Koti Sauna

Koti is a backyard retreat in Milwaukie, OR, where Finnish tradition meets community wellness. There’s a seat on the bench for everyone. Come as you are.

Enjoy our cedar sauna, cold plunges, and firepit lounge at your own pace.

09/03/2026

It’s the little details that make me miss a place.

The cool air of an outdoor shower, the sound of water hitting the rocks, the smell of birch, sunlight dancing across the room, seeing the flowers from a nearby window, hearing the rain hitting the rooftops.

I hope you don’t miss the details.

09/02/2026

We’re coming back September 11th.

In my newsletter this month, I wrote about what’s changing operationally, and where I’m excited to take this little baby business of mine that has changed so much in me. My idea of success is constantly evolving, and so my business will be ever evolving too.

I refuse to think we need to work more, or harder, or any of the things we’ve been told we have to do to be successful at anything. Sometimes taking a step back and listening to yourself instead of everything coming at you from the outside is the most important thing you can do. When you put your effort and love into the few right things versus trying to put it into everything, you begin to make the dent you’ve been wanting to make.

So if nothing else from all of this, I hope you take away that bigger (or more) isn’t always better. Better is when you are intentional, thoughtful, and sustainable in what you do.

I don’t know what this space will be in 10, 20, or 30 years from now, I just hope I’m always listening.

Happy reading, and I hope to see you in September.

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07/09/2026

We’re doing a very European thing… a little summer pause.

We weren’t originally planning to close at all this summer, but about a month ago, I realized it was something we needed. We have Finnish family in town, a lot of sauna projects to tackle (sanding and oiling the benches, changing the rocks, etc.), and we deeply need some rest. This first year of being open has been amazing, but also very humbling. We’ve struggled a lot, learned a lot, and been in awe a lot.

I’ve also been thinking about how we move through different seasons and rarely give ourselves a true break between them. I’m excited for our second fall and winter season, but first I need a little time to reflect on what I want this next season to look and feel like, and what we can do to make sure Koti continues to be a cozy, sustainable place for everyone.

We have community sessions tonight and tomorrow morning (come see us!), and then we’ll be taking a break from July 11 through late August. Private sessions and summer events will still be available while community sessions are on pause.

Thank you for making this first year more special than we ever imagined. We can’t wait to see you again in late summer!

06/11/2026

Our first outdoor sound bath + sauna evening ✨

We brought the sound bath to the lawn for the start of our summer events.

Gabrielle Urbani - sound bath facilitator created such a calming experience. There is something really special about lying under a cloudy sky, hearing birds and sound bowls together.

As I lay on the lawn, I found myself thinking about our 1 year anniversary, which was this week, and how much has changed since we opened our doors. I’ve been feeling a lot of gratitude for this space and the people who have made it what it is.

05/31/2026

Summer Solstice Yoga, Sauna, and Finnish Bites. Saturday, June 20th from 1–4 PM.

Midsummer/solstice celebrations in Finland, known as Juhannus, were a big part of my life growing up. Bonfires, sauna, swimming in the lake, good food, and gathering with my favorite people. This event is a way to bring a little piece of those traditions to the Koti community.

Join us for a 60-minute yoga flow on the lawn led by , followed by sauna, cold plunging, and Finnish-inspired foods.

Link in bio to reserve a spot.

05/29/2026

Our first full summer season is almost here ☀️💧🔥

Here are some of my favorite reasons to sauna and cold plunge this time of year: cold plunging in the sun, long conversations between rounds, laying in the grass, people lingering a little longer, outdoor showers, firepit nights, sunsets in the sauna, and the feeling of having nowhere else to be.

What are yours? (Bonus points and a free sauna session for the best answer) 👀

05/12/2026

Join us for our first summer event of the season on Wednesday, June 10th. Sauna and sound returns, this time with the sound bath on the lawn. An evening outdoors listening to the birds and sound bowls, then flowing through rounds of sauna, cold plunge, and fire time. Come kick off summer with us!

05/01/2026

This might be one of the cutest groups I’ve had here 🥰

They booked a “sweat-sixteen,” a play on a sweet sixteen, but with sauna and a lot more sweating. This group of moms started getting together when they all had babies, and 16 years later they are still showing up for each other. They came to celebrate their kids turning 16, but without the kids, because they need their own time too.

We’ve had morning of wedding groups, gym parties, birthday celebrations, a 70th, and so many other ways people have made the space their own.

In the spring and summer, this space transforms into something unique. The sauna is still there, but it doesn’t have to be the main event (if you don’t want it to be). Cold plunges, outdoor showers, laying out in the sun, spending time together. It starts to feel more like a backyard hang with a wellness component. The time feels really sweet when you’re moving slow and actually enjoying the time in between hot and cold rounds.

If you have a reason to gather, or just want an easy way to spend time together, this space is a really really good place to do it.

04/16/2026

I like to go through my photos to remind me of the small things that bring me so much joy.
Like a visual gratitude journal.
April, in little moments:

1) Hosting the 👯‍♂️🇫🇮
2) A really good sunset 🌅
3) Snuggling my dog between customers 🐕
4) Someone paying in $2s (my grandpa used to send me these) 💵
5) The yard in serious bloom 🪻🌸
6) My mom enjoying Koti 🥹
7) Evidence of people taking care of themselves 👣
8) Evidence of me taking care of myself 🧖‍♀️
9) New plants my mother in law brought me 🪴
10) Taking a moment to soak in the sun ☀️

04/13/2026

Some people think sauna is just a winter thing, but I’d like to offer a different perspective.

In Finland, we don’t stop sauna-ing when the weather warms up. We’d go for a long walk and then relax in the sauna, or grab a bite to eat on a patio afterwards. My favorite? I’d go for a run and meet back at the sauna with friends. It becomes a simple way to spend time with people while doing something that’s good for you.

If you’re wanting more Koti time this spring and summer, there are a few ways to make that more accessible.

We offer two membership options: a fully unlimited membership, and a once-a-week option (4 sessions per month that you can use whenever).

We also have punchcards that lower the cost per session: a 5-pack, and a 10-pack (10 sessions for the price of 8).

Don’t let the warm weather stop you from coming in :)

Address

4128 SE Jefferson Street
Milwaukie, OR
97222

Website

http://www.kotisauna.com/, http://www.kotisauna.com/booksauna

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