For thousands of years, the hot, mineral waters bubbling from the ground near today's North Bonneville in the Columbia River Gorge have drawn people to this special spot to heal ailments, soothe bodies and relax minds.  Hot springs throughout the country are known to have served as neutral zones for members of ancient warring Indian tribes that bathed together and drank these waters in peace.

          Peace continues to be the ageless gift of this Bonneville hot springs locale, just 45 minutes from Portland.  From 1881 to the present, guest facilities have housed enthusiastic travelers, arriving by steamboat, railroad and automobile... travelers seeking the gifts of healing waters and secluded surroundings.  Lodges, cabins, soaking tubs and campsites all had their day at the springs. 

         Today's luxurious Bonneville Hot Springs Resort and Spa may be located on the same piece of land, but never before has there been such a grand celebration and comprehensive utilization of these historic mineral hot springs.   

       Peace and quiet still promote peace of mind in this tucked away locale of the Lewis and Clark Trail, and healing waters still soak away toxins, aches and stress of its visitors.  Beyond their traditional uses, however, the geothermal hot springs also provide most of the energy needs of the resort and numerous spa treatments;  the same waters are also used to fill a 25-meter indoor lap pool and two jetted soaking pools, as well as the fresh-air, chemical-free hot tubs on large private balconies of many rooms. 

          Here, at the casually elegant Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, relaxation and luxury are the rules of law.  Where else can you stay where not only are your rooms supplied with quality terry robes, but you are encouraged to wear them while strolling around the resort everywhere except in the restaurant and lounge.  Curl up with a glass of wine and a good book in an overstuffed chair in the Great Room next to the three-story-high river-rock fireplace, or just relax and enjoy the evergreen forest and waterfall brought in by the equally tall wrap-around windows.

           For a high-potency relaxation experience, be sure to sample some of the wide variety of treatments available at the Bonneville Hot Springs Spa.  Since opening in 2002, the Resort's spa has become the largest in the state of Washington.  Seventeen treatment rooms, including a recent expansion that allows couples and friends to enjoy treatments together, support a full menu of spa experiences;  European-style bath houses, separated by gender, offer the ideal ambiance for private 50-minute soak and wrap treatments, featuring hot springs mineral-water in claw-foot style tubs where privacy screens and candle-light enhance your experience.  Spa Menu booklets are published as guides to the extensive treatment choices available to day-use guests or those staying at the resort.

          A commitment to luxury at Bonneville Hot Springs Resort and Spa is obvious.  Whether you measure it by the high thread-count linens on your bed, the extra space in your rooms and your balcony, the latest technologies for in-room appliances and services, or by the extensive wine list and Pacific Crest Dining Room menu offering the best of the Northwest, you are sure to feel pampered by the time you have to leave.

            Take refuge in the relaxing world of Bonneville Hot Springs Resort and Spa... for a day, for a weekend, for a week.  You will be hard pressed to find a more gratifying home base for your wine country travels in the spectacular Columbia Gorge appellation.