PORT ALBERNI EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Full Moon Sauna Session — A Three‑Hour Hot-and‑Cold Ritual Under October’s Lunar Glow
A guided evening of hot-and-cold therapy on October 6 (6–9pm) at Sproat Lake Landing Resort, useful for planning what to bring and how the session flows.
Full Moon Sauna Session — A Three‑Hour Hot-and‑Cold Ritual Under October’s Lunar Glow.
On the shore of Sproat Lake in Port Alberni, Triple Peak Sauna Co. stages a guided, three‑hour Full Moon Sauna Session that pairs traditional hot‑and‑cold therapy with gentle community ritual. Led by a Sauna Host and warmed by a propane fire, the evening combines sauna rounds and cold plunges with tea, optional card pulling and group conversation—an introduction to west coast sauna culture framed by the full moon.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Full‑Moon Atmosphere
The event layers traditional sauna benefits with the added dimension of the full moon: an intentionally calming ambiance meant to deepen relaxation and promote mental clarity during the sauna sessions.
Guided Hot‑and‑Cold Rounds
A Sauna Host leads participants through soothing sauna sessions and invigorating cold plunges, with opportunities for communal talk, tea and optional card pulling to support conversation and connection.
Detoxification and Grounding
The sessions emphasize release and renewal: sweating in the sauna to support detoxification and leaning into the natural setting to reinforce feelings of grounding and connection with self.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
Across three hours, the rhythm is deliberately simple: arrive lakeside, warm into the saunas guided by the host, alternate with cold plunges and time at the propane fire, and settle into measured conversation and moments of quiet beneath the full moon. Both the Porthole Sauna and the Lake View Sauna are available for use, and the format supports newcomers as well as those familiar with hot‑and‑cold practice.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening is best for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The session runs three hours (6–9pm on October 6) from Sproat Lake Landing Resort; plan to arrive with enough time to change and settle in.
Bring a bathrobe and warm footwear if you wish; change rooms are available at the saunas and hotel bathrooms may be used. Tea will be served and an optional card pulling is available.
You may come early or stay after for food or drink at Drinkwaters Lounge (check hotel hours). Consider light activity beforehand—trails and water access are nearby if you want to paddle or hike prior to the session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Full Moon Sauna Session?
The session is three hours in duration.
Where do participants meet?
Meet at Sproat Lake Landing Resort.
Which saunas will be available?
Both the Porthole Sauna and the Lake View Sauna will be available for your enjoyment.
Is there a place to change?
There is a change room down at the saunas, or you may use the hotel bathrooms.
Is this event suitable for people new to sauna?
Yes—hosts are prepared to introduce newcomers to west coast sauna culture and guide participants through the hot‑and‑cold practice.
Can I stay after for a meal or drink?
Yes—attendees are invited to come early or stay after and enjoy a meal or beverage at Drinkwaters Lounge; call the hotel to confirm hours.