Help launch Saunahood! Contrast therapy in Nottingham.

Hello I'm Ellen, and I am to soon to be the owner of a vintage horse box converted into a 10-seater wood-fired sauna. I'm creating Saunahood, a sauna and cold plunge spot tucked away in nature at the campsite for the National Watersports Centre on Adbolton Lane, just at the end of Lady Bay where I live.

Let me introduce myself!

Saunahood is open to everyone, and will be a place where people can slow down, breathe deep, and recharge.

Imagine sweating it out in a beautifully crafted sauna, then stepping into a refreshing cold plunge pool or shower — all surrounded by towering trees and fresh air.

Saunas and cold plunging have a huge raft of health benefits. Regular sauna use lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of heart disease, reduces muscle soreness and speeds up recovery after workouts.

Saunas also stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system, reducing cortisol (the stress hormone), promoting deep relaxation and aiding better sleep. There are just so many benefits, and I cannot wait to share them with you at Saunahood!

I hope to create a lovely community; a space for relaxation, conversation, and connection.

Your donation will help me bring this dream to life at a beautiful local spot — the sauna build is underway, but I need support in setting up the cold plunge area, complete with industry leading filters and chillers, and creating a peaceful escape for the whole community.

A full breakdown of costs for the site are below:

Ice Tribe plunge pools, filter and chiller - £4,003.00

Pathway entry groundworks, changing shed and wood store bases and pool drainage base - £2,200

Changing room shed and delivery/upcycle £720

Whether you're here for the health benefits, the chill out space, or just a little break from the madness of everyday life, this place is for you.

Every bit of support means the world to me — If you believe in wellness, nature, and creating something people can truly feel good about, I'd be honoured to have you on this journey with me.

Saunahood sessions will be priced at £15 for a 50 minute session, where you can sauna and dip/shower as many times as you like.

To help me get over the line with my last bits of equipment please donate any amount you can.

Thank you for helping me build a little oasis in the trees!