Castilla Hot Springs (Part 4) Dead Waters
After the financial collapse of Castilla, what happened to it becomes just as fascinating, if not more, than what started it. In 1942 the resort was destroyed in a fire, the dangerous remains were demolished. Though it still didn't destroy the Springs.
In 1952, the earth itself sought to stop the resort during a massive mud slide, but still the Spring remained even if it's buildings were buried. Even when the water flow slowed to a point it was barely wanted.
It wasn't until the 1980s that Castilla Hot Springs was finally brought down. Around the 1970s a cement bunker was placed over the springs, but it wasn't long before it came under the notice of law enforcement. Officers began to become tired of having reports of public nudity, drugs, and underage drinking that occurs wherever authority is not. To deal with this problem the authorities bombed the Hot Springs with dynamite and finally brought an end to the springs.
It took earth, fire, water, and well "wind" in a sense to destroy the property to the state it is in now. The property is still owned by the Southworth family but is often used for cattle ranching instead with the gate rarely opened, but only small chunks of rock and basic formations indicate where things were.
The once famous Castilla Hot Springs may be gone but the land is healing itself as if its springs never left. The towns that once surrounded it have disappeared as well, but few have healed their scars so greatly as Castilla.
Perhaps there's still that magic that once attracted so many, as one walks the grounds, you feel the same thrill of dancing visitors on the Moonlight Excursion knew or the sweet serenity of the trees and grass or just maybe the healing peace of a warmth you just can't explain. Castilla Hot Springs still welcomes its visitors but in a new way, perhaps one day they'll invite us all back again.












