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Most importantly, make space for others to BE THEM. Imagine, for a moment, if someone told you that the things you say and do make it easier for them to make it through the day. That YOU make them FEEL proud to BE who they are. We are proud to be a pretty queer hot spring. Over 30% of our team identifies as a vibrant member of the LGBTQ community. On any given day, fantastically gay folks from all walks of life casually meander up and join our communal pools.
You are couples, parents, trans, non-binary, you name it. And, most notably, you're just normal humans amped to take a dip and it's entirely uneventful. Up here, we work hard to serve up two things in equal doses, hot water and safe space.
Sadly, it takes work. A lot. Consider this… |
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"Are you LGBTQ friendly?"
This is one of the most sobering questions we get. It's not often, but it's enough to serve as a powerful and important reminder that there is an amazing community of fellow hot springers, nature lovers, and just HUMANS who have to ask this question.
Not because they are looking for any special treatment at all, but because the most basic decency is not a guarantee.
Because at some hotel, or shop, or store, or public encounter, services were denied, looks were given, words were said, judgements were made, and hurtful actions were taken. In fact, queer reality is on legislative trial on a daily basis across Utah and Idaho and now the Nation as a whole. When words are banned, books are removed, public spaces are re-named, EVERYONE is exposed to hate.
It's a question that most straight folks would never even consider. And it's time we consider it.
Whether by sex, gender, race, faith, beliefs or more, outdated thinking creates other-ness which breeds unwelcome-ness.
The next time you go somewhere and don't ask this question, consider what a privilege that is and what your responsibility is to ensure NOBODY ever has to ask it again.
This month, as a Nation, we elevate LGBTQ PRIDE to celebrate the REALITY that there is NO NORMAL and it's that fact that makes life so goddam colorful, interesting, informative, creative, inspiring, and BRILLIANTLY GAY. |
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Safe Space - A Quiet Day of Queer Wellness Join us on Sunday, June 29th, for a Pride Month wind down with a day of gathering, stillness, shared community and SAFE SPACE. Yoga, poetry reading, and an evening concert are your invitation to connect with members of our LGBTQIA community. All Humans welcome. RSVP for half, full day pass or as an overnight guest. |
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Host Managers The next heart, soul, hands and feet of our off-grid Retreat Center is completely unknown and this is your invitation to consider the possibility that it may be you! We are now accepting applications for our Fall / Winter 2025/26 hosting couple/team until July 10th! The position starts Sept 1st 2025! To work this land means to put all your talents to test, from customer service down to dynamic land management. It will challenge you, give to you, and offer a once in a lifetime experience of living and working off the land.
You will do things you never thought possible. You will laugh, cry, breakdown and build yourselves back up. And through it all, you will change the lives of thousands of fellow humans who are simply looking for a place to rest, a place to learn, a place to grow, and a place to feel at ease.
Apply or send this to anyone who you think can make your guest experience even better! | | |
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Yoga / Sauna Fellow Seeking a certified instructor who wants to refine their practice by offering a daily ritual flow in our Forest Yurt, Gathering Lawn, and pools in exchange for onsite housing for 6-8 weeks! This fellowship is designed to offer time, space, and ritual for the right candidate to use our Center and guest experience for the betterment of their own personal practice and teaching objectives. Volunteer work/trades have been an important way we open up our behind the scenes activities to those looking to learn by doing with a lot of flexibility in between. | | |
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| | Too hot for hot springs? Never. We've said it before and we'll say it again - We are an 8 mile refreshing reservoir and river that happens to have hot springs. Read up on our top 10 reasons to visit our shores during the Summer months! | | |
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| | To kick off the official start of Summer and the upcoming Father's Day Weekend, any Summer soak you book up through August will be 50% off if booked before June 15th. Use code summerlove50 | | |
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