loving what they do. Collins. The passion for people and place is very evident when photo journalist
We hope you love this issue as much as we loved creating it for you! Christopher Briscoe takes you to Ukraine, documenting the efforts of volun-
teer doctors on the Ukraine/Poland border.
Starting with the cover, Larry Turner’s photography exemplifies his love of
photography and all things Southern Oregon. In Chow we visit Elements, where the Spanish food is amazing and Blake
Satre, the bartender entertains and educates while slinging drinks and quench-
The Buzz is overflowing with news about dedication and love. The Olsrud ing your thirst. We can’t leave out HRL Brewery and Pubbery or Herb &
family loves the community so much that they donated $12 million to the Flour Patisserie—both are passion projects aiming to bring joy. So if you like
Asante Foundation. Another labor of love dates back to 1982, when Donn a great vibe, hit them up. And don’t forget to go walk the Japanese garden
Todt and a small group of volunteers raised funds to create a Japanese style counterclockwise.
garden in Lithia Park. Then in 2015, Béatice Marechal’s family decided to
gift Ashland an authentic Japanese garden to honor her memory. When the Enjoy the love others bring to what they do, and find your own love and passion
garden reopens this October, you will want to walk the garden counterclock- in Southern Oregon.
wise as the designer, Toru Tanaka intended, “where you may find peace and Wishing you Peace and Wellness,
wellness.” David Gremmels turned a love for artisan cheese into a lifetime
achievement award, bringing a Rogue Valley staple, the Rogue Creamery,
onto the world stage over and over again.

Your Fall Getaway in
Your Fall Getaway in
ASHLAND AWAITS.

Experience European style charm of our picturesque
town. Go wine tasting in the vineyards, taste local
bounty, watch a play, and enjoy outdoor adventure.
Stay in comfort and choose from our unique hotels
located in the center of it all. From historic landmark
ambiance in downtown, mineral soaking tubs, Wine
Garden tasting room, organic spas, and farm-to-table
restaurants, we have something for everyone.

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