Yesterday afternoon, after spending the day at the Harry & David orchards and chocolate factory, our little group of bloggers had some free time in Ashland to grab lunch at the fantastic Peerless restaurant and explore.
We had the chance to walk through Lithia Park after lunch which was a highlight for me.
The park looked like it was straight out of a movie, with colorful leaves, ducks and a picture-perfect pond.
I also had the opportunity to try Lithia water!
And when I say I “had the opportunity to try” I mean I was duped into trying Lithia water. 
It looked so refreshing, but I’m pretty sure it’s something you only need to try once. It tasted like carbonated salt water! Not so tasty.
Dinner at Dèjá Vu Bistro
Later that evening, our blogger group joined some folks from Harry & David for dinner in Jacksonville at the Dèjá Vu Bistro & Wine Bar.
We could not stop raving about the food and the wine. Everything, from the roasted beet salad to the duck and the pear sorbet, was fabulous.
I think we all felt like we needed to be rolled back to our bed and breakfast by the end of the evening. If there’s one thing we’ve been doing a lot of on this trip it’s eating and drinking!
And on that note, I’m off to change and get ready for our last dinner in Oregon!
Happy Friday!
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I want to live in that town! It is so romantic and beautiful! I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself!
I’m glad you enjoyed the Peerless! I know the owner. Did you get to meet her? Such a great woman! She is a workout fanatic. Puts me to shame.
My house was just a few blocks from there. That area where the restaurant is is known as the Railroad District. That was my favorite place flat place to run.
Laughing that you tried Lithia water! It’s always fun to get someone new to try it. Tastes like rotten eggs. Ick.
My two favorite shops are Patina Soul, Papaya Living and Ashland Outdoor Store (my friend’s husband owns it!). Did you visit any of those?
Just curious (it doesn’t affect my opinion abt you or your trip) but I know you were invited to visit … Did they pay for it?
I was not paid, but my travel, lodging and meals are being covered by Harry and David. I am very grateful!!
Pear sorbet?! That does sound amazing! Enjoy the last night of your trip!
If Oregon wasn’t on my “to visit” list before, it sure is now!! I have really enjoyed seeing all the beautiful pictures you have posted. How very lucky you are indeed, to visit at such a beautiful time of year.
It looks so pretty there!!
It looks like it’s straight out of a fairy tale! Beautiful!
Ive only been to Ashland once but it was so green, beautiful and quaint. Now I want to go back!
You are adorable, and that color looks great on you!
Julie!!! I’m just now catching up on your week. What an amazing opportunity. I don’t even think I would think H&D to have such beautiful orchards but now it makes total sense. 🙂 Love that you got to experience this. Hope you are well and enjoy the rest of your trip!
WOW! This looks like something off a romantic chic flick! haha I am so happy that you get this experience and it seems like you are really soaking it in. Enjoy the rest of your trip! 🙂
Oh my goodness, roasted beet salad and pear sorbet?! Sign me up! Looks like a great dinner!
I’ve only been to Ashland once, but I was talked into trying the local water too! Funny, but never again! I love the town though.
That park is so adorable! I’ve never heard of that kind of sparkling salt water? How adventurous of you 😉
Woww the food looks so fancy! And that place looks soooo gorgeous!! I seriously want to jump in the picture and take a stroll through that park. Maybe there have been movies shot there! Who knows 😀 And that water fountain thing is pretty cool and unique.
Pear sorbet!….enough said. The color of that dress looks fantastic!
Julie,
I hope you had a wonderful trip to Ashland! I’m a local and have been reading your blog for several months now.
I must admit, I try to “entice” friends to try lithia water when they first visit also! The reactions are just too funny not to.
Lithia park is gorgeous in the fall, it’s great that you were able to visit as such a beautiful time!
Fantastic recap of the day! What a blast we all had!
Wonderful Place.. How far Lithia Park from Ashland…
I ever found these types of articles really super and awesome collections
Ashland is awesome and one has to visit that place atleast once in his lifetime…
I liked your way of expressing your ideas..Its really interesting..
It seems like heaven came to earth at Ashland..Very colorful location i had ever seen..