| When people first hear about Astoria, they often think of it as just a hot spring — a beautiful place to soak and unwind. And yes, it is that. But together, we’ve built something so much more.
Because of supporters like you, Astoria has become a haven of wellness and resilience for our entire community. This year alone, countless critical service providers — nurses, EMTs, firefighters, sheriff’s officers — have found rest and renewal here through free wellness programs designed just for them. We’ve watched as the stress and weight they carry melt away, replaced by smiles and a sense of peace they haven’t felt in months.
We’re also growing the next generation of conservation stewards through hands-on education. Children are planting native plants for pollinators, discovering the tickle of a caterpillar in their hands, and experiencing tiny glimmers of wonder that could spark a lifetime of caring for the natural world.
And that’s what Astoria is truly about: the glimmers. The fleeting moments of joy and awe that restore us — like watching clouds drift over the cottonwoods, spotting a fox slip across the meadow, or feeling warm steam rise into a pink evening sky.
Right now, all of this happens on just four acres around our pools and cabin. But with your support, we’ll bring to life the remaining 96 acres of Astoria Park — opening up new trails, vibrant wildlife habitat, quiet spaces to reflect, and even more opportunities to connect with nature and each other. It’s an expansion of all those glimmers — more places for awe, more moments that heal, more ways to grow together.
So when we say Astoria is more than a hot spring, we mean it’s a growing sanctuary of wellness, education, and wonder — for everyone.
Join us in making this vision a reality. Your gift today via Old Bill’s fundraiser ensures that Astoria continues to be so much more: a place where our community finds hope, healing, and countless small joys for years to come.
 With gratitude,
Paige Byron
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