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Frequently Asked Questions
Both of our locations - the Woodland Sauna and the Fallen Willow Sauna - offer traditional wood-fired sauna and cold water options for your contrast therapy. The Woodland Sauna has 3 freshwater cold baths, and cold showers, plus an events area for events and wellbeing therapies. The Fallen Willow has a ground-fed lake for cooling off and a mini swim. Both sites are privately located, 2 miles apart, and are ideal to reset, relax, and rejuvenate, set in beautiful idyllic rural locations.
We have basic changing huts for privacy before and after your sauna session (although we do encourage you to arrive ready to sauna). We additionally have two cold showers onsite at Woodland Sauna and a pump shower at the Fallen Willow Sauna. Both sites have toilets.
The lake is regularly maintained and monitored for safety, but we encourage caution and awareness when using the lake. The lake is ground-fed through a spring, so is not connected to our polluted rivers.
Please note, we don't offer just "wild swimming". We have shared use of the lake to cool off with a mini swim or dip as a contrast to your sauna.
No, the Woodland Sauna is on a different site to the Fallen Willow Sauna (about 2 miles by road). However, the luxurious and larger Woodland Sauna, set in a very peaceful woodland, offers 2 cold water showers, 3 "Urban Ice Tribe" freshwater plunge baths, woodland walks, spacious events tent, therapy area and stunning valley views.
We provide authentic wood-fired sauna experiences and events, changing huts for privacy, a refreshing lake at the Fallen Willow Sauna, and plunge baths and showers at the Woodland Sauna for cold contrast therapy.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your booked session to allow time for a briefing. Note, arriving late will shorten your sauna. 5 minutes has been added, to include time for changing.
Cancellation times for refunds or credit:
48 hrs notice: Full refund or transfer
24 hrs notice: Transfer only (no refunds)
Private bookings & events: one week's notice
Please contact info@tuhkatalo.com to reschedule or cancel your booking.
Yes, we recommend bringing 2 towels (one to dry with and one to sit on), swimwear, water and any personal items you may need during your visit.
Yes, we have basic changing huts for privacy before and after your sauna session. We have a cold shower onsite at the Woodland Sauna.
Yes, we have toilet facilities on both sites.
Yes you can add water to the stove... this is the best part of your authentic sauna experience to raise the humidity. But please drizzle water with caution, as it temporarily adds extra warmth to the sauna, consulting other members of the sauna before you do so. NOTE, excessive dumping of water on the stove can take the "heat" out of it, and therefore potentially cooling down the sauna.
We suggest 10-20 minutes in the sauna followed by a brief cold plunge, repeating this cycle as desired, while listening to your body's signals.
The plunge cold water baths/showers (woodland) and lake (fallen willow) are designed for your cold water immersion with your sauna, helping to enhance circulation and provide a refreshing contrast to the heat.
Start your session with a 10 minute warm up in the sauna to open up the pores.. then use the cold water on your site, for a cool off, then back in the sauna.. and repeat!
Yes, the lake is regularly maintained and monitored for safety, but we encourage caution and awareness of personal swimming abilities. The lake is also ground-fed and not connected to our polluted rivers. Note, you might be sharing the lake with swimmers from a swimming lesson.
Alternating between heat and cold can improve circulation, boost the immune system, reduce muscle soreness, and promote relaxation and more benefits.
Yes, we offer options for private bookings and group sessions. Please contact us for more details and arrangements. We also have an events tent at the Woodland Sauna to host your own personalised event.
It's advisable to consult with a healthcare professional if you have any medical conditions or concerns. Stay hydrated and listen to your body's limits during sessions.
The minimum age is 16. Under 18's to be accompanied by an adult.
No.. we don't take bookings for swim only sessions.
We share the lake at times, where people are having swimming lessons. During that time, we stick to the top area of the lake, in front of the sauna. All other times, we have access to the lake without restrictions....
No.... the Woodland Sauna is on a different site to the Fallen Willow (about 2 miles by road). The Woodland Sauna has cold showers, plunge baths x3, woodland walks, events tent, therapy area and valley views. The sauna is much bigger and luxurious and works well for larger bookings, privates and events.
We love our furry friends, but we have a no dog policy.