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Pool And hot Tub, At Mayacamas Ranch, A GeneroCity Resort, Calistoga, California

At End Of Road
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The pool and hot tub lay at the end of the road, just past all the cabins.

Pool And Hot Tub   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 16:14:51 Thursday 22 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 27 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9705
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Swimming Pool Hours
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The hours of operation were clearly posted next to the gate with a sign that read, "Swimming Pool Hours 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM."

Pool And Hot Tub   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 07:15:39 Friday 23 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 27 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9743
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Pool At Dawn
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The surface of the pool was glass smooth on a windless morning just after dawn.

Pool And Hot Tub   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 07:16:11 Friday 23 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 27 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9745
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L Shaped
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The pool was L shaped with umbrellas over tables and lots of chairs for seating and relaxation.

Pool And Hot Tub   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 07:16:16 Friday 23 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 27 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9746
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Many Rules
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Among the many rules posted on the fence just below the skimming basket were: "Warning No Lifeguard On Duty" and "Attention no Diving."

Pool And Hot Tub   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 07:16:26 Friday 23 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 27 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9747
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A Square Hot Tub
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The hot tub just a few steps east of the pool was square shaped and only 3 feet deep.

Pool And Hot Tub   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 07:16:38 Friday 23 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 27 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9748
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Umbrellas
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Many Umbrellas were available to provide shade for those seated at tables alongside the pool.

Pool And Hot Tub   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 07:17:10 Friday 23 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 27 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9750
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Shaded Enclosure
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A shaded enclosure stood next to the pool. That enclosure supplied shade, cold drinking water, and striped towels.

Pool And Hot Tub   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 07:17:16 Friday 23 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 27 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9751
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Inside The Enclosure
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Inside the enclosure could be found a sink, a cold/hot water dispenser, and a table with a chair, and a striped towel over the chair.

Pool And Hot Tub   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 07:18:23 Friday 23 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 27 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9755
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Cabinet With Towels
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Opposite the entry into the enclosure stood a cabinet that housed towels for use while swimming or lounging at the pool.

Pool And Hot Tub   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 07:32:17 Tuesday 27 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 27 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9856
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