Beautiful, strong flowing spring in a peaceful and secluded pine forest. Well known to the locals.
This is an exceptional spring with a constant flow of interesting people to talk to.
Nearest Address
C / O Route 148 and Old Turnpike Rd.
Directions from Nearest Address
Take Route 122 North from the Worcester area until you pass Route 148. Bear left on Old Turnpike Road which is immediately after Rt. 148. Approx. 3 miles turn left on Crocker Nye Road. The spring is on your left side. It can’t be missed from the road.
Is anyone still using this spring? I looked for it the other day. There are “no trespassing” signs on much of that road making me wonder if they closed it down. It’s also possible I was just looking in the wrong place.
Hi there,
My husband and I get water here every few weeks. Fill up with about 40+ gallons each time. We have been coming here for over a year now and never had a problem with the water. It always tastes delicious and keeps well.
Thinking about getting glass jugs to store the water in versus what we use now which is hard plastic. Anyone have experience with glass? Not sure how we will lift a 5 gallon glass jug full of water. Sounds heavy!
to EMILY: Yes, we use 4 L recycled Fortissimo wine jugs (green glass). We have about 22 of them. We store and carry them in zippered grocery type carrier bags (2 bottles in each bag with cardboard under and between the bottles), have used this system and these same bags and bottles for at least 10 years. They are easy to carry this way, fit into the car, fit under the pipe at our favorite spring and we can rinse the bottles in the sink at home, if necessary. best system yet.
Hi all! Does anyone know what is going on with the 5 orange traffic cones around the spring!!!! Just went and drove 40 minutes each way today and resisted getting water when I saw the cones there as I am not sure what is going on with it or for sure what it means!? Anyone perhaps know? God bless and thank-you!
Hi Kara, I really like the water from this spring but am definitely interested in getting a comprehensive test done on it but really need to find some people willing to pitch in. ANYONE ELSE READING THIS ALSO PLEASE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GOING IN ON A TEST PLEASE CONTACT ME AT: Romanschapter10verse17@outlook.com
I have 24 cases (6 bottles per case) of empty Poland Spring distilled water bottles if anyone wants them. Perfect for re-filling at the Healing Spring. See my CL ad (link below) of 9/8/13 if you want them. Do not reply here in the comments section: go to the actual ad please:
Is the presence of coliform bacteria in Jason’s water test something to be concerned about? The test doesn’t mention the measurement per 100ml. Thanks.
Thank you Jason, for having the water tested and sharing your results. Thank you to the Guardians of this wonderful spring who keep the cistern and pipe in good repair. Thank you Mother Earth for this amazing gift that is The Healing Spring. I am so grateful to all of you.
Hi, Jason I also appreciate you having the water tested. I wanted to ask you if you would be interested in going in on and sharing the cost of even a more comprehensive test, especially if hopefully we may be able to find others as well willing to pitch in? THIS NOTE IS ASKING ALL OTHERS READING AS WELL TO PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING ONE ANOTHER BY PITCHING IN FOR A COMPREHENSIVE WATER TEST. If we all chip in perhaps each of our cost would be very little. If interested please contact at Romanschapter10verse17@outlook.com Thank-you and God bless and keep you all!
Went Yesterday, Monday Sept 24th, There Was A Line Of 3 Cars When I got There Filling up. The Water Is Flowing Nicely From A Down Spout. I Took 20 One Gallon Milk Jugs, And The Running Rate Of This Spring, Filled One Gallon In About 10 Seconds. I Have Been Drinking This Water For Years, Never Had Any Troubles with Taste Or Anything Like Other Posts Have Said.
6/3/12Â Went to the spring today. Someone fixed the damage that some hoodlums had caused. There is now a piece of vinyl down-spout in place of the plastic pvc pipe that was there in the past. I am not sure of the quality of the water since all the chaos so i am going to boil it for now. I thank who ever it was that repaired the spring.
I went last week also,(4/21/12) and was very disappointed that the pipe was removed. There was water flowing into the cistern but very slow, and didn’t look to be as clean as what I was used to. I hope it does get rebuilt and back to what it once was.
4/21/12Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â I have never commented on this site. However, I love it and visit it frequently. I have been going to the Healing Spring for several months now. Pretty much a weekly to bi weekly basis. I went with my wife today to find that some little punks had vandalized it… The PVC was completely gone and the spring was just running off of a rock from the ground…
April 7, 2012 Went to the spring today after a number of months away and noticed an algae-like substance growing on the inside of the flow PVC pipe. Took a sip of the water and it also has the slight taste of algae. Has anyone had the water tested? What is this growth in the pipe? Safe to drink?
I started drinking this water consistently over a year
and a half ago. Ive had no issues. A few tips on this water… dont leave it in sunny areas since it is a wils eater source it will act like that… algae and bacteria. If it develops a strong scent boil it. A water specialist who is my client described it to me as safe but a gassing off scenario.
My home supply is kept in a dark closet or in the fridge closed up until i need it. Never longer than 2 – 3 weeks. If you treat safe water with mindfulness… and oay attention to your body
Water Here Is Amazing! For Some Of You Who Are Not From The Area, Spring (Mud Season) Is Near, And Usually Between March-Early may, The Road Is Very Rutted Out, Just Watch Where You Park, And You Should Be Good.
Drinking pure spring water is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Our bodies are over 99% water at the molecular level, so water affects every aspect of our biology. Yet, not all water is created equal. Almost all the bottled spring water available is pasteurized for shelf stability, which neutralizes many of the powerful health benefits such as increased hydrogen, healthy probiotics, and crystalline structure. For more about why unprocessed spring water is the best water to drink, read this.
The best way to guarantee you are getting real unprocessed spring water is to collect it yourself. This is a short and simple guide filled with information about how to gather spring water. We will cover how to find a spring, how to collect the water, how to honor the spring, how to store the water properly and other tips.
FindASpring.org is the best resource for locating a spring near you. However, not all springs are on the map. First, check the map to see if there is a spring in your local area. If there is, look at the reviews and comments. Has anyone shared helpful information about flow rate or posted a water test result? Is the spring in a pristine area? Do a bit of research and make sure the spring is safe to drink from. If you have any doubt about the purity, don’t risk it and get a water test, HERE. If you don’t see a spring on the map in your area, there still might be some that aren’t listed yet. First, ask the older generation who have lived in your area a long time if they know. You can also ask people in your community who might already get spring water such as people at a health food store or at a farmers market. Another great option is to view A US forest service map, where many springs have been marked. You can view these maps through the Gaia GPS or All Trails hiking apps on your phone. The map overlay you want is USGS Topo. Not all are easily accessible or ideal for drinking, but some are and it can be a fun adventure to find them. We have found over half a dozen great springs this way.
Once you’ve found your spring, figure out how you are going to gather the water. Is it right on the side of the road and easy to access or do you have to hike to it? We recommend storing spring water in glass instead of plastic to preserve the purity of the water. It is better for the environment, your body, and the water. Even BPA free plastic has toxic chemicals that can leach into water and cause health issues. If you do want to use plastic for safety reasons when filling at the spring, we recommend transferring the water to glass as soon as possible. FindASpring is sponsored by Alive Waters, which offers beautiful reusable glass. They have a 2.5 gallon option, which is a convenient size for carrying that isn’t too heavy. They also sell handles that you can use to transport the jugs even more easily. If you have to hike to access the spring, we recommend putting the water jugs into an extra large backpack to hike the water out with ease. We use Osprey packs that hold 2 jugs each. You can also use a wheelbarrow or even a stroller depending on how easy a walk it is.
Filling 2.5 Gallon Alive Waters Jug
When you get to the spring, remember to first give back before you take. Springs are considered sacred in indigenous cultures around the world for their life giving water and also as a connection to the inner earth. A powerful and simple way to give back is to clean up. Is there any trash that needs to be collected? Could you move any dead leaves or sticks to improve the flow rate? Show up in service. Some other wonderful ways to give is with a moment of expressing verbal gratitude, singing songs to the water, offering the water an ethically sourced crystal, a feather, or some other physical gift. Flowers are a popular and beautiful thing to offer, but please be careful to source organic ones as most flowers from the store are sprayed with pesticides and can be toxic to put near a spring. Also, flowers can attract bugs as they decay, so it can be best to offer them to the flowing water directly or a little downstream from the spring head.
When gathering the water, fill the jug as close to the spring head as possible, never gather downstream. Be very careful as wet glass is extremely slippery. Make sure the lid is securely fastened. When transporting the spring water home, the jugs can sometimes slide around the car. Secure them in place or wrap them with towels or something so they don’t crash into each other.
How you store your spring water is essential. It is not pasteurized like spring water from the store, so it will start growing algae if left in direct sunlight. This is good because it means it’s alive! If the water you drink can’t even support the most basic life forms, how do you think it will support your body? Store your water in a cool, dark place such as a dark corner, pantry or closet. The fridge is ideal if you have room. Some people prefer to filter their water through a Berkey filter before drinking, but if the spring is pure, it’s not necessary. We drink our spring water completely unfiltered.
How long the water stays good for depends on how cold a temperature it’s stored at. Spring water is best fresh. We personally do not prefer to drink spring water past 2 weeks old. However, we know other people that will drink it at a month old. It’s great to get in a rhythm where you know how long the water lasts you and put your collection day on the calendar in advance.
I believe that water is calling us to reconnect with her in the deepest way, to gather our own water. Just like our ancestors did. Our ancestors didn’t have fancy water machines. They also didn’t create villages or settle where there was no water. Water was revered as the center of the community and the nodal point around which life could spiral out and take root.
Here’s to restoring the sacred connection with the waters of life.
Written by Dakota Chanel. Water Priestess and Ceremonialist. DakotaChanel.com
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Is anyone still using this spring? I looked for it the other day. There are “no trespassing” signs on much of that road making me wonder if they closed it down. It’s also possible I was just looking in the wrong place.
I have been filling up here every couple of weeks. It is fantastic water.
Hi there,
My husband and I get water here every few weeks. Fill up with about 40+ gallons each time. We have been coming here for over a year now and never had a problem with the water. It always tastes delicious and keeps well.
Thinking about getting glass jugs to store the water in versus what we use now which is hard plastic. Anyone have experience with glass? Not sure how we will lift a 5 gallon glass jug full of water. Sounds heavy!
to EMILY: Yes, we use 4 L recycled Fortissimo wine jugs (green glass). We have about 22 of them. We store and carry them in zippered grocery type carrier bags (2 bottles in each bag with cardboard under and between the bottles), have used this system and these same bags and bottles for at least 10 years. They are easy to carry this way, fit into the car, fit under the pipe at our favorite spring and we can rinse the bottles in the sink at home, if necessary. best system yet.
I have been recently getting my water in Exeter. Is this water safe a d good?
Hi all! Does anyone know what is going on with the 5 orange traffic cones around the spring!!!! Just went and drove 40 minutes each way today and resisted getting water when I saw the cones there as I am not sure what is going on with it or for sure what it means!? Anyone perhaps know? God bless and thank-you!
Does anyone know the condition of the spring right now? We are in Boston looking for somewhere to collect water. Thanks!
Hi Kara, I really like the water from this spring but am definitely interested in getting a comprehensive test done on it but really need to find some people willing to pitch in. ANYONE ELSE READING THIS ALSO PLEASE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GOING IN ON A TEST PLEASE CONTACT ME AT: Romanschapter10verse17@outlook.com
I just got water a few weeks ago, the water is great! I’ll be refilling again this weekend.
Good to know, I’ve never been to a spring before but just heard about this place and would like to check it out.
I have 24 cases (6 bottles per case) of empty Poland Spring distilled water bottles if anyone wants them. Perfect for re-filling at the Healing Spring. See my CL ad (link below) of 9/8/13 if you want them. Do not reply here in the comments section: go to the actual ad please:
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/zip/4054636966.html
Thanks!
Is the presence of coliform bacteria in Jason’s water test something to be concerned about? The test doesn’t mention the measurement per 100ml. Thanks.
Thank you Jason, for having the water tested and sharing your results. Thank you to the Guardians of this wonderful spring who keep the cistern and pipe in good repair. Thank you Mother Earth for this amazing gift that is The Healing Spring. I am so grateful to all of you.
I had the water professionally tested. Results here: https://plus.google.com/111618110306052832116/posts/aaRyB8kugCk
Hi, Jason I also appreciate you having the water tested. I wanted to ask you if you would be interested in going in on and sharing the cost of even a more comprehensive test, especially if hopefully we may be able to find others as well willing to pitch in? THIS NOTE IS ASKING ALL OTHERS READING AS WELL TO PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING ONE ANOTHER BY PITCHING IN FOR A COMPREHENSIVE WATER TEST. If we all chip in perhaps each of our cost would be very little. If interested please contact at Romanschapter10verse17@outlook.com Thank-you and God bless and keep you all!
anyone been there recently? bout to head there to check it out sick of nasty ass north brookfield town water.
GPS: 42.358,-72.097
Thanks for the FYI Cory, I’ll be stopping by this weekend to fill up.
What is the present condition of the spring?
area resident.
Went Yesterday, Monday Sept 24th, There Was A Line Of 3 Cars When I got There Filling up. The Water Is Flowing Nicely From A Down Spout. I Took 20 One Gallon Milk Jugs, And The Running Rate Of This Spring, Filled One Gallon In About 10 Seconds. I Have Been Drinking This Water For Years, Never Had Any Troubles with Taste Or Anything Like Other Posts Have Said.
6/3/12Â Went to the spring today. Someone fixed the damage that some hoodlums had caused. There is now a piece of vinyl down-spout in place of the plastic pvc pipe that was there in the past. I am not sure of the quality of the water since all the chaos so i am going to boil it for now. I thank who ever it was that repaired the spring.
I went last week also,(4/21/12) and was very disappointed that the pipe was removed. There was water flowing into the cistern but very slow, and didn’t look to be as clean as what I was used to. I hope it does get rebuilt and back to what it once was.
4/21/12Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â I have never commented on this site. However, I love it and visit it frequently. I have been going to the Healing Spring for several months now. Pretty much a weekly to bi weekly basis. I went with my wife today to find that some little punks had vandalized it… The PVC was completely gone and the spring was just running off of a rock from the ground…
April 7, 2012 Went to the spring today after a number of months away and noticed an algae-like substance growing on the inside of the flow PVC pipe. Took a sip of the water and it also has the slight taste of algae. Has anyone had the water tested? What is this growth in the pipe? Safe to drink?
I started drinking this water consistently over a year
and a half ago. Ive had no issues. A few tips on this water… dont leave it in sunny areas since it is a wils eater source it will act like that… algae and bacteria. If it develops a strong scent boil it. A water specialist who is my client described it to me as safe but a gassing off scenario.
My home supply is kept in a dark closet or in the fridge closed up until i need it. Never longer than 2 – 3 weeks. If you treat safe water with mindfulness… and oay attention to your body
Water Here Is Amazing! For Some Of You Who Are Not From The Area, Spring (Mud Season) Is Near, And Usually Between March-Early may, The Road Is Very Rutted Out, Just Watch Where You Park, And You Should Be Good.