Oregon

A Feast for the Senses: Ashland and the Art of Theater

Program No. 19886RJ
See what Ashland is famous for by attending local theater performances, and discover the city’s thriving art, food and wine scenes through the eyes of local artisans.

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At a Glance

Enjoy award-winning theater from downtown Ashland, Oregon, a charming college town with a generous helping of big-city sophistication. Now a hotspot for fine food and wonderful wine, Ashland is the home of cutting-edge theater where classics are reinterpreted and new plays are brought to life. From your home at a restored historic hotel, engage in compelling lectures and view three performances at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Explore Ashland's culture and cuisine with a visit to a local winery.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Walking up to two miles a day over hilly and uneven terrain; standing for up to one hour as well as stairs.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Attend three performances at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
  • Learn about an aspect of theatrical production ranging from costume or scene design to stage management and beyond.
  • Feast on local cuisine as you learn about the production of Rogue Valley wines.

General Notes

The 2024 Oregon Shakespeare Festival playbill features ten main stage shows, including three by William Shakespeare ("Macbeth", "Much Ado About Nothing" and "Coriolanus") and a variety of new and contemporary works. Performances seen will vary by program date; please see date-specific itinerary for additional information.
Visit the Road Scholar Bookshop
You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
Meals
12 Meals
5 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
3 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Jul 14, 2024 - Jul 19, 2024
  • Jul 14, 2024 - Jul 19, 2024
  • May 26, 2024 - May 31, 2024
  • Jun 09, 2024 - Jun 14, 2024
  • Jul 07, 2024 - Jul 12, 2024
  • Jul 14, 2024 - Jul 19, 2024
  • Sep 15, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024
  • Sep 22, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
  • Oct 06, 2024 - Oct 11, 2024
  • Jun 08, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025
  • Jun 22, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025
  • Jul 06, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025
  • Jul 13, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025
  • Sep 14, 2025 - Sep 19, 2025
  • Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025
  • Oct 05, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
  • Oct 12, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
5 nights
Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel originally opened its doors in 1925, and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Mark Antony, the Ashland Springs Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This lovely landmark hotel continues to offer first-class hospitality to those who are drawn to the arts, business, or the area’s natural beauty. This charmingly restored hotel is the tallest building in Ashland, offering incredible views of the valley and is just steps from the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The hotel has a limited number of two-bed rooms. Please include your bed configuration request on your PIP. Due to a very limited number of rooms with two beds, requests for two beds are not guaranteed. Priority will be given to solo travelers that have enrolled in roommate matching. All other bed assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
5 nights
Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel originally opened its doors in 1925, and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Mark Antony, the Ashland Springs Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This lovely landmark hotel continues to offer first-class hospitality to those who are drawn to the arts, business, or the area’s natural beauty. This charmingly restored hotel is the tallest building in Ashland, offering incredible views of the valley and is just steps from the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The hotel has a limited number of two-bed rooms. Please include your bed configuration request on your PIP. Due to a very limited number of rooms with two beds, requests for two beds are not guaranteed. Priority will be given to solo travelers that have enrolled in roommate matching. All other bed assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
5 nights
Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel originally opened its doors in 1925, and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Mark Antony, the Ashland Springs Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This lovely landmark hotel continues to offer first-class hospitality to those who are drawn to the arts, business, or the area’s natural beauty. This charmingly restored hotel is the tallest building in Ashland, offering incredible views of the valley and is just steps from the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The hotel has a limited number of two-bed rooms. Please include your bed configuration request on your PIP. Due to a very limited number of rooms with two beds, requests for two beds are not guaranteed. Priority will be given to solo travelers that have enrolled in roommate matching. All other bed assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
5 nights
Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel originally opened its doors in 1925, and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Mark Antony, the Ashland Springs Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This lovely landmark hotel continues to offer first-class hospitality to those who are drawn to the arts, business, or the area’s natural beauty. This charmingly restored hotel is the tallest building in Ashland, offering incredible views of the valley and is just steps from the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The hotel has a limited number of two-bed rooms. Please include your bed configuration request on your PIP. Due to a very limited number of rooms with two beds, requests for two beds are not guaranteed. Priority will be given to solo travelers that have enrolled in roommate matching. All other bed assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
5 nights
Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel originally opened its doors in 1925, and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Mark Antony, the Ashland Springs Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This lovely landmark hotel continues to offer first-class hospitality to those who are drawn to the arts, business, or the area’s natural beauty. This charmingly restored hotel is the tallest building in Ashland, offering incredible views of the valley and is just steps from the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The hotel has a limited number of two-bed rooms. Please include your bed configuration request on your PIP. Due to a very limited number of rooms with two beds, requests for two beds are not guaranteed. Priority will be given to solo travelers that have enrolled in roommate matching. All other bed assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
5 nights
Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel originally opened its doors in 1925, and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Mark Antony, the Ashland Springs Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This lovely landmark hotel continues to offer first-class hospitality to those who are drawn to the arts, business, or the area’s natural beauty. This charmingly restored hotel is the tallest building in Ashland, offering incredible views of the valley and is just steps from the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The hotel has a limited number of two-bed rooms. Please include your bed configuration request on your PIP. Due to a very limited number of rooms with two beds, requests for two beds are not guaranteed. Priority will be given to solo travelers that have enrolled in roommate matching. All other bed assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
5 nights
Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel originally opened its doors in 1925, and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Mark Antony, the Ashland Springs Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This lovely landmark hotel continues to offer first-class hospitality to those who are drawn to the arts, business, or the area’s natural beauty. This charmingly restored hotel is the tallest building in Ashland, offering incredible views of the valley and is just steps from the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The hotel has a limited number of two-bed rooms. Please include your bed configuration request on your PIP. Due to a very limited number of rooms with two beds, requests for two beds are not guaranteed. Priority will be given to solo travelers that have enrolled in roommate matching. All other bed assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
5 nights
Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel originally opened its doors in 1925, and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Mark Antony, the Ashland Springs Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This lovely landmark hotel continues to offer first-class hospitality to those who are drawn to the arts, business, or the area’s natural beauty. This charmingly restored hotel is the tallest building in Ashland, offering incredible views of the valley and is just steps from the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The hotel has a limited number of two-bed rooms. Please include your bed configuration request on your PIP. Due to a very limited number of rooms with two beds, requests for two beds are not guaranteed. Priority will be given to solo travelers that have enrolled in roommate matching. All other bed assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
5 nights
Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel originally opened its doors in 1925, and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Mark Antony, the Ashland Springs Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This lovely landmark hotel continues to offer first-class hospitality to those who are drawn to the arts, business, or the area’s natural beauty. This charmingly restored hotel is the tallest building in Ashland, offering incredible views of the valley and is just steps from the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The hotel has a limited number of two-bed rooms. Please include your bed configuration request on your PIP. Due to a very limited number of rooms with two beds, requests for two beds are not guaranteed. Priority will be given to solo travelers that have enrolled in roommate matching. All other bed assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
5 nights
Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel originally opened its doors in 1925, and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Mark Antony, the Ashland Springs Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This lovely landmark hotel continues to offer first-class hospitality to those who are drawn to the arts, business, or the area’s natural beauty. This charmingly restored hotel is the tallest building in Ashland, offering incredible views of the valley and is just steps from the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The hotel has a limited number of two-bed rooms. Please include your bed configuration request on your PIP. Due to a very limited number of rooms with two beds, requests for two beds are not guaranteed. Priority will be given to solo travelers that have enrolled in roommate matching. All other bed assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
5 nights
Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel originally opened its doors in 1925, and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Mark Antony, the Ashland Springs Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This lovely landmark hotel continues to offer first-class hospitality to those who are drawn to the arts, business, or the area’s natural beauty. This charmingly restored hotel is the tallest building in Ashland, offering incredible views of the valley and is just steps from the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The hotel has a limited number of two-bed rooms. Please include your bed configuration request on your PIP. Due to a very limited number of rooms with two beds, requests for two beds are not guaranteed. Priority will be given to solo travelers that have enrolled in roommate matching. All other bed assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
5 nights
Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel originally opened its doors in 1925, and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Mark Antony, the Ashland Springs Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This lovely landmark hotel continues to offer first-class hospitality to those who are drawn to the arts, business, or the area’s natural beauty. This charmingly restored hotel is the tallest building in Ashland, offering incredible views of the valley and is just steps from the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The hotel has a limited number of two-bed rooms. Please include your bed configuration request on your PIP. Due to a very limited number of rooms with two beds, requests for two beds are not guaranteed. Priority will be given to solo travelers that have enrolled in roommate matching. All other bed assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
5 nights
Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel originally opened its doors in 1925, and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Mark Antony, the Ashland Springs Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This lovely landmark hotel continues to offer first-class hospitality to those who are drawn to the arts, business, or the area’s natural beauty. This charmingly restored hotel is the tallest building in Ashland, offering incredible views of the valley and is just steps from the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The hotel has a limited number of two-bed rooms. Please include your bed configuration request on your PIP. Due to a very limited number of rooms with two beds, requests for two beds are not guaranteed. Priority will be given to solo travelers that have enrolled in roommate matching. All other bed assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
5 nights
Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel originally opened its doors in 1925, and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Mark Antony, the Ashland Springs Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This lovely landmark hotel continues to offer first-class hospitality to those who are drawn to the arts, business, or the area’s natural beauty. This charmingly restored hotel is the tallest building in Ashland, offering incredible views of the valley and is just steps from the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The hotel has a limited number of two-bed rooms. Please include your bed configuration request on your PIP. Due to a very limited number of rooms with two beds, requests for two beds are not guaranteed. Priority will be given to solo travelers that have enrolled in roommate matching. All other bed assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
5 nights
Ashland
Ashland Springs Hotel originally opened its doors in 1925, and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Mark Antony, the Ashland Springs Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This lovely landmark hotel continues to offer first-class hospitality to those who are drawn to the arts, business, or the area’s natural beauty. This charmingly restored hotel is the tallest building in Ashland, offering incredible views of the valley and is just steps from the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The hotel has a limited number of two-bed rooms. Please include your bed configuration request on your PIP. Due to a very limited number of rooms with two beds, requests for two beds are not guaranteed. Priority will be given to solo travelers that have enrolled in roommate matching. All other bed assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.





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