University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Management and the Associated Students of Business are proud to honor Bernie Karl, Chena Hot Springs Resort's Proprietor at the 34th Annual Business Leader of the Year Banquet.

It will be held on Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge. Cocktails at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $75 per person or purchase a table for 10 for $700! Student Tickets are $50 per person.

To purchase tickets, please call (907) 474-7042 or email tammy.tragis@alaska.edu

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In addition to our relaxing hot springs, a free daily geothermal renewable energy tour offers guests an opportunity to learn more about our energy saving projects by touring the Power Plant, Chena Greenhouses and ice museum absorption chiller. Simply check-in at the Activity Center by 1:45PM and sign up for the one hour tour.



SANTA ADVENTURE

An Evening of Family Fun @ Chena Hot Springs Resort!

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Last week the Chena Power crew headed down to beautiful Reno, NV to demonstrate the mobile ORC unit at the 2009 Geothermal Resources Council International Conference. The event was a success with many visitors witnessing first hand the power of renewable energy production.

The Pratt & Whitney press release from the event can be found here.

Friend of Chena Hot Springs Resort Paul Quist was kind enough to donate his grandfather's antique Swedish anvil for use at the Chena Stable. Thank you Paul for your kindness and kudos on your interesting delivery method.

Cool Fall days are the perfect time to come out to Chena and enjoy a hot soak. Even the moose come to warm up.

Chena Hot Springs Resort propreitor Bernie Karl is shown with Aurora Energy's Steve Ferree on Friday September 4th while Steve Charges his electric motorcycle from the emission free mobile ORC power plant. The mobile power plant is currently running at Aurora Energy as part of a test installation.

Chena Hot Springs Resort would like to thank the following sponsors for their help in making the 2009 Chena Hot Springs Renewable Energy Fair a resounding success. 

Golden Valley Electric Association

Alaska Housing Finance Association

Fred Meyer

Design Alaska

Alaska Energy Authority

Coca-Cola of Alaska

Westmark Fairbanks

K&K Recycling

Hot Licks Homemade Ice Cream

Food Services of America

Tanana Valley State Fair Association

UAF

Chena Hot Springs Resort would like to congratulate Areli Miller of Fairbanks, AK for winning the grand prize drawing at last weekend's Renewable Energy Fair. Areli took home a free one night stay at the resort including an activities package. A big thanks to all who entered and Areli, we'll see you soon!

NBC affiliate KTUU of Anchorage has put coverage of both the 2009 Renewable Energy Fair and the unveiling of the mobile ORC power plant on their website. Photos, videos, and descriptions are available at the following links.

KTUU Energy Fair Coverage

KTUU Mobile ORC Coverage

Chena Hot Springs Resort now has beautiful new pavement thanks to the hard work of HC Contractors of Fairbanks. Come check out all the recent improvements to Chena Hot Springs at next week's renewable energy fair on Saturday, August 22nd. See you there!

Our newest and deepest geothermal well has been drilled down to 1200 feet. In the photo below you can see the crew from Arctic Drilling hard at work. The cloud of steam in the background is rising from a cylindrical tube called a cyclone which separates the hot water and the rock dust from the steam. 

We are happy to announce that the new children's playground has been completed and is open for guests to enjoy. Just another reason to make Chena Hot Springs Resort your first choice for a family summer getaway.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources will be holding a field hearing during the upcoming Chena Hot Springs 4th Annual Renewable Energy Fair on August 22nd. The hearing will be from 10 AM to Noon in the main event tent. Find out more about the many exciting aspects of this year's Energy Fair by clicking here.

You never know what you'll see at Chena Hot Springs Resort. Yesterday we welcomed a large crew from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources who were here fighting a forest fire just east of the resort. While it was very exciting watching them work to control the fire, it reminded us of just how dangerous a forest fire can be. We can't thank them enough for their bravery and dedication when it comes to keeping us safe in the summer months. 

When we say fresh, we mean fresh. Sarah Bartz has been busy today picking beautiful yellow squash and zucchini from the Chena Fresh garden. Come out to Chena Hot Springs Resort and enjoy the fresh produce either outside in the gardens or inside our restaurant.

Chena Hot Springs Resort employees Mike Kennedy and Jesse Warwick are hard at work assembling a new playground with help from Shane Denning of Thost Construction. We look forward to opening the playground to the public in the coming weeks.

Don't miss the Golden Days Parade on Saturday July 25th at 10:00AM in beautiful downtown Fairbanks. Be on the lookout for Chena Hot Springs Resort staff who will be driving a classic Ford Model T and passing out special recycled commemorative coins. See you there!

Five Decades of Statehood,

A Century of Relaxation & Rejuvenation