Deep within the forests of the Cascade Mountains of Oregon thrives a community of approximately 70 people that live amidst the largest proliferation of Hot Springs in the Pacific Northwest. The members of the Breitenbush Community provide a healing retreat and conference center which promotes holistic health, spiritual growth, and facilitates the gathering of people. According to their credo, they are committed to the health and well-being of themselves and their families, to live, work, play, and grow together harmoniously. They are committed to being socially, spiritually, politically and environmentally responsible. Breitenbush was my home for 4 years and I have returned with my camera and film to document the land and the lifestyle of a community living in harmony with nature, sustained by it’s own natural resources.

See more images from the Breitenbush Hot Springs Community in the Oregon Cascades.

Hillary Atiyeh lives in Portland, OR.