Traditional Outdoor Finnish Saunas, custom made to order in Boscawen NH.
Löyly – Proto-Finnic *leülü (spirit, soul)
The steam that’s generated when water is thrown onto the hot sauna stones, the life force of the Finnish sauna
‘Feet Above Stones’ – too many saunas in the American market violate the First Law of Löyly. Your whole body will be inside the Löyly cavity of a well designed sauna. Spiritwood Saunas feature 8′ ceilings and appropriately sized benches to get the feet above the cold zone. This height also adds a greater volume of fresh breathable air in a space that’s open and inviting. Not for Hobbits. For humans.
Spiritwood Saunas are fully insulated buildings. Interior walls consist of Red Cedar cladding, air gap, and foil barrier to keep moisture away from the frame. A waterproof floor with drain is an important added feature for sanitization. The exterior sheathing gets an oil based stain, color of your choice. The roof consists of reinforced trusses, purlins, and steel roof panels. With annual maintenance, your investment will stand for decades.
After function before form, we add customizations. We can do tempered glass windows of all shapes and sizes, added to the design in a way that doesn’t detract from the dynamics of heat and steam. We can add a change/cool down room. Add an off grid shower. Add a covered porch or small entry deck. Allergy to a certain species of wood? Not a problem, I have a few suppliers nearby with a healthy selection of suitable materials. I offer a truly personalized build from the ground up for the experienced sauna bather. If you prefer to keep it simple or new to the culture, I have some great base models that will get you going.
You get to pick the stove. The stove is the heart of a sauna. It is also a separate purchase direct from the retailer for service and support. I can handle all aspects of ordering or you can select one yourself that fits your desired form factor. Installation is included if shipped to my workspace, otherwise your sauna will be prepped with all pipe holes pre-cut and heat shield installed.
Plan on approximately $120 per square foot for a custom built sauna. This is a conservative estimate and your quote may be more or less depending on type of customizations and materials. *Stove is separate purchase.
Delivery: I am partnered with a professional shed delivery company that can place your sauna just about anywhere on your estate. Delivery costs average $500 plus $4 per loaded mile. Delivery is free for Boscawen and surrounding communities.
“The slight smell of wood fire, the sound of flames devouring birch logs and the gentle heat given off cannot be surpassed by any other method of heating a sauna.” — Bert Jalasjaa, The Art of Sauna Building
If you are looking for the most authentic sauna experience similar to that found in Finland and Estonia, you are in the right place. Please reach out with any questions or to start planning a next level investment in your health. Thank you sauna friends.
Matt Waisanen, Spiritwood Forest LLC Boscawen NH – Veteran Owned Business
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