General information:

We are in a snow zone - from November 1st to April 1st it is required by the Department of Transportation to carry chains or have traction tires on your vehicle. Estacada and Hood River routes are closed during these dates.

Please DO NOT use GPS, Google Maps, Apple Maps, or any similar apps to navigate all the way to Breitenbush. There are many unused logging roads around us that can confuse these apps and get you lost in a place without cell service. If you’d like to use an app to navigate most of the way to us from the Bend, Eugene, or Salem areas, set your destination to Detroit Lake Marina, then follow the directions below.

Coming from Detroit, OR: Drive 9.1 miles up Forest Service Road 46 (also called Breitenbush Road) from the town of Detroit. You’ll see a sign for Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center on the right, just after Cleator Bend Campground. Cross the bridge and turn left. Take the left at every fork, and follow the gravel road and signs to our parking lot and Gatehouse.

Coming from Estacada, OR (CLOSED during winter): Drive 62.9 miles from the town of Estacada. You’ll see a wide left turn, and a sign for Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center. Cross the bridge and follow the gravel road and signs to our parking lot and Gatehouse.

Coming from Hood River, OR (CLOSED during winter): Drive 95.6 miles from the town of Hood River. You’ll see a wide left turn, and a sign for Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center. Cross the bridge and follow the gravel road and signs to our parking lot and Gatehouse.

*please note: taxis and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft will not come out to Breitenbush.

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT:

• Travel on FS46/Breitenbush Rd from Detroit is fully open.

• If staying overnight, your accommodations will be ready by 4:00 p.m, and you can arrive at 3:00 pm for soaking. Quiet hours begin at 10:00 p.m.

• Please be out of your accommodations by 1:00 p.m. and depart by 3:00 p.m on your departure date.

• Day Use begins at 9:00 am, and ends at 6:00 pm. Lunch is not included, but you can add it by emailing us. Dinner is only available for overnight accommodations.

• The Gatehouse is open until 6:00pm. If you arrive after 6:00, you will find a grounds map on the porch of the Gatehouse with your name on it. Please use the map and the written lodging assignment to orient yourself. If you need further assistance there is a callbox at the Gatehouse.

• You can also click here for a current Grounds map to orient yourself.

KEEP IN MIND, AT BREITENBUSH:

• Clothing is optional in soaking areas; you may soak nude or in a swimsuit

• We offer a digital detox; no cell service or internet access. Please do not use digital devices in common areas.

• We share a substance-free environment; no alcohol, drugs or intoxicants

• To protect the wildlife; we ask that you leave pets at home

• Off-the-grid utilities; limited electricity means no hair dryers or electric kettles.

• No propane heaters in tent sites (Ok in Personal Vehicle Site).

• We share a fragrance-free environment; no perfumes, scented lotions, shampoos, soaps, etc.

• We are in a snow zone; from November 1st to April 1st it is required by the Department of Transportation to carry chains or have studded tires on your vehicle.

• Due to wildfire damage all our old hiking trails are closed and off limits, but we have new options here.

• We do not include coffee with meals, but you can purchase it in the Store or bring your own. Hot water is available 24/7. Please do not bring an electric coffee pot.

ADDITIONAL REMINDERS:

• Our lodging has no locks from the outside, so leave any valuables in your car.

• We are out of cell phone range and do not have public phone or Wi-Fi. Cell phone coverage is available in Detroit (less than 10 miles away).

• Please note that the nearest hospital is over one hour away. Remember to stay hydrated and limit your time in the soaking pools and sauna.

• Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, is permitted only in the designated area near the parking lot.

• Please help us maintain an atmosphere of sanctuary and respect. All electronic devices, including cell phones, are prohibited in our soaking areas and sauna.

• Meals are inclusive with any overnight stay; starting with dinner on your arrival day, breakfast and lunch on your departure day, and any meals in between.

• Our meals are vegetarian, using almost 100% organic ingredients, with many being locally-sourced.

• Meals are served out of the Lodge at designated meal times.

  MEAL TIMES:

  • Breakfast 8am - 9am

  • Lunch 1pm - 2pm

  • Dinner 6pm - 7pm

• We are unable to serve meals early or set meals aside.

• You may add lunch to a Day Use Pass, please give us prior notice and add lunch by emailing us.

WHAT TO BRING (strongly recommended):

• Towels

• Refillable, non-glass water bottle (not bottled water)

• Flashlight

• Biodegradable and scent-free toiletries

• Warm bedding and pillow (we provide a fitted sheet only, the rest is up to you), unless you rent bedding from us.

• Critter proof container for any food items to be stored in your vehicle. Do not store food in your tent.

• Traction devices for your car (Nov 1 – Apr 1)

WHAT TO BRING (nice to have):

• Slip-on shoes and robe

• Coffee and non-electric brewer (French press, pour-over, etc) - we also sell coffee in the gift shop

• Yoga mat, meditation cushion, etc

• Camp chairs, hammock

• Books, games, journal and writing supplies

• If you plan to use a device in your room, please bring headphones. Note that devices are not allowed in public areas.

WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME:

• Pets

• Burnables (candles, incense, camp stoves, or firewood)

• Electrical devices that have a heating element (hairdryer, kettle, coffee maker, space heater, etc.)

• Recreational drugs, alcohol or firearms

• Perfume, cologne or heavily scented toiletries

• Glass containers

Rescheduling Overnight Reservations

• We can reschedule your stay once at no charge, if it is more than 72 hours before noon of your arrival date.

• Rescheduling more than once, or between 72-24 hours before noon of your arrival date, will incur a $50 service fee.

• We are not able to reschedule reservations less than 24 hours before noon of your arrival date.

Canceling Overnight Reservations:

• If you cancel your reservation more than 72 hours before noon of your arrival date, there is a standard $50 service fee. The remainder of the payment will be refunded to you.

• If you cancel your reservation between 72-24 hours before noon of your arrival date, there is a standard $50 service fee. The remainder of the payment will be placed on a credit voucher, valid for one year.

• If you cancel your reservation less than 24 hours before noon of your arrival date, no refund or credit will be provided.

Day Use Policy:

• Day Use passes are non-refundable and non-transferable to a different day.

The unfortunate reality is that every late summer in the Pacific Northwest is fire and smoke season. Fire activity typically begins in July (though it can be as early as June), and usually continues until the fall rains come in September or early October.

As you can imagine after the fire of 2020, we here at Breitenbush pay close attention to wildfire activity. We, along with our partners in the on-site Breitenbush Fire Department, monitor any nearby fires on a daily basis. We also keep an eye on the Air Quality Index (AQI), which is a measure of the amount of smoke in the air, and check weather forecasts to determine if the AQI will be going up or down.

If fire and/or smoke conditions mean it is unsafe for guests to visit Breitenbush, we will reach out to you before your arrival. You are also encouraged to check conditions yourself if you would like to. You can click here to find a page that has links to a live, interactive fire and smoke map, and a link to check the current on-site AQI from a sensor here on the property at Breitenbush. You’ll also find a link to our AQI cancellation and evacuation policy. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at office@breitenbush.com.

7/1/2022

Breitenbush has lifted our indoor mask requirement. All guests can still choose to masks in indoor shared spaces. We have air purifiers running in indoor dining spaces, and will be encouraging guests to eat outside when weather permits. 

• Children 12 years and under must be supervised at all times.

• Maintain the quiet tranquility of pools and tubs when soaking.

• Swim diapers are required for infants.

• Pursue only quiet activities in the lodge.

• Walk (no running) in the lodge lobby and dining room or around the pools and tubs.

• Guests may play our piano gently and softly for the listening pleasure of others, and only when no classes are in session. Please no banging on the keys.

• When children need to get their energy out, we have a playground near the lodge, a large lawn to run around in, and a river with lots of great rocks to throw into it.

  Thank you for helping to maintain a safe sanctuary for retreat, relaxation and renewal.

We are offering massage, with limited availability as we begin to re-establish our Healing Arts team.

Massage can only be booked after you make a reservation with us. Once you book a visit, your confirmation email will have a link to massage booking. Thank you!

We do not allow any pets on the property, including in the parking lot.

If you have a Service Animal please contact us at office@breitenbush.com prior to your arrival.

If you’d like to carpool, find a ride, or offer a ride, please check out our RideShare Portal. Thanks for minimizing your use of resources!