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Next, get on the highway and enjoy the scenic drive to Grants Pass. First stop, Wild River & Brewing Company. Complete with a collection of famous pizzas and handcrafted brews, you are sure to enjoy a delectable lunch. On Saturdays, the Grants Pass Growers Market is a hub for the region’s fruit, vegetables, pastries and farm products. Take your time strolling through the aisles, chatting with the local producers, and pick up a goody or two. Next, you’re in for a real treat at Fort Vannoy Farms, a 500- acre, third generation working farm. Though this family favorite is known for its fall harvest festival, corn maze and pumpkin patch, it truly is a year-round hit. End your day at Daily Blessings Farm. Specializing in produce, poultry and fresh flowers, you are sure to find something you fancy at this lovely farm. Not only will you leave with your grocery baskets full, but you will also find that their educational programming is what makes a trip to this farm special for the whole family. From composting with worms to learning about essential oils for kids, this will be an evening well spent. Harry & David, vendor for heart of the rogue, HOTR, vendors, participating vendors Famous Food – Central Point To Ashland This trip starts at Oregon’s best little rest stop – the Central Point Artisan Corridor. First stop: Rogue Creamery where Rogue River Blue holds the title of “World’s Best Cheese”. Next door, Lillie Belle’s array of chocolatey treats are guaranteed to satisfy any taste buds. Taste for yourself why they’ve been chosen as one of “America’s Top 10 Chocolatiers” by Dessert Professional magazine for 2009. Also, next door lies Ledger David Cellars, where you can pair your chocolate and cheese with some fine wine. The seasonal Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market in Medford offers local organic produce, unique crafts and artisan foods. From there, stop in for lunch and a tasting at Immortal Spirits and Distilling Company. This local distillery has been making handcrafted spirits from scratch for more than 10 years. Down the street is Harry & David, one of Southern Oregon’s most popular purveyors of gourmet foods. Grab a treat, a local favorite is Moose Munch, and then check out Dunbar Farms, a 110-year-old family owned farm specializing in organic produce and stone-milled flours. There you’ll also find the farm and farm stand, vineyard and tasting room. Make your way south toward Ashland with a stop at EdenVale Winery, situated on one of the oldest orchards in the Rogue Valley. The Oregon Cheese Cave is just down the road, carrying a selection from all over the world, with an Oregon focus.
Lithia Springs Resort & Wine Garden offers lodging, complete with in-room soaking tubs that run water from natural hot springs. If you’re just passing through, the Wine Garden offers an intimate and fun wine tasting experience. For dinner, Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine, located in the landmark Ashland Springs Hotel, serves up seasonal fare with a focus on locally sourced ingredients. A quick jaunt east takes you to Willow-Witt Ranch. This 445-acre working ranch makes for the perfect end to a day of exploration with accommodations nestled in a valley within the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. For a true farm stay, overnight guests have the option to participate in daily farm activities from egg-gathering, milking and goat herding to working in the vegetable garden. Agriculture is a true staple of importance on the Rogue Valley. Visit and celebrate the growers and crafters during the harvest season, and discover the two other Rogue Valley Food Trails on our blog! You can also find a physical copy of the Rogue Valley Food Trail at Travel Medford’s Visitor Information Center, or download a brochure here. n
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