South East of Bruneau, Idaho is a hot springs and resort that briefly ran in the 1970s. The buildings were mostly built in the 1940's with some remodeling and repairs in the 70's, and almost all are derelict, but not quite abandoned.
With the owner's permission, we toured the site and the caretaker's daughter showed us around.
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The spa's theme has a western motif with fake storefronts and a boardwalk. The boardwalk was made with actual rough-cut 2x6 timbers, which was neat to see but I can imagine hard-to-find when repairs are made.
The pool, with current construction, pending a new concrete deck. The backside of the facade is visible.
The outlying buildings were to be rented out and one of the buildings is actually livable and we were invited inside. The Caretaker said, "there is not one 90-degree angle in this building." There was a bed, a small table, and a space to change your mind.
There are various out-buildings, barns, tool-shops, a root cellar, livestock pens, and the like. All were rustic.
The land was bought as an investment property, with the intent of someday re-opening, but more likely it will remain private. The owner said regulations, licensing, taxes, and obvious other repairs were needed before it could be opened, making it unlikely, and yet, he still tinkers with the idea.
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A nearby ranching family cemetery was nicely decorated for Memorial Day, 2024. The actual town of Bruneau has its own cemetery about (10) miles north, and sits on a lush, green acreage, with trees. I hope to visit, as a guest, soon.
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All photographs were hand-held with a Nikon Z5 and a 17-24 Nikkor Zoom.
Camera meter exposures, no gray cards, no HDR.
A casual day for casual photographs, plus a picnic lunch.
The expedition leader has her photos, here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/qhQ1GQNDPTeTgteJ9
See also these imageLiner photos, all taken in this same general area:
https://imageliner.blogspot.com/2021/09/bruneau-idaho-fence-line.html
http://imageliner.blogspot.com/2013/09/grandview-idaho.html
https://imageliner.blogspot.com/2015/03/pillars-of-rome-oregon.html
