The Bog Sauna

A Ritual of Heat & Wildness

Experience the wider and wilder side of the Common Knowledge grounds by immersing yourself in The Bog Sauna. A restorative space for relaxation, community awakening and nature connection. Allowing for both quiet reflection and shared moments of warmth. Set in a secluded bogland location on site, the sauna is clad using storm-fallen steel roofing that would otherwise have been disposed of.  

"Beautifully clad in storm-fallen steel, Common Knowledge’s Bog Sauna rests on wooden beams that give it the impression of floating on the land. Built in Spring 2025 by a team at the non-profit social enterprise’s 50-acre site in the Burren, every element of this sauna has been carefully considered to bring people in closer contact with the bog and the natural surroundings." - Irish Examiner

Booking & Pricing

• Price: €20 per person for a 45 minute session (8 person maximum capacity) 
• Your booking includes time to change before and after your session
• Please arrive on time and check directions in advance

What to Bring

• Swimwear (required)
• Towel (one for sitting on in the sauna, and an extra for drying off)
• Reusable water bottle or cup, no glass (drinking water is provided)
• Warm clothes for after your session, especially in cooler months
• Changing robe and flip flops or similar

Facilities & What to Expect

• A porch area is available for hanging clothes (note: it is small and not fully private)
• More privacy is provided for changing in our shower cubicles and toilets are available for your use
• Drinking water is provided – please bring a bottle or cup to refill, no glass

Before Your Visit

• We recommend eating a light snack beforehand and staying hydrated
• Avoid using the sauna on a completely empty or full stomach
• Please arrive on site 15 minutes early to check in

We look forward to welcoming you to The Bog Sauna