Water in a box?
Spring water in a box seems a little strange.
Water In A box?
At first glance, spring water in a box seems unusual but when also thinking about our environment it makes perfect sense! People are accustomed to single-use plastic bottles but understanding the worldwide impact of plastics moves us in a new and time-tested direction. We had our “Eureka” moment at lunch in Austin, Texas when in town for an electric vehicle presentation. Parched from the dry Texas heat we immediately noticed the cute water cartons that were just delivered. We thought this was an ingenious solution to the aforementioned eco nightmare of plastic bottles, and simultaneously we realized we’ve been sitting on a vast reservoir of seven accessible fresh mountain springs at our family owned South Mountain property in eastern Pennsylvania known as Galen Hall.
HISTORY
Sanatoriums? Water Cures? Old Medicine Was Weird
South Mountain has a storied history that could make for a riveting Hollywood film. In the second half of the 1800’s, the region saw a resort rush. The prevailing belief at the time was that fresh mountain air, pure water, exercise, and baths of various kinds could cure a variety of ailments so entrepreneurs rushed to the area to launch their restorative retreats.
The water we intend to box and sell, actually pioneered the pricey spring water movement. A famous German doctor, Dr. Charles E. Leisenring, popularized the “Cushion Hill Water Cure”. In 1890, 5 gallons of “Pavilion Spring Water” sold for $2.00, a present day bargain at your local supermarket, but quite the pretty penny back then. .
MEDICAL BENEFITS
As the medical benefits of the sanatorium left favor, these majestic resorts — architectural achievements in their own right — were largely abandoned and fell into disrepair. Galen Hall Co., formally, The Preston Sunny Side, a popular resort frequented by Fred Astaire, Connie Mack and Mary Pickford, driving in her red Stutz roadster, held on longer than most. But a devastating fire burned it to the ground in 1963
The MASANO FAMILY ACQUIRED THE LAND
The Masano family, acquired the land the following year. In 1974, they sold off the golf course. What remains is 250 acres with these historically-famous cool, pristine water springs.
1 drink for your plant, 2 drinks for you
If nothing else, I think we convinced you to rethink drinking tap water. See Flint, MI.
But there are a myriad of benefits for fruit-infused water as well. An?oxidants flush toxins from the body. And if you subs?tute fruit-infused water where you might otherwise drink juice, it’s much lower in sugar and calories.
All this car shopping is making me thirsty
Right now, we’re just giving out big brand water bottles. Bottled water goes like hot cakes at our Auto Park and our other dealerships. Something about making major purchases makes people thirsty.
So we’ll test our new water brand, South Mountain Spring Water, by giving it out to our coworkers and clients.
Then depending on feedback and demand, we’ll scale the preferred varieties accordingly. Other water brands have to pay for product testing like this. We’ve got a captive, nervously-thirsty audience!
WATER BOXES
SEE OUR FABULOUS SELECTION OF WATER BOXES
By giving out box water to our coworkers and clients, that’s 7,500 plastic bottles per year not wasted. Pat ourselves on the back. When comparing plastic bottles with boxed water, a study found that boxed water has a 36% lower carbon footprint, uses 43% less fossil fuel, and has a 95% lower impact on the ozone.
Together Forever – The soul of our venture
Right now, we’re just giving out big brand water bottles. Bottled water goes
Together Forever means family, a family business, the connection between the past and present, the relationship between South Mountain Spring Water and of course, the most important of all – All of Us and Our Planet!
Together Forever – The soul of our venture
Right now, we’re just giving out big brand water bottles. Bottled water goes
Together Forever means family, a family business, the connection between the past and present, the relationship between South Mountain Spring Water and of course, the most important of all – All of Us and Our Planet!