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One of the less visible - but incredibly important - parts of this build is how the hot spring water is transported acro...
06/04/2026

One of the less visible - but incredibly important - parts of this build is how the hot spring water is transported across the property so it can retain its natural heat.

After emerging from the source, the water moves through a system of insulated pipes into different areas of the springs.

Instead of taking a standard approach, extra care has been put into using high-quality, insulated piping to eliminate heat loss.

Fun fact: Hot spring water carries natural thermal energy.

But, if that heat dissipates as it travels...

It requires more energy to maintain temperature later on.

Preserving that heat by investing in thoughtful infrastructure allows the system to operate more efficiently and supports the use of geothermal heating across the property.

It’s one of many examples where time and resources are being invested into things that most guests will never see, but will absolutely appreciate and feel!

All of the tiny homes and yurts on the property will have their own private bathroom in which you will be able to experience this geothermal heating system in real time.

We look forward to having you once we open!

Meet Nicole, our Executive Chef at California Hot Springs.Nicole’s path into cooking didn’t begin in a restaurant,it beg...
06/01/2026

Meet Nicole, our Executive Chef at California Hot Springs.

Nicole’s path into cooking didn’t begin in a restaurant,
it began in service.

When she noticed there were no meals being offered to the homeless on Saturdays, she stepped in.

What felt overwhelming to others felt natural to her. She found a kind of flow in feeding people; one that would guide her into larger kitchens, eventually cooking for hundreds at a time and transforming institutional food systems from processed to fresh, farm-to-table.

⁠Alongside her work as a chef, Nicole was raising her children, gardening, and cooking nearly every meal from scratch.

Food, for her, has always been about nourishment and connection.

Over time, her path expanded beyond the kitchen, into a deep relationship with water through aquatic therapy and underwater dance, and into a long-held vision she calls the Immersive Aquatic Dinner Theatre.

⁠When she connected with this project, it wasn’t just alignment…
It felt like a shared vision already in motion.

⁠As Executive Chef, Nicole is bringing the full culinary experience to life.

From kitchen design and sourcing to menu development and recipe creation, her work is rooted in what she calls the Cuisine of Living Waters - a way of cooking that reflects the oceans, rivers, and springs that nourish the land.

Each dish is designed not just for flavor,
but to express place, hydration, and connection.

For Nicole, this project represents a convergence of everything she’s been building toward - food, water, and the deeper systems that connect them.

⁠Her hope is simple but powerful: that people feel nourished, at ease in their bodies, and subtly reconnected to something essential.

⁠To her, “right relationship” means recognizing that we are part of a living system. That the way we source, prepare, and share food can support the health of people, land, and water as a whole.

We’re honored to have her shaping this part of California Hot Springs!

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This isn’t a project we’re placing onto the land,It’s something we’re shaping with it.Every decision, from where structu...
05/28/2026

This isn’t a project we’re placing onto the land,
It’s something we’re shaping with it.

Every decision, from where structures sit to how water moves through the space, is made in response to what’s already here.

The contours,
The natural spring water,
The long-standing history.

Building “in relationship” means listening before acting, and letting the land inform the outcome, instead of forcing an idea onto it.

Slower?
Yes.

More intentional and operating in relationship to?
Absolutely.

Because what we’re creating is meant to belong here.

We are building to support the current life that exists here, not just the life that will be in the future.

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We’re not interested in building something beautiful at the cost of the people creating it.At California Hot Springs Res...
05/26/2026

We’re not interested in building something beautiful at the cost of the people creating it.

At California Hot Springs Resort, we start each day by looking at our project values.

Model for good human-ing: This means that we foster harmony with one another and check in with ourselves and each other regularly.

Sacred Stewardship: It’s imperative that we start by honoring the land, waters, and all beings through intentional design and regenerative practices to be in harmony with nature

Living Prayer: We’ve woven devotion into every offering, structure, and service as an act of integrating it into our life, spirit, and the sacredness of this project

We are aware that this probably isn’t your typical construction culture… and we prefer it that way.

This is the difference between keeping our energy levels nourished instead of burning out from pushing speed, urgency, and exhaustion.

So when we’re asked, what does it look like to build well and sustainably for humans?

It looks like creating space for rest, hydration, real meals, and moments of pause, just like in the photo you see.

Pictured is one of our founders, Bertram, with general contractor Joe and Project Manager Talia, taking a step away from the renovation to enjoy a walk on the property.

Because burnout cannot build anything meaningful...

And we are here to build something regenerative, sacred, and inspirational for generations to come.

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What's unique about California Hot Springs is that the water still comes from an underground aquifer, but instead of see...
05/21/2026

What's unique about California Hot Springs is that the water still comes from an underground aquifer, but instead of seeing it bubble up in a "source spring pool," it flows out from granite rock on the other side of Deer Creek!⁠
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There’s something kind of profound about witnessing ancient water emerge from rock.⁠
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On site we are collecting water from 8 out of the 9 natural spring sources to use for California Hot Springs Resort.⁠
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Why not collect water from all 9 springs?⁠
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Because we believe it's deeply valuable to create access to witness this spring as it is. That is a large reason why we are installing a pedestrian bridge, so you can walk across the creek and visit the untouched source spring.⁠
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This bridge will allow you to create your own relationship with the "source" of these natural spring waters. To have a moment of observation, reflection, gratitude, prayer... however you feel called to connect.⁠
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Meet Joe, our General Contractor & Construction Consultant at California Hot Springs.Before joining California Hot Sprin...
05/19/2026

Meet Joe, our General Contractor & Construction Consultant at California Hot Springs.

Before joining California Hot Springs, Joe spent 10 years as a Construction Manager at Burning Man; a role that required building complex systems and structures in one of the harshest and most logistically challenging environments imaginable.

He’s the kind of person who can drive anything, fix anything, and talk to anyone.

And if you can draw it? He can build it.

What makes Joe especially unique is that he has an uncommon ability to think spatially, anticipate challenges before they happen, and adapt in real time while keeping the bigger vision intact.

A lot of the work happening here requires building in difficult terrain, navigating remote mountain conditions, and balancing modern infrastructure with deep care for the surrounding environment. Joe brings both the practical knowledge and grounded leadership needed for this kind of work.

One thing that matters deeply to him is building spaces that actually last. Places made with intention, resilience, and respect for the people who will eventually move through them.

and if you ask us, the best thing about Joe is how he is the most lovable and loving person you’ll ever meet!

We’re grateful to have him helping steward this next chapter of California Hot Springs Resort.

When we arrived at the California Hot Springs, we saw that there was an old, worn down bridge crossing over Deer Creek t...
05/16/2026

When we arrived at the California Hot Springs, we saw that there was an old, worn down bridge crossing over Deer Creek to one of our 9 "source spring" locations.

We soon made the decision to have the bridge replaced.

Why?⁠

This original bridge on the property had been condemned and needed to be replaced. It also wasn’t designed for pedestrian access, and we find it important for guests to have access to approach and honor where these rich, healing, natural spring waters are flowing from.

As we began rebuilding, it felt important to not only restore what was there but to rethink how people get to move through the space.⁠

What you are seeing in this photo is the foundation of the bridge, as we have yet to install the wood planks.

Once the new bridge is installed, it will create a safe way to walk across and, more importantly,⁠ a place where you can see the water as it emerges; flowing directly out of the granite rock, before it’s guided anywhere else.⁠

We planted two cherry trees in the middle of a construction site.⁠That might seem backwards.. but to us, it says a lot a...
05/14/2026

We planted two cherry trees in the middle of a construction site.
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That might seem backwards.. but to us, it says a lot about what we’re building here.
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Even while roads are being graded, guest units are going in, and infrastructure is being installed, we’re keen on prioritizing beauty, biodiversity, and food-bearing landscapes.
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These cherry trees were planted in the middle of the future guest village and are already producing fruit in their very first year. Throughout construction, care has been taken to protect and preserve them as the surrounding work continues.
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This project is about more than the buildings we are restoring and bringing to the land. It’s about cultivating a relationship with the land and water that we are building our own foundation on.
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Part of our long-term vision includes adding beauty that incorporates purpose. For us this looks like growing food, creating pollinator and butterfly habitats, increasing biodiversity, and shaping spaces so they resemble life.
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We believe the environments we spend time in affect how we feel, so why not amplify what means the most to all of us?

Fruit trees, shade, birds, native plants.. places that are intentionally being created to construct an environment that is harmonious and soften the nervous system instead of overstimulating it.
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Some of the most important work we're doing isn’t visible to the public.⁠⁠An example of this was in a remote part of the...
05/12/2026

Some of the most important work we're doing isn’t visible to the public.⁠
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An example of this was in a remote part of the property, where there was an old dump site- filled with things like batteries, metal, and remnants left over time.⁠
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It wasn’t in a guest-facing area...
and it could have been left alone.⁠
But that didn’t feel right.⁠
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Instead, our team spent time clearing it, hauling materials out by hand and using the help of heavy machinery to pull it from out of a steep ravine, piece by piece.
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Work that isn't the most glamorous, or cheap, yet it's the work that matters in order to live in "right relationship" with this land.⁠
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Fo us, stewardship isn’t just about what’s visible to guests.
It’s about the decisions made when no one is looking (or where they will be looking!)⁠
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Across cultures, hot and cold springs have long been revered and approached for supporting ongoing wellbeing. The scien...
05/09/2026

Across cultures, hot and cold springs have long been revered and approached for supporting ongoing wellbeing.

The science shows that:
“Natural spring water supports wellbeing and cellular function through its natural mineral composition (calcium, magnesium, potassium) and high bioavailability, which enhances cellular absorption, energy production, and detoxification."

Nicoletti G, Saler M, Pellegatta T, Tresoldi MM, Bonfanti V, Malovini A, Faga A, Riva F. Ex vivo regenerative effects of a spring water. Biomed Rep. 2017 Dec;7(6):508-514. doi: 10.3892/br.2017.1002. Epub 2017 Oct 18. PMID: 29188053; PMCID: PMC5702968.

As it moves through the earth, natural spring water gathers:
- Minerals (magnesium, calcium, sulfur)
- Trace elements from the local environment
- Natural heat (in hot springs)

These different elements may support:
• Skin health
• Reduce inflammation
• Aid musculoskeletal recovery
• Nervous system relaxation
• Circulation + cardiovascular function

Balneotherapy(or mineral bathing) which is often associated with hot springs has been studied for arthritis, skin conditions, and overall quality of life improvements.

Cold water therapy introduces a different signal with similar benefits:
• Increases circulation through contrast (hot to cold back to hot)
• Activates stress-response pathways (in a beneficial way)
• Builds internal resilience

Together, hot + cold therapy creates a safe environment to practice
safe stress → recovery → adaptation!

Exposure to hot and cold water, quiet environments, and nature assist our bodies in shifting into a parasympathetic (rest + repair) state.

We are eager to share our natural spring water with you from one of our 13 hot springs of varying temperatures and 3 cold plunges at the California Hot Springs Resort!

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42177 Hot Springs Drive
California Hot Springs, CA
93207

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Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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6615486582

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