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We arrived at night and checked in at their parking lot booth, open 24 / 7. There we were given a package of info, a map and introduction before making our way to our lodging. We remained in a Grove Cottage. It was not economical at $230, but it allowed us a 24 hour visit. They've a variety of lodging options, from bungalows to dormitories to tent cabins and just regular tenting. I used ton't get to see them in person, but their dome rooms seem super cool. I 'd considered a tent cabin, that was the only other thing available, but I'm happy we didn't choose that alternative. There is no heat besides a heated mattress, and you will need to bring your own bedding. It got chilly at night so room heat was great. Our cottage was cozy with a comfy bed, big bathroom and shower. We also had our own deck looking out onto the forest. The Dome Rooms After settling in we went to get https://dingpersikell1970.wordpress.com/2016/10/24/a-attempt-at-our-clothes-optional-swim-basically-i-simply-listened-to-their-anxieties/ . It was a little bit of hike from our cottage to the main area, but I didn't mind it as it was a silent walk through nature under a very starry sky. Their restaurant is like a semi self-serve, cafeteria style place. The menu was vegetarian-friendly, but not as vegan-friendly as I would've believed it'd be. The food was good, but came at NYC prices. As far as other options, there's also a small cafe and a small grocery / health food store. The cafe sells bites, cold lunches and coffee / beverages. The grocery store has a self-serve food bar with salad, soup, and a couple of hot entrees. They carry vital items like toiletries, some produce, cold foods, snacks, pantry basics, etc. And lastly there's a kitchen for cooking your own meals. All the food was great, but cooking would be your most cost-effective choice. Quiet Warm Pool at Harbin Hot Springs After dinner we headed for the pools. We undressed in the changing room and kept our material in one of the cubbyholes, taking only our towels. The pools are basically all together in one area. There are 2 warm pools, a hot pool, a small chilly plunge pool and a large chilly pool. One of many warm pools is called a quiet meditation pool, consequently no dialogue. We started with that one. It's a deep pool, and most people stand or squat a little, leaning against sides. There were perhaps 15 other people within it. This is when things got awkward. Despite the sign above stating sexual activity was prohibited, there was definitely some sexual stuff occurring. Some couples were embracing, their legs and arms entwined. It was difficult to see in the dark, but it was pretty clear that some were fooling around. I can't remember the last time I felt so uneasy in a naked pool. I had seen mention of events and weirdos on TripAdvisor, but I was not prepared for this. A reviewer had said the direction was really great at taking care of improper behaviour. Apparently they are not great at preventing such behavior. We got out shortly after to test out the other facilities. Jordan got into the hot pool, which ranges from 110-115 degrees. I tried to get in several times during our stay, but it was too intense for me! I soaked in another warm pool and also tried the dry sauna and steam room. Both were nice enough. As of this point we were ready to hit the hay so we made our way back up to the cottage. Harbin Hot Springs View From Our Bungalow Upon stepping out onto our deck in the morning, we were happy to spot a bit family of deer walking up along the road, and the sun coming up over the trees was a beautiful view. We had breakfast at the restaurant and also this time we were able to appreciate https://volraomantvespo.wordpress.com/2016/10/24/17-or-so-besides-nudism-i-also-enjoy-playing-pool/ , which was wonderful. Afterward I went for a yoga class in the round temple. I loved that it's round and that the floor is warmed! The class was fun.