Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna — Minneapolis
📍 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Day Pass | $99-$175 |
| Private Session | $175 per guest |
| Social Sauna Experience: $99 per guest for 75-minute guided session. Private Sauna Experience: $175 per guest for 75-minute private session. Both include access to spa amenities for 3 hours, robes, towels, aromatherapy, tea, and cold exposure options. Private buyouts available with concierge booking. | |
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
Cold Plunge & Sauna
Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna provides a distinctive floating sauna experience on Lake Superior, centered on thermal cycling and contrast therapy. Spa-goers engage in guided sauna sessions where various essential oils are added to the steam, enhancing the heat quality and sensory journey. The core experience involves pushing personal limits with intense heat, followed by a vigorous cold plunge directly into the lake's waters. Guests describe this plunge as magical and restorative, completing the contras therapy cycle. The experience is noted as a one-of-a-kind adventure, with thoughtful touches like snowballs provided for cooling off during the session.
Atmosphere
The spa offers a beautiful and luxurious outdoor environment. Guests appreciate the beautiful sauna and outside area, which contributes to an overall serene and restorative self-care experience. The entire setup is described as thoughtful and impressive, making it suitable for special occasions like date nights, birthdays, or group outings with clubs.
Staff
The staff receives consistent praise for being friendly, cheerful, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Spa-goers note that the guides enhance the experience, making it impactful and ensuring guests feel well cared for throughout their session.
Additional Amenities
Beyond the core sauna and plunge, the experience includes several thoughtful amenities. These incorporate aromatherapy with various essential oils, complimentary beverages like herbal tea, and the use of snowballs for cooling. The spa also facilitates easy booking with a partnered hotel package.
What Reviewers Love
- The guided sauna session with aromatherapy and the intense contrast of heat followed by the Lake Superior cold plunge is highlighted as magical and restorative.
- The staff is consistently praised for being friendly, knowledgeable, and enhancing the luxurious experience.
- Guests appreciate the thoughtful amenities, including essential oils, snowballs, and beverages, which elevate the overall adventure.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the cold plunge part of the experience?
Yes, the experience includes a cold plunge directly into Lake Superior from the floating sauna structure, which is a central part of the contrast therapy.
Are there any special rates or packages available?
The spa offers a special rate for guests staying at the Pier B Hotel when booking the sauna experience, making it convenient to combine a stay with the session.
What is included in the guided sauna session?
Guided sessions include aromatherapy with essential oils added to the steam, the use of snowballs for cooling, complimentary beverages, and the opportunity for the Lake Superior cold plunge.
