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In 1927, Fred and William Hirsch bought the old Smith place, renamed it Highland Springs Resort, and developed it into a health resort. Fred Hirsch himself was made healthy through following the philosophy of Professor Arnold Ehret, who was an early proponent of juice fasting and colon cleansing. The restaurant on the resort was vegetarian and Hirsch grew a lot of the produce served at the restaurant on the property. He also grew his own grapes and operated a small vineyard. The resort became known as 'The Last Resort" as many sick people who were not able to get well with traditional methods, were able to get healthy through Hirsh's health practices while staying at the resort. In 1948, the Rosin Brothers bought the resort and developed it into a Catskills of the West for Jewish Families. Families would come year after year and enjoy music, entertainment, dancing, horseback riding, swimming, tennis and a variety of outdoor activities. We frequently meet visitors who recall cherished memories of childhood summers spent exploring all the hidden treasures of Highland Springs Resort. The original Highland Home Hotel, a three story Victorian house built in 1884, burned to the ground in 1970. Rather than rebuilding it on the same site, a more modern building was constructed. In 2009, this main lobby building and the majority of the guest rooms were renovated with the aim of preserving the historic character and charm of the Property. Many Antiques have been used to decorate the interior and photos of the Property have been put up in the rooms. Old Barns and Carriage Houses have kept their historic exterior, but were transformed into warm and modern conference rooms on the inside. One of the goals of the Resort is to preserve and maintain the history of the property as well as the natural habitat of the wildlife that resides here. The Resort has an organic farm and a science camp for kids. As part of this preservation effort, we attempt to peacefully coexist with all the wildlife on the property, and do not artificially control the population of rabbits, squirrels, deer or gophers. This has led to numerous challenges for our Farm, but has allowed nature to maintain a certain balance. Our oldest Resident is an 1100 year old Coastal Live Oak tree that has stood watch long before anyone set foot on the property. Even today, the Resort has not lost the charms that have made it a destination for over a hundred years. It is our hope that the sprawling olive groves, fields of fragrant lavender, and towering trees will be around for a long time to come.
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