How spacious is the 4-person Barrel Sauna from Almost Heaven Saunas? Just take a look at this picture.  This man is slightly over 6′ tall and is easily reclining on the bench seat of our most popular model with room to spare.  This recent close-up shot of the interior of the sauna also shows the exceptional quality of construction as well as the clear red cedar lumber we use in all of our saunas.  Want more pictures?  Let us know what you are looking for and we’ll send you a picture from our archives!

Spacious Bench Seating

Heck No!  Saunas are always in season.  In fact, summer is a busy season for Almost Heaven Saunas precisely because of the warm, outdoor season.  Because of their beautiful design, Almost Heaven Saunas look especially inviting when they are installed outdoors in the yard or garden.  The Barrel Sauna in particular is popular for outdoor settings, and the Canopy Barrel brings an added charm to the outdoor sauna setting.  Summer is the time for backyard improvement projects, and because of their low operating cost and ease of maintenance, Almost Heaven Saunas are a popular home addition world-wide.

More importantly, because using a sauna is such a healthy activity, every season is a good time to install a new Almost Heaven Sauna! You will burn calories, lose weight and feel invigorated after a sauna session!  So, in every season, the purchase of a sauna is a great idea!  Contact Almost Heaven Saunas to learn more why the U.S. built Almost Heaven Sauna line is the best sauna in the world! 888-355-3050.

One of the more common questions we receive in regards to Barrel Saunas involves assembly.  Specifically, customers want to know how long assembly will take. 

One of the great things about the Almost Heaven Barrel Sauna is that it can be assembled by anyone, even if you’re not the “handyman” type!  While nothing is very heavy, it works best to have two people to do assembly.  If you have never assembled a Barrel Sauna before, plan on 3-1/2 hours, although it can often be done in a matter of a couple of hours.  Our installation manuals are very easy to follow, and we are always available to answer questions if they arise!

With spring upon us, people are beginning to spruce up their backyards and get their outdoor living environments ready for the season.  Sauna owners also use this time to ready their sauna for the new year, and that includes the owners of Almost Heaven Saunas.  If you are the owner of an Almost Heaven Sauna, there are ways to freshen up your sauna so it looks brand new.  The western Canadian red cedar is resistent to the elements, and a simple pressure washing of the sauna will bring back the original color of the wood if it has been left to weather naturally.  Use a low pressure, wide-spray pattern to clean the dirt out of the wood.  When the wood drys you will again see the rich, original color of the wood!  At this point you can treat the wood with any outdoor stain or sealant, or you can let the sauna weather normally and again pressure wash it at a later date.  The naturally weather resistent red cedar gives you plenty of aesthetic options to suit your decorative tastes!

I was recently asked about the “proper” way to use an Almost Heaven Sauna.  While there are various techniques used and recommended by sauna bathers throughout the world, there is no hard and fast rule.  Variables such as temperature, desired outcome and time available all play a role in how you use a sauna.  Some like their saunas extremely hot, while others like a lower temperature; some like the dry sauna experience, others like the steam filling the air.  And, of course, if you only have twenty minutes after a workout available for your sauna, a full one-hour regimine won’t work for you.

Some sauna purists may chastise me, but my routine is as follows.  I turn on the sauna when I head out for my workout, and an hour later it is up to 180F, which is my preferred temperature.  I sit in the dry sauna (no water on the rocks) for about 15 minutes.  Sometimes I’ll read a magazine, but most often I’ll close my eyes and just sit and enjoy the heat.  I’ll then step outside for a brief break (1-2 minutes) and then I’ll step back into the sauna and begin sprinkling water on the rocks.  The steam makes the sauna feel extra hot, and I’ll enjoy my wet sauna for another 10-15 minutes.  I spend a total of 25-30 minutes in my sauna, and then another 5 minutes afterwards cooling down before my shower.

For the rest of the day I feel cleansed, rejuvinated and relaxed, all at the same time!  A session in an Almost Heaven Sauna is definately a healthy addition to my lifestyle!

We’re often asked when the best time is to purchase and use an Almost Heaven Sauna.  The answer?  RIGHT NOW! Seriously, there is no “season” for sauna use as some incorrectly assume.  The use of sauna is not about getting warm in cold weather, but rather experiencing a healthy sauna session at any time and during any season.  This is why we sell saunas the world over and during all seasons of the year.  Here in the U.S. we sell saunas regularly to customers in the hottest parts of the country.  Texas, Florida, Arizona and Southern California are all regular markets for us, underscoring the desire to own and use our quality products at all times.  Looking for an excuse to buy an Almost Heaven Sauna?  The excuse does not lie in the time of year or geographic location, but rather in wanting to experience the healthy living and relaxation aspects of an Almost Heaven Sauna at any time!