For the first First Fridays of 2021 we welcomed Jordan Menzel of Maple Grove Hot Springs + Retreat Center (to our Zoom lounge) to chat about community and the welcome embrace wild places. After the centuries-old soaking spot had fallen into disrepair, Jordan, along with some SLC-based partners, revived and reimagined the fully off-grid experience, tackling the rebranding, relaunch, and revival of the 45-acre riverfront hot springs. It’s an intentional collection of rental yurts, cabins, tent/van camping spots, and group experiential congregation spots that allow for community connection in an environment fostering physical and mental well-being centered around experiencing natural hot springs. Watch the video below for a tour of the grounds and more about Maple Grove's mission...