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03/11/2005 Lijia X. says:

i am thinking of taking some friends with me for my birthday to a hot springs. i'd prefer a low-budget, neo-hippie (well, environmental friendly) place than some luxury resort. i was looking at wilbur, harbin, and white sulfphur hot springs - does anyone know anything about these places/has anyone been there or do you recommend another place? thanks!
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03/15/2005 staci s. says:

harbin is great...especially if you are with some good friends to bounce vibes off or.  it can be a lil' new age. but great anyway.
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03/15/2005 Andrew M. says:

This is kind of a cool idea: http://www.bayareaexpe...
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03/16/2005 Stellah D. says:

Harbin hot springs is really lovely, it's a series of mineral spring fed pools of various temperatures. You'll love it, as long as your down with lots of naked people sunning themselves on the redwood decks. there is an excellent hike on the way, just past Calistoga. The general store in Calistoga has excellent gourmet provisions to take up  for picnics on the grounds too.
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11/12/2006 Mi "repelling cyber-stalkers since 1999" M. says:

i hear harbin is the "party" version of hot-springs...couples making out in the pool, a restaurant, a movie theater, etc. have been to wilbur several times...more a place to just...unwind...and chill...and heat up in the pools. it's the equivalent of a weekend-long massage...
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11/12/2006 Rose Q. says:

Harbin is the best hot springs.  There is a "quiet rule" in most of the hot tubs and sauna - no talking.  But there is another pool where socializing is allowed.  They have a strict "no pick ups" rule too.  Fun to go with friends that you don't mind seeing you nekkid.
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11/12/2006 Poe .. says:

My cousin swears by Desert Hot Springs, a small town near Palm Springs. She says it's cheap and that it's so undeveloped and broke people call the town Desperate Hot Springs.
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11/12/2006 m'ia "|-_-| Yes, I love Natto" k. says:

Orr Hot springs in Ukiah- have you looked into that already?
13201 Orr Springs Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6277

I was there once- it's pretty crunchy but it's definitely 'nature-loving' and there is a communal kitchen where you can cook your food (i think meat is frowned upon.)

Details at: http://www.andersonic....

You can sleep in tents on the campground portion of the springs, or rent out a cabin. The rates have changed since I was there 3-4 years ago, so better to call...

Have fun!
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11/12/2006 Rose Q. says:

PS  - couples are not supposed to make out in the pools ... they frown on sexual activity in public areas, as it can make other guests uncomfy.  There are lots of private areas to make out if you feel the urge.
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11/12/2006 Josey E. says:

Harbin Springs: Dances on Thurs. nights, they use hydrogen peroxide instead of chlorine in the pools so that is a good thing. Meditation pool is my fav. No talking, no sex, no kissing...just physical closeness to your partner. Lots of naked people, community kitchen, massages and spa services....
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11/12/2006 m'ia "|-_-| Yes, I love Natto" k. says:

Oh, and by crunchy I mean...  Orr Hot springs is 'clothing optional' so it's not surprising to see people in the hot springs with all their stuff showing. Or walking around on the property, for that matter.
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11/12/2006 Mary "Curiously Strong" J. says:

I've heard the same thing about Harbin and used to know someone who got pregnant there. Um...in one of the pools. Hope that's not TMI.

Incidentally, I just reviewed their sister springs today. More out of the way, so not as crowded. http://www.yelp.com/bi...
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11/13/2006 Omid "The Rock, Skipper, Urban Zen Master" T. says:

One of these days I've got to check out Grover Hot Springs after a day of riding at Kirkwood

http://www.parks.ca.go...
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11/13/2006 Liza B. says:

I second Orr Hot Springs--beautiful place

Harbin has good baths, though...and it's not a "little" new age. It's alot new age. But you can just ignore that. Because they are new age they've got some of the best facilities without being a snobby expensive place. Their cold pool you can swim laps in after bathing in their very hot pool. (I love that!) and they don't use chlorine they have a powerful oxygen filter which is much healthier.

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