Debora D.

Unfortunately, my son had his wedding here. The location is beautiful but the cabins left a lot to be desired. We arrived Friday and checked out Sunday. Once the wedding party and the guest checked in, the management was nowhere to be found. We stayed at the 3 Bears cabin and the condition was appalling. Everything was in its place, but nothing was clean. The beds were lumpy and the bathroom was as dark as a cave. Clean towels were not provided daily. The main lodge had a cooking area where we were able to make breakfast and lunch. The garbage pails were never emptied all weekend. The lodge had a fireplace, but an ample supply of wood was not provided. I would NOT recommend staying here, and especially not for a wedding.

Christin J.

I highly suggest those of you looking to book this event for a wedding- don't- find another place. I will never ever support this business again after this weekend's experience. First- the bride/groom rented the entire facility-all cabins and the grounds for their small-social distance wedding. The way the owner treated the bride/groom prior to and after the wedding was disappointing. They were talked to about making noise when they weren't the ones making noise prior to the tent rentals arriving. (They had arrived a day early and stayed overnight as their tent would be delivered Friday morning.) When they were talked to about noise being made and it possibly upsetting the other guests- the noise they found was in fact the other guests who were up and about already- not their vendor dropping off their tent. Their florist arrived and decorated beautifully the sanctuary from some photos the bride had seen on instagram that this venue had been tagged in from prior weddings at the venue (several different events of which 1 instagram tag appears to not be an event rather how it was decorated by the owner themselves at one time) yet the owner chewed the florist out for adding weight to the trees- even though there was a large rock wedged between 2 trees and rebar-or metal of some sort anchoring the venue's emblem in the trees in the sanctuary. Not only did she chew out the florist- she came the day after the wedding as we were frantically trying to get things put away by the 11am check out to wish them the best- but more chew them out some more about things they've learned to tell the next couples about. however- this wasn't new- this was something done by several other couples in prior weddings- in fact from instagram photos it appears may be some similiar decorations other times. Regardless- why is there a need to talk to a bride that way after the ceremony when she already talked to the florist.?! During the reception the lights went out while guests were eating. While the best man ran around trying to fix it the owner did not know where the GFIs were nor did she know how to resolve the issue. The best man asked for the breakers which could be found at the back of a shed with many things between the door and the breakers- they could not be reached. Thanks to the band for having an extra extension cord to route to another plug in. During the ceremony the owner watched from above- then during the reception she wondered around the dance floor with someone on skype/facetime showing others the band performing. They are not ADA complaint- for the few guests unable to walk through a long train to the sanctuary- they wanted to use the road to drive them closer- only to be told only 1 car could be on the road at one time and they could not turn around as there was worry that ferns may be run over. They advertise being able to hold 200 guests- there is no way due to extremely limited parking and after the way they were treated with a 50 or so people wedding I would worry the treatment of 200 guests would be much worse. This is very disappointing. Very. Unacceptable. If you are looking for a wedding venue- or know someone who is- tell them not to use this place. It will bring negativity to what should be the best day of your lives. They do not belong in the hospitality business. We had hoped to make this an at least annual trip to return and now are left with more distaste over the way they were treated. Also - at least the cabin we stayed in (three bears) was not very clean- smelled and the floors were not level. In fact- I snagged my sock at one point on what could have been a very deep sliver in my foot ruining my sock. The fridge leaked water and did not cool. The shower was sunken in deeper that the floor. The sink was so low I had to practically be on my knees to use it and I'm only 5'2". The toilet paper holder was only about an inch off the ground further back that the toilet itself and there was a large tree that you had to straddle to use the toilet. And don't think you can wash clothes while you're sleeping- although there is a washer and dryer it sounds like the entire cabin is about to take off. The blinds did not stay up- you had to wrap the cord around the curtain rod to get them to stay up. There was a huge pile of dust in the bedroom next to what appears to be a closet with a very old dresser in it full of extra linen. The towels never seemed clean even after we washed them.

Bao-Yen T.

What a beautiful place for a wedding! This review is solely based on the venue and event space. I attended a wedding a few weeks ago and the entire resort was blocked out for all the guests to stay overnight. I was not able to stay the night but I got to see a couple of the cabins. PROS: Location: Located near Mt. Rainier. This is perfect for a quite, relaxing, nestle in the woods get away from all the hustle and bustle of modern life. A true enchanting forest sanctuary. If you have ever seen the movie "Breaking Dawn (Twilight)", this very much resembles the wedding scene. Ambiance:The area where the ceremony was held was beautiful. Very peaceful and picturesque. Very in touch with nature. The area where the reception was held was at the garden next to the Gazebo. This was a very cute and unique wedding. Instead of the usually tables and chairs, the theme was a french rustic forest picnic. The backdrop was perfect for the theme. Food: I'm not too sure if the food was catered through this resort but everything was delicious and healthy. The pie bar was a hit. Cabins: All the cabins that I've been in were very cute and cozy. Everything was very clean. CONS: Parking: Very limited parking. Weather: The weather can be unpredictable. Since both the ceremony and reception were outside, bad weather will hinder that. I'm so glad that the weather was beautiful during the wedding.

This place is a true gem! It is well maintained and it was a perfect weekend getaway. We stayed at one of the newer deluxe cabins that had the loft area with hammock and jacuzzi in the unit. It was super cozy and was able to relax completely. Also got a massage while we were there. I felt the room was a bit chilly but the masseuse was professional. Although she specializes in Swedish Massages, I was able to ask for more deep tissue. There are some units where you can have the outdoor hot tubs at the spa to yourself after 9 pm. Would be interested in trying out on the future. Will definitely be coming back in the future. Tips: There is no cell reception if you have ATT. There is T-mobile signal. No WiFi was available on site. There are not many restaurant options in the area. We went to a nearby place and it was below average. Best to cook your own food, but go grocery shopping ahead of time. There is a small market with limited options. The kitchen is well equipped. Good to bring books, games, activities.

Tlea D.

This lovely place is a respite from the world, a place to recharge, recenter, rekindle or whatever re- you need. Close to Mt Rainier, but also boasting many well cared for trails on property, you can ramble all day, then relax with a massage or soak in one of two lovely outdoor wooden hot tubs, anyone can book a reasonable hourly soak!If you book one of the two rooms by the tubs, you have them all to yourself from 9pm to 11am. Be aware that Grace West tub isn't as private as the Greenhouse tub. Both are beautiful! Great restaurants in walking distance, calm, quiet, and clean, you will feel you are here almost by yourself. So many sleeping choices-- beautiful house, treehouse, spa rooms, Camper cabins have coolers and bottled water, shower/bathrooms short walk away. This place is special, I have been coming here since 2000, it is always the gentle, peaceful place I love.

I wanted to stay in a forest alone and do some soul searching. Wow did I get more than that! I stayed in the treehouse for two nights and didn't want to leave! I even looked into purchasing a cabin near by. you have to come experience this amazing place for yourself! Please review picture for details

Katie C.

I wish I would have read the negative reviews first before booking this place. A group of 3 of us tried to get into the spa here for a 30 minute massage each and a couple minutes in the hot tub and sauna. 1. You cannot call anyone here to make reservations or ask questions because they only provide an email address. Yes, they require full payment up front and they take it all over email. EMAIL. 2. The grounds, although small, are confusing especially when it's rainy out. Everything looks like a cabin so it's very easy to miss the spa. You may very well just walk into the cabin next to it. 3. Between the very rude and highly unprofessional person, Carol, who handles all the bookings and the helpful but condescending massage therapist (Did I mention that she's the OWNER??) who was agitated that we were lost and that she had to point us in the right direction... no. I'm in the spa industry myself and found it very interesting how the massage therapist was saying that she couldn't afford a receptionist on the phones for her to take phone calls. 4. The massage therapist ended up NOT being available for us for a 2pm weekend day appointment. 5. Carol told us that we'd have to stoke the sauna but that everything would be good when we got there. We got there on time (actually 8 minutes early, even though we were lost in the rain for 15 minutes) and the fire in the sauna was dead. We could not get it restarted. We could not use the sauna that we had paid for. 6. Don't you dare tell them you're unsatisfied with how it went or you'll be told you're an idiot and you did everything wrong and shame on you for making Carol work so hard to fit you in! (Yep, we had the gate code, the map AND the directions all with us.) I also find it VERY professional how "Carolyn" AKA "Carol" from the horrible emails wrote a rather nasty (but 4 star, of course) review on here 3 days after I posted mine calling everyone who had a bad experience, "immature girls." This speaks volumes about the business and their professionalism. DO NOT GO HERE. I would have MUCH rather paid more to go to the other spa up the street with higher rates, a phone number and undoubtedly a kinder, professional staff.

3rd time I've stayed there. Really, really loved it. About 10 years ago I stayed in the treehouse. Enjoyed it a lot. However, it is tiny and basic. We live in Seattle & on spur of the moment decided to make a 1-night trip to Mt. Rainier. I looked at Wellspring's website and found it to be the best such website I've used in years. It was the smartest and easiest reservation process for any lodging I have stayed at. Booking was so simple. And photos and descriptions of the cabins were excellent (and on-point: at Wellspring we compared the website descriptions and photos with the actual cabins and they were spot on). And the website showed exactly which cabins were taken and which were available, making it super easy. Because it was noon Saturday when we decided to reserve, there was only 1 cabin available. Turns out it was the very cabin I would've chosen anyway, so it worked out great. It was a deluxe cabin, with jacuzzi, fireplace, full kitchen, King bed. We arrived mid-evening after spending the afternoon at Mt. Rainier. It was a little bit challenging in the dark to follow the dirt road into Wellspring. As you turn off the main highway onto the dirt road, there is a large building and parking lot to the left. In the dark it was unclear if that was Wellspring. It was not. A large, clear sign indicating to continue forward on the dirt road would be very helpful. About block later the dirt road has a Y, and yes, there is a small sign that says left to Wellspring, but it was not easy to see the sign in the dark and the sign is a bit faded. Again, a large, clear sign indicating to go left would be especially helpful for first timers. For some reason, our keys had not been left for us where guests pick up keys. At first I didn't know what to do. I tried to call Wellring but my cell but had no service. After a while I noticed a red phone. When I picked that up an operator told me a code so I could get my keys out of a lock box. It would've been especially helpful if there would've been a large, lit up sign that said if you have problems call, pointing to the red telephone. I'm no dummy, but it was dark and hard to see the red telephone given there were lots and lots of things to read on the bulletin board. So for several minutes we didn't see it and didn't know what to do about the fact that keys weren't there for us. We didn't know how we would get into the cabin that we had already paid for it and we were a long ways from other lodging. In the end the problem was successfully resolved, but it was a little bit unnerving for a few minutes. Easily resolved with a lit up sign. We loved the cabin. It was absolutely perfect. Everything was super clean. And all the cool, little extra things were very much appreciated. The bed was huge and so comfy with handmade log frame. I sleep on featherbed at home, and featherbed at the cabin felt like home. The Jacuzzi tub was fabulous. Just the right size. The bathroom was cute. Super clean. The kitchen was great. Small but had everything we need. Full-size gas stove was great. Enough tools and kitchen utensils. Real cloth napkins! (no wasting paper). Cute little log dining table and chairs. Lots of hand crafted things. Plenty of dry, chopped firewood. Cute container for matches. It was immaculately clean. Comfy. Spacious. Cool. Artistic. Well decorated. Cool tree limbs separating the kitchen and jacuzzi from the bed. The mirror in the bathroom was framed with real logs. And numerous other cool and charming decorations and things that I can't remember. I just remember numerous times thinking "that's neat how they did that" or "what a great idea, I'm going to mimic that idea at home". Organic soap in the bath and kitchen. Environmental tissue and toilet paper. (I appreciate that and buy them too, so I recognize they are more expensive then traditional, cheaper, chemical-ridden products typically provided at lodgings). Overall, we had a completely wonderful time. Peaceful. Relaxing. So much that the next day after touring Mt. Rainier a little more, we booked a 2nd night. This time we wanted a little bit more economical cabin. We chose Timbuktu cabin. It was a modest cabin, did not have a toilet in it (which we didn't know in an advance and I wouldn't choose again). It had space heaters and a fireplace, so until we got fire going it was a chilly. It was half the price of the prior night's deluxe cabin and I would not rent it again. I would choose another of the more modestly priced cabins at Wellspring. There was a stain the top of the ceiling, maybe mold or maybe it was wet because cabin was meant to look like an African or a Safari cabin and had a thatched roof and straw-like walls. It was just ok. Of the more modestly priced cabins, I will choose a different one next time, one with a cedar ceiling and walls. Overall, we had a wonderful time and loved Wellspring.