Seventy-five minutes of heat, cold, open air and conversation. No schedule to keep up with, no right way to do it.
Come a few minutes early, change, and meet your host. If it's your first time, they'll walk you through how the session runs and answer anything you're unsure about.
Settle into the sauna and let the heat do its work. Most people last ten to fifteen minutes before they're ready to cool off. Water on the rocks whenever the room wants it.
Step outside into the cold air, the snow, or cold water. Go as far as you want — standing in the open air is a complete cool-down on its own.
Most guests move through two or three rounds in a session. The gaps between are where the conversation happens, and they matter as much as the heat.
Give yourself a few minutes at the end before you head out. Warm layers, water, and no rush.
Wood-fired, not electric. The fire is tended through your session, and the heat builds in a way that feels different from a gym sauna — softer, and easier to stay in.
The shift from hot to cold is the part people remember. It's also the part that's entirely optional. Cold air, snow or water — you decide how far to take it.
Phones go away. Between rounds there's nothing to do but sit, breathe and look at where you are, which turns out to be the point.
People arrive tense and leave loose. Whether that's the heat, the cold, the mountains or the company, nobody has ever asked us to settle the question.
Photographs from our seasons on the water.
All sessions are 75 minutes. Communal sessions hold up to 10 people per sauna; private groups up to 12.
No. A good share of every session is first-timers, and your host will explain everything before you start. There's no technique to learn and nothing to keep up with.
Not at all. Cooling down is part of the rhythm, but stepping into the cold air is a complete cool-down on its own. Some guests never go in the water.
Between 170°F and 190°F at full heat. The lower benches run noticeably cooler, so you can pick your level rather than the room picking it for you.
A swimsuit. Bring two towels — one to sit on and one for after.
Yes, and many people do. Communal sessions are shared with other guests, and conversation tends to start on its own.
Sessions run in snow, wind and cold — that's a large part of why winter is the better season for this. We'll be in touch directly if conditions ever force a change.
Communal sessions are 13 and over. Anyone 17 or under needs a parent or guardian present. Private sessions are open to ages 5 and up.
Heat and cold exposure aren't right for everyone. If you're pregnant, have a heart condition, or have anything else that affects how you handle heat or cold, talk to an appropriate healthcare professional before booking.
Session times, full moon nights, seasonal openings and the occasional offer. We only send something when it’s worth knowing.
