A surprisingly fantastic experience
I wasn't sure what to expect when I pulled up, but the property was easy to find. My first impression was honestly a mix of charm and "is this really it?" The fence door was literally "locked" together with a coat hanger. Once I stepped inside, everything shifted.
I was the first guest to arrive and was greeted warmly by two staff members. They were friendly and relaxed, and they immediately made the place feel welcoming. I had the sauna completely to myself for the first 15 to 20 minutes, sitting at around 120°. I tried to keep time with rhythm and settle in, planning on doing a few 15‑minute rounds since I had booked a full two hours. After a while, I just followed my pulse to tell me to take a break.
They also had a cold plunge tub, and I'm so glad I decided to use it. Alternating between the sauna and the plunge ended up being my procedure for the entire visit. As more people arrived, we eventually got the sauna up to 190° to 200°, and I got to experience the heat directly from the stove.
I sat near the ceiling and near the door, and I even got to fulfill a small dream of pouring the water and doing the löyly myself!
The people were fantastic. The conversation was genuinely great, the kind you don't expect but really appreciate. It felt communal without being crowded. Eight people made the truck feel full without being crowded.
I could feel the heat on my nostrils as I breathed. There was no judgment about what you wore or how you used your towel. At one point a chunk of snow-cone ice was put on the rocks, infused with a lemongrass scent that opened up my sinuses.
I finished the entire session with the "bucket dump."
The changing area and bathroom are definitely on the primitive side. They are functional but nothing fancy. That said, they do have nice lockers, benches, and chairs outside, which helped balance things out.
Overall, this was a memorable and energizing experience!
The building is a little rustic around the edges, but the sauna room in the truck, the heat, the plunge, and the people more than made up for it.
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