Sunday, September 5, 2010

Healing Waters at Jackson Wellsprings



I wanted to share these photos of Jackson Wellsprings in Ashland, Oregon where I live. The herb gardens at the entry of the hot springs have grown more beautiful each year. I am appreciative of all the work community members contribute to make this such a beautiful place.












The invitingly delicious swimming pool is warm-- a mixture of hot mineral water and well water. I love swimming there in the morning before the crowds arrive. Lying in the water, looking up at the sky and clouds, watching the swallows swerve around in the sky...bliss...There is also a smaller and hotter soaking tub, where you can really loosen up and relax.

Bright flowers ornament the pool in hanging baskets and big standing pots. Sometimes my visits are quiet, and other times I meet old friends, people I have known for many years,or visitors from different parts of the country who are camping at the hot springs.

It is truly a restorative place. I have enjoyed myself here this summer, last summer and the one before that, etc. To me, Jackson Hot Springs is one of the best things about Ashland. And I don't want summer to be over. I hope we have a nice Indian summer so we can continue to soak and swim in these healing waters. Happy Labor Day weekend!

2 comments:

  1. Ah! Maybe I had better visit Ashland then. It sounds so lovely! Here in Seattle, we are hoping for an Indian summer too. Thank you for your blog!

    ~Bernadette Joolen, Seattle writer, mother, singer, accordion player...

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  2. Thank you for sharing your beautiful posts and pictures. I live in Talent, and enjoyed your many magical moments.

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