Magical forest sanctuary and spa in the mountains

This queen suite loft is located on our secluded 16 -acre forest sanctuary near the Yuba River in the Sierra Nevada foothills. With our unique communal spa (clothing-optional) - includes: Scandinavian-style cedar sauna with crystal-grid, colloidal silver & UV-filtered hot tub, outdoor baths & showers, strawbale bathhouse with deep soaking tubs/rain showers, community kitchen, meditation/yoga temple - a perfect refuge to escape the congestion of the city & enjoy the fresh mountain air! The space Climb a ladder to access the loft suite. The suite itself is made of cedar siding, treated with a zero-VOC stain. One end of the A-frame suite has an interchangeable window with three options (vinyl window, mosquito screening, or open). In the summer we typically leave the mosquito screening up, for more of an open-air experience - in the winter it is enclosed and cozy. The space also has an electric fireplace-heater to keep you warm as needed. The bed is a two-layer organic cotton and wool futon with zero fire retardants. So this is a perfect place for health conscious people or those with sensitivities to toxins. The space also has two Himalayan salt lamps, which emit negative ions and help neutralize the EMFs from electronics. As well as a HEPA air filter for clean fresh air. The room itself is in the spa area, located directly above the sauna and changing room (these spaces are shared). Below the sauna and changing room is the communal kitchen and bathroom (compost eco-toilet). In addition to the queen suite, guests can access the shared kitchen and spa deck (including the cedar sauna, outdoor baths, hot tub, outdoor showers, and changing room with filtered water station). The showers and baths are open (lack privacy screening). However, our bathhouse offers privacy as desired, replete with two indoor deep soaking tubs (perfect for couples) and rain showers and two standard flushing toilets with bidets. During open-use hours guests have access to the Stardeck and Madrone Yurt Temple for practicing yoga, meditation, dance, or whatever else calls to you! We also have nature trails down to our year-round spring-fed creek, and many places to enjoy the magical energies unique to this land. All our products are eco-friendly (soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, detergent; 100% recycled toilet paper and paper towel), we run our property on solar power, and our buildings are largely green (zero VOC paints, etc.). While we offer these comforting plush amenities and are here to support you, this property is still immersed in wild nature with all of it's beauties and challenges. *Due to the retreat-like atmosphere of our property as well as safety concerns, all guests must be at least 12 years old.* Guest access You will enter our property through a private gated entrance and find a designated parking spot to the left along a wooden fence. The room itself is a decent walk down a somewhat steep hillside from the parking lot, which may occasionally be slippery during winter months. Good footwear is recommended. As you make your way down the gravel path from the parking lot, you will pass our blue-green plaster bathhouse 30 yards from the parking lot. In the bathhouse, you will find two standard-flush toilet rooms (w/bidets) and two shower/soaking rooms. As you continue to meander another 100 yards down the stairs through the garden beds and fruit orchard, you will pass through a wooden gate to the Crystal Spa (with outdoor tubs, hot tub, sauna, outdoor showers). Follow the ladder up to your private room above the spa! The closest bathroom will be our compost toilet located on the lower level of the spa deck. Outdoor lighting Is limited so *please be prepared with a headlamp or flashlight* if arriving at night. Note*** Do Not Enter through the wooden gate directly adjacent to Parking Area, this is our private residential space. During your stay We tend to give our guests space, but there is a real sense of community amongst those of us who live and visit here, and typically plenty of opportunity for interaction. Please note that the shared spaces (spa deck area, communal kitchen, yurt temple) are shared with other potential Airbnb guests, as well as residents. Someone will typically be available when needed to help make your stay more enjoyable. Other things to note ECO-FRIENDLY: All our products are eco-friendly (soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, detergent; 100% recycled toilet paper and paper towel), we run our property on solar power, and our buildings are largely green (zero VOC paints, etc.), and we have eco-compost toilets. SHARED SPACE: Note that there are other guests and community members sharing the communal spaces: spa, kitchen, bathrooms, bathhouse, and yoga/meditation temple. We encourage proactive communication with other guests to figure out a flow that works for everyone. You are sharing the following With other guests: - Spa Deck - Sauna + changing room - Outdoor shower + bathtubs - Communal Kitchen - Yoga Yurt - Bathhouse DOG POLICY: We do NOT allow dogs in this space. However, we do have a yurt listing that allows dogs on a case-by-case basis for an additional $25 fee. We invite well-behaved dogs that get along with our 2 friendly dogs and 2 cats on the property. Service animals are welcome with documentation. Please send us an inquiry if you are interested in booking our dog-friendly space. MASSAGE & WELLNESS SERVICES We offer massage and other wellness services. Information and pricing are sent out upon booking. ROMANCE PACKAGE We offer a romance package for couples. Information and pricing are sent out upon booking. QUIET HOURS: Out of respect for our neighbors and guests wanting to enjoy the quietude of nature, we ask that everyone honor our quiet hours after 10pm. This means being mindful of your noise levels, especially outside or in shared spaces (e.g., no electrified music, loud laughing, etc.). Please note that other guests may be staying in the A-frame unit above the hot tub. LAND MAINTENANCE HOURS: During working hours (M-F) there may be various work projects happening on our land, which can mean that there could be some noise (e.g., weed whacking, sawing, sanding, etc.). SMOKING AREA: Absolutely NO FLAME CANDLES OR FIRES are allowed under any circumstances. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. INTERNET ACCESS: Our internet is fast by rural standards. Our antenna service gets 200 megabits per second download speed and up to 20 megabits per second upload speed. Guests should beware that our wifi may or may not meet their needs, especially if multiple users are uploading or downloading at the same time. CELL SERVICE: Generally, we get great cell service at Eudaimonia on most major carriers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc..), so personal hotspots are likely a reliable backup for internet access. SEASONAL EXPECTATIONS: Summers may come with fires/smoke and winters may come with storms, snow, and ice. We are at the mercy of nature and will do our best to make your stay a happy and healthy one. That said, we ask that you come prepared to weather the elements with us! Beyond the terms of our moderate cancellation policy, we will be extending a 50% refund for cancellations due to Hazardous AQI levels as measured by our on-site sensors. This applies only to days with AQI levels 301+, not the entirety of your stay.