My wife and I have stayed numerous times, both together and separately. If not for the pricing, I'd be going back as often as possible. There is a geyser on the property, but not sure how often it spouts. The hiking trails are adequate and allows for a contemplative commune with nature. Wilbur seems much cleaner at the pools, and much more sanitary. I've been to Harbin Hot Springs, which is a much larger facility, and sadly has burnt down the day that I left Wilbur. The cabin is not air conditioned, so spent most of the day in the "hotel", and took advantage of it's library. Be aware, there is no hot water in the half bath. Reserved a cabin, which is a bit pricey, but well worth it for it's privacy, including a half bath. The kitchen facilities were very clean and spacious enough for several guests to be preparing their meals at the same time. Cold food storage is ample, as is dry food storage. Was a bit hesitant about the communal kitchen, but it worked out pleasingly well. I would have preferred a very cold plunge, as they have in Europe. The cold plunge is a tub next to the showers which wasn't very cold during the day/evenings, but fairly adequate very early morning. It wasn't my intention, but am glad it occurred. There is something intoxicating about soaking during these times of day, which is so conducive to a deep meditative, other worldly experience. I did my soaks very early morning, watching the sun rise, and in the evening, watching the sun set. The soaking flumes (there are three with differing temps) were nearly empty, with at most three others. Spent two nights at Wilbur Hot Springs and looking forward to another visit very soon. My last straw was the showers ran out of hot water and the tubs were not hot the next morning. The grounds were clean to be fair but in much need of maintenance. Maintenance has been neglected as well Every stick of wood I saw needs oiling (hand railing unusable, decks splintery and fencing crumbling). Maybe because of the drought but they were concentrated and especially green, not full of life force as they once were. No electric plugs no hot water and no towels or tea pot and difficult to get to with my bum knee) yet they are quite expensive. The new bungalows ( they call them cabins) look like FEMA housing. After a scolding she agreed to wave the additional fees but “ will make a note on your profile that you have been warned “. First of all the front desk staff lectured us for showing up early, like we did it on purpose. This was my first visit since the fire and I’m sorry to say I won’t be going back. I’ve been going to Wilber off and on for forty years. Unique, emerald nature green, and the calming waters are not to be idoled.īut just a beautiful unique starter for self-evaluation.Ī Starting ground for personal exploration and growth I can't wait for the Chefs to come back, and can't wait for people toĪt this oasis you'll find smart people, humble people, and more importantly DIFFERENT people. I applaud the challenge of silense, the challenge of a NEW hike! More importantly it's fun and exhilarting being out Get away from the routine, the business, the busyness of life, a break from the family. Lockdown and Post Lockdown You and I all need to get away. I for one have an insatiable hunger for knowledge, relationships, and to seek out failure to make a better version of myself each day. Covid has forever changed the way we as humans carry ourselves
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