Breitenbush Hot Springs - Resort

Resort

Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center is known for hosting many counterculture, holistic, spiritual, and New Age retreats; most are open to the public by advance reservation. The current resort, having been in operation since 1981 includes springs and affiliated spas and sauna, are all clothing optional.

Spread across a meadow overlooking the Breitenbush River and the thickly wooded evergreen hillside, are three rock-lined pools that can accommodate six to ten people each and four tiled hot tubs lie in a concrete patio, each comfortably seating four to six people. The hot tubs are temperature regulated, from 101 °F (38 °C) to 109 °F (43 °C).

The sauna is a small wooden house with a slatted floor over a hot springs creek, which seats up to twelve people. Other features include more than twenty miles (32 km) of hiking trails, a lodge, rustic guest cabins, tent platforms (in summer), a meditative labyrinth, a sanctuary, a gift shop, and a conference center. Guest services include massage, yoga classes, meditation, EDGU, and other healing arts programs.

According to the resort's operators, Breitenbush is focused on sustainability. The resort generates its own electricity (hydropower with diesel back up); appliances such as hairdryers are not permitted. The surrounding mountains prevent operation of cell telephones and reception of non-satellite radio and television. Geothermal energy heats all buildings at the resort; Breitenbush is the largest private geothermal facility in the Pacific Northwest. The resort serves only vegetarian meals (vegan on advance request). Alcohol, recreational drugs, and pets are not permitted.

Occasionally the resort is closed for organized group events. It also closes midweek and some weekends during the late fall, winter, and early spring. Demand is high during the summer—advance reservations of several weeks are frequently needed. Day use, including meals, may be arranged on short notice if the resort is open.