It’s been over thirty years since Glenn has been to Finland. He was there as a young man, a college student hitchhiking around. It was at that time when Glenn discovered and fell
Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting on the bench with Omar Ansari, founder of Surly Brewing. You can listen to our Sauna Talk Episode here. Today on the bench, I have the
As of this writing, the 612 Society is in its second year of operation. Their primary asset is the Forge, a wood fired mobile sauna that is currently deployed outside the Trailhead building,
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”
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
As of this writing, Cedar dog ear fence pickets cost $0.61/lineal foot. 1×6 tongue and groove Western red cedar is running $1.55/lineal foot. (Source: Menards.) With some resourceful digging via Craigslist, etc. we
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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