Parade of Saunas 2024 in Minneapolis | Sauna Talk Episode 103

Today on Sauna Talk, we celebrate the spirit of backyard sauna culture with highlights from Parade of Saunas 2024 in Minneapolis. This community event brought visitors through 10 home saunas across the city, offering a chance to step into the creativity, craftsmanship, and hospitality of backyard sauna owners. Along the way, the event also raised $1,500 for charity. What stood out most was the generosity of the hosts and the enthusiasm of the visitors. From seasoned sauna folks to those just beginning to dream about their own backyard build, the day was filled with curiosity, good conversation, and shared appreciation for good heat. In this episode, we check in with a handful of saunas and the people behind them, including: Ryan's Fulton neighborhood backyard retreat Steve Hawkins and his welcoming sauna crowd Darin's NorthUp ultralight sauna from Urban Wing Joe Sauna and his "member of the tribe" spirit the SaunaTimes sauna here in Minneapolis Tom's LightWave sauna What emerged was more than a tour. It was a reminder that sauna culture grows best when people open their doors, share what they've built, and invite others onto the bench. As one participant put it, it was "a great event." I'd agree. From Minneapolis, please enjoy this very special episode of Sauna Talk.