This Little Known Hot Springs Retreat In Oregon Is The Perfect Place To Get Away From It All
Sometimes we need a break from the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives. When you feel like you need some away time to rest and recharge, you might want to head to this hot springs retreat where you can soak your troubles away.
The lodge was built in the late 1920s, and people began visiting the wilderness health spa that operated for a few decades. In the 1980s, with the threat of logging imminent, a co-op was formed, and the community began rebuilding abandoned trails and reopened the lodge as a retreat.
The healing natural hot springs pools are just one of many amenities you'll enjoy while you're here. There are three natural hot springs, and one of the pools is reserved as a "silent pool," where you can meditate and enjoy a quiet soak.
The hot springs are clothing-optional. Choose to relax in the hot springs pools however you'd like, and be prepared for others to be bathing nude. However, the rest of the grounds are not clothing-optional, so bring your towel along.
It's hard not to appreciate the beauty of this historic building.
There's no cell phone or Internet service here, so you'll enjoy a quiet, relaxing stay far from the trappings of your hectic, everyday life.
The Breitenbush River provides more than just beauty — the retreat actually gets most of its electricity from this river!
They love this peaceful place as much as you will.
It's the perfect spot to meditate or read. It's also the site for several of the well-being programs offered by the retreat.
The cabins have geothermal heat and are rustic spots to lay your head. Some cabins have indoor plumbing; others do not. They're all furnished with the basic necessities, but you'll bring your own bedding along.
The resort doesn't offer Internet or cell service, and there are a few basic rules. No drinking or drug use (including marijuana) is allowed, and you'll need to leave your pets home.
For more information about the resort or to book a stay, visit its website, and follow its Facebook page. Does this retreat sound like just what you need? If so, tag your friends so they can join you!
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