Soft, clear, living water on a working farm in Loxahatchee — a plant-filtered natural soak in the heart of Palm Beach County. No chlorine, no crowds, just spring water and sugarcane light.
Central and North Florida are famous for their springs, but true natural soaking water is rare in Palm Beach County. Most local options are chlorinated pools or chrome-and-tile cold-plunge studios. The Bell Farm offers something different: a plant-filtered soaking pool fed by living water, set among tropical water lilies and sugarcane on a state-registered agritourism farm in Loxahatchee — minutes from The Acreage, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, and West Palm Beach.
The water is kept clear the natural way — by plants, not chemicals. That means it feels soft on the skin in a way a chemical pool simply can't match. This is a place to slow down: sink in, breathe, and watch the light move across the cane. We ask every guest to rinse before they enter and to soak, don't swim — it keeps the living water healthy for the next guest.
New to natural soaking or cold-water practice? A few simple habits make the experience calmer and safer. The following is general guidance drawn from common wellness practice — always listen to your own body, and check with your doctor first if you have a heart condition, are pregnant, or take medication that affects circulation.
At The Bell Farm, 16140 Okeechobee Blvd, Loxahatchee, in Palm Beach County, Florida — minutes from The Acreage, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, and West Palm Beach.
Sessions are $25 as a farm-stay add-on, $40 for a private soak session of up to one hour, and $90 for a Sunset Soak for Two with the deck reserved. Call (561) 779-3213 to book.
No. The pool is plant-filtered and chemical-free — kept clear naturally by plants rather than chlorine, which is what gives the water its soft feel. We ask guests to rinse before entering to keep it that way.
It's a soaking pool, not a swimming pool — soak, don't swim. It's designed for slow, restful immersion, which also protects the living, plant-filtered water.
No. The $25 rate is an add-on for overnight farm-stay guests, but the $40 private soak session and $90 Sunset Soak for Two are open to visitors as well. Booking ahead is recommended.
A swimsuit, a towel, a warm layer for after, water to stay hydrated, and easy sandals for the farm paths. Please skip lotions, oils, and sunscreen before soaking, as they cloud the water.
Many people find natural and cold-water soaking calming and restorative, and cold-water practice is widely associated with improved circulation and a sense of well-being. This is general guidance, not medical advice — if you have a heart condition, are pregnant, or take medication that affects circulation, check with your doctor first.
Beginners often start with just a minute or two, breathe slowly, and build up over time as they get comfortable. Listen to your body — if you feel dizzy or your breathing won't settle, step out and warm up gently.
Yes — The Bell Farm is a state-registered agritourism operation with animals, sugarcane, tropical water lilies, and a nursery. The soak sits right in the middle of it.