Summer Sauna & Cold Plunge in Charlottesville
Wood-Fired Sauna, Cold Tubs, and Riverfront Community
4.8 stars• 218 reviews
From$40/ personincl. taxes and fees
Duration
90 mins
Includes
Sauna, cold tubs, river access
Highlights
Move between a wood-fired, Finnish-inspired sauna, cold tubs, and river cooling during a Thursday evening community session. Meet new people or unwind with friends in a shared riverfront setting.
- Connect with up to 12 people in a mixed-gender community session
- Cycle through gentle heat, cold tubs, bucket showers, and river cooling
- Relax in the changing room or lounge between sauna rounds
- Learn sauna use during an opening staff orientation
- Enjoy independent sauna time after the orientation
What's Included
- Wood-fired cedar-lined sauna
- Cold tubs
- River access for cold plunges
- Cold-water bucket showers
- Essential oils for steam
- Changing room and lounge
- Water refill jug
Know before you go
- Arrive 15 minutes before your session
- Ages 18+ only
- Wear a swimsuit
- Bring a towel to sit on in the hot room; towel rentals are available
- Read and sign the liability waiver before attending
- Leave alcohol, drugs, food, Bluetooth speakers, and dogs at home
- Maintain a safe, respectful shared space; disruptive behavior may result in removal
Cancellation Policy
Cancel or change up to 48 hours before your session for a refund.
FAQs
Wear a swimsuit and bring a towel to sit on in the hot room, flip-flops or Crocs for outdoor walking, and a water bottle. Towel rentals are available.
Leave alcohol, drugs, food, Bluetooth speakers, dogs, and metal jewelry at home. Rings are okay.
Start with a staff orientation, then enjoy the session independently. Spend 10–15 minutes in the hot room, cool down in the cold tubs, river, or bucket showers, rest, and repeat.
Experience provided by Rivanna River Company
Experience provided by Rivanna River Company
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