Hot Spring Shrines

 These shrines, at various places on the property, 

were built by an Italian named Gildo (see photo below)

 

 

Strange birds

As I walked on the path by the new Sanctuary, I was

surprised that a pair of birds let me get very close to them. 

 

I also saw a crow swallowing a lot 

 of small rocks to put in its gizzard

  

Lastly, a beautiful sunset from the lodge back deck

 

  

Sanctuary Progress

 Work on the new Sanctuary is progressing. It was going to open 

last Fall, but now it looks like it will be completed this Fall.

Memorial For Garde

On May 16th a memorial was held for Garde Wells who is buried at Breitenbush 

in an area where there are remains of other former community members. 

Stories of Garde and songs were shared by those who knew him.

 

 

 

Before and After River Photos

The first photo is before the 2020 fire and before the dam across the 

river was removed. The second photo shows a more natural looking river 

without the small dam and how the view is changed after so many trees 

burned in 2020 on Devils Ridge and on the Breitenbush property.

 

 

 

The New Sanctuary

The new Sanctuary building and the adjoining gazebo

 structure are well on their way to being completed this year. 

This Sanctuary replaces the smaller one that burned in 2020. 

 

 the model

 

the front and side

 

the back 

 

interior

 

Eric Ellis Memorial Meditation Gazebo

Lower Camp Hot Springs

A little downstream from Breitenbush, next to the Breitenbush River is the historic site of a former hot spring business. It is on National Forest land and is used by some people who are willing to clean and fill various pools or tubs themselves.

 

 

 

Inside the Powerhouse

 I got to see inside the powerhouse 

on a guided systems tour for the guests

 

 

Bob Miller Remembered

Bob Miller who lived and worked at Breitenbush in the early years (1982-89) passed away Aug. 13 this year. He was a main force on the Maintenance Team 

and one of the first massage therapists at Breitenbush. His main past-time was painting and he helped the school children with art instruction and projects. 

He wanted some of his ashes to be placed at Breitenbush and so on Oct. 20 

we remembered him in the area designated for burials. I include a photo of his 

painting studio and just one of his many paintings which often had a lot of depth.

 

 

 

 

 

A Recent Visit - Miscellaneous Photos

Four deer on the lodge lawn

  

Someone going down the river on a SUP

 

Constructing a new building in the meadow

 

Sunset over the sauna

Summer Sostice Healing Gathering 2024 and Full Moon

 

A Beautiful Nov. 15 Day Visit

The meadow with a very blue sky

 

The picnic tables are still out and even dry

I got to take an outdoor shower still

A great view from the shower

Some individual soaking tubs are available

 

Nice soak by a tiny creek

The New Grove Cabins

The Grove Cabins have been completed and are available for overnight stays. They are in the old cabin area. They are geothermally heated and 

don't have bathrooms. There is a separate bathroom building 

in the complex with indoor and outdoor showers and sinks.