The Great Northern Sauna Village: Forest Bathing
Presented with Silvae Spiritus
Dates & Times:
Sun, Jan 26, 2025, 11:00 am
Venue: Prospect Park & The Market at Malcolm Yards
Cost: $70
Rediscover your connection with the natural world this winter with a rejuvenating forest bathing session led by the founders of Northern Minnesota wellness retreat, Silvae Spiritus, at Prospect Park in Minneapolis.
The guides will lead you through a one-hour journey of reflection and mindfulness to encourage reconnection with yourself, one another, and physical space. Following the session, participants will be welcomed at The Great Northern Sauna Village with a healing sauna session.
Participants will meet at Prospect Park at 11am, transition to MY 12-12:30pm
Plan Your Experience
Please note: Sauna participants must be 13+ years of age at the time of their sauna experience. Attendees under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are welcome to bring children ages 5-13 during our Family Day Steam Sessions.
How to prepare: Bring easy-to-slip-on/off sandals or flip-flops, a towel, a robe to wear to and from the saunas, and a water bottle to stay hydrated. Bathing suits are required, and we recommend coming already dressed to maximize sauna time. Please note that Malcolm Yards requires shoes and either a robe or clothes to be worn indoors.
Please note that photographs and video footage may be taken throughout this event. These will be used by The Great Northern and its partners for marketing and publicity, our archives, on our website and in social media.
*Snow angels and cold exposure methods will be weather dependent. If above freezing temperatures, cold water buckets and rinsing stations will be available.
If you have a Sauna Village question or ticketing need, please reach out to saunavillage@thegreatnorthernfestival.com.