In-Person Event
Sauna Camp 2026 – Return to the roots
2.5 Days immersive and intimate sauna festival
WHEN:
WHERE:
Wild Spa Wowo, TN22 3QT
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Overview
Carefully and thoughtfully curated around the theme Return to the Roots, Sauna Camp brings you closer to the origins of sauna culture. It’s inspired by the grassroots sauna movement, but grounded in tradition, lived experience and the people carrying these practices forward.
Over three days at Wild Spa Wowo, the UK’s first woodland sauna training space, you’ll explore sauna as a cultural practice through direct experience, shared knowledge and community.
This is not a large festival. It’s a small, all-inclusive gathering designed for depth, access and connection.
What’s Included
- Opportunity to receive a range of sauna rituals from cultures around the world
- Educational, interactive masterclasses with international practitioners
- Unique access to experts through Q&As, fireside conversations, informal discussions and storytelling
- A spectacular sauna showcase bringing together different styles and approaches from international and UK bath masters
- Presentations, panels, discussion deep diving into traditions of sweat bathing traditions, history and cultural context.
Plus so much more, such as:
- All food included
- Daily sauna opportunities
- Workshops including plant and leaf work
- Wellness activities and workshops
- Sauna hat making with Sussex Sauna Hats
- Time to rest, integrate and spend in nature
- You can shape your own experience across the three days. Move between sessions, sauna, rest and time in the woods.
International Experts
We’re joined by three pioneering practitioners rooted in tradition, each bringing their own traditions, knowledge and approach to sauna, through rituals, talks, workshops and shared experiences.
- Birutė Masiliauskienė @laumiupirtis
- Laura Foon (Sauna-Akka) @sauna_akka
- Māra Zute @mzute
We also have an amazing selection of talented sauna master’s and experts from the UK joining the line up.
What’s Included
Full Camp (recommended)
The full three-day experience offers the depth of the event. Staying on site allows you to fully settle into the rhythm, community and informal moments that happen around the programme. Includes all meals.
Day Tickets (limited)
Available for Tuesday 2d June and Wednesday 3rd June. Includes access to the programme and meals for that day.
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
– Tickets are non-refundable once booked.
– To transfer to another date, we will need at least 2 weeks notice and there will be a £30 admin fee.
– By booking your ticket you are agreeing to the above cancellation policy.
Changes at short notice
Timings can vary from above. We will contact you closer to the training with a more accurate schedule.
How to Book
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