I want to introduce you to a good friend of mine I got know Steve about 20 years ago. Steve has embraced the authentic sauna experience at my island cabin sauna "up north" through dozens of "boys weekends." Some of the cabin visits have been in … [Read More...]
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New York Times recent article: “Want to Be Happy? Try Moving to Finland” totally misses the mark.
Finland is the happiest country in the world, according to the newest World Happiness Report: NEW YORK, March 20 – As in 2018, Finland again takes the top spot as the happiest country in the world according to three years of surveys taken by … [Read More...]
Could cedar dog ear fence pickets be the sauna builders’ cost effective work around?
As of this writing, Cedar dog ear fence pickets cost $0.61/lineal foot. 1x6 tongue and groove Western red cedar is running $1.55/lineal foot. (Source: Menards.) With some resourceful digging via Craigslist, etc. we often are able to find #3 grade … [Read More...]
Sauna Talk: John Breitinger shares his deep appreciation of the sauna experience and tells us about his tremendous cabin sauna build project
Today the bench we visit with John Breitinger. John is a Minneapolis resident and commercial real estate developer who has been in this field for a while. Currently, John is doing some major consulting work for a large bank. He has a cabin … [Read More...]
Men’s Health Magazine article on “How Fitness Icon Laird Hamilton Stays in Shape at 55!” lists sauna as tip #2.
The March issue of Men's Health Magazine is in news stands. And in my inbox are many links to the article "How Fitness Icon Laird Hamilton Stays in Shape at 55!" Sauna is prominently promoted and flag waved as "Laird-ism" answer #2 (just behind … [Read More...]
Let’s make purchasing wood stove chimney components easy
I have had a few people ask me for a list of all the components needed for installing a wood stove. Home Depot doesn't stock the chimney gear. Selkerk website is pretty lame. For purchasing all the chimney and stove pipe … [Read More...]
Sauna Magic is a new sauna book that is “beautifully written and lavishly illustrated”
Garrett Conover has produced a new sauna book that focuses on health, happiness, and community. Garrett is a kindred spirit with a deep respect for the centuries old Finnish sauna tradition. His appreciation of the authentic radiates from every … [Read More...]
“Sauna Days”, Larsmont Cottages, Two Harbors, MN invites sauna fans for a weekend of sauna, and sauna, and sauna
It's been a long winter. April is an exceptionally wonderful time to work up the North Shore of Lake Superior to Larsmont Cottages. They are hosting "Sauna Days" April 19-20, 2019 weekend, with many events geared toward we sauna lovers. "A … [Read More...]
Sauna Talk: 16′ tall Solar Egg sauna is flown over from Sweden and is rebuilt in the courtyard of the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota
I am excited to share with you this interview with both the founders and the builders of the living, breathing, functioning art sauna project called The Solar Egg Sauna. There are two separate interviews within this episode. First, we hear from … [Read More...]
In Japan, 7th March is called the Sauna Day, where over 25 million Japanese people like saunas.
There are various types of sauna in the world such as Banya in Russia, Hamam in Turkey, Hanjeungmak in Korea. The sauna gives us great benefits, and sauna lovers are looking forward to the saunas which are still unseen. We hope you add … [Read More...]