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Things to Do
Lakes, trails, arcades, galleries, hot springs, live music, ghost stories and several perfectly good reasons not to spend the whole weekend at home.
Start Here
Six very Ravenlake ways to spend a dayWalk Raven Lake
Start at Moonwhisper Beach, follow Stillwater Walk and pick up part of the Moonwhisper Trail. Bring decent shoes, something warm and enough time to stop looking at the lake every five minutes.
The Old Curtain Cinema
Ravenlake’s independent cinema mixes new releases with old films, cult favourites and occasional special screenings. Considerably easier than pretending rain builds character.
Relics
Ravenlake’s independent music venue and one of Ashton Village’s main gathering points. Check the listings for local bands, touring acts and regular alternative nights.
Genesis Gallery
Contemporary art in the middle of Ashton Village, with exhibitions from Ravenlake artists alongside visiting work. Easy to combine with Dead Wax, Little Hex Courtyard and a drink nearby.
Blue Lantern Hot Springs
Natural springs on the wooded edge of Alton. Come for an afternoon soak, stay into the evening and emerge considerably less interested in whatever was bothering you.
Mayfair
Phantom Spirits Arcade, Alleycat’s Bowling, A-Hole Crazy Golf, Roller Ghoul and Grindstone Skatepark all within the same part of town. Losing gracefully remains optional.
Pick Your Ravenlake
Depends what kind of day you’re havingGet Outside
Boots recommendedMoonwhisper Beach
Ravenlake’s main public shoreline for picnics, lake views and warmer-weather swimming.
Moonwhisper Trail
Scenic lakeside walking route through stretches of shoreline and surrounding woodland.
Stillwater Lookout
Wooded viewpoint overlooking the lake and surrounding country. Particularly good when the weather is clear.
Whisper Pines Grove
Old-growth woodland popular with walkers, photographers and people who would like everyone else to stop talking for ten minutes.
Ashbriar Falls
Woodland waterfall reached from Ravenlake’s eastern trail network.
Ridge of Regret Trail
Longer ridge walk with good views, steeper sections and a name you may understand better halfway through.
Coldwater Landing
Public fishing pier and small boat-launch area serving Raven Lake.
Fox Run Stables
Riding lessons, boarding and trail rides through the countryside west of Ravenlake.
Arts, History & Culture
Ravenlake does have indoor interestsGenesis Gallery
Contemporary gallery showing work by Ravenlake artists alongside visiting exhibitions.
Ravenlake Historical Society
Photographs, documents, objects and stories covering generations of Ravenlake history.
Ravenlake Archives
Maps, old newspapers, photographs and local records for anyone interested in digging a little deeper into the town’s past.
The Anquirk Theatre
Plays, touring performances, concerts and community productions throughout the year.
The Yard
Shared studios and workshop spaces used by local artists, designers, craftspeople and makers.
Ravenlake Public Library
Books, local-history collections, community activities and a dependable place to disappear for an afternoon.
Relics
Independent live-music venue with local bands, touring acts and regular evening events.
Dead Wax
Vinyl, second-hand music and local releases for anyone who enjoys losing an hour while supposedly “just looking.”
When It’s Raining
So, quite oftenThe Old Curtain Cinema
Independent cinema with new releases, classics and special screenings.
Phantom Spirits Arcade
Arcade games, amusements and enough flashing lights to forget what the weather is doing outside.
Alleycat’s Bowling
Casual bowling, family sessions, parties and local leagues.
Roller Ghoul
Retro roller rink with public skating and themed nights.
A-Hole Crazy Golf
Miniature golf with very little dignity required.
Blue Lantern Hot Springs
Technically outdoors. Emotionally, sitting in hot water while it rains counts as winning.
Fun & Games
Families, friends and competitive grudgesPhantom Spirits Arcade
Ravenlake’s main arcade and a long-standing favourite with local teenagers.
Alleycat’s Bowling
Bowling for families, groups, dates and people who take bowling much too seriously.
A-Hole Crazy Golf
A full miniature-golf course and absolutely no promise that you will remain friends afterwards.
Roller Ghoul
Retro skating, parties and themed evening sessions.
Grindstone Skatepark
Concrete skate and BMX park used by Ravenlake’s younger crowd.
Wishbone Fairgrounds
Home to seasonal fairs, agricultural events, markets and visiting attractions.
Only in Ravenlake
We’re not saying every story is trueThe Wobble in the Woods
Local landmark with a reputation for making distances, paths and slopes feel slightly less reliable than usual.
The Cradle Stones
Unusual standing stones surrounded by generations of Ravenlake folklore.
Ravenlake Ghost Tour
Guided evening walks through some of Ravenlake’s stranger stories, historical incidents and alleged hauntings.
Oracle House
Spiritual and alternative centre offering readings, consultations and occasional public events.
Druid Circle
Woodland stone circle popular with walkers, photographers and Ravenlake’s spiritually inclined.
Old Viewtower
Disused observation tower and a familiar landmark in Ravenlake’s northern forest.
Three Easy Days Out
No spreadsheet requiredClassic Ravenlake
- Coffee at Raven’s Roast.
- Walk Hunters Square and Downtown.
- Visit the Historical Society.
- Finish at Moonwhisper Beach.
Ashton & After Dark
- Genesis Gallery.
- Browse Dead Wax.
- Food or drinks at Late Bloomer.
- Catch a show at Relics.
Out of Town Without Leaving Town
- Start at Ashbriar Trailhead.
- Walk to Whisper Pines Grove.
- Head back through Alton.
- Finish in the pools at Blue Lantern.
Free & Cheap
Ravenlake without wrecking your bank accountWalk the lake
Stillwater Walk, Moonwhisper Trail and Moonwhisper Beach cost precisely nothing.
Browse Ashton Village
Genesis Gallery, murals, Little Hex Courtyard and whatever else is happening around the neighbourhood.
Ravenlake Public Library
Books, computers, local history and somewhere warm and dry.
Hunters Square
People-watching, markets, public events and the centre of town life.
Beacon Trail
Easy access to Ravenlake’s eastern woodland and several longer walking routes.
Kendall Rag & Bone Market
Free to browse. Whether it remains free once you find something strange is between you and your wallet.
Good Right Now
November 2025Cold, dark and actually rather good.
Raven Lake is moving into its winter season, the trails are quieter, the evenings are getting longer and Ravenlake’s indoor venues are considerably more attractive than they were in August.
Check trail conditions before heading into the woods and keep an eye on What’s On for seasonal markets, performances and winter events.
- 8 November: Montrose Bonfire Night.
- 14 November: Phantom Spirits After Dark.
- 16 November: Ravenlake Then & Now walking tour.
- 20 November: Strange Stories from Southern Oregon at Raven’s Quill.
- 29 November: Ravenlake Winter Lights in Hunters Square.