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GUIDE

THE ART OF JAPANESE BATHING

In Japan, soaking in a tub at home, wellness spa (onsen), or public bath (sento) is a deeply rooted cultural tradition that has been followed for centuries.

INTERVIEW

JOBI MANSON OF Sēfari

Jobi Manson's connection to water and the elements is eternally at the forefront. Jobi is the founder of Sēfari—a platform to explore the elements of presence through guided immersions.

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Journal

All A Place to Pause Community Design Nature Resources Slow Living

Resources November 09, 2021

Finding Inspiration in Ofuro—Japanese Soaking Tubs

By Craig Pearce

Outdoor soaking tubs and minimalist hot tubs are growing in popularity throughout North America. But what many might not know is that this trend has...

Community Design October 26, 2021

Interview: Thom Fougere

By Craig Pearce

Recently every morning and every evening, Thom Fougere takes a walk through the park near his house. "I find that starting and ending a day...

Resources September 22, 2021

Comparing Hot Tub Shell Materials

By Kendra Nickerson

Sounds like a pretty dry topic, but stick around as we sink into the key points about hot tub shell material options—it’s more interesting than...

Resources September 14, 2021

How to Create a Standout Vacation Rental

By Craig Pearce

As Airbnb operators and well-traveled vacation rental guests, we’ve learned a great deal about standout vacation rental amenities over the years. Beyond the aesthetics of...

Community August 12, 2021

The Peace of Pause

By Craig Pearce

Article by Julie Pointer Adams - Writer & Photographer How do we find true rest in this age of perpetual productivity, ceaseless diversion, and the...

Community July 13, 2021

Interview: Hamam Magazine

By Craig Pearce

Recently we had the opportunity to interview founders Ekin & Steve from Hamam Magazine. Founded in 2020, Hamam Magazine is a bathing-obsessed print publication for...