Private Mobile Sauna | Colorado

6.5x8 Custom Mobile Sauna with Full Glass Back Wall

Installed in February 2024, this 6.5×8 custom mobile sauna was built for personal use in Colorado. Designed as a compact but highly detailed unit, this build combines bold exterior materials, full glass features, and a powerful wood fired heat source in a 4 to 5 person layout.

A lasting
relaxation

Handcrafted
for you

Anywhere
you go

To enhance
active health

Improving
wellbeing

A Personal Sauna Built for Colorado Living

Compact Size. Fully Custom Design.

his project was designed for a private client who wanted something different from a standard mobile sauna. The vision focused on clean lines, natural materials, and a strong connection to the outdoors. The exterior features Thermory Dragon Scale cladding, giving the sauna texture and depth. A 2 foot porch overhang with wedge shape walls adds architectural interest while offering subtle weather protection. The full glass back wall and full glass door bring in natural light and frame the surrounding Colorado landscape. Built over eight weeks, this sauna balances compact dimensions with elevated design details throughout.

Expansive Views in a Compact Footprint

Distinctive Exterior Design

Efficient Wood Fired Performance

Inside, the sauna features 1×4 STK tongue and groove cedar walls and ceiling for a clean, traditional finish. A small curved top bench adds comfort and softens the interior lines, while mortised in wall lighting keeps fixtures hidden and the design minimal. Heat is powered by the HUUM HIVE 13 wood stove, delivering strong and consistent heat performance for the 4 to 5 person capacity. The full glass rear wall transforms the bathing experience, creating an open feel while maintaining the warmth and intimacy of a wood fired sauna.

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Endless finish options

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

WE MAKE SAUNAS FOR WHERE YOU ARE

Frequently Asked Questions About Saunas

We are here for you. Let’s chat over a coffee if you’re in the Duluth area. If not, we are always available by phone to explore what an outdoor sauna could look like for your life.

How long should you sit in a sauna?

It depends on what you are searching for! If you want to rest, 15 to 30 minutes is plenty of time. If you want to cleanse and enhance your skin, 15 to 30 minutes is perfect. If you’re an athlete, resting after exercise can help minimize muscular pain and improve circulation.

For more information on this issue, please see “How long to stay in a sauna.“

Does sauna burn calories?

Factors like weight, age, and exposure duration affect calorie burn in a sauna, with a 30-minute session potentially burning 100–300 calories. Harvard Health found that infrared saunas can burn up to 1.5 calories per minute, while the American Council on Exercise estimates 50–150 calories in a hot session.

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“Does sauna burn calories?“.

How to use a sauna safely?

Listen to Your Body: If you feel uncomfortable, exit the sauna! It is better to prevent than to cure.
Stay Hydrated: Drink water before, during, and after your sauna session to replace lost fluids.
Session Duration: Two to three sessions per week, each lasting 15 to 20 minutes, is a decent start.
Sauna Etiquette: Shower before entering, dress lightly or with a towel for comfort, and keep talking to a minimal for a peaceful atmosphere.

For more information on this issue, please see “How long should you sit in a sauna?“.

Do saunas help you lose weight?

The short answer is yes—with some restrictions. Saunas generally promote weight reduction by sweating, which allows the body to shed water weight momentarily. During a typical 30-minute sauna session, you can lose roughly 0.1 to 0.6 kg (0,22 to 1,32 pounds). However, this is primarily water weight, which will return as you rehydrate.

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What are the health benefits of sauna bathing?

Sauna bathing offers numerous health benefits, including weight control, hormonal balance, cardiovascular health benefits, musculoskeletal pain relief, muscle pain reduction, respiratory system benefits, and relaxation. It promotes a deep state of relaxation, reduces stress, and improves overall well-being.

For more information on this issue, please see “How long you should stay in a sauna.“

Who should avoid or limit sauna sessions?

Sauna baths are safe for most healthy individuals, but precautions are needed for those with specific conditions like acute infections, heart problems, or fever. Heat exposure can affect certain drugs’ pharmacokinetics, so high blood pressure medicines should be taken before use. Also, saunas are safe for children to use under adult supervision.

For more information on this issue, please see “How long you should stay in a sauna.“

A Personal Experience

Finding Resonance

In the world, everything has a resonant frequency. From a board, to the engine in your car. We’ve captured this into instruments such as the marimba. A simple line of wood specifically sized to create notes. That note harmonizing perfectly with each other piece of wood comes together into beautiful music when played skillfully. In sauna design, we feel the same. Bringing together finishes, materials and textures that harmonize together to create a masterpiece. Perfectly tuned to your goals, the end result is a warm inviting space that doesn’t distract, but guides you into the relaxation of sauna.