By Terry Richard, The Oregonian
Owners of the Ashland Springs Hotel have purchased, renovated and introduced a sister property, the Lithia Springs Resort, also in Ashland.
Ashland residents Doug and Becky Neuman, who a few years ago brought back to its original grandeur the historic landmark Ashland Springs Hotel, recently purchased the Lithia Springs Inn.
The new owners changed its name to the Lithia Springs Resort and started a much-needed major renovation. Changes also include re-branding of the entire marketing concept.
Lithia Springs Resort is located three miles from Ashland's downtown. The resort features warm springs (94 degrees F) piped into private soaking tubs in 28 spa-like bungalows and suites.
The curative springs from deep beneath the resort are rich in sulfur and numerous minerals.
Ashland was known as a place to take the water in the early 1900s.
As documented in the collections of the Southern Oregon Historical Society, this part of Oregon has been famous for lithia, sulfur and soda springs for centuries.
The design of the bungalows is modern naturalist, whimsical and playfully chic.
Modern accents of white, aqua, silver and sapphire, with exciting pops of yellow, combining different textures, such as natural wood, silver, minerals, glass faux fur, and earthy eco-lux textiles were used in the décor of each guest space and the lobby.
Art includes enlarged photos of water elements in silver frames.
The resort grounds include flower gardens, arbors, koi ponds and secret hideaways. Comfortable garden chairs and sunny yellow umbrellas offer comfort and shade on a hot day.
Rates begin at $149.
Contact Lithia Springs Resort at 541-482-7128, 1-800.482.7128 or look online at lithiaspringsresort.com.
Article originally appeared in The Oregonian.
