Communities Directory: Harbin Hot Springs

Formed: 1972 Established: 1972

Harbin Hot Springs

Middletown, California,

United States

Harbin Hot Springs is a nonprofit retreat center owned by Heart Consciousness Church. It is operated and maintained by more than 150 members. We welcome guests from around the world who travel here to soak in our natural-spring pools, bask on our clothing-optional sun decks, receive massages or Watsu from our certified therapists, take Yoga classes, hike our 1,700 acres, or otherwise simply relax. Also offered are weekly dances, music events and workshops.

Website: http://www.harbin.org/

Contact:

Harbin Reception
PO Box 782
Middletown, California 95461-0782 United States
Phone: 707-987-2477, 800-622-2477 (CA only)

Links:

Harbin Hot Springs

http://www.harbin.org/

Former/Other Names: Heart Consciousness Church

Last Updated:10/1/2008

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Call to make a room reservation or stop at the gate for a day visit or camping.

Population Adult Members: 150 Child Members: 12 Open to new adults: Yes Open to new children: Yes Gender Balance: 49% M 51% F Age Restrictions: No	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (rent and facility use fee)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 1700 acres (688.0 hectares) Number of Residences: 50 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No Shared Spiritual Path: Yes Which Spiritual Path(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions") Educational Style(s): Other

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