The Pools, Sauna and Steam Room

The pools at Orr are clothing optional. However, for those wanting privacy, there are five private clawfoot tubs in individual rooms on the bottom floor of the bathhouse building that constantly fill with hot spring water. Please use these if you prefer private bathing.

We cannot stress enough, that although the pools are shallow, there is always a risk of drowning, so please buddy up. Also, drinking and hot water can stress the body, so please take caution.

• Please bathe before entering the pools

  The showers are adjacent to the changing & locker rooms and are open, without doors or curtains.

• No sunscreen in the pools

• No glass by the pools

  The water at Orr is fed by natural hot springs and smells slightly of sulphur. The sulphur will tarnish silver and copper jewelry – take precautions.

The Food

Food for the weekend will be provided by Brooks Schmitt of Bruxo. Brooks’ shapeshifting cuisine will feature culinary traditions from around the world.

• Friday dinner

• Saturday breakfast, noon snacks, hors d’oeuvres & dinner

• Sunday breakfast

The Ceremony

Our ceremony is inspired by Quaker weddings – all of you, our loved ones, will be marrying us. During the ceremony, each witness will have the opportunity to share whatever they are moved to share in community. Choosing to remain silent is also welcome.

Dress Code

Friday – festive and spirited

Saturday ceremony – lush bohemian chic

Sunday – casual

Note that it’s likely that the temperature will remain in the 90s (with low humidity) into the early evening

Please be creative and have fun!

To Do

Soaking, steaming, & sweating

Montgomery Woods – is a state natural reserve 2.5 miles down the road from Orr that has a 3 mile hiking loop through its virgin redwood grove

Board Games – all please help ensure that games pieces are not lost

Music with Michael at the piano with our many musical friends – please feel free to bring your own musical instruments and music

Yoga with Chad – please bring extra mats if you have them to support those that are traveling far

To Bring

• Bathing suits (optional)

• Hiking shoes (if going to Montgomery Woods)

• Bath towels or robes if you prefer

• Sandals/flip-flops

• Yoga mat 

• Board games

• Sun hat (it will be bright and hot during the day)

• Small flashlight / headlamp / phone light

• Metal or plastic water bottle

  (If you expect the fanciness level of summer camp, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.)

Weather

Historically for Ukiah, CA in August:

low 55F / 13C

high 90F / 32C

Communications

No cell reception 

No internet