Meeting the moment - A Bear River Massacre, then & now

163rd Anniversary of the Bear River Massacre‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

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LOVE IS ACTION 163 years ago today, our Federal Government, enabled by Cache Valley pioneers, lost it's way. The result?    The murder of well over 400 Shoshone women, children & men during a frigid Jan sunrise  along the banks of an icy Boa Ogoi River.    Lest we forget, that's what the Federal Government is capable of.    If you haven't noticed, you're in a moment that history will reflect on. Scrutinize. Learn from. And yes, judge upon.    It's easy to look back on big cultural moments in our modern democracy & presume WHO we would have been in all the complex clashes of the times - Indigenous genocide, slavery, voting rights, gender equality, racial desegregation, & yes, even the interdependence of immigration.   Today, we commemorate the 163rd year since the Bear River Massacre downstream.    Had we lived then, who would we have been? How would we have spoken up? Who would we have held to account?   Would we have been the Cache Valley neighbors who sent requests to remove the "Indian" problem to SLC? Would we have supported the call of Utah leaders for Federal troops to "fix" those who looked & lived differently?    Would we have ever wondered if WE were the invaders fomenting problems, not the Shoshone?  When they were murdered on Jan 29th, would we have protested? Would we have sought justice? Or, as it happened, would we have simply remained quiet? In place of accountability did we force assimilation in the aftermath?   Today, there isn't much we can do to correct the ancestral failures surrounding the Bear River Massacre.    But, we can ask similar questions about our own streets.    Are we comfortable with outside troops racially profiling and rounding up our brown neighbors without warrants nor due process?    Do we support masked men in our streets wielding guns for which they have no training, enforcing laws around which they have no education, only to see them invade our communities & escalate our tensions?   When they shoot our mothers in the face, do we look away? When they tackle our brothers in the streets and fire not 1, 2, nor 3 bullets but 10 into their back, do we stand taller or kneel lower?    WHO ARE WE TODAY, on this 163 anniversary of the BEAR RIVER MASSACRE? This weekend, there are a few ways to shift the National mood and impact our local ecosystems. First, consider what participating in a National Strike against the current unlawful ICE crackdown can look and feel like for you. For us, we find ourselves already hosting travelers from all across the Mountain West and accept the responsibility we have to follow through with folks who've made plans weeks or even months ago. As a result, we will remain open for those already on the road or inside our pools. If you don't have plans, stay home and let's see what collective action can do!   For those in the Greater Salt Lake Valley, we encourage you to spread your voice downriver at Utah's State Capitol on Sat, Jan 31st at noon in support of the drying Great Salt Lake. The 2026 Utah Legislative Session is underway and we're committed to see every last drop from our pools make it to their final destination.   And if this all sounds like a bit much from your local hot spring, it's because it is.   We're in the business of safe communities, clean air, fresh water, and restful moments together as friends, neighbors, strangers, and hot springers. Until our broader National river is calm, you'll usually find a few gentle waves in our shore. No matter your politics, our shared values are what keep us floating in the same pool.   If you're like us, feeling the LOVE amidst this mid-winter post-holiday cultural & political crash can be a cold uphill battle. Toss in a pressurized day to BE IN LOVE and February gets weird fast. Which is why we're taking a broader pass at Valentine's weekend-   A 2/14 massage workshop for couples interested to learn basic therapeutic techniques to stretch, alleviate pain, and deepen relaxation. A 2/14 pop-up pizza night with Chef Will from Pizza Nono to flirt with your tastebuds. An 2/14 acoustic fireside concert to spoon your nervous system back to life All offered, of course, with ever-generous love that only a 107F hot mineral pool can offer. We have a variety of ticket options, including afternoon, half-day, and overnight packages.   Experiences   Do you and your partner have what it takes to be the hosts of a 60 acre solar-powered hot springs retreat center for the Spring / Summer Season ahead? We asked this 6 months ago and were overwhelmed by the incredible community of teams who threw their swimsuits into the ring. In fact, it was a record year of applicants and through the process, Brian & Mailin bubbled up as your hosts. With backgrounds in writing, teaching, guiding and more, they have spent the Fall holding space with a level of ease, steadiness, and gentle consistency that's anchored in our entire team. And this March, a new pair of partners will step into their boots. Could it be you?   If this sounds like you, a loved one, or a friend, we're accepting applications on a rolling basis. We intend to fill these overalls by March 15th!       Join the Team Stay 11386 Oneida Narrows Rd, Thatcher, ID, USA 1.208.425.6803 Visit us

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The Gift of Growth This year, our Holiday wish is simple - let's bet on traditions instead of things.   Sure, we mean all the cozy classics of parties, family rituals, Holiday events, songs, gifts, meals and more. But we also mean investing into the social practice of creating and maintaining traditions large and small in our daily, weekly, and monthly lives.   Now, more than ever before, we're feeling a collective loneliness that has some known antidotes - book clubs, hiking groups, couple's date nights, supper clubs, and yes, even weekly or monthly trips to hot springs:) Whatever it is, gathering with purpose deepens our communities and connections. In other words, it's the gift that keeps on giving.   So naturally, our gifting advice is almost ALWAYS to spread deeper connection through new experiences instead of old stuff. From nightly stays to soaking passes and workshops down to community music nights, we're betting on the basics - hot water, good conversations, and a healthy dose of presence. Be Well Workshops   Join us on Dec 13th as we jump start our systems through the practice of the Wim Hof Method of using ones mind, breath, and body to lean in to our wild nature while confronting natures harsh conditions.   Under the training of certified instructor Shelley alongside the musical gifts of Billy, this one day workshop will introduce participants to the methodology and practice of this technique to promote a healthy nervous system and strengthen your cardiovascular muscles all while experiencing the power of music, movement, storytelling, and more. ⁠ Meals, soaking, and optional overnight packages are certainly a new way to gather.   Wim Hof Method   New Year, same you. But which you? Join us on Jan 17th with Return to Self, a one day creative immersion in partnership with Maven and Heal from Within.   Through journaling, Qi Gong, water meditation, and shared reflection, you'll slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover the steady rhythm of your whole self.   With Tessa from Maven (a community that empowers women entrepreneurs) and Scott from Qigong and Tai Chi Utah, we'll be guided through the art of movement, expression, writing and sharing in order to ground ourselves for the year ahead.    Meals, soaking, and optional overnight packages available.   Return To Self Gift Cards   Most gifts, when unwrapped, tell their story right then and there. Adventures, however, require the recipient to live them before the gift is truly given. In an era of instant everything, consider giving the gift of the entering the unknown.   Save 10% on a nightly stay gift card if purchased between now and Christmas! code: experiencesoverstuff Gift Card Yurt Magic   Each Winter, our Forest Yurt relaxes into her purpose - To gather you around rest, learning, play and conversation. From pop-up massage days, Solstice yoga classes, fireside acoustic shows, and thought-provoking Curious Conversations, you're invited to explore our Calendar of events taking place within her walls.   Most experiences are included as part of your nightly stay while others are available as delightful additions to your water-based getaway. Yurt Experiences Interested to make this yurt your group basecamp as part of a daylong field trip, holiday party, family gathering, milestone celebration or more? We're excited to now offer an easeful way for groups under 15 to combine soaking, food, yurt magic and sauna.   Book your group gather field trip now! Group Day Trip Winter Bookings!   You're invited you to consider joining us this Winter / Spring 2026 (Now - Apr 30th). During these months, we offer our Yurts, Cabin, our Stone Shelters and Van spots. Depending on Winter conditions, our camping is available April 1st. Stay 11386 Oneida Narrows Rd, Thatcher, ID, USA 1.208.425.6803 Visit us

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