Cedar Sense Projects
Cedar Sense Projects
A growing collection of Cedar Sense projects completed across the country — from sauna builds and rental business launches to Airbnb upgrades, custom woodwork, timber kits, signs, wooden flags, and more.
Follow along as we continue building, delivering, creating, and helping customers bring their projects to life.
Sauna n Soak — Seattle, Washington
Cedar Sense helped Matthew launch Sauna n Soak by delivering a 7' x 14' barrel sauna along with a trailer package so he could hit the ground running with his own mobile sauna rental business.
What started as a vision for bringing sauna experiences to the Puget Sound has turned into a major success. With the right sauna, the right setup, and a great market, Matthew now rents his sauna out to customers looking for a memorable outdoor wellness experience.
This project is a great example of how Cedar Sense can help customers do more than just buy a sauna — we help people create real opportunities with them.
Project Highlights
- 7' x 14' barrel sauna delivered for commercial rental use
- Trailer package included so the business could launch as a mobile unit
- Located in the Puget Sound / Seattle market
- Used to power a growing sauna rental business
- Strong example of how Cedar Sense helps customers turn ideas into successful projects
BanyaHouse — Topeka, Kansas
The story behind BanyaHouse is one that has stuck with us. Sasha, the owner, is a Ukrainian refugee who came to the United States after fleeing the war back home. He arrived with very little, but brought with him a deep passion for sauna culture and a dream of building something of his own.
With help from Cedar Sense, Sasha was able to start his own mobile sauna rental business in Topeka, Kansas. He chose a 6' x 8' barrel sauna paired with a crank-down sauna trailer, giving him a practical and professional setup for bringing sauna experiences directly to his customers.
Sasha drove up to Minnesota to pick up his sauna and stayed with us at New Horizon Resort. During that time, we had the chance to get to know Sasha, his wife Valerie, and their son. They are the kind of people you remember, and we have loved watching BanyaHouse grow and succeed.
Project Highlights
- Helped Sasha launch his own mobile sauna rental business
- 6' x 8' barrel sauna built for rental use
- Crank-down trailer setup for easy mobile operation
- Personal pickup experience in Northern Minnesota
- A powerful story of family, resilience, sauna culture, and entrepreneurship
Foghouse Sauna — Big Sky, Montana
Foghouse Sauna is a mobile sauna business started by two brothers in Big Sky, Montana. With the mountain lifestyle, cold winters, outdoor recreation, and strong wellness culture in the area, their market was a natural fit for mobile sauna rentals.
Cedar Sense helped them get started with two saunas on crank-down trailers. One unit was built as a propane-fired sauna, while the other was built as a wood-fired sauna, giving Foghouse flexibility for different rental settings, customer preferences, and operating conditions.
This project is a great example of how a sauna rental business can be built around the local environment. In a place like Big Sky, a mobile sauna can serve skiers, snowboarders, vacation guests, private groups, events, and anyone looking for a warm recovery experience in the Montana outdoors.
Project Highlights
- Helped two brothers launch a mobile sauna business in Big Sky, Montana
- Delivered two separate sauna units for their rental operation
- One propane-fired sauna and one wood-fired sauna
- Both units built on crank-down trailer packages
- Strong fit for mountain towns, ski communities, private rentals, events, and outdoor wellness
Start Your Own Cedar Sense Project
Whether you are starting a sauna rental business, adding a sauna to a property, planning a timber kit project, or creating something custom, Cedar Sense would be happy to talk through the next step with you.
Kate's ZenZone — Blackfoot River House
Kate used one of our Cedar Sense barrel saunas to create her own ZenZone at Blackfoot River House, a beautiful home rental outside of Missoula, Montana that sits right on the Blackfoot River.
This project shows how powerful a sauna can be for a vacation rental. Paired with the natural beauty of the river, snowy Montana scenery, and a hot tub nearby, Kate created a true retreat experience for her guests.
The highlight of this project is Kate’s video testimonial. She did an incredible job sharing what the sauna has meant for her property and her guests, and we are grateful she took the time to tell the story in her own words.
Project Highlights
- Helped create a private sauna retreat for a Montana vacation rental
- Barrel sauna placed at Blackfoot River House outside Missoula
- Paired with a hot tub for a complete guest wellness experience
- Strong example of how saunas can help vacation rentals stand out
- Includes a powerful customer testimonial from Kate herself
Sturgeon Bay Airbnb Sauna — Wisconsin
This Cedar Sense barrel sauna was purchased for an Airbnb rental in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, giving guests a true four-season wellness amenity in one of Wisconsin’s great getaway areas.
One of the best parts of this project was the delivery itself. Mike and his daughter Paizlee hauled the sauna out together on a daddy-daughter road trip, making stops along the way and turning the delivery into a memory.
Cedar Sense is a family-owned and operated business, and this project shows that side of the company perfectly. From hauling saunas across the country to helping rental owners create better guest experiences, we take pride in being hands-on every step of the way — and Paizlee is pretty amazing too.
Project Highlights
- Barrel sauna delivered for an Airbnb rental in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
- Designed to help the property stand out with a premium guest amenity
- Featured in a Cedar Sense delivery video with Mike and Paizlee
- Family-owned business story built right into the delivery
- Great example of how a sauna can add year-round appeal to a vacation rental
BMOC Employee Training Getaway — Wisconsin
Bill, the owner of BMOC out of Madison, Wisconsin, created an employee training getaway where his team can come together for bonding, training, and time away from the normal work environment.
He wanted his employees to experience sauna as part of that retreat setting, and that is where Cedar Sense came in. We helped deliver and place the sauna, along with an outdoor shower, to create a more complete wellness experience for his team.
This project shows another side of what a sauna can be used for. It is not just for backyard relaxation or vacation rentals. A sauna can also support company culture, team connection, recovery, reflection, and a memorable employee experience.
Project Highlights
- Sauna installed for an employee bonding and training getaway
- Project created for Bill, owner of BMOC out of Madison, Wisconsin
- Outdoor shower added to complete the wellness setup
- Designed as a place for employees to gather, recharge, and connect
- Great example of sauna being used for company culture and team retreats
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From employee retreats and Airbnb saunas to mobile rental businesses, backyard spaces, timber kits, and custom wood projects, we would be happy to talk through what you are trying to create.
Wildland Gardens — Joseph, Utah
Carrie, the owner of Wildland Gardens, added a Cedar Sense 6' x 8' barrel sauna to her Utah glamping site to create a stronger guest wellness experience.
This was one of those delivery trips that reminded us why we love doing what we do. The scenery in this part of Utah is incredible, and Wildland Gardens is located in a beautiful area south of Salt Lake City with access to major outdoor destinations like Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon.
For a glamping business, a sauna can become a major feature. It gives guests something memorable to enjoy after hiking, exploring, relaxing outdoors, or spending time around camp. This project is a great example of how the right sauna can help a destination stay feel more complete.
Project Highlights
- 6' x 8' barrel sauna delivered to Wildland Gardens in Joseph, Utah
- Added as a guest wellness amenity for a glamping-style property
- Beautiful Utah setting south of Salt Lake City
- Located within reach of Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon
- Strong example of how sauna can enhance a glamping or nature-based rental experience
Folklore Winter Camp — Merton, Wisconsin
Scott, the owner of Folklore near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, bought a Cedar Sense barrel sauna to place behind his mercantile shop and create a cold-weather experience called Winter Camp.
This is a great example of a business using sauna as more than just an amenity. For Folklore, the sauna helps bring people in during the colder months, creates a memorable reason to visit, and gives customers a unique winter experience connected to the shop.
Scott also purchased the sauna with a steel trailer, giving the setup a strong, practical base and making it easier to position and support the sauna experience behind the business.
Project Highlights
- Cedar Sense barrel sauna placed behind Folklore Mercantile
- Used to create Folklore’s Winter Camp experience
- Helps support business during colder Wisconsin months
- Purchased with a steel sauna trailer setup
- Strong example of sauna as a seasonal business driver for retail, mercantile, and hospitality spaces
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Have a Project in Mind?
Whether you are starting a sauna rental business, adding a sauna to an Airbnb or glamping site, building out a backyard retreat, planning a timber kit project, creating custom signs, or looking for something completely unique, Cedar Sense would be happy to talk through it with you.
We are a family-owned business based in Waubun, Minnesota, and since 2019 we have been helping customers bring real projects to life across the country.
What Can We Help With?
- Sauna rental business setups
- Airbnb, glamping, and vacation rental saunas
- Backyard sauna projects
- Commercial wellness spaces
- Timber kits and outdoor structures
- Custom signs, flags, and wood projects