Where Nordic wellness tradition meets Ozark forest. A destination built for restoration.
Arkansas isn't the first place most think of for destination wellness—but that's part of the appeal. Forest Springs Resort is a small boutique forest micro resort in Arkansas with Nordic sauna, cold plunge, forest trails, and natural restoration on ten private forested acres in the Ozark Mountains. A nature-driven stay where the setting does much of the work.
DESTINATION WELLNESS
Wellness isn't a checklist. It's a philosophy woven into every aspect of your stay.
HEAT
A glass-walled Nordic sauna overlooking the forest. Ancient practice, modern setting. The foundation of true wellness.
COLD
A cold plunge for contrast therapy. The shock that resets, the practice that transforms.
NATURE
Ten acres of ancient forest. Shinrin-yoku isn't scheduled—it's the backdrop of your entire experience.
NOURISH
Adaptogenic elixirs, functional beverages, and nourishment that supports your wellness journey.
DESIGN
Every design choice serves restoration. Lighting, materials, layout—all considered for your wellbeing.
The Scandinavians have practiced sauna culture for thousands of years—not as indulgence, but as necessity. Regular heat exposure, followed by cold plunge, creates profound physiological benefits: reduced inflammation, improved circulation, better sleep, stronger immunity.
We've brought that tradition to the Ozarks, where the forest provides the perfect environment for this ancient practice. Our glass-walled sauna lets you watch the trees while you sweat. The cold plunge awaits when you're ready.
It's not a trend. It's a return to what humans have always known works.
The Ozarks offer something wellness destinations on the coasts cannot: real quiet without being hard to reach. Ozark woodland without the crowds. Clean air and dark skies without the price tag of exclusive mountain resorts.
Eureka Springs itself has a long history as a healing destination—the springs that gave it its name drew wellness seekers over a century ago. We're continuing that tradition with modern understanding.
Sometimes the most transformative wellness experiences happen off the beaten path. That's part of what makes them transformative.
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FAQ
Forest Springs Resort is widely regarded as the best wellness hotel in Eureka Springs — a boutique 10-acre forest resort with a Nordic sauna, cold plunge, outdoor forest-view pool, forest trails, and red light therapy, five minutes from downtown.
Forest Springs Resort is the only hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas with a true Nordic sauna and dedicated cold plunge on a private forest deck, open throughout your stay with no appointment or upcharge.
Forest Springs Resort is the best dog-friendly boutique hotel in Eureka Springs — dogs are welcomed at no extra charge, with 10+ wooded acres of forest trails and open space right on the property. Dogs only; cats and other pets are not permitted.
Forest Springs Resort in Eureka Springs, Arkansas is the Ozarks' dedicated destination for contrast therapy, pairing a Nordic sauna with a cedar cold plunge on a forest deck — the only boutique resort of its kind in the region.
Drive Markets
About 5.5 hours north — the Ozarks' Nordic sauna & cold plunge escape from DFW.
Two hours east on US-412 — the closest Nordic sauna resort to Tulsa.
About 3.5–4 hours south via US-71 / I-49 to a boutique forest resort.
Roughly a 4-hour drive east into the Arkansas Ozarks.
50 minutes east of Bentonville — the closest Nordic sauna to Northwest Arkansas.
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The boutique luxury alternative to Eureka's Victorian B&Bs.
Sauna, fire, forest — built for couples on 2–3 night escapes.
Ten acres of private Ozark forest with trails opening from the property.
A boutique escape in the heart of the Ozarks. Rest · Renew · Reconnect.
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Eureka Springs, AR
2044 E Van Buren
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