Artistree designed and permitted this 40 key lodging offering at California Hot Springs Resort. The objective of our design was to transform the existing, sleepy offering of an RV park, day-use pool, and bath facility, into an attractive overnight lodging  that would bring visitors to this historic property known for its healing waters and serene location. The property is situated in the Sierra Foothills region and surrounded on three sides by Sequoia National Forest. There are two artesian hot springs that come out of the ground at 131 and 129 degrees Fahrenheit with a daily flow of 350,000 gal/day.

By providing boutique luxury lodging, the site once loved in the early 1900s by movie stars from LA can once again become a wellness destination within driving distance of Los Angeles, while increasing existing guest access and site amenities.  Providing overnight options for guests and staff housing is a top priority as this allows California Hot Springs to attract people from farther origins than solely for day use and provides onsite housing for employees in this remote location with limited population to draw employees from.

Artistree's work included :    

A. Repositioning and permitting renovation of the following historic assets      
Historic Pools & Bath House        
8000 SF Roadhouse & Restaurant        
150,000 gallon Warm Pool        
Two 800 gallon Hot Pools        
Bringing historic main lodge into code compliance and sustainability while maintaining integrity of historic building: total proposed
Area: 19,349 SF                    
Outdoor pool area = 8050 SF                    
Lower level bath facility = 2637 SF                  
Main level = 8062 SF    

B. Redesign of existing RV park into upscale boutique nature-based resort  
Planned accommodations: 40 keys      
25  Tiny Homes        
5  Treehouses        
10  Glamping Tents    

C. Improvements to water supply and source wells including code compliance    

D. Converting commercial water bottling facility into fabrication support for construction period and later operations maintenance facility and makers space    

E. Design and completed construction of employee housing      

F. Design and completion of Warehouse Workshop