THE GOODLAND JOURNAL

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The Journal is a place to share stories, practices, guides, inspiration, interviews, and insights.

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JOURNAL

GUIDE

HOW TO GO OFF-GRID WITH A HOT TUB

Looking to take your Wood Burning Hot Tub off-grid? If the logistics of a creating a hot tub escape in the middle of nature feel somewhat daunting, explore our guide and discover the top considerations.

COMMUNITY

TRY A WOOD FIRED HOT TUB

We love to see all of the places where our Wood Burning Hot Tubs end up. Explore our map of where you can try a GOODLAND Hot Tub—vacation rentals, bookable cabins, boutique stays, and more. 

Journal

the rich gift of ritual - Julie Pointer Adams
Community

The Rich Gift of Ritual

Julie Pointer Adams
By Julie Pointer Adams

The air is warming here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means it’s time to reconnect with our outdoor selves—the people inside us that readily welcome...

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Arro Dunes - A Place to Pause in Twentynine Palms, CA
A Place to Pause

A Place to Pause: Arro Dunes

Charlotte Boates
By Charlotte Boates

Tucked away within Twentynine Palms and minutes away from Joshua Tree National Park, Arro Dunes is a true escape. Having opened just last summer for visitors, the...

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eco friendly hot tubs
Nature Resources

Eco-Friendly, Natural Hot Tubs: 9 Considerations

Kendra Nickerson
By Kendra Nickerson

In choosing a greener lifestyle, we’re being more conscious of ways to reduce our environmental impact on the planet. When researching the best eco-friendly hot...

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bathing ritual
Bathing Slow Living

How to Enhance Your Bathing Ritual

Charlotte Boates
By Charlotte Boates

A bath can be just a bath, or it can be something more. Adding a sense of intention to your bathing experience can help you immerse...

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where to soak in hot springs
Bathing Nature

Dreamy Hot Springs Around the World

Charlotte Boates
By Charlotte Boates

Soaking in a naturally-occurring hot spring is a singular way to connect with a place. Beyond simply admiring a landscape, you’re directly immersing yourself within...

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birds take flight
Slow Living

Look Up

Charlotte Boates
By Charlotte Boates

No matter where you live, birds live there, too. Paying attention to the shifts and the cycles of birds around us is a simple way...

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wood stove hot tub
Resources

Wood Stove Hot Tubs—How Do They Work?

Kendra Nickerson
By Kendra Nickerson

Let's peel away the mystique around wood stove hot tubs, and take a look at how they work. You'll see that they're as simple as...

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hot and cold water therapy
Bathing Resources

Hot and Cold Water Therapy—A Restorative Ritual

Kendra Nickerson
By Kendra Nickerson

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...

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christie pearson - the architecture of bathing
Community

Interview: Architect + Author Christie Pearson

Craig Pearce
By Craig Pearce

"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...

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