THE GOODLAND JOURNAL
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES: MAKING THE WOOD BURNING HOT TUB
A massive amount of research and testing went into designing the Wood Burning Hot Tub, and it was essential to find the perfect partner to help us craft them. Explore a behind-the-scenes look at our production studio.
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GARDEN HOSES & accessories
The world of garden hoses can be technical and complex. Whether you’re researching a new garden hose or adding to your collection of hose accessories, discover a few key terms to know and look out for.
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Hot and Cold Water Therapy—A Restorative Ritual
The “Nordic Cycle”, or hot and cold water therapy, is an enduring restorative ritual that we've fully embraced. We touch upon its history, benefits, and...
Interview: Architect + Author Christie Pearson
"One thing that seems to make for great bathing experiences is people tuning into their environment and caring about the place they find themselves, where...
The Outdoor Bath
An outdoor bath, featuring an open-air tub and shower, is simultaneously one of life’s simple pleasures and the ultimate luxury. Here are seven of our...
Finding Inspiration in Ofuro—Japanese Soaking Tubs
Bathing has been an essential part of Japanese culture for centuries, not only for cleansing, but for restorative purposes. A daily soak in a deep...
Interview: Thom Fougere
"For whatever reason, there’s this instinctive, human side to bathing that’s often overlooked, so it was a really interesting area to meditate on one's relationship...
Comparing Hot Tub Shell Materials
When researching the right hot tub for your needs, you'll discover that there are several different types of hot tub shells on the market. We...
The Peace of Pause
Get yourself to a body of water - outside - and let yourself go. I mean, really, let yourself lie there, heavy in the water,...
A Line Made by Walking
Richard Long changed our notion of sculpture and gave new meaning to an activity as old as man himself. Nothing in the history of art...
Little Rituals - Fire
"a ritual is one of the key ingredients to a life well-lived, or at the very least, a great way for a busy person to...