# Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs > Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels, is Calistoga's original resort and spa, operating since 1952 at 1507 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, California 94515, in the heart of Napa Valley Wine Country. The wellness-focused retreat is known for Calistoga's legendary geothermal mineral pools, iconic volcanic mud baths, retro-inspired mid-century rooms, cottages, and the restored Victorian House, plus House of Better, its Southwest-inspired restaurant open to the public. Guests and day visitors enjoy three temperature-varied mineral pools, an indulgent spa, monthly wellness workshops, and flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces for weddings, corporate retreats, and celebrations. Everyone is welcome for an overnight stay, a spa day, a meal, or a soak. Address: 1507 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, California 94515. Reservations: (707) 942-4102. Spa: (707) 942-6258. House of Better: (707) 942-6257. Email: info@drwilkinson.com. Website: https://www.drwilkinson.com/ ## Home - [Healing Mineral Waters. Historic Roots. Modern Wellbeing.](https://www.drwilkinson.com/): Homepage of Calistoga's original resort and spa since 1952, introducing mineral pools, mud baths, rooms and cottages, House of Better dining, wellness, and events. ## About - [Calistoga's Original Resort & Spa Since 1952](https://www.drwilkinson.com/about): The resort's story and wellness philosophy, bringing together accommodations, geothermal mineral pools, volcanic mud baths, the spa, and House of Better dining. - [Happenings](https://www.drwilkinson.com/about/happenings): Current resort happenings, seasonal programming, and on-property activities. - [Blog](https://www.drwilkinson.com/blog): Articles on Calistoga, Napa Valley travel, wellness, and resort news. - [Press](https://www.drwilkinson.com/newsroom): Press coverage, media mentions, and awards for the resort. - [Event Calendar](https://www.drwilkinson.com/events): Calendar of upcoming resort and Calistoga-area events, including wellness workshops and local Wine Country happenings. - [FAQs](https://www.drwilkinson.com/faqs): Frequently asked questions about staying at and visiting the resort, spa, and mineral pools. ## Accommodations - [Overview](https://www.drwilkinson.com/resort): Introduction to the resort's retro-inspired accommodations and the experience of staying steps from the mineral pools, spa, and House of Better. - [Rooms](https://www.drwilkinson.com/resort/rooms): All room types with mid-century design and modern comfort, including Deluxe Courtyard King, Deluxe King, Deluxe Two Queens, Two Queens, Patio King, Pool View King, family bunk rooms, Edy's Art Cottage, and Spa Cottages. - [Cottages](https://www.drwilkinson.com/resort/cottages): Private standalone cottages, including Spa Cottages with clawfoot tubs and Edy's Art Cottage, offering added space and privacy. ## Spa & Bath - [The Spa at Dr. Wilkinson's](https://www.drwspa.com/): Separate spa website (drwspa.com) for the signature mud bath treatment The Works, massages, facials, and body treatments rooted in the resort's original wellness tradition. ## Wellness - [Your Wellness Reset Starts Here](https://www.drwilkinson.com/wellness): Overview of the resort's wellness offerings, including geothermal mineral pools, mud baths, spa treatments, and nutrition workshops. - [Mineral Pools](https://www.drwilkinson.com/wellness/mineral-pools): Three geothermal mineral pools fed by Calistoga's natural hot springs—one indoor and two outdoor—at varied temperatures (The Spring 85°F, The Warm Spring 95°F, and the adults-only Hot Spring 104°F). - [Wellness Workshop](https://www.drwilkinson.com/wellness/wellness-workshop): Monthly nutrition masterclasses at House of Better led by Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist Mary Sheila Gonnella, complimentary for hotel guests and $20 for the public. ## Eat & Drink - [House of Better](https://www.houseofbetter.com/): Separate restaurant website (houseofbetter.com) for the resort's Southwest-inspired, all-day dining, craft cocktails, herbal elixirs, Napa Valley wines, poolside service, and online ordering. ## Meetings & Events - [Event Venues in Napa Valley](https://www.drwilkinson.com/meetings-events): Indoor and outdoor event spaces including The Glass Den (up to 15), The Glass House (up to 45), The Backyard (up to 50), and the preferred off-site Calistoga Depot (up to 200). - [Corporate Retreats](https://www.drwilkinson.com/meetings-events/corporate-retreats): Wellness-focused corporate retreats combining flexible meeting spaces with mineral pools, mud baths, and House of Better dining. - [Weddings](https://www.drwilkinson.com/meetings-events/weddings): Calistoga wedding services including rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, room blocks, send-off brunches, and spa experiences for wedding parties. - [Plan Your Event (RFP)](https://www.drwilkinson.com/meetings-events/plan-your-event-rfp): Request-for-proposal form to plan meetings, weddings, social gatherings, and group room blocks. ## Specials - [Find Your Perfect Reset](https://www.drwilkinson.com/specials): Current packages and Calistoga hotel deals, including two- and three-day wellness experiences, seasonal savings, midweek and stay-longer discounts, a mud bath package, prepay savings, and AAA member rates. ## Gallery - [Photo Gallery](https://www.drwilkinson.com/gallery): Photos of the resort including rooms, mineral pools, mud baths, House of Better, and the grounds. ## Day Passes - [Book a Daypass](https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/dr-wilkinsons-backyard-resort-and-mineral-springs): External ResortPass listing for non-overnight day access to the resort's mineral pools and amenities. ## Guest Information - [Health & Safety](https://www.drwilkinson.com/health-safety): The resort's health and safety information and guest guidelines. ## Other Languages - [Todo Sobre El Doctor (Spanish)](https://www.drwilkinson.com/es-about): Spanish-language overview of the resort. - [ドクター・ウィルキンソンズについて (Japanese)](https://www.drwilkinson.com/ja-about): Japanese-language overview of the resort. - [關於DOC (Chinese)](https://www.drwilkinson.com/zh-about): Chinese-language overview of the resort.