Sierra Hot Springs

What Sierra Hot Springs does

Sierra Hot Springs is a non-profit resort and retreat center located at 521 Campbell Hot Springs Road in Sierraville, California, situated on more than 600 acres bordering National Forest land in the Eastern Sierra region. The organization operates a geothermal hot springs complex featuring four distinct pool environments: the Temple Dome Hot Pool (110-112°F) inside a geodesic dome with stained glass and skylights, the Temple Dome Warm Pool (98-100°F), an outdoor Meditation Pool (98-100°F) finished in rock tile, and private Phoenix Baths (95-96°F). The site has been regarded as a sacred healing place by Indigenous Peoples for centuries; the Main Lodge was built in the 1870s, and the property was developed by Sheriff John Campbell in the 1850s to accommodate over 80 overnight guests.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer hospitality model with revenue generated across seven primary streams: Day Use passes ($35-$40, Thu-Sun 10:30am-5:30pm), Evening Soak passes ($35-$40, Wed-Sun 4:00pm-11:00pm), overnight lodging in five Main Lodge rooms and the off-site Globe Hotel ($105-$236/night), tent/RV camping ($45-$60/night), NACOB membership ($5-$300), on-site health services including 13+ massage modalities and Watsu aquatic bodywork ($110-$160/session), the Philosophy Café restaurant serving organic local cuisine, and workshop/event space rentals. A NACOB membership is required for all visiting parties and is honored reciprocally with sister retreat Harbin Hot Springs. The property operates Wednesday through Sunday only, with Monday and Tuesday reserved for deep cleaning, and advance reservations are mandatory with no walk-ins accepted. Booking is processed through ResNexus for lodging and passes and MindBody Online for spa appointments. The organization employs 11-50 resident workers and does not disclose revenue. Following COVID-19 operational adjustments, the center has suspended retreat group facilitation while rebuilding staff.

Name

Sierra Hot Springs

Legal name

Sierra Hot Springs

Website

https://sierrahotsprings.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sierra Hot Springs is a non-profit resort and retreat center in Sierraville, California, operating a natural geothermal hot springs complex with four pool types, overnight lodging, camping, massage and Watsu services, and an on-site café on 600+ acres bordering National Forest land.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wellness Resort and Retreat

NAICS

All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal Springs, Hot Springs & Thalassotherapy Resorts (THAGAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hot Springs & Nature Wellness Lodges (THAAAHAH), Thermal Baths, Hot Springs & Saunas (Onsen, Hammams, Banya, Sauna Worlds) (THAJAHAD), Hot Springs, Lagoons & Water-Based Wellness (Thermal Pools, Floating Spas) (THAJAJAN)

Keywords

• Hot springs resort
• Wellness retreat
• Natural hot pools
• Therapeutic massage
• Wellness workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Sierraville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Day Use and Evening Soak Passes: Visitors purchase day passes for pool access during scheduled hours. Day Use passes available Thursday-Sunday 10:30am-5:30pm; Evening Soak passes available Wednesday-Sunday 4:00pm-11:00pm. Fees vary by day of week.
2. Lodging (Rooms): Overnight accommodation in Main Lodge rooms (5 rooms) or Globe Hotel rooms. Double occupancy rooms ranging from $160-$236 per night depending on room type and day of week. Includes pool and property access from 2pm arrival to 2pm departure.
3. Camping: Tent, car, and RV camping passes at $45 per person per night (standard) or $60 per person per night for 24-hour property access. No hookups available.
4. Membership Fees: Non-profit membership model where at least one person in each visiting party must hold NACOB membership. Membership options: 30-day ($5), 1-year ($20), Lifetime ($300). Memberships may be purchased upon arrival.
5. Health Services (Massage and Watsu): Therapeutic bodywork services including massage modalities (Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Shiatsu, Lomilomi, Reflexology, AromaTouch, Sports, Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, Swedish, Neuromuscular) and aquatic bodywork (Watsu, WaterDance). Rates: 60 minutes $110, 90 minutes $160.
6. Food and Beverage (Philosophy Café): On-site restaurant serving seasonal, fresh organic food prepared in healthy balanced way using locally grown ingredients. Lunch Friday-Sunday 1:30-4:00pm, Dinner Friday-Sunday 5:30-8:00pm. Menu includes soups, sandwiches, entrees, ramen bar with GF/vegan options.
7. Workshop and Event Space Rental: Rental of workshop space for retreats, seminars, yoga, movement work, and personal growth gatherings. Space includes full use of facilities for workshop participants. Catering available for groups of 10 or more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sierra Hot Springs operates a non-profit resort and retreat center offering access to natural geothermally heated hot spring pools (Temple Dome Hot Pool, Warm Pool, Meditation Pool, and Phoenix Baths), overnight lodging in the Main Lodge and Globe Hotel, tent/RV camping, on-site dining at Philosophy Café, therapeutic massage and Watsu aquatic bodywork, and scheduled wellness events and workshops. All visitors must hold a NACOB membership, and reservations are required for all visits booked online via ResNexus or by phone.

Product overview

Sierra Hot Springs is a non-profit resort and retreat center offering a unified hospitality experience centered on natural hot springs. The core experience consists of multiple thermal pools (Temple Dome Hot Pool, Temple Dome Warm Pool, Meditation Pool, and Phoenix Baths) accessible via Day Use and Evening Soak passes. Overnight accommodations include Main Lodge rooms, Globe Hotel rooms, and camping facilities. Add-on services include massage and Watsu spa treatments booked through MindBody Online, on-site dining at the Philosophy Café, and scheduled wellness events such as yoga classes and drum circles. A NACOB membership is required for all visitors. Online reservations are managed through ResNexus platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Philosophy Café: The onsite gourmet restaurant located downstairs in the Main Lodge, offering seasonal, fresh organic food prepared in a healthy, balanced way using locally grown ingredients. Open for lunch Friday-Sunday 1:30-4:00pm and dinner Friday-Sunday 5:30-8:00pm.
• Globe Hotel
• Sierra Hot Springs Membership

Products and services

• Hot Springs Pools
• Day Use Passes
• Evening Soak Passes
• Main Lodge Rooms
• Globe Hotel Rooms
• Camping
• Massage Services
• Watsu Services
• Philosophy Café
• Events and Workshops
• NACOB Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 acres of natural land bordering National Forest for hiking and outdoor activities
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Harbin Hot SpringscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister retreat relationship where Sierra Hot Springs and Harbin Hot Springs honor each other's NACOB memberships. This mutual partnership allows members of either facility to access both hot springs properties.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Breitenbush Hot Springs: Oregon nonprofit retreat and conference center with natural hot springs, lodging, and workshop programming. Closest nonprofit-stewardship analog to Sierra Hot Springs.
• Harbin Hot Springs: Northern California clothing-optional hot springs retreat with NACOB membership reciprocity with Sierra Hot Springs. Closest direct peer in operating model, target guest, and pool/lodging structure.
• Indian Springs Resort & Spa: Calistoga-based historic hot springs resort with multiple geothermal pools, on-site lodging, and wellness programming. Direct competitor in the Northern California geothermal retreat segment.
• Glen Ivy Hot Springs: Large Southern California day-spa and hot springs destination with mud baths, pools, and bodywork services. Comparable thermal-pool + wellness-services business model at greater scale.
• Esalen Institute: Big Sur nonprofit retreat center offering hot springs, workshops, and lodging. Closest analog in mission, structure, and workshop-driven retreat model.
• Ten Thousand Waves: Santa Fe Japanese-inspired hot springs and spa resort with lodging, bodywork, and on-site dining. Comparable mix of thermal pools, massage, lodging, and wellness programming.
• Sunrise Springs Spa Resort: New Mexico integrative wellness resort with hot springs-style soaking, bodywork, and structured wellness programming. Comparable retreat + spa + lodging combination.

Broad incumbents

• Castle Hot Springs: Arizona luxury hot springs resort now operated under Aman management, offering upscale lodging, pools, and spa. Comparable core asset (geothermal hot springs + wellness) but at the premium end of the market.
• Cal-A-Vie Health Spa: Southern California luxury destination spa with lodging, fitness, and bodywork. Broader wellness competitor targeting overlapping wellness-traveler demographics.
• The Omni Homestead Resort: Historic Virginia resort with natural hot springs, full-service spa, and extensive lodging. Larger-scale analog with a longer historic geothermal heritage similar to Sierra's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sierrahotsprings
• Instagraminstagram.com/sierrahotsprings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sierra-hot-springs

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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