SAUNATY at NORTH BEACH PARK

100 Minutes • Lake Michigan Plunge • Wood-Fired Saunas

What It Is

Wood-fired sauna on the shoreline of Lake Michigan at North Beach Park. Real heat. Cold water. Wide horizon. The kind of contrast that leaves you clearer, calmer, and vividly awake.

The 100-Minute Format

The 100-minute session is deliberate.

Shorter felt rushed. Two hours dragged. A hundred minutes lands right in the middle, enough time to fully drop in without overdoing it.

You are not in the sauna the entire time. The flow is simple:

Sauna → Lake → Rest → Hydrate → Repeat

Most guests complete three to four relaxed hot-cold cycles. Common reaction at the end:
“Wow, that went by fast.”

If you’re done early, that's fine! Listen to your body. The goal is to walk out feeling sharp, not drained. We give ample time, so everyone can leave fully baked.

The Experience

Heat up for 15–30 minutes, cool off in Lake Michigan, breathe, rehydrate, repeat at your own pace.

Sauna and cold exposure elevate heart rate similar to light cardio, improve circulation, activate heat-shock proteins, and trigger endorphins linked to better mood, clarity, and deeper sleep.

The Saunas

Two translucent, wood-fired NorthUp saunas custom-built (professionally) in Minneapolis, MN.

They blend into the landscape and fill with natural light. Full panoramic rear windows frame Lake Michigan, creating an open, spacious feel.

Traditional Finnish dry sauna style. Hot, mostly dry, with periodic water on stones for controlled steam.

• Seats 6–7 per sauna

• Typically 12 guests total per session

• Temps range 190–212°F, usually around 200°F

Upper bench runs hottest. Lower benches are milder with a great lake view.

Community Format

This is a shared, community sauna.

You’ll be sitting with others during your session.

Private Sessions

Book six seats to reserve a full sauna for your group.

Smaller group? Use placeholder names like TBD1, TBD2 to complete booking.

Private price equals six seats at the listed rate.

Location

📍 North Beach Park
18775 N Shore Dr, Spring Lake, MI 49456
🌊 Direct shoreline access

Pricing

💵 $40 per person
🎟 Credit Pack Crew: 8 credits ($32 equivalent)

How It Works

⏰ Arrive 5–10 minutes early
🧼 Buffer between sessions for cleaning and reset
📝 Online waiver required
💳 Cancel 24+ hours in advance for full refund

During your session:

• Change in transition area (private tents, weather permitting)

• Store belongings in totes

• Keep water bottles on table near sauna door

• Typical rounds: 15–20 minutes, sometimes 25–30 once acclimated

• If it stops feeling good, step out

• Rehydrate and repeat

• One ladle every 5–10 minutes maintains steam. Heavy pours lowers sauna temp.

Bring

• 💧 A lot of water

• ⚡ Electrolytes (optional)

• 🏖 Beach towel

• 🧥 Warm, dry clothes for after

• 🩴 Sandals or Crocs (no shoes in sauna)

• 🧦 Cold plunge socks or boots in colder conditions

You will sweat.

We Provide

• 🔥 Saunas 185–215°F

• 🧢 Laundered sauna hats and seat towels

• 🚿 Changing tents (weather permitting)

• 💧 Complimentary LMNT electrolyte drink

• 📸 Photos and videos on request (@saunaty_mi)

• 🪑 Benches and storage totes

Safety & Etiquette

• 🚪 Hold door if windy

• 🌿 Essential oils may be used

• 🌬 100% oxygen exchange every ~4 minutes

• 🚨 CO detector present

• 🧼 Surfaces sanitized with 3% food-grade hydrogen peroxide throughout day

• 🚫 No heavily scented deodorant, perfumes or lotions

• 💍 Remove jewelry and footwear before entering

Reserve Early

Sessions sell out.

Come solo or bring a friend.