'Stōked Sawna' to launch sauna and cold plunge in Dee Valley
STōKED SAWNA (Image: UGC)
Based on Berwyn Street, it will open at 7.30am tomorrow (Saturday, August 9).
The business is owned by friends for over 15-years Gilbert Matthew and Mark Roberts who love adventure and travel, and are passionate about health and fitness.
Friends and owners of STōKED, Gilbert and Mark (Image: UGC)
Both are proud Welsh men living in the Dee Valley and have shared many adventures together over the years; from skateboarding the length of Wales in memory of two close friends, raising £25,000 for Wrexham-based charity Nightingale house, or kayaking the River Dee from source to sea.
The goal with their new business venture is to chase a more relaxing experience that's equally beneficial to the mind and body.
(Image: UGC)
Gilbert and Mark say the aspen-clad interior of the sauna will bring the scents of the forest as visitors unwind. Everyone will be encouraged to take time away from screens and soak up the views of the River Dee and the ancient ruins of Castell Dinas Bran through the panoramic window.
There is also an elegant IKI wood-burning stove that keeps STōKED at a cozy 85 degrees.
When the heat gets too much, visitors can nip outside and build up the courage to pull the rope on the cold-water bucket shower or take the plunge into the cold-water tank.
Visitors can also enjoy wild swimming which can be accessed at the sauna site alongside local group Dee Dippers, run by Heather Jones.
Wild swimming (Image: UGC)
Gilbert said: "We are absolutely SToKED and excited for our official opening on Saturday! We're really looking forward to building a community around health, heat and wellness. We want to make Llangollen a healthier, hotter and happier place to live or visit.
"We're all about good vibes, wild swimming, a friendly atmosphere, and a peaceful escape in nature and of course an awesome sauna providing all the scientifically proven benefits."
The owners claim the experience can boost heart health, supports muscle recovery, aids natural detoxification, improves skin health, reduces stress, promotes relaxation and enhances sleep quality.
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Also joining the team is Sam Bamford to manage all socials and admin.
"She'll be the key ingredient to the success of SToKED SAWNA", Gilbert said.
"Llangollen born and bred she also owns the wonderful Sunbank accommodation here in Llangollen."
Bookings are required via www.stokedsawna.co.uk with sessions for groups and individuals starting at £17.
For updates and opening hours, visit the STōKED SAWNA social media pages.
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