Wilbur Hot Springs
- established 1865 -
Wilbur Springs , California 95987
Telephone: 530-473-2306
Email: info@wilburhotsprings.com
www.wilburhotsprings.com
Dear Friends of Wilbur,
Happy New Year! I hope this finds you in good health.
The holiday season was good old fashioned country Wilbur. The water that we needed and wanted arrived -- and kept on coming. As the saying goes, be careful what you wish for! As the creek under the hotel rose and overflowed, the pool filled with mud. (We thought for a moment about offering mud baths to our guests but decided against it . ) Richard, Rick and Rory shoveled as guests warmed themselves in the hot mineral waters. All things considered , Wilbur sustained only modest damage from the winter storms and a good time was had by all.
New Year's Eve was a gala event, with a full house enjoying the gastronomic delights created by renowned Esalen chefs Charlie and Marion Cascio.
NEXT GUEST CHEF WEEK END JANUARY 27-29
I am pleased to report that Charlie and Marion will return to Wilbur on the last weekend of January to provide, as always, their marvelously prepared fresh, delicious food. Please see our web site and/or call now to reserve your place at the table. The cost for five savory meals is just $100 extra.
About Charlie & Marion Cascio
Charlie Cascio, internationally renowned chef, restaurateur, natural foods consultant and lecturer, has taught and worked throughout the United States and Europe for the past 34 years. His award-winning cuisine has garnered rave reviews in both the US and Europe . Recently retired as the head chef for the Esalen Institute, Charlie has been devoting his time to writing a cookbook commissioned by Esalen. He appears frequently as guest chef for both Wilbur Hot Springs and Esalen.
Marion Cascio was born into a family of chefs and began her involvement with fine restaurants in early childhood. Her five-year study of the culinary arts at a prestigious cooking school in Germany led her to work in many highly regarded restaurants and spas where her superb talents have been well received . Marion is known especially for her sumptuous desserts that push the sated diner over a blissful edge. For the past five years, Marion has been a staff chef at the Esalen Institute.
Charlie and Marion live self-sufficiently on land in Big Sur, where they keep goats, bees, chickens and an abundant organic garden. The love and joy they have for their art is immediately apparent in their fabulous fare. During their weekends at Wilbur, they marry healthy, organic cuisine with exceptional taste.
"WINTER WEEKDAYS" PROMOTION OFFERS
25% DISCOUNT SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY
Do the winter doldrums leave you cold?
Warm up with a soak and a special at Wilbur Hot Springs!
Wilbur Hot Springs has just announced a brand-new promotion for winter-weary people who can use a change of pace during this cold and dreary season. Wilbur is featuring a "Winter Weekdays Special" - a 25% discount off regular rates from Sunday through Thursday with a minimum two-night stay. The promotion is offered from January 3 - April 6, 2006, excluding holiday periods.
The "Winter Weekdays Special" at Wilbur provides a warm and welcome antidote to seasonal doldrums - after the joys, excitement, pressures and stresses of the holidays are now behind us all. When a restful break is what's called for, the warmth of Wilbur - both the hot mineral waters and the tranquil ambience - offers the perfect getaway. Just a few days in the rejuvenating waters and peaceful Northern California environment are sure to warm one's body and soul. These pleasures, coupled with special savings for stays during the weekdays, make this promotion a great escape for winter, one of Wilbur's most popular seasons. Come join us!
WILBUR GOES TO THE DOGS
This spring will see the first in a series of weekend special events in response to your requests. The upcoming event will be a "Dogs at Wilbur Weekend." Guests who reserve rooms will be welcome to bring one dog per human. Food for humans and their dogs will be catered. Watch the web site for dates and information as Wilbur "goes to the dogs."
As you may recall I live at Wilbur for a few days every two weeks. I arrive on Thursday late afternoon. In the evenings I have time to read; I have moved on from Thomas Paine and am now engrossed in James Madison. Each time I find a founding father who appears to stand above the others, it is only a short time before I find another equally outstanding. Our Declaration of Independence, American Revolution and Constitution combine to make the greatest action adventure the world has ever known.
I look forward to meeting you at Wilbur. Come over and say hello to the tall man with the big smile and his canine companion Dr. Bovar.
I wish you each good health, happiness & prosperity in 2006,
R ichard
Richard Louis Miller, M.A., Ph.D.
Wilbur Caretaker since 1972
Photo credits: Meg Solaguei (top photo), Andrea Wyner (bather), Dr. Richard Miller (Dr. Bovar)