St. Croix Sauna

📍 6428 Manning Ave N, Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082

St. Croix Sauna provides a traditional, wood-fired sauna experience in a serene natural setting. The handcrafted cedar sauna accommodates up to eight people and is noted by guests for its clean, comfortable, and lovely interior. The heat therapy is central to the experience, offering a space for relaxation, recovery, and rejuvenation. A cold plunge element is available, with guests mentioning the use of a cold water bucket for contrast therapy, enhancing the overall wellness benefits. The sauna session is a dedicated 75-minute reservation, providing ample time for heat exposure and cooling periods. This spa is celebrated for its breathtaking, elemental setting with views of a winter landscape, vineyards, and trees, creating an unplugged, sensory-calm atmosphere. Attendants are consistently described as kind, helpful, and approachable, offering privacy while checking in as needed and explaining both operational details and health benefits. The on-site location at St. Croix Vineyards is a significant amenity, allowing guests to visit the winery and cidery to cool down after their session. The venue fosters a private and comfortable atmosphere, making it popular for couples and small groups seeking a unique, restorative activity. The spa also maintains an accommodating rescheduling policy for unforeseen circumstances.