Self-Care Can Start in Your Own Backyard With These $5K Prefab Saunas
Redwood Outdoors flat packs and ships its cold-plunge tubs and steam rooms as ready-to-assemble kits directly to your house.
Redwood Outdoors flat packs and ships its cold-plunge tubs and steam rooms as ready-to-assemble kits directly to your house.
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Redwood Outdoors was started in 2019 by Killian Lannen when, after a winter swim in the sea, he took a break in a pay-by-the-minute sauna. Thrilled by the contrast between the steam and frigid water, Killian decided to he wanted to share that experience with others. Four years later, his company now makes both indoor and outdoor saunas that can accommodate up to eight people, as well as a series of cold plunge tubs to complete the set. We asked Killian more about the models that Redwood Outdoors offers and how they’ve been tailored for open landscapes and urban settings alike.
The barrel sauna comes in either cedar or Thermowood (kiln-treated softwood). The latter is not only more affordable, but models with the finish can be ordered "extra-wide" for an extra foot in diameter.
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What’s the most exciting project you’ve realized to date?
There have been so many, it’s hard to pick! One of our favorite recent projects was with Brian Jackson. Brian is local to Washington State and purchased one of our Fire & Ice packages, which are a cold plunge plus a sauna. He did an amazing job making the sauna his own by staining the wood and including add-ons inside and out.
The most rewarding part of this project was hearing Brian’s story. The sauna has become part of his weekly routine and has given him a space where he can spend uninterrupted time with his kids. Creating positive experiences like this is what inspires us most and it was so great to hear firsthand from Brian. You can check out his story by watching the video below.
What does your base model cost and what does that pricing include?
Our Mini Cube Sauna starts at $4,999. This is our most compact design. It’s perfect for urban backyards, or couples who are looking for an intimate sauna experience. A wall-mounted heater is included at this price. You can upgrade the heater to a more powerful model, a Wi-Fi model, or to a different design for an additional charge.
Our saunas are designed to be assembled by the customer. They are delivered in a wooden crate that includes all the components of the sauna. We provide really detailed assembly manuals and videos that go alongside those manuals to make assembly a breeze. If any questions come up, we our after-sales team will ensure you get what you need to enjoy your sauna experience.
The barrel sauna can fit between six and eight people. While the company’s boxier models can accommodate just as many, they also come in compact versions meant for two.
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The stoves are produced by Harvia, a manufacturer based in Finland. A wall-mounted electric heater, which comes standard, can be upgraded to this larger, free-standing model for $1,000. Wood-burning stoves are also available.
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