Ziggurat is an architecturally stunning, four-story pyramid designed for
visual excitement and indulgent comfort. 
There's a lot of
wood and glass in the house, so although it's quite contemporary, it has the
distinctive feel of a beach house.
Situated in one of nature's most lavish settings, we are on the ocean, sharing space with birds, abundant flora and fauna, a creek where salmon spawn, bridges whose arches grace the landscape, water with constantly changing hues, and sunsets that inspire a sense of wonder.
Your hosts are world meanderers who think people are what make existence worthwhile. We want you to enjoy Ziggurat.
We offer our
guests the privacy of the entire first floor, where we have two beautifully
appointed suites. The Southeast Suite has several alcoves on the external
walls with different exposures, including a partial view of the ocean. The
queen-size bedroom can be closed off from the rest of the suite with French
doors. One of the alcoves offers a twin-size bed for a third person. The full
bathroom includes a private sauna.
The well appointed West Suite features a hand-crafted, queen-size maple bed that faces a 27-foot wall of glass with an ocean view. Two glass doors lead to a private patio. The private bathroom is highlighted by an elegant round glass-block shower. A plush leather sofa and Le Corbusier chair provide comfort if you prefer to relax in the privacy of your own room, where you are surrounded by unique objet d'art.
Beach access is steps from our door. 
Our guests
delight in ocean gazing, agate picking, bird watching, hiking, fishing, beach
walking, tide-pool exploring, and simply relaxing in and around Ziggurat.
We have a library/sitting room on the first floor stocked with books, games, a microwave oven, and a refridgerator for our guests. Two glass-enclosed decks provide front-row seats for storm-watching.
Yachats covers about a ten-mile stretch along the rocky coast northwest of Eugene. Highway 101 (the coast road) winds along the edge of a rocky cliff, high above the Pacific for about five miles south of the town and then dips down closer to the sea for a few miles. With a population of 635, Yachats has only a few roads off Highway 101, and most people live or stay in town. Although Ziggurat is fairly remote, a number of excellent seaside restaurants and shops are within close proximity.
A couple of
miles north of Ziggurat is Cape Perpetua, where you'll find many hiking trails
and easy walks, as well as an informative interpretive center. Devil's Churn,
one of the highlights of Cape Perpetua, is a 100-foot chasm in the hillside. At
high tide, the waves rush in and crash into massive rocks, splashing 30-40 feet
in the air. At low tide, the water settles down to reveal tide pools where
you'll see many sea urchins, starfish, and a number of other creatures.
A few miles south of Yachats, there's a short hike up to the Haceta Head lighthouse, which contains Oregon’s most powerful beacon. This is the most photographed lighthouse on the central coast.
Oregon Dunes National Recreation
Area to the south starts in Florence and covers about a 40-mile stretch of
the coast. The dunes are from 50 feet to 3 miles wide, reaching as high as 300
feet in some areas. Trees, grass, and shrubs grow in some areas of the dunes,
and other areas are totally barren. Stables offer horseback riding on parts of
the beach. Or you can choose an area that is totally deserted and peaceful with
only the sounds of the water and wind to keep you company.
Educational opportunities abound on the central coast with the Marine Science Center, Oregon Coast Aquarium, and Sea Lion Caves, each a short drive away. Numerous state parks provide endless hiking opportunities at all levels.
Ziggurat is a
Sumerian word given by the ancient Babylonians and Assyrians to their temples
around 2200 until 500 BC. The word means "terraced pyramid," and ziggurats were
precursors to the Egyptian pyramids.
Found in many ancient Mesopotamian cities, ziggurats were step-shaped, representing the ascent into the heavens where the gods reigned. The outside was constructed of materials that were resistant to the elements, and the terraces were often landscaped with shrubs and trees.
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Ziggurat is located on the central coast of Oregon about 6 miles south of Yachats and 18 miles north of Florence. It is adjacent to Ten Mile Creek on Highway 101.
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B&B rates include a full breakfast each morning of your stay in
our elegant dining room overlooking the breakers.
Writers, artists, and others come to Ziggurat for extended stays - often a month or more at a time. They absorb the peace and quiet and say that Ziggurat inspires their creative energy. Some folks come here to get away from the congestion and pace of the city, and just hang out reading or staring at the waves.
Give yourself the
gift of time. Be a part of the creative community at Ziggurat. Work on your art
form, or just bask in an environment that will nourish your soul.
Call and ask about our special retreat rates with laundry privileges and limited kitchen access. No breakfasts or cleaning services are provided for retreat guests, affording you complete privacy and the ability to work according to your own schedule.
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Text, photographs, and web page design by Cheryl Jasper.
Copyright 1997-2005, Cheryl
Jasper and Ziggurat B&B