Stewart Mineral Springs
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Stewart Mineral Springs near Weed permanently ended public bathing — the bathhouse, sauna and massage rooms were shut and the tubs torn out (~June 2023); the property now operates as Pneuma Retreat Center accepting GROUP retreats only (no individuals, no day use, no spa), and the operator's own FAQ claims the water was heated mineral well water — 'there have never been actual hot springs here.'
Field notes — checked September 2026
- Hazard: Trespassing on posted private property
- Hazard: No hot springs on site despite the historic name — do not drive out expecting a soak
- NO soaking: bathhouse/sauna/massage rooms permanently closed; clawfoot tubs reportedly sold off or hauled away; building repurposed to lodging/class space (conversion completed ~2024)
- Group retreats only — no individual bookings, no day visits, no camping/RV/van stays; book via retreats@pneumaretreatcenter.com / (510) 567-4796 (reception 10am-1pm)
- Operator FAQ states there were 'never actual hot springs' — water was extracted from a mineral well, heated, and pumped to the bathhouse (long-rumored, now claimed by the venue itself)
- Pets prohibited except certified service dogs; $100 dog fee policy on file
- Property is posted private at 4617 Stewart Springs Rd, Weed — trespassing prohibited
- No Wi-Fi/TV in accommodations; limited cell service; alcohol-free retreat environment
Current status
Stewart Mineral Springs near Weed permanently ended public bathing — the bathhouse, sauna and massage rooms were shut and the tubs torn out (~June 2023); the property now operates as Pneuma Retreat Center accepting GROUP retreats only (no individuals, no day use, no spa), and the operator's own FAQ claims the water was heated mineral well water — 'there have never been actual hot springs here.'
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 5 sources ↓
About this spring
Historic mineral springs retreat (147 years of operation) near Mount Shasta, sacred to the Karuk Tribe — PERMANENTLY CLOSED June 2023; now the Pneuma Retreat Center with the bathhouse dismantled. PERMANENTLY CLOSED — private property, no mineral baths remain.
Directions & trailhead access
Access is restricted; do not use historical directions to plan a visit.
California geothermal context
California spans several geothermal provinces: the volcanic Cascades and Modoc Plateau in the northeast, Sierra Nevada granite seeps along the eastern front, Mojave and Colorado Desert springs in the south, and the famously mineral-rich Big Sur coast. Fire season (roughly June–November) closes access to many backcountry springs without warning — always check for current fire restrictions.
What a private-access site means here
This spring is on private property. Listing it documents the location's existence — it is not an invitation. Visiting requires explicit owner permission, and some sites are accessible only through memberships, hosted events, or arrangements with the land manager. Do not arrive unannounced.
Fact sheet
| Source temp (historical) | Not reported |
|---|---|
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Unknown — verify locally |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Private land — contact the owner/manager for permission |
Stewart Mineral Springs FAQ
Is Stewart Mineral Springs open right now?
Stewart Mineral Springs near Weed permanently ended public bathing — the bathhouse, sauna and massage rooms were shut and the tubs torn out (~June 2023); the property now operates as Pneuma Retreat Center accepting GROUP retreats only (no individuals, no day use, no spa), and the operator's own FAQ claims the water was heated mineral well water — 'there have never been actual hot springs here.' (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Can I soak at Stewart Mineral Springs?
Stewart Mineral Springs near Weed permanently ended public bathing — the bathhouse, sauna and massage rooms were shut and the tubs torn out (~June 2023); the property now operates as Pneuma Retreat Center accepting GROUP retreats only (no individuals, no day use, no spa), and the operator's own FAQ claims the water was heated mineral well water — 'there have never been actual hot springs here.'
Where can I check access to Stewart Mineral Springs?
Check Pneuma Retreat Center — official FAQ ('Bath House, Sauna and Massage rooms are no longer in operation... never actual Hot Springs'; group reservations only): https://www.pneumaretreatcenter.com/f-a-q/
Sources & references
- Pneuma Retreat Center — official FAQ ('Bath House, Sauna and Massage rooms are no longer in operation... never actual Hot Springs'; group reservations only) — operator · 2026
- Shasta Hot Springs — 'Stewart Mineral Hot Springs: Permanently Closed (2023)' + 2025 update — community · 2025
- stewartsprings.org — independent watchdog site (tubs removed; name changed; no completed sale as of May 2024 courthouse check) — community · 2024-05
- CaliHotSprings — Stewart Mineral Hot Springs Retreat (closed, now Pneuma Retreat Center) — community · 2024
- TopHotSprings — Pneuma Retreat Center (former Stewart Mineral Springs) listing — community · 2025
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