Mythic Sauna and Storytelling

Midwinter is a traditional time of gathering and celebration for a reason, our spirits are hungry for the warmth. So join in the heat of the sauna to journey away with an old snowbound tale to cheer our hearts.

Honouring the convivial culture of both storytelling and sauna, storyteller, Oliver, and host, Victoria, invite you to bathe in the heady, softening heat of the sauna, while you journey into the dream land of myth.

The story will thread through the sauna sessions, using steam, scent and – of course – heat to open our imaginations as Oliver draws us into the tale’s mysteries. Expect to emerge feeling creatively empowered and full of the dreamy sensations of the story. We are tapping into the deeply human pleasure of gathering in the warm on dark cold nights to hear the old tales, and there is a wonderful sense of community that forms on the evening.

We will close with tea, a snack and a chance to mingle, refreshed and with imaginations brimming.

Mythic Sauna has been created by @oliverwallacestories with the @sweheatsauna team and there are just twelve places.

“It was a really amazing event. Full sensory experience and great story telling.”

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The schedule:

7pm – Arrive and settle in.

Time to arrive, settle in and change – please arrive no later than 6:15 to allow time to get changed and familiar with the space.

7:30pm – 9:30pm – Sauna and story sessions.

We will have four sessions in the sauna with the four sections of the tale. Between these sessions we will take cold dips and drink water to refresh and reflect

Sessions in the sauna will be up to 15 minutes and the temperature tailored to ensure it is comfortable.

9:30pm-10pm – A bite to eat, tea and farewells.

Closing with some sustenanace as we get ready to head out into the evening, a chance to mingle and chat or just linger dreamily in the sensations of the story.

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Please bring:

Swimwear.

A towel to sit on and one to dry with.

Pool sliders or flip flops.

A bath robe or dry robe – Something warm to throw on between sessions.

Your good spirits.

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If you would love to participate in this experience but the cost of this session is a barrier for you, we have a limited capacity to offer concessionary places. Please email oliver@patchlarks.co.uk about a concession, you don’t have to give a reason.