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Finnish Christmas Trivia To ring in the holiday season we thought we’d share a little Finnish Christmas Trivia with you. Let’s start out by getting our geographical bearings- What countries/bodies of water surround Finland? Finland is surrounded by three countries: Sweden to the west, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east. It also […]

The First Saunas in America Saunas were introduced to North America around 1638, when the first Finnish and Swedish settlers arrived. The initial response by Colonial America was that saunas were mysterious and not to be trusted. Many believed it was a log temple used to worship pagan gods. They would see smoke coming out […]

If you are bilingual, you have likely struggled to find a word translation that just doesn’t exist. With cultural, historical, and geographical differences, some languages develop words that are translated only in phrases or unsatisfying equivalents in another language.   Sauna has one of these terms– Löyly, (or German equivalent Aufguss). We know what it […]

Enhance your sauna experience with Himalayan Pink Salt. The soft ambient glow of the salt crystals bring an even warmer and welcoming atmosphere to your sauna. Himalayan salt is known for being the purest salt on earth, rich in minerals and a natural detoxifier of the body and surrounding air. The unique beauty and wellness […]

What is a sauna? -an ancient Finnish word referring to bath or bathhouse -small room or cabin -a place where a dry or steam bath can be taken Interestingly enough, sauna is the only Finnish word that has made it into the English language. But where did the Finnish sauna come from? What are its […]

Look around you. Are you outside with the bright blue sky? Inside a room with a cream-colored ceiling? Are there green plants, brown chairs, soft yellow lights? Color is one of the most powerful elements in our environment. It’s why we stop at a stop sign, go on a green light, or pull over to […]

Almost Heaven Saunas will unveil its new, heavenly logo in September. Almost Heaven Saunas will unveil its new, heavenly logo in September. The new look embraces the familiar angel wings with a slightly new look and adds a charming halo to accentuate the heavenly experience of sauna. “We are thrilled with the result,” logo designer Cindy Mouw said. […]

We just welcomed the newest addition to our Respite series, the Braxton indoor sauna. The Braxton is the perfect option for entertaining friends and family or for stretching out and relaxing in a private oasis. With the Braxton measuring in at 63″ deep & 86″ wide, it can seat up to 6 people comfortably. With […]

“Almost heaven, West Virginia Blue ridge mountains, Shenandoah river Life is old there, older than the trees Younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia Mountain mamma, take me home Country roads”   “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver has been […]

Here at Almost Heaven Saunas we believe in the traditional sauna experience. The history and the heat, the steam and löyly (a Finnish word describing the heat and steam from the hot stones of a sauna), the smell of soft woods and the stones. If the heat, steam, and even the larger size of a […]