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  • A house on a grassy hill with a deck, a barrel sauna, rocks, and trees, under a clear blue sky.

    Steve's Weekender

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  • Interior of a wooden sauna with wooden benches and walls.

    Jared's Weekender w/changing room

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    Ben's Weekender w/changing room

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Who are we?

Woodland Sauna is located in Wooster, Ohio. Grandpa installed a sauna in his home in 1994 and it is still going strong today. This is how our love for sauna began. We handcraft our barrel saunas with Western Red Cedar. This wood provides the rich cedar smell that comes to mind when you think sauna. We have since added a variety of premium sauna, steam, and bath products to our company. We have dealers located across the USA providing our products in their areas. We now supply Barrel Saunas, Cube Saunas, Infrared Saunas, Cold Plunges, Outdoor Showers, Custom Built in-home Saunas, and more. We also carry the best sauna heaters available today. How do we differ from other sauna builders? Our sauna will arrive at your house fully built, rather than a DIY building kit as is the norm in today’s market. We offer more than just the sauna. We can provide you with a deck or a platform to properly stage your new backyard additon. We carry all the necessary accessories such as lighting and aroma. Are you looking for a custom built sauna to meet your specific needs? We can help. We build and stage backyard areas for Airbnb owners throughout the lower 48 states. Contact us or visit one of our dealer locations to learn more.

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The Process of Building a Sauna

We source our Western Red Cedar from the Pacific Northwest. Western Red Cedar is known to be aromatic and rot-resistant. The wood of fallen western red cedar trees remains sound for more than 100 years because of its resistance to decay and insect damage.

After being harvested, our cedar makes its way east via rail.

We then transport the lumber to Gerber Lumber & Hardware in Kidron, Ohio. They have been in business since 1901. After being planed and routed according to our specifications the cedar is transported to our manufacturing facility approximately 1.5 miles from Gerber’s.

Exterior of Gerber Lumber Hardware store with large signage, wooden and stone façade, and a sidewalk in front.

Our manufacturing facility is located just outside of Kidron, Ohio. We are family owned and operated. Our barrel saunas are individually handcrafted from start to finish. All custom sauna projects are developed at our facility.

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A curved wooden bed frame or bench under construction with a few tools and pieces of wood nearby in a workshop.
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 FAQs

  • Traditional saunas heat the air, while infrared saunas use light to directly heat the body. A traditional sauna will provide a more intense sauna experience including the use of steam. Infrared saunas my be more comfortable for some individuals due to lower temperatures and gentler heat.

  • Adding a shingle, metal, or canvas roof is a great idea as it protects your sauna from the elements.

    However, your sauna will be fine without a roof as the Western Red Cedar is a superior species when it comes to Water and Moisture.

  • Yes it can. Our world class heaters allow you to use your sauna for a wet or dry experience.

  • Normal temperatures vary from 140 - 200 degrees depending on user preference. Start with 15 - 20 minute sessions and gradually increase as you get more comfortable.

  • This will vary base on multiple factors including exterior temperature and heater type. Average heating time to 150 degrees is 30-60 minutes. This can be closer to 90 minutes in sub-zero temperatures.