Literary

Fern Ridge Library -The local library. Groundwaters LOVES libraries!
National Writers Union -Trade union for freelance and contract writers.
Purdue University OWL -Online style guides and other resources.
Poets and Writers -Nonprofit established to provide support and guidance for poets and writers.
Wordsmith -The magic of words.
Writers on the Net -Offering online classes and assistance for writers.
WritersNet -Resources and discussions for writers, editors, agents and publishers.
Writers Write -Information about books, writing and publishing.
Written Road -Information for travel writing and publishing.
Jennifer Chambers-One of our volunteers writes for a great deal more than Groundwaters.
Milkweed Publishing -A not for profit press seeking to convey the experiences of the human heart.
Calyx Publishing -A journel and press for womens work.
The Sun Magazine -One of Groundwaters favorite magazines and an inspiration.
Willamette Writers -A resource for writers in the Willamette Valley are of Oregon.
Joseph Emil Blum -A Lorane author.


Artistic Endeavors

WabiWorks -The home of Sylvia Beltran and Frank Patten's artwork.
Touch the Earth -The home of Cathy Coulson-Keegan and Bill Wright's artwork.
Immortal Souls -The home of Eleanor Morning's Immortal Souls artwork.
Ken Rockwell -A fantastic resource for photographers.
Amerasia Art -The Art of Cassie and Greg Mock.
The Blue Swan Gallery -A Veneta gallery featuring many talented local artists.
Redhorse Art -The art of Alix and Bruce Mosieur.
Karen Pidgeon -Animal, wildlife and bird art.


Historical Resources

From Sawdust and Cider to Wine -A superb resource detailing the Lorane region.
The Oregon Historical Society -Excellent online research resource, a Groundwaters favorite is the Online Biographies.
The Library of Congress -Another choice for online research resource, with public domain images.
The Fighting Bob -Web site dedicated the the USS Robley D. Evans, ship of Clarence Lankford, first Moment of Valor feature.
Military-Network -Web site dedicated helping current and past military, useful for finding veteran associations.


Community

The West Lane News Also the West Lane News.
The Oregon Country Fair A three day festival in Veneta, held the second weekend in July, featuring art and community.
Oregon State University Extension Service -Resource for gardening and home of Oregon Master Gardeners.
Wintergreen Farms -Organic Community (CSA) Farm in Noti.


Local Businesses

Absolutely Fabulous Soap Company -Quality soaps, scents, toiletries and more from Lorane.
Celestial Tides -Oceanfront property without the taxes! Handcrafted sea art.
Blue Rooster Inn Bed & Breakfast -Bed and Breakfast in Lorane.
The Farm Store -Ranch, farm and animal supplies.