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Warmth Beyond Heat: Exploring Slavic Banya and Nordic Sauna Traditions
FREE ONLINE WEBINAR
July 16th, 2025 | 9 AM PDT | 10 AM MDT | 11 AM CST | 12 PM EDT –
There’s heat and then there’s hospitality.
In this session with Dan Bondarenko of The Banya House, we explore what lies beneath the surface of Slavic Banya and Nordic Sauna. From centuries-old plant-based treatments to the art of hosting and care, this is a conversation about warmth that goes beyond temperature.
Expect to explore:
The cultural values that shape Banya and Sauna differently
How treatments like venik and vihta work—and why they’re more than just ceremony
Why hospitality is central to Banya culture and how to bring that into your own space
How to build sauna and spa experiences that respect lineage, land, and guest
This is for people building more than businesses. It’s for those creating places that people return to.
PANELISTS:
- Dan Bondarenko | Owner of The Banya House, Prior Lake, MN: Dan is a first generation immigrant from Riga Latvia. Despite being away from the motherland, his family retained a lot of our Slavic culture here in Minnesota. Banya, another form of sauna, was deep rooted into their souls. His upbringing and ancestral roots were an inspiration for creating Banya House to bring awareness that given the right conditions, the body is able to heal and restore itself.
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From Vision to Venue: How Framework Built Nashville’s Boldest Sauna Studio
FREE ONLINE WEBINAR
August 20th, 2025 | 9 AM PDT | 10 AM MDT | 11 AM CST | 12 PM EDT – Join us for an interactive webinar with Allen Penn, the founder of Nashville’s leading sauna and cold plunge studio, Framework. Allen will discuss the evolution of his wellness concept into the reality of his flagship location. Framework is a meticulously designed wellness space, blending traditional sauna practices with contemporary design.
With seven uniquely designed traditional saunas, a variety of individual and group tubs at different temperatures, and distinct silent and social zones, every detail invites a personalized experience. Framework offers a tailored experience. Learn how the design incorporates natural light, greenery, and a fluid indoor-outdoor environment to create an urban sanctuary and how Allens partnership with Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna Design services supported Allen’s concept.
This webinar offers valuable insights for wellness entrepreneurs, designers, and enthusiasts interested in building transformative wellness spaces that prioritize both aesthetics and functionality
PANELISTS:
- Allen Penn | Founder of Framework, Nashville, TN
HOST:
interactive conversations
industry-leading voices
expert business tips
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opening a sauna business?
This 12-month program focuses on six key areas that every sauna entrepreneur needs to launch a successful business: vision, experience design, sauna build, business model and plan, operations, and marketing. Through our thoughtfully conceived coursework, small group coaching, lectures, check-ins, and networking events you can chart your path toward opening a profitable business that also aligns with your core vision and values.
