Cedar barrel sauna with cold plunge and zero-gravity loungers in a wooded setting
Sauna by the Hour, saunabythehour.com

A cedar sauna
in the woods.

Step off the path, down a few stairs, and into a handcrafted cedar barrel sauna. Sweat. Plunge. Rest. Repeat. Book by the hour, from $30.

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The Finns have a saying: the sauna is for the body what prayer is for the soul. Ours sits tucked into a wooded hillside, hidden from the world, waiting for you.

Handcrafted · Wood-Fired Heat · 1-8 Guests

Relax & Unwind
Choose Your Time
Local Escape
Cedar barrel sauna interior
About Us

Handcrafted cedar. Real wood heat.

This is a traditional cedar barrel sauna, built to hold real Finnish-style heat. The 9-foot interior comfortably seats four to six, with room to lie flat on the long benches if you want to stretch all the way out.

Two zero-gravity loungers on the deck let you cool down between rounds while the trees do their thing above you. A new outdoor cold shower with privacy fencing is coming soon.

Heads up: The VITAL+ cold plunge is temporarily out of commission, a replacement unit is on the way. An outdoor cold shower with privacy fencing will be installed shortly.

It's the full hot-cold-rest ritual, set up the way it should be: private, unhurried, and in the middle of the woods.

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Temperature
150-195°F
Dial it to whatever you prefer, as low as you like.
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Cold Shower
Coming Soon
Outdoor, with privacy fencing.
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Capacity
1-8 Guests
Session
60 Minutes
The Ritual

Four steps. Repeat as needed.

The old Finnish contrast cycle: heat, cold, rest, repeat. Most guests do three rounds in an hour. Some do more. The sauna is yours, find your own rhythm.

I

Heat

8-15 minutes on the cedar benches. Throw water on the rocks. Breathe deep.

II

Plunge

Into the cold. 30 seconds to a minute is plenty. Feel everything wake up.

III

Rest

Into a zero-gravity lounger. Let the body settle. Look up at the trees.

IV

Repeat

Back into the sauna. Most people do three full rounds in an hour.

What's Included

Just bring a swimsuit.

Everything you need for a complete session is already here, waiting for you.

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Cedar Barrel SaunaStart it remotely with your preheat link at least 90 minutes before your session, and it'll be hot when you walk in.
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Outdoor Cold Shower (Coming Soon)Outdoor cold shower with privacy fencing. Cold plunge replacement also on the way.
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Zero-Gravity LoungersTwo reclining chairs on the deck for the rest phase.
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Bucket & LadleFor löyly, that burst of steam when water hits the rocks.
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Private SettingYou and your group only. No sharing, no strangers.
String LightsWarm lighting for sessions that run into the evening.
General Area

Located in Fairport, NY

The exact address is provided after you complete your booking. We're nestled in a quiet, wooded neighborhood in Fairport, just minutes from the village center.

Approximate location shown. Full address and parking directions provided upon booking.

Book Your Experience, Book Now

Pick your party size.

All sessions are 60 minutes. Choose how many guests you're bringing, you'll pick a date and time on the next screen, and finish checkout with Stripe. After booking, you'll receive a secure preheat link. Use it to start the sauna remotely at least 90 minutes before your session.

Sauna and cold-plunge use carries serious health risks. Please review our Safety information and Liability Waiver before booking. By booking you agree to sign the waiver on arrival.

Secure Stripe checkout 2-hour minimum notice 15 min between bookings
Wooded path to the sauna
The Setting

Tucked into a wooded hillside.

A short walk down a private wooden staircase leads you into the trees. The sauna sits on a custom-built deck, with a second deck nearby for extra cool-down space.

String lights make evening sessions feel especially magical. Birds above, leaves below, and almost no one else around.

It's the kind of place you stop checking your phone.

From Our Guests

Stories from the deck.

Stepping out of the cold plunge and into a zero-gravity chair with the trees above me was one of the most peaceful moments I've had in a long time.
EK
Emma K.
February 2026
Real Finnish heat, not the weak stuff you get at most gyms. The cedar smell, the sound of water on the rocks. We're already booking again next weekend.
JM
Jordan M.
March 2026
Booked a sunset session with four friends. String lights came on as the sky turned pink and we just kept talking on the deck for an hour. Perfect.
AR
Alex R.
March 2026
Good to Know

Frequently asked.

A swimsuit, a towel, water, and a change of clothes. We provide everything else, use your preheat link to start the sauna remotely at least 90 minutes before your session so it's hot when you arrive.
All sessions are 60 minutes. There's a 15-minute buffer between bookings, so you'll have a few extra minutes to settle in and pack up.
Yes, book two consecutive slots on the Cal.com booking page and you'll have a full two hours to enjoy the space.
The VITAL+ cold plunge is temporarily out of commission while we swap in a replacement unit. An outdoor cold shower with privacy fencing is also being installed soon. In the meantime, the sauna is fully operational and sessions continue as scheduled.
It runs from about 150°F up to 195°F, you choose what feels right. Some guests love a mellow 150-160° for a longer, gentler session; others crank it up for an intense contrast cycle. Just let us know, or adjust it yourself within the posted range.
After booking, you'll receive a secure preheat link by email. Tap the link to open your personal preheat page and press "Start Sauna" to begin heating remotely. The sauna takes approximately 90 minutes to reach full temperature, so we strongly recommend starting it as soon as your preheat window opens to make sure it's hot and ready when you arrive. Your link only works during your booking window and expires automatically afterward.
At least two hours before your desired start time. Evenings and weekends book fastest, so plan ahead if you want a specific slot.
Cancellations more than 24 hours before your session are fully refundable. Within 24 hours, the booking is non-refundable, but you're welcome to reschedule once at no cost.
The sauna is reached by a wooden staircase down a wooded hillside, so unfortunately it's not currently wheelchair accessible. Please reach out if you have questions about the approach.
Yes. A hose spigot is available on the side of the house for rinsing off or refilling the sauna water bowl. Parking and arrival details (including the spigot location) are provided after you complete your booking.
Wooded sauna deck
Ready When You Are
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Step off the path
and into the steam.

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