Guest Waiver

BREITENBUSH HOT SPRINGS RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER
GUEST LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS

(For Day Use, Personal Retreats, and Group Retreats/Workshops)

Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center (“Breitenbush”) is a cooperative community and retreat center located in Detroit, Oregon. We are committed to creating a healing environment rooted in personal responsibility, community care, and respect for nature. As a guest of Breitenbush, your safety and well-being are important to us, and we ask that you read and acknowledge the risks associated with visiting this unique and rustic environment.

Acknowledgement of Activities and Risks

By signing this waiver, I understand and acknowledge that during my visit to Breitenbush, I may voluntarily participate in activities including, but not limited to:

  • Soaking in hot spring-fed tubs and steam sauna (clothing-optional and nonsexual environment)

  • Walking throughout the property, including uneven and unpaved terrain

  • Communal meals in a shared dining area

  • Optional participation in yoga, meditation, and other well-being classes

  • Hiking on or off designated trails

  • Wading, plunging, or entering the Breitenbush River or other natural water features on the property

I understand that these activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to:

  • Dehydration, overheating, or fainting related to hot spring soaking, especially with prolonged exposure or underlying health conditions

  • Slips, trips, or falls, particularly due to wet and/or icy surfaces or natural, unpaved ground

  • Encounters with wildlife, such as insects or animals native to the area

  • Allergic reactions to food, plants, or other environmental elements

  • Cold water shock, strong currents, or submerged obstacles in the river or other natural water features

I voluntarily accept all such risks, both known and unknown, and understand that Breitenbush staff may not be able to eliminate or control all potential hazards.

Release of Liability

In consideration of being permitted to visit Breitenbush, I hereby release, waive, and discharge Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center, its cooperative members, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, or causes of action arising from my visit, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

Indemnity

I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center, its cooperative members, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of or resulting from my own actions, omissions, or negligence, or those of any minor for whom I am responsible, while on Breitenbush property or participating in Breitenbush activities. This indemnification does not extend to claims arising from the sole negligence or intentional misconduct of Breitenbush or its representatives.

Minors

If I am the parent or legal guardian of a minor guest, I acknowledge that I am signing on their behalf and accept full responsibility for their safety and conduct while on the property.


Our mission is to provide a safe and potent environment where people can renew and evolve in ways they never imagined.