Experience the Authentic Community Sauna Session in Charlottesville, Virginia

Our community sessions are an opportunity to come alone or with friends and meet new people! You will be sitting on the sauna bench with folks you may or may not know. There will be up to 12 people in any given 90 min sauna session. Minimum age for community sessions is 18 years old. Community Sessions are mixed-gender unless specifically noted.

Swimsuits are required.

We are pleased to bring this experience to our community.....a traditional, wood-fired, Finnish-inspired sauna (pronounced sow-na).

When you arrive for your sauna experience a staff member will orient your group to use of the sauna and answer any questions at the outset. Then you will be free to enjoy the sauna session independently.

Typically one will spend from 10-15 minutes in the hot room, then cool down by sitting outside, plunging in the river, or just a quick cold rinse with the bucket shower. After this, a rest period is recommended either outside or in the lounge area before heading back into the hot room. These rounds are often repeated a few times.

• hot sauna, cold water, rest and repeat

• an invigorating way to get outside, enjoying the natural world through the winter

• a place and experience to enjoy together…..building community with friends new and old, families, and colleagues.

• an ancient method to reduce stress, promote health, sleep better, and feel great.

• beginner-friendly- no experience necessary… just an open mind!