The steam hall
The steam hall is a vaulted room of warm tile where a soft mist rises from the floor and drifts under the dome. It sits at a comfortable 45 degrees with very high humidity, so it feels gentler on the lungs than the sauna and kinder to anyone new to heat. We scent the air with eucalyptus in the morning and sweet orange in the evening. Benches curve around the walls at two heights, and a cool fountain in the centre lets you splash your face between breaths. It is the room guests return to most often on a long day.
Times and prices
Steam and rinse
64 USDPart of every circuit pass
Steam and salt glow
138 USDTwenty minutes of steam, then a full scrub
Steam and mud cocoon
158 USDWarm up, then a valley clay wrap
Illustrative prices for this demo.
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Mist, tile and a slow breath
Moist heat relaxes muscles quickly and makes the skin feel soft and supple, which is why we suggest a visit to the steam hall before any scrub or massage. Twenty minutes is plenty. Sit low if you want less heat, lean back against the warm tile, and let the scent do its quiet work. Afterward, rinse under the rain shower and rest on the heated benches outside before moving on.
The steam hall is also where many guests end their visit. A last ten minutes in the soft mist, a cool rinse and a slow walk back to the changing rooms is a lovely way to close the day before you step outside again.
Ask about timesWhat sets the steam hall apart
Scented mist
We blend the scents here with essential oils, eucalyptus before noon and sweet orange in the afternoon, and keep them light.
Curved tile benches
The lower bench is the gentlest seat in the house. Move up a level once your breath has settled and the warmth feels easy.
Centre fountain
A cool stone fountain sits in the centre of the hall. Splash your face, rinse your hands and take a slow breath.
Questions about the steam hall
Neither is better. Steam feels softer and wetter, while the sauna is dry and hotter. Many guests enjoy both in the same visit.
Most of our regulars settle into two short visits of about a quarter hour, with a cool rinse and a rest on the benches between them. If the mist ever feels like too much, step out and sip some water.
Warm, relaxed muscles and softened skin make massage and scrubs feel deeper and more comfortable.
They are light and natural. If you prefer an unscented room, the hall runs plain mist every afternoon from 2 to 3 pm.
Many guests find the moist warmth wonderfully relaxing after a long drive or a busy week. It is a gentle place to loosen up, and a steam visit sets you up nicely for a massage in the afternoon.
The air sits around 45 degrees with very high humidity. It feels softer than the sauna, and the lower bench is the coolest seat if you would like to ease in.
It seats about fourteen guests on the curved benches, and it rarely fills. Late mornings are the busiest time, while early evening is usually very quiet and a lovely moment to visit.
Plain water or one of the herbal teas from the rest area. We suggest leaving coffee and alcohol until later in the day, when you are cooled down and properly rested.
Books and phones do not survive the steam, so we keep a small shelf of reading in the rest area outside instead.
It is often the easiest place to start. The heat is gentle, the benches are low, and you can step out to the rain shower whenever you need.
