Subject: Wilbur Hot Springs May 2026 Newsletter

The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.
― Maya Angelou

The Resilience of Belonging: Diversity at Wilbur
On any typical evening at Wilbur Hot Springs, the community kitchen is buzzing with folks preparing meals. Some guests prepare elaborate feasts, basking in the generosity of the shared space, some quickly heat up an easy dish. An older, long-time guest of forty years might be trading stories with someone much younger who is here for the first time. In the next room, a quiet guitar melody becomes an impromptu duet while others converse over supper. Without the distractions of cell phones and beeps, we are left with something rare in today's world: genuine connection.

Wilbur has long been a sanctuary for the soul, a safe place where people of all stripes feel they belong. Here, all are invited to cultivate a personal relationship to the valley, the waters and the land. This includes the staff, who not only hold this space but are also held by it; we are guests like you, albeit with a longer stay and more responsibility.

The richness of this place extends beyond our human guests to the serpentine ecosystem which surrounds us: a landscape harboring many rare and unique species of plants, insects, animals and birds. While the social and political "value" of diversitiy may fluctuate with the times, the natural world offers an eternal truth: biological diversity is the hallmark of a resilience. As variety is diminished, ecosystems become more vulnerable.

In this sense, Wilbur thrives as a sanctuary in no small measure because of its human and biological richness. Each one of you who has been a guest here has contributed to this thriving - by helping with watershed restoration, by working as staff, or simply by connecting the decades with your presence. We continue to welcome you all to be guests with us, of this beautiful, diverse and resilient valley.
          
Stewardship Notes
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Megan Foote for her exceptional leadership of the Stewardship Program since September 2025. As she prepares to depart Wilbur, her absence will be deeply felt. Megan's proactive approach to achieving goals, her enthusiasm for learning, and her ability to lead work traders with a consistently positive attitude have been invaluable. Please send her all the good vibes as she embarks on a new adventure!

Work trade for Stewardship will be taking a pause for the summer months, if you are curious about rejoining us in the cooler months be sure to join our Stewardship List today!
Hotel Happenings
Snag 20% off select over night dates with our *May Promo: 5/10 - 5/14, 5/17 - 5/21, 5/25 - 5/28. 
We are also offering 20% off all Sunday - Thursday over night reservations for *June! 
To apply discounts use code: HELLOSUMMER
* promo can not be used on Cabin Suite, Camping or Day Use

New Cancelation Policy Effective June 15, 2026: 
We would like to give everyone advance notice of our new cancellation policy, which will take effect June 15, 2026. The reason for this change is that, like many other businesses, we replaced our policy during the Covid-19 pandemic, and since that time we have noticed a steep increase in cancellations that has significantly impacted our small business. The details of the new policy are: 
  • Deposit: A deposit of 50% of the total reservation amount will be taken at time of booking.
  • Cancellation Fee: A $25.00 cancellation fee will be applied to all cancellations. This includes cancellations where the reservation is re-booked.
  • Refunds: Cancellations made by 5PM, 5 or more days before the arrival date will receive a deposit refund, less the $25.00 cancellation fee.
  • Late Cancellations: Deposit will be forfeited for any reservations cancelled within 5 days of arrival.
  • No-Show/Same-Day Cancellations: Cancellations made on day of arrival and    no-shows will be charged the remaining balance of the full reservation amount.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation regarding these upcoming changes.

Camping is Back!
For those preferring to stay closer to nature, campsites are available until the end of October!

Last Minute Deals
We frequently offer great savings on last-minute openings. Sign up for our Last Minute Deals list and don't miss these affordable dates!
 
Upcoming Special Programs:
5/11 - 5/12: Qigong with Tutku Tezveren
5/13 - 5/14: Poetry Readings with Riantee Rand & Devreaux Baker
5/15 - 5/16: Watercolor Class with Esther Riesenburg & Jason Long
5/18 - 5/19: Music and Visual Art with Ben Rosenblum & Yoko Sano
5/20 - 5/21: Music with Wild Mustard
5/22 - 5/23: Forest Bathing with Robert Bray
5/25 - 5/26: Music with Bill Schieve
5/29 - 5/30: Yoga with Sheana O'Sullivan


Book your next Day Use visit Online 
Day Use is available for booking online here. 

Photo credit: Antheia Love (top)  Megan Foote (middle) Ericka DeFord (bottom)




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