The Sauna
Heat, cold, rest. Repeat.
A private sauna at the edge of the garden, heated before you arrive and yours alone for the session. Cold water, warm robes, and a long bench to sit on afterward, doing nothing at all.
This month on the bench · November
“Dark by five — exactly when the sauna is best.”
The ritual
Four steps, as old as saunas
Twelve to fifteen minutes on the bench, until your thoughts go quiet.
A plunge or a cold rinse. Shorter than you’d think, longer than you’d like.
Wrapped in a robe, outdoors if the weather allows. The part people skip. Don’t.
Three rounds is the classic. Then water — and, if you like, a glass.
Yours alone
Every session includes
- The sauna, private to your party
- Cold plunge or cold shower
- Robes, towels and sandals
- Water and herbal tea from the garden
- A quiet place to rest between rounds
Before you come
Good to know
Sessions are private: one party at a time. Please arrive ten minutes early, drink water, and save alcohol for after the heat — the tasting table comes last.
Sauna isn’t recommended during pregnancy or with heart conditions. If you’re unsure, ask your doctor first.