Completed: November 3rd, 2006
Imagine sunbathing on a redwood deck after a relaxing soak with the sounds of the hot water fall lulling your worries away as you absorb the warm San Juan sun. The entire Orvis family contributed to the demolition and construction of the new deck over a short four day period. We invite you to seeit for yourself.

Completed: Fall 2006
The walk to the massage yurts became a lot sweeter this fall. Casey and company worked for many a long day creating a pathway of a rich red flagstone. Before laying the flagstone, which orginigated in Pueblo Colorado, Casey rerouted the overflow from the Lobster Pot so as to create a 'snow free' walk in winter to the ever popular massage yurts. Definitely check it out during your next visit.

Completed: Fall 2006
Every few years we add some fresh pea gravel to the main pond. This year Ken Orvis directed a concrete truck to the edge of his ranch pasture and deposited the gravel directly into the pond, as pictured. So if you've been soaking and feel like you grew a bit or the pond is a bit more shallow, it's probably the result of the new gravel. Over time, the gravel will find its way out of the pond and the old level will return.

Completed: Winter 2006
It seemed to all of us who work here that Ken & Cristy Orvis had the plans to install a state-of-the-art septic system with electronically controlled rotating leach fields well before they purchased the property in the summer of 2005. Alas, let it be know to soakers everywhere that the new Orvis septic is fully operational, environmentally friendly and is located far from any soaking area in the field to the west of the campground. Thanks Ken & Cristy!

Completed: Summer 2006
The ladies have finally gotten what they deserve: a brand new changing room that is double the size of the old one and features two brand new showers, brand new plumbing and two brand new toilets.

Completed: Winter 2006
Though electronics (including your beloved laptops and blackberries) are still not allowed in the vicinity of any soaking area, Ken & Cristy Orvis installed free wireless internet for all guests who partake in the conveniences of the 21st century. The connection is fast, reliable, free and accessible from all six lodging rooms and the lobby.

Completed: Summer 2006
Everybody loves the warm summer days here in the Southern San Juans and it seems that cold water has been in short supply over the years. We've worked on improving our delivery and exchange system so that colder water and more of it is now flowing throughout the property. The drip line in the main pond is guaranteed to give you that 'ice cream head' senstation. Come and check it out!

Completed: Summer 2006
On January 19th, 2006, the beloved indoor pool house was demolished by a group of Orvis family members armed with seriously heavy equipment and a burning passion for a state-of-the-art pool house.
The construction phase is completed and the finishing phase is progressing rapidly. The new building features beautiful timber framed porches, stucco walls and a fully enlcosed kids play area on the north side. Swimsuits will be required in the new pool house during the hours of 9:00 AM through 10:00 PM.

Completed: Fall 2005
When Ken & Cristy Orvis purchased the springs in the fall of 2005, the first item on their list of improvements was a complete remodel of our six lodging rooms. Once the new carpet, pain and mattresses were installed, Ken & Cristy fulfilled their pledge of delivering greater value to Orvis soakers by decorating each theme based room with locally crafted furniture and providing lodging guests with an ample supply of towels as well as the coveted Orvis Hot Springs hooded bathrobes. Click here for more information about our lodging rooms.

Completed: Summer 2006
A new waterfall is being built on the west face of the new pool house and will greet all soakers heading out to explore and enjoy all the amenities we offer in our lusciously landscaped yard.

Completed: March 2006
The men's changing room received a full makeover before the ladies in part due to the serious plumbing problems that have plagued the shower area for the past several years. Our dedicated maintenance crew tore out the two showers, toilet and the sink and replaced all of the plumbing. Once the plumbing was deemed to be perfect, the crew installed two brand new showers, a self-flushing toilet, a beautiful new sink and improved ventilation.

Don't worry ladies, your changing room is getting all of this as well as being doubled in size!

Completed: Fall 2005
Every little effort to beautify the grounds counts, especially when you have a large dumpster, several recycling bins and car campers tucked into various corners of the Orvis parking lot. Click on the image to the left to get a larger view of the mighty San Juan Mountains that tower above our beautified dumpster and are the view from the enclosed grounds and main soaking pond.

Completed: February 2006
Both indoor private tubs received a makeover this winter as part of our effort to bring you, our cherished soakers, with more value for the same price. Our maintenance crew painstakingly re-grouted both tubs, and refinished the wood on the walls and benches.

Completed: Summer 2004
What's better than getting out of the lobster pot or steaming hot sauna and pulling a chain & ring handle that soaks your body with cool refreshing water as you take in the views of the towering San Juan Mountains? Exactly. Nothing compares. That's why we installed two side by side outdoor showers along the fence behind the sauna and lobster pot. Enjoy!

These showers are seasonal and are open from April - October.

Completed: July 15, 2006
Soak and massage, a hand in hand combination that many of our guests look forward to enjoying when they arrive at our relaxing resort. We already have two 15 foot massage yurts and have added a larger brand new 20 foot yurt in order to offer simultaneous massage, which allows two people, often couples, to receive their own therapeutic bodywork treatment under the same roof.

Completed: Fall, 2005
Though the trailer that served the overnight watch person here at the springs was funky, hard to heat and small, we all had grown to love/hate it over the years. Ken & Cristy upped the anty by providing a much larger space that is easy to heat, very comfortable and is treated by the dedicated housekeeping staff as one of the rooms on their list to clean and care for. The new overnight watch quarters is located just west of the pathway to the side entrance of the yard.

Projected Completion: Spring 2007
Day soakers and overnight guests alike have always enjoyed storing, cooking, eating and sharing food in our complimentary kitchen. As Orvis grows, Ken & Cristy Orvis want the facilities to be able to keep up with your needs. Sometime this summer our hard working crew is going to double the size of the kitchen and create more seating area for your culinary enjoyment!

Projected Completion: Summer 2007

Projected Completion: Summer 2007

Projected Completion: Summer 2007

Projected completion: Late Summer Summer 2007