Sauna Info.

We want to create a safe and stellar sauna experience for you, so please kindly read through this information fully and sign the waiver prior to entering.

• This is a wood fired sauna. Temperatures vary between 140F - 170F.

• The sauna is limited to guests ages 18 & older.

• The cost is $20 pp and must be scheduled before entering.

• We will start the fire a couple of hours before the first session, please do not start it on your own or open the stove on your own.

• Sauna sessions are timed at 60 minutes, yet a recommended sauna sit cycle is 5-20 minutes. So please take breaks, plunge, and sit again in a way that feels right for you. Please respect the timing to assure time and space for others.

• Please always keep the door closed and move quickly to get in and out. It is important to keep the heat inside to create a good experience for the next person. If you are hot, simply step outside.

• The cold plunge is in the tall wooden barrel to the side of the sauna.

• To create steam inside, ladle water from the pitcher slowly over the rocks on top of the stove.

• A clean robe will be provided once your sauna session is booked. Please place in bathhouse laundry bins when finished.

• Bring only plastic water bottles inside the sauna, leave metal outside.

• Do not bring electronics into the sauna.

• If you feel faint, drink water and step outside.

• We suggest removing excess jewelry as the metal will retain heat and can burn your skin.

• PLEASE DO NOT OPEN STOVE

• PLEASE KEEP SAUNA DOOR CLOSED AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TO RETAIN HEAT

GENERAL & MEDICAL INFORMATION

CHECK WITH A DOCTOR BEFORE USING OUR FACILITY IF PREGNANT, DIABETIC, HAVE HEALTH ISSUES / CONCERNS OR UNDER MEDICAL CARE. THIS INCLUDES HISTORY OF DIZZINESS OR FAINTING. THIS ALSO INCLUDES ANY METAL PINS, RODS, ARTIFICIAL JOINTS OR ANY SURGICAL IMPLANTS INCLUDING SILICON. BY SIGNING OUR WAIVER YOU UNDERSTAND THE RISKS AND HAVE CONSULTED WITH A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. YOU UNDERSTAND AND TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

GATHERWILD LLC REQUIRES ANY GUEST WHO HAS ANY HEALTH, MOBILITY OR ANY OTHER CONDITION WHICH REQUIRES THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER PERSON, REGARDLESS OF AGE, TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY ANOTHER ADULT GUEST AT ALL TIMES.

ANYONE ENTERING THE SAUNA ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY OF THEIR MEDICAL / HEALTH CONDITION, TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY MEDICATIONS THE GUEST MAY BE TAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY OR UNSAFE CONDITION. ALL GUESTS MUST KNOW THEIR OWN LIMITATIONS AND ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ANY ACTIVITIES IN WHICH THEY MAY ENGAGE IN AT GATHERWILD RANCH.

IT IS ADVISED TO DRINK PLENTY OF WATER BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR SAUNA AND STEAM SESSIONS, IT IS ADVISED NOT TO EAT AT LEAST ONE TO TWO HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR SAUNA AND STEAM SESSIONS TO AVOID ANY ILL FEELINGS.

REDUCE THE RISK OF OVERHEATING AND SCALDING

PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO THE SAUNA AND STEAM ROOM MAY CAUSE YOUR BODY TO OVERHEAT. LIMIT YOURSELF TO A MAXIMUM OF TEN (10) MINUTES. EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOUR BODY CAN HANDLE FOR TEMPERATURE. OVEREXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY CAN BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH. EXIT IMMEDIATELY IF NAUSEOUS, UNCOMFORTABLE, DIZZY OR SLEEPY.

DO NOT USE THE FACILITY IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY CONSUMED ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR MEDICATIONS. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

BE AWARE THAT DIRECT CONTACT WITH SAUNA ROCKS OR SAUNA STOVE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. ANY METAL IN THE SAUNA WILL RETAIN HEAT AND THEREFORE IS NOT SUGGESTED TO BRING INTO THE HEATED ROOMS OR USE DURING YOUR SAUNA OR STEAM SESSIONS.

REDUCE THE RISK OF SLIPPING AND FALLING

USE CARE WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE SAUNA OR COLD PLUNGE.

FLOORS MAY BE SLIPPERY AND DANGEROUS DUE TO MOISTURE. USE OF PROPER FOOTWEAR IS RECOMMENDED AT ALL TIMES.

BENCHES IN THE FACILITY ARE THERE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN CLIMBING OR WALKING ON THE BENCHES. DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.

ALLERGIES

THE SAUNAS USE VARIOUS ESSENTIAL OILS AND SALTS. PLEASE USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. LEAVE THE ROOM IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE ANY ADVERSE OR ALLERGIC REACTION, INCLUDING DIFFICULTY BREATHING OR EYE, NASAL OR THROAT IRRITATION.

UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS

I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SAUNA IS PROVIDED FOR THE BASIC PURPOSE OF RELAXATION AND RELIEF OF MUSCULAR TENSION. IF I EXPERIENCE ANY PAIN OR DISCOMFORT DURING THE SESSION, I WILL IMMEDIATELY EXIT THE SAUNA OR STEAM ROOM.

I ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT THE RISKS INHERENT IN THE USE OF THE SAUNA. I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THE RISK OF INJURY, ACCIDENT OR DEATH, WHICH MAY ARISE FROM THE USE OF OUR FACILITY. I HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE CEDAR & STEAM INC. FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE RELATING TO SAUNA AND STEAM SESSIONS.

I AGREE THAT THIS WAIVER IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL SAUNA SESSIONS AND WILL NOT EXPIRE UNLESS REQUESTED IN WRITING BY EITHER PARTY .

I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT STAFF WORKING AT GATHWERWILD SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATION, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE STAFF WORKING AT CEDAR & STEAM INC. ARE NOT DIAGNOSING, PRESCRIBING, OR TREATING ANY PHYSICAL OR MENTAL ILLNESS, AND THAT NOTHING SAID IN THE COURSE OF THE SESSION GIVEN SHOULD BE CONSTRUED AS SUCH.

THIS IS AN ADULT ONLY FACILITY. YOU MUST BE OVER THE AGE OF 18 TO USE OUR FACILITY. BY SIGNING THIS FORM YOU CONSENT THAT YOU ARE OVER THE AGE OF 18.

PHONES OR ELECTRONICS DON’T LIKE HEAT. IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE ANY ELECTRONICS OR TECHNOLOGY DURING YOUR SAUNA AND STEAM SESSIONS DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK. GATHERWILD IS NOT LIABLE FOR THESE.

I GRANT GATHERWILD LLC, ITS REPRESENTATIVES AND EMPLOYEES THE RIGHT TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OF ME AND MY PROPERTY. I AUTHORIZE GATHERWILD LLC, ITS ASSIGNS AND TRANSFEREES TO COPYRIGHT, USE AND PUBLISH THE SAME IN PRINT AND OR ELECTRONICALLY FOR SUCH PURPOSES AS PUBLICITY, ILLUSTRATION, ADVERTISING, AND WEB CONTENT.

SMOKING AND E-CIGARETTES OF ANY KIND ARE NOT PERMITTED IN OUR FACILITY. NO GLASS CONTAINERS OR BOTTLES ARE PERMITTED AT ANY TIME IN OUR SAUNAS OR STEAM ROOM.

OUR FACILITY IS UNISEX. WE RECOMMEND A BATHING SUIT. THIS IS YOUR EXPERIENCE AND YOU SHOULD BE AS COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE. IF YOU PREFER TO WEAR A T-SHIRT, WRAP, TOWEL OR ROBE THAT IS UP TO YOU.

THERE IS A MAXIMUM OF 1 HOUR PER SAUNA SESSION. WE ASK THAT YOU RESPECT THIS POLICY AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU STAY WITHIN THIS TIME FRAME. IT IS UP TO YOU TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR TIME LIMIT AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT EXCEED THIS. NOT DOING SO OR EXCEEDING THIS TIME FRAME CAN RESULT IN FURTHER CHARGES OR DISMISSAL FROM THE FACILITY.

I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL RISKS, DAMAGES AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND LOSS.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM. I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM WAIVING AND GIVING UP MY RIGHT TO SUE GATHERWILD LLC., CONTRACTORS AND EMPLOYEES. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT VOLUNTARILY AND INTEND BY MY SIGNATURE FOR THIS TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTEND ALLOWABLE BY LAW.

THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ANY RIGHTS, DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND ANY LITIGATION INVOLVING THE PARTIES SHALL BE BROUGHT SOLELY IN THE COURTS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY.

CANCELLATION POLICY

SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT IS THE RESERVATION OF TIME PUT ASIDE SPECIFICALLY FOR ME. I ACKNOWLEDGE A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE VALUE OF OUR TIME. I UNDERSTAND THAT 24 HOURS NOTICE IS REQUIRED TO RESCHEDULE OR CANCEL APPOINTMENTS AT GATHERWILD RANCH.

I UNDERSTAND THAT SHOWING UP LATE FOR AN APPOINTMENT MEANS I AM REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF TIME I HAVE BOOKED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND I AM FULLY PAYING FOR THE SERVICE I HAVE BOOKED. GATHERWILD DOES NOT ADJUST APPOINTMENT TIMES BASED ON WHEN YOU SHOW UP. APPOINTMENTS START AND FINISH WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED.

GUESTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT BEING MISSED. A MISSED APPOINTMENT COUNTS AS A FULL SERVICED APPOINTMENT.

INFORMATION & SUGGESTIONS

FEEL FREE TO ASK OUR STAFF ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE SESSIONS.