Sauna Club
📍 1004 Dewey Ave, Evanston, Illinois, 60202
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Day Pass | $20 |
| Private Session | $399 |
| Lakeside Sauna Sessions: $20, Midweek Mellow: $20, Aufguss sessions: $50, Qi Gong/Sauna: $50, Private Sauna Rental: $399. Gift cards available: $20 and $30 options. | |
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
Cold Plunge & Sauna
Sauna Club provides an authentic wood-burning sauna experience, described by guests as a clean, Nordic-style facility. The mobile sauna accommodates approximately six people and features a wood-burning heating system expertly stoked to the ideal temperature. The core experience is a rejuvenating contrast therapy session, where guests alternate between the intense heat of the sauna and a cold plunge in the nearby waters of Lake Michigan. Guests describe this cycle as exhilarating, invigorating, and a total reset, leading to feelings of being healthy, calm, and refreshed.
Atmosphere
The venue fosters a welcoming and community-minded atmosphere. The mobile sauna is typically set up at a beach location, with an outside seating area that includes chairs, a rug, and sometimes a firepit. Guests note that the space is perfectly organized and that the environment is friendly, making it comfortable for individuals to visit alone without knowing others in the session. The overall experience is described as dreamy, beautiful, and magical.
Staff
The owner, Ryan, is frequently highlighted by guests for being welcoming, kind, knowledgeable, and a great host. His expertise in managing the sauna's temperature and his genuine connection to the community contribute significantly to the positive experience. Guests express gratitude for his presence and the business he has built.
Location & Expansion
Sauna Club operates as a mobile service, bringing the sauna to locations like Lee Street Beach for public sessions. The business also offers private event rentals, where the sauna can be brought to a guest's home. This mobile model provides flexibility and a unique experience directly at the beach or a chosen private location.
What Reviewers Love
- The authentic wood-burning sauna and exhilarating contrast therapy with Lake Michigan.
- The friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming service provided by the owner, Ryan.
- The clean, well-organized, and community-minded atmosphere of the mobile setup.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the sauna session a private or communal experience?
The standard sauna accommodates about six people, and guests often share the space with others, though it is noted as a friendly environment. For a private experience, the mobile sauna can be rented for private events.
What should I bring to a session?
Guests recommend bringing a towel for the contrast therapy experience involving the sauna and lake plunge.
Where is the sauna located?
Sauna Club is a mobile service. Public sessions are held at beach locations like Lee Street Beach in Evanston. The sauna can also be rented and brought to a private location for events.