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If you’re looking for a super magical and unique place in Oregon where you can get away from it all, look no further than Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat & Conference Center near Detroit, about an hour and a half east of Salem. This place is very special, and best of all, it’s completely off-the-grid living. The hot springs and conference center itself are entirely off-grid and have no television, cell phone, or internet service.

Further, neither does the neighboring community where all the Breitenbush employees live. The river generates all electricity for Breitenbush and all buildings on the property for both guests and residents are heated by geothermal wells. Guests can visit Breitenbush all year and the employees live on-site year-round, too. Read on to learn more about this place.

Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat & Conference Center has a long and interesting history. The hot springs on this property have been known to people for centuries.
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In the 1920s and 1930s, people came to this area to soak in the healing waters. This lodge was built back then, and it is still in use today.
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In the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, people came to this area to camp and soak. However, in the 1970s, the site was mostly abandoned until Alex Beamer bought it in 1977. Along with others, Beamer worked hard to restore the land and buildings to help make it what it is today.
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Starting in 1981, the property began to host guests who came to participate in retreats, celebrations, and workshops. In 1985, the community of people who loved Breitenbush bought the property from Beamer and in 1989 a worker-owned cooperative was formed.
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Today, the workers who live on site host people from all over the country and the world who come to enjoy the springs and the activities centered around them. There are workshops, retreats, and other events at Breitenbush year-round.
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The food served at Breitenbush is vegetarian and is nearly 100% organic. It is all prepared on site.
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The sauna is perched on a capped geyser with steam that rises through slats on the floor. It's entirely natural.
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The hot springs are all natural and off the grid too, of course. These aren't hot tubs heated artificially - they are natural hot springs for you soak in and enjoy.
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Daily well-being classes are also offered. These include classes on yoga, meditation, off-the-grid living, climate change, environmental issues, and more.
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This place is a great spot to visit to relax, enjoy, and get back to nature and natural living - even if it's just for a little while. You'll love it here. Plan a visit today.
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Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat & Conference Center is amazing. As you can see, it is not only beautiful, but everything there is intentional and is designed with the visitor, the employee, and the natural world in mind. It’s a great representation of the fact that off-grid living can not only work, but that it can thrive. Make a plan to visit as soon as you can; the people behind this special place can’t wait to host you soon.

 

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Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center, 53000 Breitenbush Rd SE, Detroit, OR 97342, USA