Abigail’s was known as the Hersey
House Inn for over twenty-five years. The house was built
in 1904 for William and Ella Breeden. In 1916, James and Carrie
Hersey purchased the house and five generations of their family
lived in it until the house was sold in 1974. The house was
restored and converted into a bed and breakfast in 1984 by
sisters Lynn Savage and Gail Orell.
Here at Abigail’s we offer a choice
of five comfortable and distinctive guest rooms in the main
house, four of which are named after famous women, named Abigail,
in U.S. history. Our rooms have twin, queen or king-sized
beds and are furnished in turn-of-the-century decor to help
you feel as if you’ve stepped back in time. After a
restful night’s sleep, begin your day with a freshly
made home-cooked breakfast.
The morning sun warms the front porch and
provides the perfect spot to sip your morning coffee. At sunset,
sit back with a glass of wine and watch the light play on
the hills as the sun moves across the Rogue Valley. Our deck,
at the side of the house, is shaded by an ancient sycamore
tree where you can enjoy a picnic lunch or read a good book.
Our gardens are filled with color most
of the year, from March when the plum tree is in full bloom,
through September when the Concord grapes are ripening and
the colors and fragrances are deep and rich.
Abigail’s Cottage, built in the 1940’s,
remodeled in 2005 and redecorated and upgraded in 2011, accommodates
groups of up to six. The cottage is perfect for families with
young children and couples and/or friends traveling together,
as it is a housekeeping unit and provides all the comforts
of home.
Abigail’s is located in Ashland’s
Historic Skidmore District and is a short walk from the Plaza,
the theaters of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland Creek
and beautiful Lithia Park.
Welcome to Abigail’s Bed & Breakfast
Inn!
