CITY OF GONZALES
Spring into relaxation at the Ottine Mineral Springs just down the road in Gonzales. The historic mineral springs are nestled right next to Palmetto State Park, so your next weekend getaway is calling. Once a hidden gem, the 40 acre site has transformed after months of renovations, revitalizing the space into a wellness resort with several new spring fed pools and unlimited areas to lounge, relax and soak your worries away. The facilities now offer a restaurant with wood fired pizzas and fresh salads that pair well with a world class massage. Day passes are now open to the public with availability everyday except Monday.
The Ottine Mineral Springs has a rich history in healing, dating back to 1909 when the artesian spring was discovered, flowing up from the Carrizo- Wilcox aquifer. In the 1930s, the well was utilized by the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation to help treat children with polio. At the time, it was the only desegregated place for polio care in the country, accepting all patients no matter their race, religion or financial status. After the success of the polio vaccine in the 1950s, Warm Springs altered its mission to care for patients of all ages. The new renovations kept preservation in mind, maintaining many of the original structures and blending them with modern elements to ensure the legacy of the renowned healing waters endures.
