Sauna on the River

The Landing, Index WA

90 Minutes - $45 per person

Reserve Your Spot

What This Is:

  • A handmade, authentic, wood-fired sauna at a private campground in Index, WA, just steps away from the Skykomish River.

  • Community sauna sessions for a small group of eight. $45 per person for 90 minutes.

  • Private sauna sessions for up to ten people can be booked here, starting at $320 for 75 minutes.

What to Expect:

  • Heat: Our sauna is generally set between 180-200 degrees F. Our 800lb Finnish-built sauna stove ensures a nice, soft heat.

  • Cold: Step outside into the cool sea air or plunge into the sound, just steps away.

  • Flow: 90 minutes, plenty of time to do 3-5 cycles with breaks outside.

  • Guidance: First time? No problem. We’ll walk you through everything.

  • Venik Use: Veniks are welcome during any private session, and during community sessions when space allows. Bring your own venik or purchase one at the sauna. (what is a venik?)

  • Other amenities: self service tea station

  • Complete Reset: You will leave feeling calm but energized. Ready for the week ahead.

The Location:

The Landing, Index. A private campground along the Skykomish River, 5 minutes from downtown Index. Exact location provided after booking.

What people are saying:

Read all google reviews

  • "Evergreen Sauna is truly amazing! Ryan has poured so much care into every detail of the design and overall experience."

    - Ashley

  • "This was the highest quality and most authentic sauna i’ve ever experienced."

    - Grant

  • "You can tell that Ryan took his time and paid attention to all of the details that are crucial in building a sauna that will give good, even heat and will last a long time. Well done, Ryan!"

    - David, Owner of Von Sauna

  • “The sauna was clean and beautiful. Wood fired too! There was water for steam and essential oils if you desired. We choose the cedarwood oil to continue enhancing the natural cedar aromas of the sauna."

    - Kayla

3.jpg
4.jpg
2.jpg
IMG_4549.jpeg
IMG_3971.JPG
Reserve Your Spot

  • Private sessions can be booked for up to ten people, directly through this link.

    • All guests must sign the waiver before using the sauna. A link will be sent in the confirmation email

    • When returning from the beach, please dip your feet in the basin before entering the sauna.

    • Maintain proper attire when using the sauna. Nudity is not allowed.

    • All guests must sit on a towel while inside the sauna.

    • Listen to your body. If you are feeling lightheaded, nauseous, or unwell, exit the sauna immediately.

    • Respect the space and other guests.

  • Yes! We have a water bucket, ladle, and essential oils in the sauna at all times. To pour water on the rocks, scoop water with the ladle, pour 5-10 drops of essential oil into the ladle (optional), and slowly pour onto the rocks. Please check with fellow sauna guests beforehand.

  • Please Bring:

    • Two towels (one to sit on inside the sauna, and one to dry off with)

    • One bathing suit (ideally worn under clothes)

    • One refillable water bottle (we will have water available)

    • Sandals, flip flops, or crocs for walking around outside the sauna

  • A venik is a small bunch of dried leaves (usually oak or birch) used in the sauna by fanning and tapping on the body. This process boosts circulation, enhances heat transfer to your skin, and aids in muscle relaxation.

  • We like to say that the sauna seats eight strangers comfortably or ten close friends. We never book more than eight seats in a community session.

  • Yes! We allocate 15 minutes between sessions for wiping down the benches and sweeping/mopping the floor. You may see some leftover leaves under the benches from a previous venik session, but we’ve found that the leaves give off a pleasant aroma.

  • Most American gym saunas are stuffy, dry, and filthy.

    We believe in sauna for the sake of sauna, not as an afterthought to a workout. Here, you can experience the contrast of wood-fired heat and the chill of a natural body of water.

    Come see the difference for yourself.

  • Children are allowed, but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

  • Our reservations are non-refundable, but you may reschedule up to 24 hours before the start of your session.

  • Yes, gift certificates can be found here.

  • This sauna wasn’t bought. It was built by me, piece by piece, with intention.

    I’m Ryan, a Marine Corps veteran who fell in love with real sauna and banya culture while visiting my wife’s hometown in Russia, near the Finnish border.

    I built this space because I wanted a place for people to come to slow down, disconnect, and leave feeling great.

    You’re invited to join us.

Good Sauna, Guaranteed

We built this sauna to be a place where people can relax, reset, and enjoy themselves. You should leave your session feeling relaxed, clear-headed, and glad you came. If you don’t, tell us and we’ll make it right.

Your experience matters the most to us.