3 women sat outside sauna in Oakwood drinking tea in the sunshine

Seasonal Sauna Retreat

Book exclusive use of the Sanctuary for 2 hours of wellness in nature

This is for you if you'd love a longer, relaxing sensory experience and is perfect for a healthy alternative birthday, special celebration or gathering with friends, family or colleagues.

The atmospheric Sanctuary space is yours to enjoy exclusively, with added extras to make it feel truly special.

With candlelight softly flickering, the sauna humming with seasonal scents, cold plunge sparkling and fresh air cooling your skin between rounds of heat and cold.

You might choose to unwind into a deeply restorative audio relaxation in the cosy studio, snuggled under blankets. Or, if it’s dry outside, sip a warm drink and enjoy home made, sweet treats around the crackling fire pit, creating memories with the important people in your life.

For longer sessions or special requests, we may be able to accommodate and pricing can discussed on request.

Email to request your date

Details

Capacity: 6 people

Cost: £240

Dates: At your convenience

Length: 2 hours

Location: Songbird Sanctuary, Oakwood, Leeds 8

How to book: Email alice@songbirdsanctuary.co.uk with your preferred dates / times and we’ll confirm availability. We’ll then send you a private link to book and pay.

What’s included

  • Alice laying towels in the sauna

    Sauna

    Our traditional Finnish sauna is a cocooning, warming space to ease aches and pains, detoxify and improve heart health and immunity.

  • Smiling woman in ice bath

    Cold plunge

    We hand built our filtered cold plunge (also known as an ice bath) from a huge brandy container.

    Cold water immersion is a super effective way to increase your energy, mood and metabolism.

  • Man smiling under cold shower

    Outdoor shower

    A refreshingly cold outdoor shower under the cherry tree.

    A great way to cool off if you don't fancy the cold plunge.

  • Yoga studio under the trees

    Cosy studio meditation

    You might choose to unwind and listen to a deeply restorative audio relaxation in the cosy studio, snuggled under blankets.

  • Homemade bakes & fresh herbal teas

    Enjoy healthy, Ayurvedic biscuits and sweet treats alongside seasonal, fresh herbal teas.

  • Aromatherapy oils

    Seasonal aromatherapy ice balls

    Enjoy fresh aromatherapy ice balls for the sauna heater. These deliciously scented balls melt slowly and create the löyly (steam) that is an essential part of sauna culture.

Your retreat venue.

You’ll find Songbird Sanctuary in the leafy suburb of Oakwood, Leeds LS8.

e. alice@songbirdsanctuary.co.uk
t. 07956 651654
w. www.songbirdsanctuary.co.uk

Fill in the form below to email with your preferred Seasonal Sauna Retreat dates and times and we will get back to you to confirm availability. Once this is agreed, we’ll send you a private link to book and pay.

 

Full address details and directions to find us will be given upon booking.

We have some parking in our driveway but encourage you to consider parking at Oakwood Clock carpark (3 minute walk), lift sharing, walking or taking public transport, as we are in a residential area with narrow streets.

  • James

    “Attended the Silent Sauna on 9 Nov. Quite astonishing that such a tranquil and beautiful slice of natural beauty is tucked away in this corner of Leeds. Alice was an exemplary host, the sauna and cold plunge were fantastic, the environment is conducive to total relaxation. Without a doubt will be going again, would recommend to anyone considering a visit to give it a try, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.”

  • Nicola E

    “A beautiful and tranquil garden setting for the Songbird Sanctuary. Had a memorable time with friends enjoying the hot, cold and relaxing facilities. Everything is beautifully presented and Alice took great care to ensure that we knew how to utilise all the facilities safely and their benefits to us.”

  • Jo S

    “Wonderful oasis of calm in Oakwood❤️”

  • Jo R

    “I have never been a fan of the cold water phenomenon but my mind has been officially changed. Having got so hot in the sauna it was actually refreshing and quite bearable at 9 degrees. I may have only lasted a minute but the effects hit me immediately. A gorgeous tingling all over body feeling and mind clarity. Just enough time left to dry off back in the gorgeous yoga studio where we were served Fresh Thyme Tea and home made peanut butter cookies and protein balls.”