Gaia Nova outdoor sauna in Canadian spruce, 6 person

The Gaia Nova is an outdoor sauna cabin in Canadian spruce, sized for up to six people. It is specified for hotels, wellness centres, campsites and residences where a sauna has to be installed outdoors rather than inside a building, and where the cabin itself is part of the guest experience.

The timber choice is the starting point. Canadian spruce is a premium species from sustainably managed forests, and beyond its appearance it offers antifungal and antibacterial properties that are directly relevant in a hot, humid environment used by many people. Its aromatic character is part of what distinguishes a timber sauna from a technical enclosure.

Inside, the layout follows the Finnish tradition: a two level bench so that users can choose their heat exposure, since temperature at the upper bench is significantly higher than at the lower one. Seven colour LED lighting sets the atmosphere, which matters commercially because a sauna with adjustable lighting can be presented differently for a relaxation session and for a sports recovery session in the same facility.

Technical specification

Installing an outdoor sauna in a professional setting

Three site questions come first. The cabin needs a level, load bearing base, an electrical supply sized for the heater on a dedicated circuit, and an approach that works in winter, because a sauna reached across wet grass will not be used from November onwards. Decking or a paved path between the changing area and the cabin is normally part of the project rather than an afterthought.

The commercial case is straightforward. An outdoor sauna adds a wellness offer without building work inside the premises, which is decisive for hotels and campsites where interior space is already allocated, and it can be installed on a terrace, in a garden or beside a pool. We supply the cabin dimensions, the base requirement and the electrical specification with the quotation so that groundworks and connections can be organised before delivery.

Frequently asked questions

How many people does the cabin take?

Up to six, on a two level bench arrangement.

What base does it need?

A level, load bearing base. The exact dimensions and bearing requirement are supplied with the quotation.

Why Canadian spruce rather than another timber?

It comes from sustainably managed forests and offers antifungal and antibacterial properties along with its aromatic character, which suits a hot humid environment in shared use.