Sauna Ritual Evening in the Cave Sauna

As the evenings grow darker and the weather cooler, Alice’s Backyard in Pärnu opens the doors to its cave sauna. On three evenings before the end of the year, a special themed sauna ritual evening awaits, bringing together Estonian sauna traditions, a relaxing spa experience and a pleasant atmosphere. It’s a chance to take a couple of hours for yourself, enjoy a good sauna and take part in a guided sauna ritual.

Three evenings, three different rituals:

10 October – Birch Whisk Ritual. The birch whisk is one of the best-known symbols of Estonian sauna traditions. At the heart of this ritual are whisking, the scent of birch branches and the natural rhythm of the sauna. Whisking relaxes the muscles and opens the skin’s pores, while the essential oils of birch bring relief to breathing.

7 November – The Power of Steam. This November evening centres on a steam salt sauna, a honey and sugar scrub, and a eucalyptus whisk. The heat of the steam salt sauna helps warm and relax the body, while carefully chosen aromas create a pleasant, calm sauna environment.

5 December – Sound Journey and Aromas. The season’s final and most special evening before the Christmas rush. A shamanic drum and Koshi chimes sound in the steam sauna, accompanied by the aromas of essential oils—a mood-rich experience in which the sounds give the evening a different rhythm and offer a chance to step away from the bustle of everyday life for a while.

What does the evening offer? During your two-hour visit, the sauna master will lead a guided ritual. The rest of the time, you can move at your own pace between the saunas, the warm hot tub and the cosy fireplace room. An Estonian snack table awaits you in the fireplace room, and to finish the evening, your hostess will serve you a cup of cleansing herbal tea.

General information
Dates: 10 October, 7 November and 5 December
Entry times: 16:00, 18:00 or 20:00; each visit lasts 2 hours
Price: €55 per person
Included in the price: sauna ritual, use of the spa and hot tub, Estonian snack table and a drink, towels and bathrobes
Bring: swimwear and flip-flops

See you at Alice spa!