An introduction to heat and cold

Different experiences, in one place.

Contrast therapy is a term used for moving between heat and cold. In a backyard setting, that can mean a sauna and a cold plunge, with an outdoor shower nearby for rinsing.

Sunlight across the cedar sauna bench and slatted backrest

The setting, and the choice to use it.

The sauna offers traditional heat over stones in a cedar room. The plunge offers cold water in a bathing basin, with chilling equipment built into its mahogany surround. The outdoor shower is a separate part of the setting.

Each has its own use. Choosing a sauna doesn’t require a plunge, and a plunge can stand alone. The arrangement at our shop lets you see the pieces together and consider what fits your home.

Mahogany cold plunge and white bathing basin in the backyard, with its vented enclosure facing forward

An introduction, not a prescribed routine.

This page describes the setting and equipment. It does not establish a session length, temperature, or sequence that is suitable for you, and it does not promise a health outcome.

Questions about personal suitability and medical conditions belong with a qualified healthcare professional. Questions about construction, configuration, and the working setup are questions we can help with.

Experience the space in Graham.

If you’d like a closer look, you can arrange a visit with the makers. See the scale of the room, feel the materials, and ask how the work might sit in your own backyard.

What to expect from a visit

Thinking about a sauna or plunge?

Tell us about your space and the questions you have about the work.