Is Wild Rice Retreat a private or public sauna?

Wild Rice Retreat is a private sauna — typically reserved for a single group at a time.

Does Wild Rice Retreat require booking in advance?

Yes — book Wild Rice Retreat in advance through the venue's booking partner.

How is the sauna at Wild Rice Retreat heated?

The sauna at Wild Rice Retreat is Wood fired-heated.

Does Wild Rice Retreat have a cold plunge or sea access?

Yes — Wild Rice Retreat has a cold plunge.

What is Wild Rice Retreat's SaunaScore?

Wild Rice Retreat scores 5.0 out of 10 on GoToSauna's SaunaScore, our proprietary sauna quality rating.

Wild Rice Retreat Bayfield — Wood-Fired Sauna on Lake Superior, Apostle Islands

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SaunaScoreby GoToSauna

Good sauna5.0 out of 10

Thermal cycle

2/5

Wellness

0/5

Comfort

0/6

Authenticity

1/1

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Sauna Details

Heating: Wood fired
Sauna type: Hotel
Opening hours: Opening hours
Cancellation policy: Flexible

Updated June 13, 2026

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About this place

Wild Rice Retreat is a healing arts center on Lake Superior near Bayfield and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin's northernmost corner. A wood-fired outdoor sauna with direct Lake Superior cold plunge access brings authentic Scandinavian sauna culture to this remote retreat. Yoga, meditation, and wellness programs in a forested lakeside setting. One of the most secluded sauna experiences on the Great Lakes.

Location

85530 Wild Rice Ln, 54814 Bayfield, United States

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Features & amenities

Cold plunge

Outdoor

Wood fired

Frequently Asked Questions

What sauna type does this hotel have?

Hotel.

How is the sauna heated?

Wood fired.

What are the sauna opening hours?

Opening hours vary by day. See the Sauna Details section for the full schedule.

Is there a cold plunge or cold shower?

Yes — a cold plunge is available.