Clearwater Springs History and Awards

In the early 1900’s, Pioneers of the upper Clearwater valley first stumbled upon a small trickle of water surfacing from the ground. The Pioneers took advantage of this gift, digging trenches to channel the water to their homesteads. For over half a century the Ludtke family inhabited the property around the spring until later being purchased by businessman Mike Hentall.

Mike and his wife Lindy believed that the water coming out of the ground on their wilderness estate was something very special. To confirm their beliefs they had experts analyze the water. The results came back and little to Mike and Lindy's surprise the water was ‘perfect’. The experts informed them that this water should not be wasted, it is unique and as close to what they would call a perfect balance of minerals as they could think possible.

 The results sparked Mike and Lindy's enthusiasm.  They took the water to the Chefs in America competition, San Francisco. It took home a Gold medal.

Clearwater Springs Inc. was founded and bottles were shipped to the world’s top first class cabins on cruise ships, penthouse suites in 5 star hotels and to the tables of the rich and famous in fine restaurants.

Unfortunately the Hentalls could not compete with the lower quality waters available in the early 1990’s as at the time the world did not have an understanding for the need of such a pure, delicate water and the health benefits it holds.

In 2008 the Robinsons purchased the estate with a mind to bottle the world famous water by the year 2010. It was decided to keep the Hentalls original concept of water in wine bottles as it matched the waters individuality and quality.