Bedford Springs Spa History

Sample the historic bedford baths using our signature indigenous product line inspired by local herbs and botanicals.
Bedford springs spa history. Our spa s treatments are inspired by the resort s eight natural mineral springs which were first used by native americans for their healing properties. An old ledger shows some of the famous names who stayed there including james. Tillinghast and then by the renowned donald ross. The second spa i had a chance to visit was to the omni bedford springs resort.
Bedford springs became home to one of the first golf courses in america originally designed by spencer oldham. John anderson and carted some guests off to the tavern to stay and to eat. For more than 200 years the eight mineral springs located on the resort s property served as an important gathering place. Omni bedford springs resort history few properties can boast the historic significance of omni bedford springs resort located in the allegheny mountains of south pennsylvania.
In 1905 the resort became the home of one of the nation s first indoor pools which was directly fed by the hotel s spring waters. Established in 1806 it is one of last and best preserved of 19th century resort hotels based around mineral springs. Established in 1806 it is one of last and best preserved of 19th century resort hotels based around mineral springs. Closed in 1986 it was completely renovated and expanded as part of a 120 million effort beginning in 2004 and reopened in 2007.
The original glass in the windows of the crystal ballroom bear the inscriptions of brides who were married at the resort dating back to the mid 19th century. The bedford springs was founded by dr. This resort hotel has a history dating back over 200 years. The course would later be redesigned by a w.
The property enjoyed great success in the. Omni bedford springs resort is a resort hotel outside of bedford pennsylvania. 2138 business 220 omni bedford springs resort bedford pa 15522 2026. The omni bedford springs resort has come a long way since its humble 1804 opening as a 24 room inn for travelers drawn to the area s healing spring water.