Svette

Overview

Svette Sauna is a mobile, seaside sauna experience in Tacoma, Washington, inspired by Scandinavian Nordic traditions. Located at Owen Beach on the Puget Sound, it offers communal hot-cold contrast therapy sessions in a custom-built sauna paired with natural cold plunges in the Sound’s crisp waters (46°F winter to 58°F summer). Founded by Hayley and Leon (aka “Hayleon”), former corporate and military professionals, Svette was launched in 2023 after their transformative trip to Norway. The focus is on fostering community, health, and wellness in a digital-age antidote, promoting equilibrium through shared sweating and plunging.

• Overall atmosphere and experience: A phone-free, quiet wellness sanctuary encouraging presence, soft conversations, or solitude. Sessions create a relaxing, connective vibe amidst stunning Puget Sound views, with calming music, organic essential oils, and löyly (steam) rituals. It’s co-ed, values-driven, and year-round, emphasizing unplugging and resilience to stress.

Features & Amenities

• Sauna specs: 12 seats, maintained at 180°F (82°C) (hotter at upper benches), with a small unisex changing room featuring cubbies for valuables.
• Cold plunge: Direct access to Puget Sound for natural icy dips, monitored for cleanliness by WA Dept. of Ecology.
• Essentials provided: Organic essential oils, löyly bucket and ladle; towel and water rentals available on-site.
• Nearby facilities: Public bathrooms at Owen Beach Park, water fountain, free on-site parking.
• Cleaning: Thoroughly sanitized before each session with non-toxic antibacterial/antifungal solution.
• Additional perks: Mobile app for booking, calming ambient music (requests welcome), no showers but rinse feet before entry.

Services

• Standard social sessions: 75-minute cycles for 2-4 rounds of sauna (10-20 min) → brief cool-down → cold plunge (1-3 min) → repeat.
• Drop-in sessions: 20-minute sauna-only entries ($12, on-site purchase, space-available).
• Private rentals: 75 minutes for up to 15 people ($450), bookable outside programmed sessions via email.
• Punch cards & memberships: Discounted multi-sessions with free matinee add-ons; matinee membership for unlimited M-F daytime use.
• First-time trial: $20 single session for WA residents (via app).
• Gift cards: For 1x, 5x, or 10x sessions.
• Bring-a-friend: Allowed with restrictions on passes/punch cards.

All bookings via Glofox app/portal; create account, buy credits, reserve slots.

Pricing

• $20 trial: First-time WA residents (42% off peak, 29% off matinee).
• Single sessions (75 min):
  • Peak: $35 (e.g., evenings, weekends).
  • Matinee: $28 (M-F daytime).
• Drop-in (20 min): $12 (priority to full bookings).
• Punch cards:
  • 5-pack: $160 (~$26/session + 1 free matinee).
  • 10-pack: $300 (~$23/session + 3 free matinees).
• Private rental: $450 (75 min, up to 15 people); other durations available.
• Notes: Credits expire (12 months punch cards, monthly memberships); no cash refunds; 24-hour cancel policy.

Location & Hours

• Address: 5605 Owen Beach Rd, Tacoma, WA 98407 – Owen Beach Park, Puget Sound waterfront; free parking lot.
• Operating hours: Aligned with park (30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset, year-round unless road closed). Sample schedule (check app):

  Time Slot	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
  7-8:15AM	App	$35 Mat
  9-10:15AM	$28 Mat	$35 Peak
  … (Peak $35, Matinee $28, Private $450 slots)

• Arrive 5 min early for check-in; sessions strictly timed.

Notes

• What makes Svette special: Seaside Nordic authenticity in Tacoma – rare mobile sauna with natural fjord-like plunges, communal bonding among strangers, and a mission to combat disconnection. Emphasizes safety (health consults advised for conditions like pregnancy/heart issues), inclusivity (minors 13-17 with waiver), and sustainability. No nudity, alcohol, or external oils/speakers. Values-driven by founders: Community over commerce, with detailed FAQs on benefits (circulation, detox, resilience) and risks (dehydration, BP changes). Perfect for unwinding, recharging, and connecting in a breathtaking PNW setting.