There are two small pools down the road embankment on Matilija road. One pool is good for about 4 max, and the other 2, if you know each other. The temperature also varies.
I belive a few of the houses have small pools in thier backyards.
Wheeler Gourge has been closed for years, but has had alot things going on recently... grass being cut, things painted, etc.. Not sure what is happening there.
The kine springs are a 7 mile hike, Wilits and Sespie. Never did make it out there, found myself on an island instead. Peace

Matillija has been sold by the new age church that owned it. The big question for the property is what will happen when they remove the dam just a few hundred yards upstream (the Feds have promised to do this soon). The hot springs could be inundated with tons of silt and mud.

I went to 2 yoga retreats there in 2001 and 2002 and they were wonderful, but alas I think it will require someone with vision (and aa lot of capital) to resurrect it once again.

Mark

I’m excited to share that I have been given the honor to steward the Matilija Sanctuary in Ojai,CA. I will be in residence there as well as managing the property and retreat rentals. It’s 9 acres of secluded private land, tucked in a canyon on the Matilija River just north of Ojai, with year round natural hot and cold springs and accommodations for 40+ guests. In modern times, it is a historical landmark originally built in the late 1800's. It is just below Matilija Dam. It is uncertain, though there is a strong lobby, whether the dam will be coming down and threatening the existence of the structures. If the funding does come through for dam removal, the process will probably not begin for several years.

I have been in conversations with the new owners for several months developing our vision and intention for the land and resources there. We want to invite workshop and seminar facilitators to come and utilize the space for education, training and community. For many years it has been a hub of new thought, spiritual exploration, permaculture, and healing. We will be continuing this legacy and plan to have it available by June.

Though a private residence, and not available for unscheduled public use, we do want to continue allowing for vacation rentals and retreats, as the previous stewards had. If you want to inquire about vacation rentals or visit the property, please contact me.

It’s a nourishing, potent, inspirational location where I will have the opportunity to host and nurture our visitors, share the healing power of nature, provide live music for our guests and offer private coaching sessions upon request.

I think that would be Joan Halifax-Grof's new age community...not sure the name. The creek is the way up to the hot spings.....that's how i got there 35 years ago, wlak up the creek. Peace, Elo Ma