Thermaculture Thursdays are back, Twin Cities!
After a long COVID-induced hiatus, we’re offering guided sauna experiences on the Hewing Hotel’s magnificent rooftop terrace.
Join veteran guide Ericka Jones and the Thermaculture Team for a gentle guided sauna steam meditation with essential oils followed by rooftop hot pool soak & social at the Hewing Hotel.
These guided sessions are comprised of three rounds, each round 10 – 15 minutes of group meditation in the sauna with essential oil-infused steam – followed by a 20 minute cool-down session.
During the cool-down rounds, you have the opportunity to use the cold plunge, rehydrate, sample essential oils, and enjoy a spectacular view of the Minneapolis skyline from the pool.
Meet Your Guide, Ericka Jones
Ericka is many things: A compassionate, empathetic leader. A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leader and Champion. A yoga and meditation teacher. Seeker. Wonderer. Hopeful. Connector.
Her purpose is to be a vessel for others to journey back to themselves and realize they have everything within to lead a purpose driven, balanced and peaceful life.
Hewing Hotel Rooftop Sauna & Pool
Stokeyard Outfitters has been proudly programming the Hewing Hotel’s spacious and elegant rooftop sauna since 2017.
Ideal for guided sauna experiences, steam aromatherapy treatments, and meditation retreats, Stokeyard Outfitters has established the best Thermaculture experience available in the Twin Cities.
Hewing’s architecturally designed rooftop also features a heated pool and epic views of the Minneapolis skyline and Mississippi River. Join us for a thermic bathing experience you will never forget.
Important Guest Information
The evening’s program is comprised of 3 rounds. Each round is a roughly 10–15-minute guided sauna steam aromatherapy followed by a 10-15 minute cool-down session.
During the cool-down rounds, you have the opportunity to use the cold plunge, rehydrate, sample essential oils, and enjoy a spectacular view of the Minneapolis skyline from the pool.
Please arrive by 6 p.m. The first guided steam round will begin at 6:15.
Must be 21 years of age or older to be on the rooftop.
As part of your registration, you will receive a ticket for a vitamin elixir mocktail at the Rooftop Bar.
As an extra COVID measure, we now require guests to bring their own towels. We recommend bringing three towels for the evening: One to sit on inside the sauna, one to use between rounds, and one for your final round and shower rinse.
Locker room and showers available.
Bathing suit required at all times.
Flip flops recommended – cold water on site. Please rinse in the shower before using the sauna and/or pool.
The full rooftop bar and menu is available for guests to enjoy after their steam rounds.
No outside food or beverages allowed at any time.
Paid parking is available in the lot next to the Hewing (next to the hotel as you’re traveling North on Washington) or nearby in metered parking.
Sorry NO REFUNDS. Hewing Hotel program space is very limited –the sauna seats 22 but we are only hosting 10 seats per session due to COVID. These sessions fill up fast. If you register for a spot, please be prepared to use it or lose it.
We will be officially relaunching our Passport program this winter. In the meanwhile, if you have unused Passport credits you’d like to apply towards a booking, please make your booking using your credit card and send an email to reservations@stokeyard.com. We will refund your purchase apply your credit.
COVID Protocols
– Proof of Covid vaccination or a negative Covid test (72 hours or less).
– The sauna seats 22 but we are operating sessions at half capacity. We will split the group into two groups of 10 to maintain greater social distancing inside the sauna.
– You must bring and use your own towels. We recommend bringing three towels for the evening: One to sit on inside the sauna, one to use between rounds, and one for your final round and shower rinse.