Calistoga Spa Hot Springs facts for kids
Lap Pool with view of the Palisades
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| Industry | Hospitality |
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Calistoga, California, United States
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| Services | Hotels, Resorts, Spa |
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs is a fun place to visit in Calistoga, California. It's a resort with special pools filled with naturally heated mineral water. People have been coming here to relax in the hot springs since the early 1900s! It's located in the beautiful upper Napa Valley.
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Discovering Calistoga's Hot Springs
For thousands of years, the native Wappo people lived in this area. They would travel to the upper valley every year. They visited the natural mineral pools found along the Mayacamas mountains. These pools were heated by the Earth's natural forces. The water can reach very hot temperatures, around 180 degrees Fahrenheit!
Fun with Mud Baths and Mineral Water
What are Mud Baths?
A mud bath is exactly what it sounds like: a bath of mud! This special mud comes from areas where hot springs water mixes with volcanic ash. The volcanic ash in Napa Valley comes from old volcanoes. These volcanoes, like Mount Konocti and Mount St. Helena, stopped erupting about 10,000 years ago. People have used mud baths for thousands of years. They believed it helped with health and made skin look better.
What is Balneology?
Balneology is a fancy word for "taking in the waters." It's an old way to get the benefits of mineral water. You can do this by soaking in the water. You can also drink it or let it touch your skin for a while. Many people believe the minerals in the water, especially magnesium, help you feel calm and relaxed.
The Spa Property Through the Years
From 1965 to 1986, Calistoga Spa had a very large public pool. It was called the Roman Pool. Over time, the pool got old and worn out. It was closed in 1985. During those years, new buildings were added. These buildings had more rooms for guests. More people wanted to stay overnight and "take in the waters."
In 1986, a new main building was built. This building now holds the spa, mud bath, and mineral bath areas. It was built right where the old Roman Pool used to be. The other pools and outdoor areas were also made better. Barbecue spots were added for guests to use during their visit. In 2014, four brand new mineral pools were added for everyone to enjoy.
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Calistoga Sulphur Hot Springs around 1890
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Calistoga Spa Hot Springs Pool in 2013
