The Crest at Willow-Witt

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The Crest at Willow-Witt The Crest at Willow Witt is an educational non-profit organization based at Willow-Witt Ranch near Ashland, OR. All humans have impacted the land.

Mission
The mission of The Crest is to cultivate the integral connection between people and nature. We learn from nature the interdependence of humans and the air, soil, food, forest, and water upon which we all depend and the earth to which we all return. Vision
CONSERVATION:
Use our resources wisely as we only have one earth. RECIPROCITY:
This land has been home to people for over 8000 years. We strive to return to balance and to follow nature’s teachings. EDUCATION:
We respect the land as our teacher. STEWARDSHIP:
We strive to cultivate a continuum of care for land, people, relationships, and ways of accessing and learning as our world evolves. TRUST:
We follow the principles of reciprocity and respect for the earth and people. We strive to foster love, compassion, knowledge and care for all people and nature. We monitor our efforts to remain on this path.

Join us for a special screening of In Our Nature, a beautiful, nature-centered documentary that invites us to reconnect ...
10/13/2026

Join us for a special screening of In Our Nature, a beautiful, nature-centered documentary that invites us to reconnect with the natural world and reflect on the role nature plays in our lives and communities!

We’re excited to have joined forces with nonprofits from across the Rogue Valley to bring this wonderful film to our community!

📍 Holly Theatre | Medford, OR
📅 October 24
🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM
🎥 Film begins at 6:30 PM

Come spend an evening celebrating nature, community, and the hope we can grow together. 🌼🌎

🎟️ Tickets and upcoming event details: HollyTheatre.org

10/10/2026

Come visit us at the Return of the Salmon Festival at north mountain park today!! Celebrating the connection of salmon to all of our favorite natural processes!

We love having the enthusiasm of our board members with us during tabling!

We’re honored to be the Ashland Food Co-op’s Change for Good partner this month! ✨Throughout August, every time you shop...
08/05/2026

We’re honored to be the Ashland Food Co-op’s Change for Good partner this month! ✨

Throughout August, every time you shop at the Ashland Food Co-op, you can round up your purchase at the register to support The Crest at Willow-Witt Ranch. Those extra cents may seem small, but together they help connect children, families, and our community with the natural world through environmental education, scholarships, and hands-on experiences at the ranch!🌿

If you’ve been meaning to stop by the Co-op, this is the perfect month! Every rounded-up purchase helps create lasting impact! Thank you to the Ashland Food Co-op and to everyone who chooses to round up for good 💚

07/12/2026

Clear skies at the CREST Fest up here at Willow-Witt Ranch! Come up and enjoy the great bands and food. You can purchase tickets at the entrance gate.

🎶🌿🐐 Crest Fest is almost here! 🐢☀️Join us on Sunday, July 12 from 1–6 PM at Willow-Witt Ranch for an unforgettable after...
06/24/2026

🎶🌿🐐 Crest Fest is almost here! 🐢☀️

Join us on Sunday, July 12 from 1–6 PM at Willow-Witt Ranch for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, local food, farm fun, and community all in support of environmental education at The Crest!

✨ Enjoy performances by Blue Lightning, Creekside Strings, and Pozitronics
🐐 Meet the goats, including our new babies!
🐢 Take a Turtle Pond Walk
🎨 Kids’ activities
🍽️ Delicious local food
🎁 Silent auction

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or visiting for the first time, Crest Fest is a wonderful way to celebrate summer while helping connect people of all ages to the natural world.

🎟️ Tickets are available via our website!
$20 Adults
$10 Youth (16 & under)
FREE for Crest Summer Campers

We can’t wait to see you there!

🌲🐐 Overnight Farm & Forest Camp is where summer memories are made! ✨Campers will spend their days exploring the forest, ...
06/22/2026

🌲🐐 Overnight Farm & Forest Camp is where summer memories are made! ✨

Campers will spend their days exploring the forest, meeting farm animals, playing games, creating nature-inspired crafts, and discovering the wonders of the natural world at Willow-Witt Ranch. From goat hikes to campfire stories and stargazing, every day is filled with adventure, learning, and fun!

Our overnight camp help kids build confidence, make new friends, and develop a deeper connection to the land around them, all while experiencing the magic of life on the ranch 💚

📅 July 13th-16th
🏕️ Ages 11–14
📍 At Willow-Witt Ranch

Spaces are limited, register today on our website and give your child a summer they’ll never forget!

We had so much fun last Saturday! 🐢🏃‍♀️🌿A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for this year’s Turtle Trot at Willow...
06/11/2026

We had so much fun last Saturday! 🐢🏃‍♀️🌿

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for this year’s Turtle Trot at Willow-Witt Ranch! We were thrilled to welcome over 100 runners, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters to the Ranch for a morning of trails, community, and fun!

From the scenic meadows and forested paths to the delicious brunch and turtle-themed festivities, this event was a wonderful celebration of the people who make The Crest such a special place 💚

A special shoutout goes to Eva, who not only won the Women’s 5K but also set a NEW course record with an incredible time of 21:48! 🎉👏

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make Turtle Trot a success. Your participation supports environmental education programs that connect people of all ages to the natural world.

We can’t wait to see you next year! 💚

Join us at Willow-Witt Ranch on Sunday, May 17 from 1:30–4 PM for a afternoon of reflections in poetry with Elisa Friedl...
04/21/2026

Join us at Willow-Witt Ranch on Sunday, May 17 from 1:30–4 PM for a afternoon of reflections in poetry with Elisa Friedlander of Ink to Insight

We’ll explore poetry, guided prompts, and the beautiful connection between our inner worlds and the natural one around us 🌼🦋 This workshop is free to attend, but donations are welcomed!

Come reconnect, reflect, and maybe discover something new about yourself 🌄✨

Sign up through the link in our bio!

Join us for The Crest’s 7th Annual Turtle Trot!! A true trail race with heart and brunch! Choose the 5K or 10K on rollin...
04/02/2026

Join us for The Crest’s 7th Annual Turtle Trot!! A true trail race with heart and brunch! Choose the 5K or 10K on rolling singletrack through meadows, wetlands, oak woodlands, and native conifer forest, or bring the whole family for a joyful Fun Run for all ages!

After the finish, stay for what many say is the best part: a made-from-scratch delicious post-race brunch, followed by a Western Pond Turtle talk! Run hard, eat well, linger and learn. All proceeds support The Crest in our mission to connect people and nature. Sign up today via our website! 🐢🏃🏼💚

Happy first day of spring!Yesterday Creat staff took advantage of the gorgeous spring weather by taking the goats on a h...
03/21/2026

Happy first day of spring!

Yesterday Creat staff took advantage of the gorgeous spring weather by taking the goats on a hike up to the rock that sits above the ranch, such a good way to get to know the vast land of Willow-Witt Ranch better and connect with nature! Hope everyone is enjoying the first days of spring! 🌼🐐

Special thanks to our tour guide, Daniel Collay!

Address

658 Shale City Road
Ashland, OR
97520

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+15416259065

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