Ron Arruda, owner of Arruda Built Construction, has over 27 years experience in the construction industry. “I followed in family tradition and learned the skills from my father, also a General Contractor,” Ron said. “His guidance taught me to be very detail-oriented and meticulous in all of my projects.”

Originally from California, Ron relocated to Oregon in the 80s and has enjoyed living in Talent for the past nine years. “My wife and I enjoy the small town ‘vibe,’ but we’re still close enough to get to any and all events that our valley offers, especially all the outdoor adventures for every season.”

How can you make a beautiful summer day in Ashland even better? Schedule some time for yourself at the Blue Giraffe Day Spa Salon.

The salon is situated right along Ashland Creek at 51 Water Street, so just walking up to the front door and hearing the sound of the creek flowing by is a delightful start to your experience.

The “use what you have” approach to decorating homes and offices is enjoying a resurgence thanks to consumers who are thoughtful about the impact of what they buy on the environment, and on their wallets.

Revive, a furniture and home decor shop at 264 4th Street in the Railroad District (across from Peerless), has been encouraging this approach for nearly five years. The store features a constantly changing, eclectic collection of beautiful, mostly recycled items for home and garden. 

Doug and Becky Neuman, owners of Neuman Hotel Group, which includes Ashland Springs Hotel, Larks Restaurants, Waterstone Spa, Lithia Springs Resort, Inn at the Commons, and Ashland Hills Hotel, have opened a third restaurant, Luna Café and Mercantile in the Ashland Hills Hill. Together with their partners Mike and Laura Naumes, their vision of the south end of Ashland as the favorite stop over will bring vitality to the region.

As a Realtor for over 27 years and a principal broker for 20, Rick Harris has had an illustrious career in Ashland. He was co-owner and trainer for Kelso Real Estate, a broker with RE/MAX Realty Group, and in 2005 he and his business partner Rachelle Beveridge opened the Coldwell Banker Pro West Ashland franchise at its current location at 190 Oak Street.