Wood-Fired Sauna, Cold Tubs, and Riverfront Community
90 mins
Sauna, cold tubs, river access
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.
Cancel or change up to 48 hours before your session for a refund.
Product ID: G8CDTF
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.
1520 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
This riverside spot in Charlottesville has built a loyal following around a surprisingly diverse mix of activities, from sauna and cold plunge sessions to kayaking, tubing, paintball, and live music. The common thread across all of it is genuinely warm, attentive staff who seem to care about making each visit memorable. Thoughtful details like essential oils, ginger lemon tea, lavender towels, and a gathering fire between sauna sessions show real intention behind the experience. The sauna and cold plunge offering draws especially passionate reviews, with couples and groups alike calling it deeply relaxing and beautifully designed. The setting along the Rivanna River adds a natural backdrop that elevates even the simpler activities. Paintball gets a shoutout for being a great outlet for high-energy groups, though fair warning from regulars: long sleeves and pants are a must. With a near-perfect rating across a large number of reviews, this place clearly delivers consistently and is worth adding to your plans.
We rented kayaks and SUPs at the end of August with our kids. It was such a great time! Great set up, pretty setting, convenient, friendly staff. Also they have delicious popsicles for after the water. We are from out of state, but if we return to Charlottesville, we will be back!
Heather G
August 22, 2026
We rented kayaks and SUPs at the end of August with our kids. It was such a great time! Great set up, pretty setting, convenient, friendly staff. Also they have delicious popsicles for after the water. We are from out of state, but if we return to Charlottesville, we will be back!
Heather G
August 22, 2026
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