Join us each Wednesday for our guided Aufguss Ritual in the sauna. It’s immersive, rhythmic, and best experienced in person. Sessions begin at 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 PM, and are complimentary with any Saunaday session. We recommend reserving your session 30-minutes before your desired Aufguss Ritual to allow time to make your way into the Bathhouse.
What is Aufguss? (off-GUS)
Aufguss is a traditional German sauna ritual where essential oil–infused water is poured over hot stones and a trained Sauna Master directs the rising steam using precise towel technique. Modern Aufguss weaves together heat, aromatherapy, rhythmic air movement, and music—creating a choreographed, multi-round experience that is both immersive and dynamic.
What to Expect
An 8–12 minute, multisensory sauna experience led by a Sauna Master. Using essential oil–infused snowballs or teas, heat, and music, they create waves of steam and circulate it through the room with towel work—raising the intensity and transforming the space moment by moment.
During this time, entry into the Cedar Sauna will be limited for approximately 15–20 minutes while the space is prepared, the ritual is performed, and the room returns to baseline.
Each guest is guaranteed a spot in one Aufguss session during their visit, with additional sessions available as capacity allows.
Complimentary with your visit. No separate booking required—simply drop in.
We’re building a home for Aufguss here in the midwest—welcoming a rotating cast of Sauna Masters and styles over time. We can’t wait to welcome you in.