Chinati Hot Springs

Chinati Hot Springs

Set in an arroyo near the Mexico border, Chinati is a primitive respite from the rush of everyday life. We spent the New Year's holiday in this desert oasis with old and new friends. We cooked great food, soaked in the hot tubs and enjoyed time catching up on old times.

I tried my hand at decorating with "found" items such as tree roots, cactus leaves and rocks. I had brought ribbon, candle holders and table runners with me so I had a good start.

On the way out we stopped and purchased 3 colors of spray paint from the local hardware store. Gold, metallic bronze and brown matched the animal print and aqua runners. (Come by the office on Rhapsody and see). I spray painted the tree roots that washed up in the creek bed during a spring flood. Also sprayed were the cactus leaves, bushy limbs and the fallen leaves from a cotton wood tree. When put all together it was quite a sight. When we lit the tea lights and all came dressed in our Burlap costumes it was quite a sight to see!



















One fun thing I did , was to again scour the creek bed, this time for the perfect rocks. (Actually Charles carried up the rocks in by the pans full). We then washed them, heated them in the oven, then poured them out on the table to keep the bread warm.
























Enjoy the rustic views of Chinati Hot Springs in the desert of West Texas.








The mountain pass on the way to Chinati. After you leave the pavement behind, the road curves up and over the pass creating quite a dramatic adventure.