Important things to know...
See the Introductory Section for complete
details on Harbin facilities.
• Harbin is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Guests must be 18 years or older, or accompanied by parent/guardian.
• The pool area is clothing-optional, and the dressing facilities are co-ed.
• We suggest you bring a towel, flashlight, non-breakable water bottle, and appropriate
footwear for rugged terrain. packing list weather
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• Please avoid wearing colognes, perfumes or scented personal care products during your stay.
• Alcohol & illegal substances or drugs are not permitted.
• Smoking is restricted to a specific area by the parking
lot.
• Open fires, candles and camp stoves are strictly forbidden.
• Meat, fish or poultry are not allowed in the guest kitchen.
• Pets are not allowed. Pets may
not be left in vehicles. (In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we allow service dogs on-property. The owner must state what service the animal performs. We do not admit service dogs that are for emotional or mental support.)
• No cameras or photography allowed.
• Mobile phones should be turned off
upon arrival. Rooms are phone-free. Public pay phones are available.
• For Internet access, a pay-per-minute cyberstation
(no printer) is located near the Stonefront library and Blue Room Café. Wi-fi is not available on property. technology policy
• Hikers should wear brightly-colored clothing when approaching property boundaries, especially during hunting season (mid-Aug to late-Sept).
Vehicles
• Vehicles may be driven on the mainside area (past the dragon gate) from 9 am to 9 pm for loading and unloading purposes only.
• During summer weekends, the road between the gazebo and the pool area becomes a car-free zone. From Friday 3 PM to Sunday 6 PM, this area will be closed to all traffic (other than emergency vehicle, or those displaying disability plates or blue placards). A friendly luggage shuttle will be in operation Friday from 3 - 9 pm, Saturday from Noon - 6 pm, and Sunday 11 am - 5 pm.
Campers
See our Camping Section for complete
details.
• Campers are requested to arrive and set up before dark.
• Open fires, candles and camp stoves are strictly forbidden.
Food Options
See our Food Section for complete details.
• An ATM is located in the Harbin Market.
• The second Wednesday of most months (except July, November & December) our residents share a community dinner together at the Restaurant. Therefore, the line for ordering might be particularly long, and the atmosphere might be particularly boisterous.
Service Hours
Front Gate Office: 24 Hours
Reception Office & Bookstore: 9 am - 7 pm
Dragon Gate (near office): 9 am - 9 pm
Massage Office (Redwood): 8:30 am - 7 pm
Harbin Market: 9 am - 8 pm
Restaurant Breakfast: Mon-Fri 8-10 am; Sat-Sun 8-11 am
Restaurant Dinner: Sun-Fri 6-8 pm; Sat 6-8:30 pm
Fern Guest Kitchen: 6 am to Midnight
Blue Room Café: Sun-Thur 7 am - 6 pm; Fri -Sat 7 am - 10 pm
La Sirena Poolside Café: Noon to 5 pm (seasonal)
Internet Access (by Stonefront Library): 24 Hours
Maintenance Projects
• 
On "Alligator Day" (usually the first Tuesday of the month) the warm pool is drained around 6 AM, allowing us to make repairs and do maintenance on the water purification system. The cold plunge then becomes hot; the heart pool serves as the warm pool; the large swimming pool serves as the cold plunge for the majority of the day. We also use this day to complete other maintenance projects around the pool area, so do expect noise and possible disruption of guest services.
• Construction project noise update
Families
with Children
Harbin is a quiet and rather rustic retreat center, and, as such,
is not an entertaining or especially appropriate place to bring
children for a vacation. We have established a number of rules
to ensure a safe visit for children, and to preserve a restful
retreat atmosphere for adults. Please familiarize yourself with
the following rules, as they are strictly enforced.
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible
adult at all times. We highly recommend that at least two adults
arrive prepared to take turns supervising a child, freeing each
other to enjoy a soak, massage, meditation or other adult activities.
• Families may camp away from the Mainside area, or rent one of the lower tent cabins. Children
under the age of 18 are not allowed in rooms.
• Children are allowed in the mainside area from 10 AM to
8 PM in the summer months, and 10 AM to dusk in the winter. This includes decks, sleeping deck, dressing room,
guest kitchen and the movie theater. If your children are able
to conform to adult standards of behavior, they may be present
in the restaurant or movie theater after hours.
• Children may use the heart-shaped pool and large swimming
pool only. Those not toilet-trained must wear plastic pants.
If you have questions or concerns about our policies for families,
please contact us for clarification before your visit.
Workshop
Attendees
Workshops at Harbin are offered by
independent teachers, facilitators and institutes. Advance arrangements
should be made directly with the organizers, as Harbin does not
handle workshop registration.
Lost and Found
If you have lost belongings during a recent visit, please contact our Housekeeping Department (707-987-2994, ext. 124) as soon as possible. Due to limited storage space, articles can be held for only 30 days.
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