THE FAMILY sauna

THE PROJECT

Front view of a custom residential sauna by Hot Bird Saunas, set in a lush Vermont landscape with natural wood construction.

This sauna was built using reclaimed posts and beams from a 175-year-old barn on the property—our first expression of what would become our signature approach to residential sauna design. Asymmetrical overhangs frame unobstructed views through the window on one side, while creating integrated wood-drying storage on the other. Smooth shiplap siding contrasts with repurposed timbers, resulting in a structure that feels both rustic and refined. Like every Hot Bird sauna, it’s expertly insulated and ventilated, reaching 180°F in just 25 minutes.

Waitsfield, Vermont

Custom outdoor sauna by Hot Bird Saunas featuring a gable roof, front entry door, and integrated side storage for firewood.
Interior of a custom wood-fired sauna by Hot Bird Saunas with tongue and groove walls, bench seating, a small window, and a black stone heater.
Sauna wall detail showing analog thermometer and humidity gauge mounted on tongue and groove wall.
Custom outdoor sauna with covered entry porch by Hot Bird Saunas, set in a Vermont landscape surrounded by greenery.
Interior of a custom-built sauna by Hot Bird Saunas with bench seating along two walls and smooth, clear cedar.
Interior of a custom wood-fired sauna by Hot Bird Saunas with raised bench seating, a window overlooking trees, and a black wood-fired heater.
Custom outdoor sauna with covered entry porch by Hot Bird Saunas, set along a dirt path and surrounded by trees and greenery.
Custom wood-fired outdoor sauna by Hot Bird Saunas with a metal roof and chimney, set in a green yard surrounded by trees.