Nearly 1,000 pain sufferers demanded access and were permitted to visit for observation purposes only. Reports of pain relief ran so high that the operators were compelled to initiate the revision of the Free Enterprise mining operation into the health facility that it is today. Eighty-five feet underground, the 400 foot long sitting area is well lit, timbered and dry. It is accessed by a well maintained Otis elevator. Amenities include comfortable chairs, couches, tables and heat lamps.
Blankets are available in the lobby.
A surface level sitting room was built for those uncomfortable underground or in an elevator. For the visitor traveling with aged and arthritic pets, two surface level kennels will accommodate small to medium sized cats or dogs. Tens of thousands of visitors have benefited since 1952. Many return annually and share their positive experiences with new visitors.