CHARLOTTESVILLE PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Steam, Ice, and Community: Private Wood‑Fired Sauna Sessions on the Rivanna
Reserve a private, wood‑fired Finnish‑inspired sauna at Rivanna River Company for groups of 2–46 people, with sessions lasting up to 2.5 hours.
Steam, Ice, and Community: Private Wood‑Fired Sauna Sessions on the Rivanna.
Relax in a traditional Finnish‑inspired, wood‑fired sauna with friends or family at Rivanna River Company. These custom private sessions let groups alternate hot and cold rounds—hot sauna, cold water, rest and repeat—in a beginner‑friendly outdoor setting designed to reduce stress, boost health, and bring people together across seasons.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hot, Cold, Rest — The Simple Cycle
Sessions follow a time‑tested pattern: short stints in the hot room (typically 10–15 minutes), then a cool down by sitting outside, plunging in the river, or a quick cold rinse from the bucket shower, followed by a rest before repeating the cycle.
A Traditional, Wood‑Fired, Finnish‑Inspired Sauna
The operator brings a Finnish‑inspired, wood‑fired sauna experience to the Charlottesville riverside—an invigorating way to get outside and enjoy the natural world, even through winter.
Custom Sessions for Small to Large Groups
Custom Private Sauna Sessions accommodate groups as small as 2 and as large as 46 people; the hot room holds 23 at a time and larger groups rotate through to share the experience. Cold tubs are available on request at no additional charge.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
On arrival a staff member orients your group to the sauna and answers questions. After that the group enjoys the session independently: multiple rounds of heat, cold and rest are typical, with time in the hot room followed by a plunge or rinse and a recovery period in the lounge or outside. Because these are one‑off custom bookings, groups get extended time to savor the ritual.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and limits to keep in mind.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Custom Private Sauna Sessions run up to 2.5 hours (longer than the typical 90‑minute session) to allow for warm‑up, set‑up and clean‑up; sessions can be scheduled any time of year.
A staff member will orient the group to sauna use and facilities; after orientation the group enjoys the session independently with options to heat, cool and rest as desired. Cold tubs are available upon request at no extra charge.
To reserve a Custom Private Sauna Session email [email protected] or call 434‑218‑2052. Pricing is tiered by group size: up to 13 participants $550, up to 23 participants $850, up to 46 participants $1,100.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How do I book a Custom Private Sauna Session?
Email [email protected] or call 434‑218‑2052 to schedule a custom session.
How long is a private session?
Custom Private Sauna Sessions allow up to 2.5 hours for the group.
How many people can attend?
Bookings accommodate groups as small as 2 and as large as 46 people; the hot room holds 23 people at a time and larger groups rotate through.
Are cold tubs included?
A cold‑water tub can be reserved as an amenity for your group upon request, without additional charge.
Is prior sauna experience required?
No experience is necessary; sessions are beginner‑friendly and staff provide an orientation on arrival.
What are the pricing tiers?
Pricing for Custom Private Sauna Sessions is: up to 13 participants $550; up to 23 participants $850; up to 46 participants $1,100.
Where is the session held?
Sessions are operated by Rivanna River Company in Charlottesville, Virginia.