6/12/21:

State and County regulations allow businesses to adjust non-mandated rules according to their situation. Given that only 53% of Californians are fully vaccinated at the time of this writing, the unknown impact of removal of capacity restrictions for Harbin, and for community safety, we have updated our masking policy as follows on June 15, 2021 when California will remove its various restrictions. The observance of rules is on an honor system:

Beginning June 15, 2021 for The Pools and Pool Area with expected high density of people, please wear your masks if you are not vaccinated or have safety concerns. Please observe capacities in pools – each pool has a posted capacity.

Masking is required indoors for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Face shields are available to purchase at the Reception office and Food Services area.

Please watch for specific signage at other sites.

Reservations are currently required for “6 Hour” and “Over 6 Hour” visits. Our facilities capacity has been substantially reduced from pre COVID times. Because of the reduced capacity we become ‘full’ at much lower numbers and are then unable to further accommodate anyone.

Before you head towards Harbin for a 6 hour or over 6 hour visit, especially if you are traveling long distances, and in order to not be disappointed, please check our online reservation system and make a reservation or call our reception on the phone and make a reservation. It is our intention to go back to ‘walk ins’ when county and state sufficiently ease COVID related restrictions.

You can make reservations online or through our phone system (7 days a week from 9am-4pm) 707-987-2477 or visit https://harbin.org/visit/  You may complete the Pre-Check-In online for a quick check-in upon arrival.

To maintain a safe number of guests at the pools,  Saturdays, Sundays and holidays are currently limited to guests with “over 6-hour passes” or room reservations. You may still visit for a period of less than 6 hours on weekends but will have to purchase the “over 6-hour” pass.

The Dancing Bear Café and Blue Room Café are open. Events, Movies, Dances, Yoga, Massage and Sauna are on hold until further notice.

We work diligently on our COVID-19 health and safety protocols for the well-being and safety of our staff and our guests. Our reopening plan is in accordance with the county, state and CDC guidelines and will be done in phases. Staff receives training on COVID-19 safety precautions and hygiene protocols. You will notice COVID-19 prevention signage, hand sanitizing gel and disinfecting wipes throughout our premises. We ask that you please sanitize and/or wash your hands frequently. Please practice social distancing, wear face coverings where required, and exercise good hygiene.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back.

Harbin Hot Springs is one of the oldest hot springs in California. It is owned by Heart Consciousness Church, which operates Harbin as a spirit-oriented non-profit retreat center. Harbin’s historic 1700 acres of meadows, hills, canyons, and creeks are located north of San Francisco, about 30 minutes’ drive from the Napa Valley wine region, near Middletown.

Guests travel here from around the world to put aside their technology and busyness, and to relax in Harbin’s natural, quiet atmosphere; to enjoy clothing-optional sunbathing and soaking in our hot, warm, and cold spring-fed pools; to take a sauna or receive massage, Watsu®, and other professional bodywork treatments; to eat healthy food, hike in the hills, attend events, and more. In its most common form, ‘The Harbin Experience’ can be consciousness-altering and deeply transpersonal, with a feeling of unity, and mental and physical calmness. Many of our guests return to Harbin to reconnect with this experience.

Perhaps, at minimum, people come to Harbin simply to be in a safe, peaceful place where all are equal and invited to share the calming and restorative embrace of nature.

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A Time of New Life

Virtually every historic hot spring resort in the state of California has succumbed to fire in its history, and we joined this clan with the Valley Fire of 2015. Some areas of Harbin are now quite unrecognizable to past guests, serving as dramatic demonstrations of the concept of impermanence. Thanks to good fortune, hard work, and the regenerative power of Mother Nature, many other areas (including the pools) are looking better than ever

Yes, Harbin has changed. And yes, visiting Harbin can still be magical. The springs are flowing; the pools are shimmering; the land and wildlife are alive and growing; and our people are as warm and welcoming as ever. Whether you come for a day visit or an overnight stay — and whether you participate in our growing selection of activities or simply take personal retreat time for yourself — a visit to Harbin can help you step aside from the pace and stresses of the world, and can offer a balm for body and soul.

The wonderful memories of “Harbin Past” will remain with all of us, so we choose now to begin to create new ones. As we step into this latest phase of our evolution, we recognize that we cannot do this alone, so — as always — we look to our guests to help us co-create the “Harbin Experience” today, and for the future.

Your presence here is indispensable. Please drop in for a visit soon, blending your kindness, community and love into the mix.

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