The indigenous peoples of this valley consisted of many different clans and languages grouped together under the name “Pomo” by Anthropologists. They tended oaks, salmon and were skillful basket weavers for thousands of years. They were removed from these lands and most descendants now live north of Ukiah.  We honor their legacy on this land and share this story as a way of being with the truth of our own relationship here.

The land has since been stewarded by 3 primary groups since then, and has always been open to guests. Ray’s Resort operated for 100 years. The Evans family developed it into a retreat center called Wellspring and then River’s Bend.  The current steward, Laurie Adams, is dedicated to sustaining River’s Bend as a sanctuary that nourishes the “roots of the movement” for Regenerative, Just culture.   

More about this place: We are at the edge of two Eco-systems: Oak chaparel and coastal redwood.  Edge spaces are know to be full of surprising creative emergence as diversity creates new possibilities! 

We are also among redwoods whose roots span out and intertwine, even fusing together to receiving support from one another - a model for our human culture.  The dark, deep pools in the river here provide sanctuary for salmon who have made their way back home to spawn here for eons.

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River's Bend Retreat Center founded first as a family retreat now continues the tradition of warm hospitality for those wanting to experience country living in an exceptional natural setting. River;s Bend provides a comfortable and inspirational getaway with a large variety of accommodations. Next to Hendy woods state park, hiking trails lead into the grandeur of the redwoods and the Navarro adds its magic to the land.


We hope this place might be a sanctuary as we find our way “Home” on this planet.