To round off the options, there are tent platforms for campers wanting to sleep under millions of stars and hear Wilbur’s nightly sounds, as well as day use. There are also sets of tandem cabins down the hill, perfect for couples. Up the hill beyond the lodge and past the managers’ office is the “Solar Lodge,” with group and private sleeping rooms. There’s impressive original art throughout with a wide veranda, completing indoor options for conversation or quiet space. It houses the reception area and gift store a well-appointed communal kitchen large main room for dining, lounging, billiards and a music area sporting a variety of quality instruments. Throughout are inviting areas for contemplation, reading, conversation, listening to the rushing stream, and enjoying the encircling sights and sounds of nature.Īcross from the springs area is the finely arched lodge, built in 1915. There’s an outdoor spring-fed swimming pool and a spacious sauna. The waters are considered medicinal, healing a list of disorders and diseases. On the left, behind an attractive wooden privacy fence, are the central attractions: an open air bath house enclosing three flumes -long tiled channels-of ancient, ever-flowing, geothermal, mineral rich, and naturally hot water, unusual in North America. Not too far up the road is the heart of Wilbur. You’ve begun your immersion into the Wilbur experience. The delightful sight and sound of a river riffling over stone and wafts of sulfur greet you when opening and closing the main gate. The main gate to Wilbur is a few miles in. It all begins on a bumpy dirt road off Hwy 20, winding through the rolling tree-dotted hills, where slowing down is a must. I found it to be every bit as wondrous as their website promises. The resort is open year-round and has created an atmosphere where “You can sink into yourself and reconnect with what matters most.” I visited Wilbur with a friend to partake of the restorative experience. Coyotes, bobcats, bears, and wild ponies roam nearby, and the loudest sounds you’ll hear will be running water and bird calls. It’s surrounded by trees and rolling hills, where different bird species are abundant during all seasons. Wilbur is off the beaten path and located just inside Colusa County. Top of our list of recommendations- a personal retreat at Wilbur Hot Springs. I find it one of the most peaceful places I've ever been too.It’s spring! What a great time to think about stepping out of winter’s hibernation to find something that’s revitalizing and renewing. Because it's far from the highway and there's no electricity, it's extremely quiet. You can hike without seeing another person for hours. There's a sign by the road just before you arrive at Wilbur that says Time to Slow Down, and that's just what people do - slow down and calm down. In fact, talking is strongly discouraged in the tubs. People who go there are extremely sensitive to the peace and privacy of others. I have several times spent an entire day at Wilbur without talking to anyone. Re having time alone at Wilbur Hot Springs. It was incredibly relaxing for us and definitely NOT a social event. We went for a hike and didn't see a soul. It kind of became a joke with us - we'd be cooking in the kitchen or hanging out in the baths and people would go in and out without saying a word. I went for a weekend last year with my boyfriend and people really just left us alone. I think your first idea - Wilber Hot Springs - is a great one.
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