A century ago, the first lodge appeared on these shores—a cobblestone inn offering a simple front-row seat to this ancient marvel. Over the decades, it grew thoughtfully into the lakeside cottages and grand timbered Notaras Lodge that stand today, each designed to frame the landscape rather than compete with it.

Your visit begins at Smokiam Wellness Spa & Café. From there, follow your instincts: toward the private infrared cocoon of The Stillpoint Suite, the detoxifying depths of The Essence Retreat, or the direct encounter of traditional mineral baths and saunas. The resort offers spaces for movement too—The Sunstone Forum for yoga and gatherings, Notaras Hall for celebrations, The Solstice Lounge for wherever you fall between restoration and connection.

As evening falls, The Lakeside Social comes alive with music, laughter, and conversation under string lights and open sky. This is where strangers become friends, where the day’s adventures turn into shared stories.

Your Story Woven Into Ours

The magic of this place is how it holds space for contradiction: the violence that shaped it and the peace that followed. You might spend a morning learning about the floods, feel their legacy in a mineral bath, hike the basalt cliffs, and end the night with new friends at The Lakeside Social.

Come to the shore of this extraordinary lake. Let Ice Age water ease what aches. Let the sky that once witnessed catastrophe now expand your spirit. Whether you’re seeking deep restoration or joyful connection—or both—this is a place that remembers transformation.

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