It’s easy to feel like there’s a maze of details in the way of getting your bathhouse, public sauna, or spa built. In fact, navigating the red tape is one of the biggest challenges we hear from aspiring sauna entrepreneurs. That’s why we’re providing some priceless insight into this common difficulty from an expert in the field. Join us for this interactive discussion with Leonid Khanin, Co-Founder & Design Director for World Spa which is Brooklyn’s premier wellness sanctuary. Leonid has more than 20 years of expertise leading multifaceted teams in notable architecture and design projects, and is renowned for his visionary strategies and inventive problem-solving abilities. The hurdles ahead are worth solving, and we are here to help.
Panelist: Leonid Khanin, Co-Founder & Design Director, World Spa NYC
World Spa is Brooklyn’s premier wellness sanctuary. Leonid has more than 20 years of expertise leading multifaceted teams in notable architecture and design projects and is renowned for his visionary strategies and inventive problem-solving abilities. His portfolio boasts an array of ambitious ventures ranging from wellness retreats and cultural institutions to hospitality establishments and corporate complexes. A dynamic influencer at the intersection of design, technology, experiences, and wellness, Leonid consistently drives innovation and excellence.
Host: Justin Juntunen, Co-Founder and CEO, Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna
In this conversation, you will hear about:
– World Spa Today
– How World Spa Started
– Design Process and Hurdles
Resources:
- Design Resource: Guide to Hydrothermal Spa & Wellness Development Standards, 3rd Edition
A resource by the Hydrothermal Initiative, The Guide to Hydrothermal Spa & Wellness Development Standards was created to provide design and building guidelines for hydrothermal areas (also known as “wet areas”) in spas and private residences. Hydrothermal bathing (including saunas, hammams, steam rooms, hydrotherapy pools, etc.), with its benefits of cleansing, detoxifying, and improving the immune system, dates back thousands of years and is one of the most ancient spa practices. - Check out some of the work for the creative businesses that have been started by our friends and partners who are launching experiences throughout the USA, from small towns to nature retreats and AirBnBs, to full-scale urban bathhouses.
Three Case Studies to Get Your Creativity Flowing:- Andrea Pitman, Unwind Wisconsin
- Travis and Leigha Norman, Silvae Spiritus Forest Bathing Retreat
- Andrew Lachlan, Sauna House
Snag a spot in our upcoming webinars: https://cedarandstonesauna.com/learn/sauna-education-series/
If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, or interested in joining this movement, we invite you to learn more about the Sauna Business Accelerator program: https://cedarandstonesauna.com/sauna-business-accelerator/
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