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What should I bring?Swimwear, a water bottle to stay hydrated, and two towels — one to sit on in the sauna, one to dry off with afterwards. If you fancy the plunge pool, separate footwear you don't mind getting wet and muddy is worth bringing, along with something warm and cosy to change into once you're done.
What will a session be like?Salt Grass sessions are wood-fired and communal — you'll be sharing the heat with a small group of fellow bathers on Apron Community Farm, working through rounds of heat, cold and rest at your own pace. It's less about the clock and more about the ritual of it: the crackle of the stove, the smell of wood smoke, long views over the farm between rounds, and a bit of quiet connection with whoever else is in there with you. Most people find 5–15 minutes at a time inside is plenty, with breaks outside or in the plunge pool in between — however many rounds feel right for you.
We run 60-minute sessions, plus shorter taster slots while we're getting going. Try to arrive 10–15 minutes early so you've got time to change before your slot starts
What facilities are on site?We've a changing area and an outdoor shower on site, and the ground is farm track rather than tarmac, so sturdy or waterproof footwear is worth having for the walk down.
Who can come along?Sessions are open to everyone, and families are welcome on the farm. If you're bringing anyone under 16, a couple of things are required by our insurance and can't be skipped: they must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian specifically (not just any accompanying adult), and that parent or guardian needs to sign a waiver confirming the relationship before the child is allowed to use the sauna. Under-16s also aren't covered for any cold-water activity — the plunge pool, an ice bath, or cold showers — regardless of supervision, so please plan around that if you're bringing children. [confirm: do you want a way for parents of younger children to request an exception in advance, similar to how you'd handle any other special request, or is 16-with-guardian a firm line?]
We don't currently have step-free or wheelchair access confirmed on site [confirm: is this the case, or has anything changed since the build? If a wheelchair user gets in touch, is there anything we can offer them?].
If you have high or low blood pressure, a heart or circulatory condition, epilepsy, diabetes, or are pregnant, please check with your doctor before booking, and let us know when you arrive so we can look out for you. If you start to feel dizzy, nauseous, or get a headache at any point, please leave the sauna straight away and let the nearest person know.
Do I need to sign anything before I come?Yes — everyone signs a short liability waiver as part of booking. If you're bringing anyone under 16, their parent or guardian will also need to sign a separate waiver confirming that relationship before the child can use the sauna.
How should I prepare before my session?Take off jewellery before you go in, as the stove gets hot enough to burn skin under metal. Avoid a heavy meal or alcohol beforehand, and drink water rather than turning up dehydrated. If you have any medical conditions, are pregnant, or are on medication, do check with your GP before booking a sauna session.
How should I prepare before my session?Take off jewellery before you go in, as the stove gets hot enough to burn skin under metal. Avoid a heavy meal or alcohol beforehand, and drink water rather than turning up dehydrated. If you have any medical conditions, are pregnant, or are on medication, do check with your GP before booking a sauna session.