Ayurveda Consultations Now Available
Harbin Health Services is proud to announce the addition of Derek Albertsen on staff providing Ayurvedic consultations, and the Ayurvedic modalities of Abhyanga oil massage and Marma Point Acupressure. Ayurveda — “The Science of Life” — originated in India thousands of years ago, and is often called the “mother of all healing.” Ayurveda places great emphasis on prevention, encouraging the maintenance of health through close attention to balance in one’s life, right thinking, diet, lifestyle, and the use of herbs. Derek was drawn to Ayurveda’s devotional approach to medicine, to the Ayurveda’s inclusion of the physical, and spiritual aspects of being, as well the mental-emotional focus of hypnotherapy. Derek Albertsen trained with a pre-eminent Ayurvedic scholar and teacher Dr. Vasant Lad, and graduated from the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Stop by or call Harbin’s Health Services office to discover if Ayurveda might be of benefit to you.
Pool Area Closure September 19-24
We will be conducting a pool resurfacing project from September 19-24. Harbin will remain open during that time, but there will be major changes in availability of facilities and services.
The entire mainside pool area will be completely closed and pools will be emptied at Midnight on Sunday 9/19. This area closure will include the dressing room, sauna, steam room, Fern Kitchen, the poolside café, the poolside sun decks, and the sleeping deck. This mainside area will be impacted by noise and fumes beginning Monday morning. For safety reasons, no guest access to the pool area will be allowed until Friday, 9/24 at 5 PM. The project is scheduled to be complete by Friday, and we will begin filling the pools immediately.
All Harbin adult guests will be free to use the pools at the Domes. (There will be no pools available for children under 18 years old.) During this closure, Health Services will offer Watsu and Massage at the Conference Center and other alternative locations. The Restaurant will operate with a scaled down menu. The Market will be open as usual. Harbin Events will include our usual yoga program, dances, additional matinee movies, and a special Wednesday night concert.
From Sunday night through Friday day, we will be offering $10 off the normal rates for campers and day visitors. (Day visits will be just $10, and camping just $15, plus membership). Rooms at the Domes and tent cabins will also be available at a discounted rate. We apologize for the inconvenience. We have done everything possible to limit the impact of this project, and we know you will love the refreshed pools once the work is complete.
New solar installation has bloomed
We've completed construction on a new 30 kilowatt solar collection system near the Domes. This raised structure will support enough solar panels to generate 45,000 kilowatts of power per year, or approximately half of our annual energy usage at the Domes. Plus the panels will serve as a shaded carport for guest's vehicles. Thanks to the folks at Minyard Solar, and the Harbin construction crew for making this long-anticipated project spring to life.
Click here for a few video highlights from the dedication ceremony. (Sorry about the commercial.)
Harbin resident named Poet Laureate for Lake County
Two Harbin residents were included in the finalist selection for Poet 
Laureate of Lake County. Our own Elaine Watt and Russell Reza-'Khaliq Gonzaga both read poems during a celebration at Lake County Arts Council's Main Street Gallery, which was broadcast live on KPFZ-FM. Russell Reza-'Khaliq Gonzaga accepted the two-year title as Poet Laureate for Lake County. "The splendor of Harbin is home to a good number of tremendously talented individuals who encourage and inspire one another. It is a great honor to represent the literary aspect of our artistic community as Poet Laureate for Lake County." Gonzaga moved to Harbin four years ago from San Francisco, where he taught poetry and participated in poetry slam events. He is especially interested in mentoring young writers in the area. Congratulations! More photos...
New Water Plant is dedicated
After years of planning and many months of construction, our new Water Plant is operating. This new plant includes state of the art membrane filters Pall Aria™ AP-Series Water Treatment Systems which are specifically designed to meet the drinking water treatment requirements of small communities. Pall Aria systems use uniquely designed Pall Microza membrane modules in a hollow fiber configuration to remove any turbidity, bacteria or cysts from the water. You won't notice any taste difference in our amazing spring water, and you can drink up knowing that it meets the strict state standards. Our intention is to continue to offer our guests the highest quality and safest water through the use of the best equipment and the most advanced water purification processes. Many thanks to Sajjad, the Harbin Water Department, Drew and his crew. Cheers!
Tent Cabins at the Domes
are Now Available for Your Retreat
Due to the popularity of our creekside tent cabin, we've added four tent cabins near the Harbin Domes as an exciting new option for your retreat here.
Perched on the side of Harbin Mountain, they offer privacy, stunning views, and plenty of room to spread out and enjoy Mother Nature. Their proximity to the Domes center means you'll have access to nearby bathrooms, guest kitchen, and parking. You can even use the center's magnificent pool for nighttime soaks.
Each double-walled cabin features a Queen-size bed, seating, floor covering, large bay window, cross-breeze venting, summer fan, winter mattress heater, lighting, and door with lock. (Bring your own bedding and towels.) Click here for photos or rates.
We've also added two new domed Family Tent Cabins (without electricity) near the Meadow area, available for those traveling with children under age 18.
Get away from it all in our newest, most unique accomodation. Call us to make your resevation.
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