Rituals for Private Groups
Private Sauna Experiences with a Sauna Practitioner
Taking part in a sauna ritual in one of the unique saunas connects you to the ways of Finnish ancestors. They called the sauna the temple of the forest.
This experience is ideal for you if you are interested in cultural heritage, mythology, and wellness, and wish to go deeper than an ordinary sauna visit.
The Birch Tree Experience
Finnish sauna traditions are rooted in a deep connection to nature and the forest. The birch, as well as other trees, have been important in sauna wellness for generations.
The scent of birch leaves carries you back to the light summer nights of a carefree childhood. Whisks of bundled twigs and leaves work like giant, gentle hands, drawing forth a person who is in no hurry. After this guided sauna ritual, you will feel grounded and reconnected to your own roots.
Before we enter the sauna to feel the birch and the steam, your sauna guide will introduce you to Finnish sauna folklore and traditions, as well as the history of the sauna we meet in. This experience is grounding, soothing, and deeply connected to Finnish nature and mythology. The guided ritual takes about 1.5 hours. The facilities are reserved for you for 3 hours.
This private experience is suitable for:
Experienced sauna enthusiasts
Those seeking relaxation, grounding, and cultural insight in an authentic setting
For couples seeking a shared, private experience
For travellers reconnecting with their heritage, the ritual will take you on a journey in the steps of your ancestors
For wellness tourism or for travellers on a cultural pilgrimage
The ceremony includes:
- Ancient rune songs
- Gentle whisking with soft birch whisks
- Natural scents and locally gathered herbs
- A sauna treatment with salts and herbs
Testimonial
"The songs were wonderful, they created a timeless feeling and rooted me into something ancient. They felt significant." Hanna
Unique authentic saunas
One of the saunas reserved only for private groups is called the Ash Tree Sauna after the huge ash growing outside the sauna building. Nobody knows the exact age of the sauna, but it dates from the time when children were born in the sauna. Here you can feel the stories of birth, healing and rituals stored in the logs. Heating the sauna takes 5–7 hours, depending on the season and weather. This is an experience you will not forget.
The sauna is about 6 km from Saaristotie in Parainen, the Turku Archipelago area, in the midst of beautiful fields and meadows. You will receive the address after booking.
There is space for 5–6 persons on the sauna benches. Groups of 2–9 persons are welcome. For larger groups, we conduct two one-hour rituals. There is a cosy space with wood heating for those waiting for their turn.
The service includes:
A guided sauna ceremony — either 90 minutes or 2 × 60 minutes
Storytelling about Finnish sauna traditions
Whisks from several trees
A non-alcoholic herbal sauna beverage
Towels
The group has access to:
A private, unique wood-burning sauna for 3 hours
Outdoor toilet
Fridge for drinks and snacks
Changing facilities
The Ash Tree Sauna Facilities
Book Your Private Sauna Ritual
Price in the Ash Tree Sauna: 490€ / group
Price in a the Holken sauna with a private beach by the sea: 295€ / group. This is a woodburning sauna available May-September.
Price in Turku in Koroinen: 390€ / group. This is a woodburning sauna available May-September by the Aura river at the outskirts of Turku.
Price in the grandmother sauna in Kaarina: 290€ / group
For groups larger than four persons, €5 per person is added. Salads can be ordered from a local restaurant, but please note there are no kitchen facilities on site. A picnic can also be arranged.
It is also possible to enjoy a Christmas sauna ceremony, a Midsummer sauna ritual or bridal sauna ceremonies. Life events and transitions have traditionally been celebrated in the sauna.
We look forward to welcoming you to the forest temple.
How to Proceed?
1. Contact Me
Get in touch by:
WhatsApp: +358 40 707 2331
Please contact me early when planning your trip. Let me know:
How many persons there are in your group
Any allergies, food restrictions, or health-related considerations
2. Prepare for Your Experience
After booking, you will receive further instructions by email on how to prepare and what to bring with you to your sauna experience.