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American-Made Custom Saunas | Nationwide Delivery to the Continental United States

Custom Saunas for your Backyard Home Oasis

Reclaim your quiet

Bespoke, luxury home-quality craftsmanship. All the words fall short. BW Sauna brings some of the best quality saunas through and through. Our 8-layer heat design is proven to heat up fast, stay hot longer, and last through decades of use. We sauna to find ourselves, to center our minds, to reclaim the quiet.

2–20+

Size options for personal spaces and community commercial use.

6.5 x 8-14 Standard

Absolute custom options to fit your finish, matching home exterior and more.

Layout

Optional changing room, shower, cold plunge, solar and so much more

Clear View

Using top quality double pane glass that blocks sun, and doesn't fog up. (custom sizing options)

We'll make the case

The sauna difference.

We don’t know you… yet. But if you’ve found yourself on this page, chances are you’ve experiences what sauna can be. What that could feel like if it were something you could walk into every morning, evening without the fuss of the gym or sauna spa. A personal space, completely built from the ground up to be your own. 

We might have had a little too much fun with this one. 

"The thoughts and feelings that emerge from being on the sauna bench could never appear being anywhere else in the world." — F.E. Sillanpää

Sauna brings us closer, brings a new layer to our daily routine that impacts our health and soul. In a life where we demand so much of our body, and mind sauna gives back. 

15 min

Ski Recovery

+25%

Recover Faster

+15%

Heart Health

20+ Cap.

Community

+25%

Running Recovery

+25%

Detox

Why go full custom sauna and not kit?

We’ve been building saunas professionally for 5+ years, and the difference between custom and kit shows up over time. A kit sauna is built to a price point. The materials are thinner, the joinery is simpler, and the assumptions are generic. That matters because saunas live under conditions almost nothing else does, daily swings between heat, humidity, and cold that punish weak materials and shortcuts. Custom is the opposite approach. We choose the wood, the framing, the ventilation, and the details based on your space, your climate, and how you actually plan to use it. The result is a sauna that fits the property, holds up under real use, and still looks and performs the way it should years in. If you’re investing in something guests will remember, or something you’ll use for the next decade, custom isn’t the upgrade. It’s the baseline.

Our Recent Backyard and Home Saunas

Exceptional builds with American-made values. Our home saunas are born out of a vision to bring the highest quality found only in the highest of luxury home finish work to your backyard oasis.

Eagle River’s 8×12 Custom Sauna

8 x 12ft Home Sauna

Grand Custom

The Grand can be upgraded to match your home exterior, custom window expansions, and amazing finish options to fit your dream.  

8 x 12ft Home Sauna (42.5k+)

Grand Standard

The big boy, the Grand takes after grand island and is centered around the whole family. Allowing everyone to take in the view.

custom outdoor sauna

6 x 8 ft Backyard Sauna

York Custom

Our flagship stationary custom sauna built for all around use.  Handcrafted and at the perfect size for groups or solo sauna enthusiasts.  

6 x 8ft Home Sauna (31.5k+)

York Standard

Fitting up to 5 people. The York model is designed to excel at cabin environments, all while maintaining an economical footprint.

Endless finish options

From the cladding and benches to the shape of the stove, each BW sauna reflects our evolving craftsmanship, standards, and deep commitment to detail. Part of that detail is bringing a selection of some of the best wood products available. Thermory is the exclusive provider of our wood library, offering natural and chemically free finishes in a variety of textures and colors. 

Robust
Steel Frame

8 Layer
Heat Design

All-Weather
Exterior & Interior

Highest Quality
Heat Options

Common home sauna qeustions

You've got questions of course.

Do you deliver nationwide?

Yes. BW saunas are built in Minnesota and delivered nationwide across the continental United States.

We have placed and delivered saunas in major regions across the country, including Colorado, Arizona, California, Washington State, Florida, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Oregon, North Carolina, and beyond.

Whether you are looking for a custom home sauna, a mobile sauna, or a fully custom outdoor sauna, BW can help plan the build, delivery, and installation around your location.

How much do these saunas cost and why?

BW custom home saunas usually start around $30,000. Mobile saunas usually start around $40,000.

Custom home saunas can range up to $80,000 or more depending on size, layout, finishes, stove selection, and site needs. Mobile saunas can increase for larger custom or commercial builds.

These are not simple kit saunas. BW saunas are built with the same mindset, materials, and finish expectations you would find in a $3 million to $10 million luxury home. You can explore current models on our saunas for sale page or start with the custom sauna quote tool.

How fast do your orders get completed?

Finished or nearly finished saunas can sometimes be delivered in the Midwest in under a week.

National delivery can often happen within about 14 days depending on schedule, route, and installation needs. For a fully custom sauna, the build process usually takes 1 to 3 months depending on demand, season, design complexity, and current production schedule.

You can view our mobile sauna lineup or reach out through our contact page for current availability.

How long do BW saunas last?

BW custom saunas are designed to last 20 to 40 years and beyond with proper care.

BW often builds saunas to replace cheaper saunas that have burned out, broken down, or failed after only 2 to 5 years. Many kit saunas are not made for decades of real use, weather exposure, heat cycles, and long term maintenance.

We build our saunas to be maintained, serviced, and lived with over time. In many ways, a BW sauna is built like a luxury home. With good upkeep, it can become a lasting cornerstone of the property. You can see completed examples in our gallery and American Sauna Stories.

Do I need a permit for a BW sauna?

In many cases, no. Most BW sauna structures are designed to stay under the square footage that commonly triggers permit requirements.

Local rules still vary by city, county, HOA, and property type, so we always recommend checking your local requirements before installation.

BW saunas are built on a steel frame, which gives you more flexibility for placement. They can rest on a concrete slab, posts, or a prepared gravel area. Electric models may require electrical work, while wood fired models may have different placement and clearance considerations. You can learn more on our FAQ page or start with our custom home sauna page.

Can I move my sauna if I sell my home?

Yes. One of the advantages of a BW steel frame sauna is that it can be moved with proper handling.

If you sell your home, you may choose to keep the sauna with the property as a value adding feature, or you may choose to move it to your next location.

The steel frame helps protect the structure during transport and installation. It keeps the wood framed sauna body from shifting, bending, or twisting the way a lighter structure might. You can also read more about sauna value on our Airbnb and property value guide.

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Three values

One
Vision

Sauna with Purpose.

We believe in leaning into the hard parts of life. The uncomfortable seasons and the moments that reveal who we are. Sauna isn’t just about heat; it’s about discipline, reset, and recovery. It’s about stepping away from screens and noise to rediscover ourselves and establish clarity we can use to built a better tomorrow. Silence has a way of bringing out what actually matters in our lives. From day one, we’ve built saunas that invite you into that moment again and again. Because comfort won’t make you stronger. But heat will.

Confidently American Made

While many brands chase trends and mimic Scandinavian aesthetics, we take a different path. Our saunas are built with intention, grounded in American ingenuity, and crafted by people who care about the work, not the label. We respect tradition, but we’re not here to imitate it. Every sauna we build reflects the values we live by: honesty, durability, and substance over style. We use local materials, engineer every detail to fit its unique environment, and build for real people who want something that lasts. No gimmicks. No borrowed culture. Just real sauna made right here, with pride.

No filters. No performance. Just presence.

BW doesn’t care what you believe, what you look like, or what side you’re on. That all falls away when you enter a sauna. They’ve been a shared experience cultures and eras. Common ground. We could sit in a sauna with a stranger from 2,000 years ago and share the same breath, the same stillness, the same human experience. We believe a sauna is the place where opinions take a backseat and presence takes the lead. It’s not about what you post. It’s about how you feel when you step out.

At our core...

We’ve stepped aside to invest solely in building the very best-quality saunas money can buy.

Passion

We’re second-generation craftsmen with a genuine passion for sauna.

Creativity

We consider every detail, blending engineering with artistry.

Intentionality

Purposeful design means every choice has a purpose and function.

Grounded

It's not about looks and status. We build saunas meant to serve you.

Eagle River’s 8×12 Custom Sauna

Owner & Founder of BW

Jayson Stolp

With a lifetime in construction and 50+ custom sauna builds, Jayson is a true grand master of sauna design and craftsmanship. Nationally recognized for quality. We settle for nothing less than saunas built to last a lifetime.

portable sauna on Lake Superior

Co-Owner & Business Driver

Kyler Stolp

Kyler brings together passion and process. Ensuring the systems that drive success. Kyler lives life to grow through the uncomfortable. Personally using sauna on the icy waves of Lake Superior.

Boost Airbnb Value & Rates with a Sauna

Why This Amenity
Pays Off

Ensure your Airbnb property leaves a lasting impression with an authentic luxury sauna. Specifically designed for Airbnb properties, BW saunas provide the perfect value-add that will help your property stand out by offering a wellness retreat.

Increase
Bookings

Boost Property
Value

Better
Reviews

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Get Your Sauna Health Benefits Guide

Curious how sauna therapy supports recovery, relaxation, and overall health? Download our free guide with science-proven insights!

Testimonials & Reviews

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Thermory Wood Library

We’ve sourced some of the best wood on the market to offer a wide variety of food finish options. Below are some of the most popular wood finishes our clients have used. 

Popular Combinations

A Mobile Sauna That Offers More

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Why choose steel over aluminum frames for sauna construction?

At BW Sauna Co., every design decision is rooted in durability, performance, and long-term value. That’s why we frame all of our mobile saunas with steel instead of aluminum, and why the base of our stationary saunas is also built from steel.

Strength You Can Rely On
Steel is significantly stronger than aluminum. For mobile saunas that travel thousands of miles, encounter bumps, curves, and temperature shifts, strength matters. A steel frame ensures the structure stays square and solid, resisting warping, twisting, or stress fractures over time. It is built to hold up through seasons of use on the road and still feel like new.

Weight That Works With Us
While aluminum is lighter, that weight savings often comes at the cost of structural integrity. For us, the slightly heavier weight of steel translates to better towing stability and lower risk of flexing or damage in transport. Our trailers are designed to handle the weight efficiently without compromising the sauna experience.

Corrosion Resistance Where It Matters
All steel used in BW sauna frames is treated and coated to prevent rust and ensure longevity, especially critical in humid environments like saunas. Properly prepared steel actually outperforms raw aluminum in resisting corrosion over time when exposed to the moisture and heat of regular sauna use.

Consistency Across Stationary Builds
Even in our stationary models, the base, the point of contact between the sauna and the ground, must resist movement, moisture, and long-term wear. Steel provides a dependable, immovable foundation that holds up under weight, humidity, and shifting temperatures.

Made for Harsh Environments
Our clients use saunas in backyards, lake properties, mountain retreats, and off-grid locations. Steel allows us to build structures that can endure diverse climates and real-life use, not just showroom conditions.

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The 8 layers of a BW Sauna

Framing – It is the fitting together of pieces to give a structure support and shape. Headers are built over windows and doors to support the roof load.

Insulation – This is the insulation of the unit. It’s a standard fiberglass insulating material and works to trap air and slow the transfer of heat.

Breathable Membrane – This is a breathable, water-resistant membrane made to resist moisture and release water vapor and works as an air barrier to the structure.

Maintenance Free Siding – This is the outer layer of the structure. It’s a fully waterproof, maintenance free siding option, and is available in many different colors/styles.

Sheathing – 7/16″ OSB sheathing applied over the framing, which holds everything together and prevents the building from ever swaying or bending. It’s used as a nailing base for your siding materials as well.

Foil Vapor Barrier – This is applied over the framing in the hot room areas. It serves as a vapor barrier to the exterior, while also reflecting the heat back inside the room.

Furring Strips – These are used to separate the wood paneling from the exterior wall, to give an air gap for the space to breathe. It helps to dry the wood and is crucial for reflecting the heat back into the room.

Wall Paneling – Commonly used as cedar T&G, but many different forms of paneling can be used. This is the outer layer of the interior and is a wood that can soak up steam and deal with heat absorption without any type of long-term damage. It is also highly resistant to fungus, rot, and decay.

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Quality Heat Sources

We will work with you to understand and advise the right heat source based on your lifestyle, sauna size, and features. 

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