Wellness Begins with Generosity
Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is committed to giving back to the community that has supported us for generations. This giving season, we proudly reflect on the organizations and events that uplift the Roaring Fork Valley and celebrate our rich heritage dating back to 1888, just three years after the founding of Glenwood Springs.
All these years later, Glenwood Hot Springs Resort remains locally owned and operated, dedicated to nourishing body and soul as an oasis of well-being. We may have the world’s largest hot springs pool, but we’re honored to be a small local business with a big heart. You can join us in helping make the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond a better place by sharing your time, skills and resources.
We Prioritize Giving Back
Below is a sampling of the organizations Glenwood Hot Springs Resort proudly supported over the past year:
- Access After School
- Basalt Elementary School
- Basalt High School
- BeaconFest Senior Expo
- Blue Lake Preschool
- Cactus Valley Elementary School
- Carbondale Arts | Carbondale Mountain Fair
- Casa of the Ninth
- CMC Math Awareness
- Coal Ridge High School After Prom Event
- Colorado Tourism Office
- Community Hospital Gala Fundraiser
- Epic Experience Beyond Cancer Gala
- Garfield County Department of Human Services
- Garfield County Fair 4H Junior Livestock
- Glenwood Springs Arts Council
- Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
- Glenwood Springs Community Concert Association
- Glenwood Springs High School After Prom
- Glenwood Springs High School Athletics
- Glenwood Springs Historical Society
- Glenwood Springs Kiwanis Club
- Glenwood Springs Lions Club
- Glenwood Springs Summer of Music
- Glenwood Springs Youth Hockey Association
- Grand Valley High School After Prom
- High Desert Police Annual K9 Olympics
- Home Care & Hospice of the Valley
- Hope West Hospice Gala
- Kathryn Senor Elementary
- KDNK Community Radio
- Lift Up
- Literacy Outreach
- Mother of All Ascension Race
- New Castle Rec Hogback Hustle
- Parkinson Association of the Rockies
- PEO Scholarship Fundraiser
- Redstone Community Association
- Return to Dirt/High Fives Foundation
- Rifle High School After Prom Event
- River Bridge Regional Center
- Roaring Fork Kayak Club
- Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers
- Roaring Fork Pre-Collegiate Program
- Roaring Fork Women’s Triathlon Team
- Rocky Mountain Walk to End Alzheimer’s
- Salvation Army
- Shining Stars Winter Games
- St. Stephen Catholic School
- Stepping Stones Stepping Up for Youth
- Strawberry Days
- Sunlight Ski Club
- Thunder River Theatre Thunder Ball
- Two Rivers Community Foundation
- Two Rivers Community School
- US Air Force Cadets Choir
- Visit Glenwood Springs
- Youth Entity
- YouthZone Spring Gala
Holiday Generosity Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful
November and December are seasons of warmth and generosity — but they can also bring pressure. Finding the perfect gift, sifting through end-of-year giving requests from nonprofit organizations, navigating budgets, and trying to get everything done on time can quickly sap holiday joy.
Need a last-minute idea and a reason to take a wellness break? Glenwood Hot Springs Resort has you covered. Enjoy seven geothermal hot springs pools for blissful relaxation and the health benefits of the 15 minerals in the water produced by the original, on-site Yampah Source Spring. With a day or annual pool pass, come and go as much as you please from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and explore our shop for a variety of thoughtful gifts for all ages.
Or, consider a Glenwood Hot Springs Resort gift card. Whether it’s for a family member, friend, coworker or charity, it’s a gift of relaxation, rejuvenation and connection. Gift cards are available at any amount, never expire and are valid property-wide: Pool, Shop, Lodge, Hotel 1888 and Athletic Club. You can even give an annual pool pass or an Athletic Club membership for a gift that keeps giving long after the holiday season is over.
Why Donating Is Good for You
Research shows that generosity doesn’t just help others—it actively improves your physical and mental health.
- Giving Increases Happiness
Studies from the University of British Columbia and Harvard Business School consistently show that spending money on others boosts happiness more than spending on oneself. Acts of generosity activate the brain’s “reward center,” releasing dopamine and endorphins, which are our natural feel-good chemicals. - Giving Reduces Stress and May Increase Longevity
Research published in Psychological Science found that helping others can reduce the negative health effects of stress. People who regularly offer assistance—whether emotional support, errands or small acts of kindness—show lower blood pressure and improved overall health outcomes. Over time, this may even contribute to longer life expectancy. - Giving Strengthens Social Connection
Humans are wired for connection. Generosity strengthens relationships, builds trust and creates a sense of belonging, all of which support mental and emotional well-being. The Cleveland Clinic also notes that giving increases the production of oxytocin, the “love hormone,” which fosters social bonding and reduces anxiety. - Giving Expands Your Sense of Abundance
Research shared in Psychology Today describes generosity as “expansive energy.” Giving — without jeopardizing your budget — reinforces a mindset of abundance instead of scarcity. The holidays are the perfect time to practice this mindset by sharing what you can, whether time, money, or simply a listening ear.
Colorado Gives Day: A Simple Way to Support Local Nonprofits
Colorado Gives Foundation created ColoradoGives.org, a year-round giving platform that makes it easy for individuals and businesses to support nonprofits throughout the state. Many organizations supported by Glenwood Hot Springs Resort can be found there, and you can search by location or cause.
All donations made online now through December 9, 2025, count toward Colorado Gives Day and the statewide $1 million+ Incentive Fund that amplifies the impact of every contribution.
Give From the Heart — All Season Long
Celebrate the holidays by supporting causes and thanking people who warm your heart. Whether you donate, volunteer or simply offer a moment of kindness, giving is one of the most powerful ways to nourish your own sense of wellness and help our community thrive.
