An outdoor sauna has opened in a wooded area in Detroit.
Islandview Sauna Club recently launched at 1000 Beaufait St. on the city’s east side. The land, part of the old Iron Belle Railroad, boasts multiple wood-fired saunas custom-built in Minneapolis, outdoor cold plunge tubs, a canvas tent, repurposed trailers, and bonfires.
“We wanted to make sure that when guests cross into the sauna grounds, they feel like they are in a Northern Michigan camp with wood smoke in the air, a fire crackling at the entrance, and heat rising from our handcrafted saunas,” co-owner Jacques Driscoll said in a statement.
“Unlike traditional indoor sauna facilities, Islandview intentionally places guests outdoors between sessions, embracing winter rather than shielding visitors from it,” the sauna says, adding, “The result is an experience that blends Detroit’s industrial landscape with a growing movement toward outdoor winter ritual and resilience.”
Guests can book a reservation online for $25 per hour and are asked to bring a bathing suit, robe or towel, flip flops, and water bottle.
Co-owners Jacques and Christine Driscoll are also behind popular spots Green Dot Stables, Johnny Noodle King, Kiesling Detroit, and Yellow Light Coffee and Donuts.
The sauna is open from 4-8 p.m. on Fridays and 1-5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. More information is available at islandviewsauna.com or on Instagram @islandview_sauna_club.
