by Chris Clemens Clifton Springs was permanently placed on the map by the famous Dr. Henry Foster. He discovered the healing properties of the sulfurous water naturally bubbling from the earth in the region. It’s tough to think about the town of Clifton Springs without thinking about the sanitarium that he built, where countless people […]
by Ann Stachowski What do Dansville, Saratoga Springs, Geneva, Watkins Glen and Clifton Springs have in common? They all play host to mineral springs, and the health spas that followed. New York State has a wealth of mineral deposits, which led to thriving salt and gypsum mining industries. I actually grew up quite near the […]
The Clifton Springs Sanitarium Farm was once a crown jewel of Ontario County. The historic site developed by Dr. Henry Foster helped pioneer holistic healing with quality-raised food. by Jennifer Morrisey The town of Clifton Springs is home to a natural sulphur spring and early native Americans highly regarded the mineral spring for its healing properties while […]