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PROJECT DETAILS:
- Project Type: Residential, Model 8 Outdoor Sauna
- Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Overall Size: 8’1”W x 12’2”L x 9’6”H
- Hot Room: 7’1” x 7’1”
- Changing Room: 7’1” x 3’8”
- Entryway: 7’1” x 3’11”
- Capacity: 8 people
- Burned + brushed thermally modified pine cladding from Arbor Wood Co. with Black Oil Finish, Floor-to-ceiling Greylite privacy glass windows, built-in changing room, Wi-Fi enabled HUUM sauna stove, nearby Chilly Goat plunge tub, sustainable cross-laminated timber (CLT) construction for smoother heat and unmatched longevity.
PROJECT STORY:
Some saunas change the pace of a household. Jess and Adam’s changed their whole neighborhood.
As parents and the founders of the thriving handmade jewelry brand Hello Adorn, their days are full—raising kids, leading a team of more than 50 employees, and navigating the nonstop rhythm of entrepreneurship. What they longed for was a way to unplug, to carve out space for calm, and to bring more intention into their home.
“By the time we were done with that sauna experience, I was like…let’s do it. No more indoor sauna.”
That vision came to life when they discovered Cedar & Stone through a friend. At first, they considered an indoor sauna. But after visiting our Duluth shop and experiencing a guided session, everything shifted. “By the time we were done with that sauna experience, I was like—let’s do it. No more indoor sauna,” Jess shared.
What surprised them most wasn’t just the wellness benefits; it was the way their sauna became a gathering place. On Sunday mornings, neighbors wander over with kids in tow. Some head for the hot tub, others pile into the sauna, and the little ones sneak donuts in the kitchen. As Adam put it, “The surprise for me was like the fun we’ve had with the neighborhood, like the community aspect of it…We have a lot of good friends out here. So, we started a little tradition in the winter called Sauna Sundays…it’s been just a great opportunity for us to really like connect with people.”
‘It’s been just a great opportunity for us to really like connect with people.”
Framed in smoked glass for privacy and designed to blend seamlessly with the black-and-wood exterior of their modern home, the sauna is more than an architectural feature. It’s a new rhythm for their family and community.
A place to breathe deeper, slow down, and connect.
Why choose the model 8
The Model 8 is more than our largest sauna. It’s a modern expression of a centuries-old tradition. In Finland, the sauna has long been a place for social connection, a warm refuge where friends, family, and neighbors gather to share stories and strengthen bonds. The Model 8 carries that heritage forward, reimagined for today’s host.
Built with carbon-storing cross-laminated timber, it delivers a smooth, consistent heat and a structure that stays true through decades of use. This is the same mass timber trusted in high-performance architecture in Europe and we are the only sauna builders in the U.S. bringing it to the craft. Its environmental benefits are just as compelling: CLT sequesters carbon and is made from sustainably sourced mass timber, ensuring beauty without compromise.
The exterior, clad in burned and brushed thermally modified pine from Arbor Wood Co., makes a bold first impression. The deep black finish and textured grain hold their form through every season, while floor-to-ceiling Greylite privacy glass frames the view and keeps the moment intimate.
Inside, the flow is effortless. A built-in changing room offers comfort and privacy, while two-tier cedar benches line two sides of the hot room, creating natural heat zones and free-flowing communication. Under-bench LED lighting sets an inviting glow for evening gatherings, and the Wi-Fi-enabled HUUM sauna stove ensures the sauna is ready the moment your guests arrive. Between rounds, a nearby cold plunge completes the thermic cycle – hot, cold, rest, rehydrate, repeat.
Your New Favorite Hosting Space
The Model 8 is so much more than a seat and a stove. From a Friday night gathering to a quiet Sunday that stretches well past noon, the Model 8 transforms hosting into something memorable. This is where laughter lingers, stories flow, and the warmth stays long after the last guest has gone.
Made for the hosts, the storytellers, the ones who know sauna is better when shared. Bring the gathering home.
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