This was a surprise trip planned by my husband and I loved it! I needed a getaway and this was the reclusive little resort we were craving… no phone service, no internet, no tv! The drive from the Bay Area this time of year was beautiful and pulling into the little oasis promised an adventure. Jersey greeted us and checked us in inside the oldest building on the property — the little mission style church reception house. It lived up to its«rustic» description but the little houses on the property are cozy and super clean! After unpacking and hiking up the hill to take in the view of the hills and little white cottontail bunnies running around, we headed for a soak in the 80 degree pool and side-by-side soaking tubs. My husband settled into one of the tubs and would not get out until his fingers were beyond prunes. The sulphur smells were minimal and I’m sure we were cured of all kinds of disease and illness :) Even so, it just felt fantastically relaxing soaking and watching the group of owls flying around the trees overhead. When you visit, make sure you pack your own food and water(we stopped at The Grove in Hollister and picked up a wood-fired pizza, salads, and dessert) as they do not have a restaurant at the resort just yet. Spend some time in the cozy Phoenix community room with a book next to the potbellied stove(notice the fine workmanship of the local rock collection backing and the reclaimed redwood mantel, built by Larry from Alaska, behind the stove) and just plain relax, walk, hike, take pictures, soak, swim, and enjoy the slower pace. We did!
Joe B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Novato, CA
A little fruit stand right next to the shell gas station at the mercy springs rd exit on I-5. Fresh local DELICIOUS produce, can’t get any better than that!
