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.
GUIDE
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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How to Set Up Your Guests for a Five-Star Soak
A wood fired hot tub is an incredible addition to your vacation rental or hotel. More than simply a hot tub, it’s an opportunity for...
An Exploration of Peter Zumthor
Legendary and award-winning architect Peter Zumthor takes a pared back approach to designing buildings, emphasizing the materials themselves and their interaction with the environment. Materials...
How to Winterize Your Hot Tub
Designed and built in Canada, the GOODLAND Wood Burning Hot Tub is intended for use in all seasons and any type of weather. Before the...
A Bathing Guide to Northern California Hot Springs
Discover a guide to natural hot springs in Northern California from visual artist and editor Ekin Balcıoğlu.
How to Fire Up the Wood Burning Hot Tub
The groundwork for a hot soak involves a series of simple tasks that we at GOODLAND call the 90-minute ritual. Each step asks you to...
Why We Designed a Rectangular Hot Tub
Creating a rectangular hot tub heated by wood wasn’t as simple as it might seem. From a specific design that provides space for the cedar to expand...
What's Your Wood Fired Bathing Ritual?
The Wood Burning Hot Tub isn’t simply just about the soak. It provides a reason, and a place, to pause from our busy lives. As...
How to Choose a Safer Wood Fired Hot Tub
When you’re choosing a wood fire hot tub, safety is one of the main things to keep in mind. Not all wood fire heated hot...
Interview: Greta Rybus on Hot Springs
Based in Maine, Greta Rybus is a photojournalist whose work speaks to the connections between humans and the natural world. Greta’s recently published book, Hot Springs: Photos and Stories...
