commercial sauna Archives - Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna

Avoid Investing in a Sauna You’ll Regret: Best Practices for Commercial Sauna Design

Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna Co-Founders Justin Juntunen and Joel Vikre took a deep dive into the biggest design challenges facing commercial sauna projects today. They’ve helped build some of the most iconic and beloved sauna experiences in North America, from remote mountain spas to mobile units and floating bathhouses. Along the way, they’ve seen the good, the bad, and the blisteringly inefficient.

May 22, 2025

A blue floating sauna with two levels, a hot room with two wood-fired sauna stoves, and three bucket showers for cold plunge. Surrounded by hot tub boats in a marina on Lake Union.

Seattle Sauna: Floating Sauna Making Waves in the PNW

Project Details: Project Story: Successful business ownership isn’t new to entrepreneurs, Rekko and Clarissa. After running an already successful business

March 14, 2025

Designed for Connection: Nashville’s First Social Sauna and Cold Plunge Studio is Here

To design a space that honored this history while meeting the needs of a modern health space, Framework partnered with Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna. A team that lives and breathes sauna culture, Cedar & Stone blends Finnish heritage with modern craftsmanship, sustainable materials, and a deep understanding of how people interact with heat in a space.

March 7, 2025

Our Favorite Commercial Projects of 2024

In 2024, we had the privilege of bringing various commercial sauna projects to life, from contrast therapy studios to short-term rental properties. Our work is rooted in human-centered design, ensuring that each project enhances well-being, fosters connection, and aligns seamlessly with its environment. As we reflect on our favorite projects of the year, we celebrate the relationships we’ve built and the diverse ways we’ve helped bring authentic Nordic sauna culture to life across North America.

March 5, 2025

Navigating the Industry with Confidence: Insights from the Sauna Business Accelerator

Our CEO and Co-Founder, Justin, sits down with Tom, our Education Development Manager, to explore the world of sauna entrepreneurship. Learn about the diverse range of entrepreneurs drawn to the sauna industry – from those seeking relaxation and wellness to those looking to build community-focused spaces.

February 24, 2025

Minnetonka Model 5+ Backyard Sauna

A labor of love, Chris and Hanna sweat the small stuff. Luckily for them, so do we. After years of planning, shopping around, and prep work they chose a sauna vendor based on their affinity to detail, beautiful design, and sustainability.

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December 9, 2024

A Cedar & Stone Model 5+ Outdoor Sauna in thermally-modified ash siding surrounded by green trees and landscaping in the client's backyard.

Why Outdoor Sauna is Objectively Better Than Indoor Sauna

One of the most important decisions you’ll make in adding a sauna to your property: where should it go?

With that in mind, there is an objective truth around sauna: it is always better to walk into nature when you exit the heat of the hot room.

November 20, 2024

Launching in Urban Settings: Why Cities Need Bathhouses

Have you considered launching a bathhouse in your city? You are not alone. In our latest webinar, we dive into the modern-day renaissance of bathhouses popping up across the globe with the founders of Alchemy Springs in San Francisco. And specifically, we focus on urban experiences. How to fund, construct, and launch them into the world.

November 14, 2024

Keweenaw Peninsula’s Authentic Sauna Destination | Takka Saunas – Portage

Opened in October 2024 and set against the backdrop of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge in Hancock, Michigan, this new location embodies a haven of warmth and community, carrying forward the tradition of creating authentic sauna experiences to a brand new location.

October 28, 2024

Sauna Myths Debunked: Understanding the Science, Practice, and Health Benefits

From podcasters to Instagram influencers, everyone is talking about sauna these days. But do they actually know what they’re talking about?

In this interactive conversation, we’re diving deep into the science, practice, and cultural wisdom of sauna. This conversation will be great for those new to sauna looking to go deeper, or even business owners working on adding sauna to their wellness offerings.

October 15, 2024

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