How I did it: I went to Ashland in the early 1990s and would like to go again.  Being a poor(er) student at the time, we camped.  The campground wasn't great -- there were lots of bees and the weather was over 100 degrees -- hot for someone from Seattle. We spent much of the day wandering around in air-conditioned shops, but we went on the backstage tour (well worth it) and then saw Taming of the Shrew at the outdoor theater.  While this isn't my favorite play (and my SO had either the fearlessness or stupidity to ask "well, did you learn anything?" afterward...resulting in a punch), it was wonderfully performed, the costumes were great, and the whole atmosphere was romantic.  By the time of the play, the weather was warm, but comfortable.

Lessons & tips: Plan to stay longer than we did and take in more plays.  Plan in advance!!!

Resources: Here's the web site:

http://www.osfashland.org/index.aspx

...of course I didn't have this resource back when I went, just the catalog.  I would love to do this again someday.

Oct 12, 2008, 02:29PM PDT | 0 comments | 2 cheers