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.
Hi Nickie, neither of the links are working (or rather, they lead to IG and FB where it says the content is no longer available). Is there still a group dedicated to this spring? My sister and I would like to be a part of it.
Just went today, flow has decreased significantly. Took nearly four and a half minutes to fill one gallon jug. Quality is still fine, but hopefully the flow will come back up.
Just visiting the spring as I post this. Seems the flow has decreased a great deal. Something underground my hve shifted. Took nearly four minutes to fill a gallon jug. Quality is still great, hopefully the strong flow comes back.
Just went to the spring~ something wrong here~ took 30 minutes to get 10 gallons. The flow is poor. With all the rain we have had here the flow should be super.
Does anyone know if the spring has been fixed? It wasn’t flowing through the pipe, except for a trickle, but flowing from the ground level. Hope the owner of the land fixed it. I sure miss this water, drinking it for years.
I was using this spring for most of 2018 for drinking water and it was lovely. I was there 2 months ago, and some locals said that the town had “done some work to it”. Whatever they did to this spring was unfortunate; the black pvc pipe which typically had a beautiful, full stream was barely trickling. And, most of the water was coming out of the ground next to the spring, heavily contaminated with sand. I don’t know if anyone has been to this spring lately and if it has been corrected, but if you go here, plan on spending a long while trying to fill jugs with a minimal flow.
What happened to the spring? Obviously was recently disturbed and compromised. Water was down to a trickle. Usually fill up 50 gallons worth of jugs. Left with no water.
I had the water tested for bacteria – it came back with ZERO coliform bacteria
However we went out to the spring yesterday and something is wrong – the water has been diverted and is no longer flowing through the PVC pipe. Does anyone know what happened?
I have been getting water here for 25 years….heading out today. It is always fast flowing, cold and wonderful tasting. I am not sure who maintains this, but thank you so much!!! I always bring a plastic trash bag with me to pick up any trash around the area. It’s the least I can do for this free resource. Thank you again.
I love this Spring and I get water regularly. However, when I visited this place last on 11/18/2018 the water was not flowing. Initially i thought may be the water has frozen, it was not, instead the spring had changed `its direction and the water was just flowing in from random places instead of a constant stream.
We go out to this spring every other week to fill up water bottles for our home and my mothers. We live an hr away and our house water smells of bleach due to the chemicals in the water that is pumped into our homes, for me, I am happy with a leaf or a frog or two in my water anyday!
I’ve been going to the spring for 28 years. I drink only this water. I call it my fountain of youth water. I bring my empties and fill…I enjoy the ride to the spring too. I’ve meet many people there, 3 of which, we have exchanged phone numbers and stay in touch. Thank you Healing Spring.
Been searching for a source of good spring water & bingo! Cold, good strong flow, easy fill & just a 100yds on the left on Crocker Nye Road, Oakham. Couple of turnouts on the road for cars. Hooray!
This spring is a lifesaver for my family and neighbor (if not more). Our wells dried up a few months ago and this is our only access to clean water. We have 9 5-gallon jugs we bought to carry water in, hoping for a spring renewal.
We have had no problems with the water quality (and one of us has a sensitive stomach) outside of the occasional leaf or twig.
I went to this spring on 7/3/16 and the water seemed fine, I didn’t have more than a few 32oz Nalgenes on me so that was all I took but I drank it for the week and felt great. While we were there hanging and hiking a handful of other cars came with people filling up coolers and jugs, so it had to have been ok at the time. Am thinking of heading out there tmrrw or soon, weather permitting, so I’ll try to remember to post an update in a timely manner.
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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Spring was no longer filling the encloser but rather forming a stream on the ground next to it
Yes, it is true. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAqdVzjnpYg/?igshid=140qscp4gswds
We have created a facebook page (we are not town residents, though, so am not sure what we can do.https://www.facebook.com/thehealingspringinoakham/inbox/257265735689558/?mailbox_id=106075250808608&selected_item_id=100015083449225
The Facebook site is one place for people to connect and hopefully find a way to save this spring.
Hi Nickie, neither of the links are working (or rather, they lead to IG and FB where it says the content is no longer available). Is there still a group dedicated to this spring? My sister and I would like to be a part of it.
Alert folks: The healing spring seems to be in danger of potential harm to it’s aquifer from a pending land sale. Let’s attempt to save it!
UPDATE: May 2020. Someone has COMPLETELY rebuilt this whole system! I submitted a video and picture. Flow rate is 7 GPM!
I haven’t tested the water, but this looks professionally done!
This spring has been closed the last 2 times we have been. Heading over today, does anyone else know why it has been closed?
Just went today, flow has decreased significantly. Took nearly four and a half minutes to fill one gallon jug. Quality is still fine, but hopefully the flow will come back up.
Just visiting the spring as I post this. Seems the flow has decreased a great deal. Something underground my hve shifted. Took nearly four minutes to fill a gallon jug. Quality is still great, hopefully the strong flow comes back.
The flow rate of this spring has really gone down. 4 minutes / gallon now
Just went to the spring~ something wrong here~ took 30 minutes to get 10 gallons. The flow is poor. With all the rain we have had here the flow should be super.
Does anyone know if the spring has been fixed? It wasn’t flowing through the pipe, except for a trickle, but flowing from the ground level. Hope the owner of the land fixed it. I sure miss this water, drinking it for years.
I was using this spring for most of 2018 for drinking water and it was lovely. I was there 2 months ago, and some locals said that the town had “done some work to it”. Whatever they did to this spring was unfortunate; the black pvc pipe which typically had a beautiful, full stream was barely trickling. And, most of the water was coming out of the ground next to the spring, heavily contaminated with sand. I don’t know if anyone has been to this spring lately and if it has been corrected, but if you go here, plan on spending a long while trying to fill jugs with a minimal flow.
What happened to the spring? Obviously was recently disturbed and compromised. Water was down to a trickle. Usually fill up 50 gallons worth of jugs. Left with no water.
I had the water tested for bacteria – it came back with ZERO coliform bacteria
However we went out to the spring yesterday and something is wrong – the water has been diverted and is no longer flowing through the PVC pipe. Does anyone know what happened?
I have been getting water here for 25 years….heading out today. It is always fast flowing, cold and wonderful tasting. I am not sure who maintains this, but thank you so much!!! I always bring a plastic trash bag with me to pick up any trash around the area. It’s the least I can do for this free resource. Thank you again.
I love this Spring and I get water regularly. However, when I visited this place last on 11/18/2018 the water was not flowing. Initially i thought may be the water has frozen, it was not, instead the spring had changed `its direction and the water was just flowing in from random places instead of a constant stream.
We go out to this spring every other week to fill up water bottles for our home and my mothers. We live an hr away and our house water smells of bleach due to the chemicals in the water that is pumped into our homes, for me, I am happy with a leaf or a frog or two in my water anyday!
Went to the spring today, water was ice cold and flowing steadily!
I’ve been going to the spring for 28 years. I drink only this water. I call it my fountain of youth water. I bring my empties and fill…I enjoy the ride to the spring too. I’ve meet many people there, 3 of which, we have exchanged phone numbers and stay in touch. Thank you Healing Spring.
Been searching for a source of good spring water & bingo! Cold, good strong flow, easy fill & just a 100yds on the left on Crocker Nye Road, Oakham. Couple of turnouts on the road for cars. Hooray!
Only a trickle, something moved with all the rain.
This spring is a lifesaver for my family and neighbor (if not more). Our wells dried up a few months ago and this is our only access to clean water. We have 9 5-gallon jugs we bought to carry water in, hoping for a spring renewal.
We have had no problems with the water quality (and one of us has a sensitive stomach) outside of the occasional leaf or twig.
I went to this spring on 7/3/16 and the water seemed fine, I didn’t have more than a few 32oz Nalgenes on me so that was all I took but I drank it for the week and felt great. While we were there hanging and hiking a handful of other cars came with people filling up coolers and jugs, so it had to have been ok at the time. Am thinking of heading out there tmrrw or soon, weather permitting, so I’ll try to remember to post an update in a timely manner.
Went today,got a 35 on the TDS/PPM meter not bad I guess but I can do better.