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Nook Essential, charred exterior with corten planters

Nook° · Sauna · Essential

Nook Essential.

The 2–4 person private sauna. Premium finishes included. Hand-built in Utah.

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Capacity
2–4 person
Footprint
7’ × 8’3"
Heater
IKI 9 kW
Build time
8–10 weeks

The Nook, up close.

Cedar Nook sauna interior with IKI heater
Sauna interior
Glass door and cedar entry corner
The entry
Charred board-and-batten siding
Charred siding
Picture window reflecting a mountain sunset
The window
Nook Essential with charred siding and corten planters Nook Essential in a compact backyard Nook Essential exterior in evening light Cedar Nook sauna interior with IKI heater Glass sauna door and cedar entry corner Nook Essential picture window reflecting sunset

Specifications

The full spec sheet.

01Dimensions
  • Overall: 7’ L × 8’3" D × 8’5" H · ≈ 58 sq ft. Sauna-only.
  • Capacity: 2–4 person
02Heating system
  • Power: 9 kW · 240V · 40A
  • Cabin range: 180–320 cu ft
  • Control: UKU Wi-Fi · wall + app
  • Heat range: 165–195°F
03Interior
  • Bench: Single-tier · floating
  • Interior: Western Red Cedar
  • Exterior: Cement fibre · board & batten
  • Decking: Western Red Cedar
04Electrical & foundation
  • Electrical: 240V · 40A · Dedicated circuit · IKI 9 kW Pillar heater.
  • Foundation: Level pad · Pavers, deck, or concrete. Helical piers optional.
05What’s included
  • Nook Essential · Base · 7’ envelope · 2–4 person private sauna · premium finishes · $28,600
  • IKI 9 kW Pillar heater · UKU Wi-Fi controller
  • Cement fibre board-and-batten exterior · Western Red Cedar interior and decking
  • Delivery + crane · Smaller crew, faster set · $3,800 est.
06Cold plunge
  • Cold plunge: Add-on · $7,900 · Standalone Partnered with Cold Life Vertical · own 120V circuit.

Make it yours

Design finish packages.

View the three packages

Included In the base price

Knotty cedar interior Cement fibre · paint match Knotty cedar floor + deck Trex decking
  • Knotty Cedar interior
  • Cement fibre exterior · custom paint match
  • Knotty Cedar floor + decking
  • Trex decking

Pro Package +$4,500

Tiled floor Trex decking Clear cedar interior Charred exterior Pine exterior
  • Clear Cedar interior
  • Premium exterior · Charred or Pine
  • Tiled floor
  • Trex decking

Signature Package +$5,500

ASH floor + deck Clear cedar interior ASH exterior
  • Clear Cedar interior
  • ASH exterior
  • ASH floor + decking

Gallery

Nook Essential, up close.

Every shot below is the standard finish package.

The build, the install, and the daily practice, photographed across New Primitive owners.

The Nook Essential’s sauna heater and cedar bench
Nook Essential in a tight backyard
Nook Essential in daily use
Nook Essential, charred exterior with corten planters
Nook Essential, New Primitive
Nook Essential, New Primitive
Nook Essential, New Primitive
Nook Essential, New Primitive
A New Primitive owner with their Nook Essential
Nook Essential install and delivery
Inside the New Primitive experience
Inside the New Primitive experience
Inside the New Primitive experience

Investment

Pricing and what’s included.

Nook Essential · Base7’ envelope · 2–4 person private sauna · premium finishes
$28,600
IKI 9 kW Pillar heaterUKU Wi-Fi controller
Included
Cement fibre exteriorBoard-and-batten profile
Included
Delivery + craneSmaller crew, faster set
$3,800 est.
Complete unit · before tax$32,400

Finishes and add-ons are chosen with our team during design. Browse the options →

Site prep, then one day.

Your side is simple: a level pad, a dedicated 240V circuit, and clear crane access. We confirm all three during design. Then it is pad, crane, set, and the build is running the same day it arrives.

Nook Essential, sited in a backyard

Make it yours

Add-ons for the ritual.

Partnered with Cold Life cold plunge add-on

Cold Plunge

A stand-alone Partnered with Cold Life plunge with chiller, to complete the contrast loop.
Red light therapy panel add-on

Red Light Therapy

A medical-grade red light panel, mounted in the cabin for recovery.
Sonos sound system add-on

Sonos Sound

A weatherized Sonos system, wired for the room and tuned for stillness.

Paths to ownership

Cash, equity, or monthly.

There is no single right way to bring a sauna home. Some clients purchase outright, some fold it into a larger home project, and some prefer a monthly payment. We will help you find the path that fits.

Direct purchase

The simplest path. Purchase directly, lock in your build slot, and move straight into design. You own a hand-built structure engineered to last for decades.

Ideal for clients who are ready now and want their space in use as soon as possible.

Best for:

  • Cash purchases
  • Second homes and investment properties
  • Clients who want the simplest experience

Home equity

A sauna is a home improvement, and many clients fund it that way. We can connect you with professionals who specialize in home equity lending, so you can weigh a HELOC or similar option alongside your own financial advisor.

A concierge introduction, not a sales pitch. You decide with the people you trust.

Best for:

  • Backyard transformations
  • Larger outdoor and landscape projects
  • Clients leveraging existing home equity

Financing

Prefer a monthly payment? We work with financing partners experienced in luxury home and wellness projects and can introduce you during your consultation.

Available options vary with project scope and credit qualifications. We will walk you through what applies to your build.

Best for:

  • Monthly payment options
  • Residential projects
  • Clients who want purchasing flexibility

Not sure which path fits? Every project is different. Talk it through with founder Cole and leave with a clear plan.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Is the 9 kW heater enough?

For this cabin size, yes, overspec’d actually. The IKI Pillar reaches Finnish dry-sauna temperatures in 30 minutes and holds steady for hours.

Will it fit in my side yard?

If you’ve got 6 feet of width and 9 feet of depth with overhead clearance, yes. The smaller crane crew can set Nook Essential in places the larger suites can’t reach.

Can I run 240V where the panel is full?

240V · 40A is the minimum. Many homes can swap a tandem breaker or add a sub-panel. Your electrician will know in 5 minutes.

Adding cold plunge?

+$7,900 standalone Partnered with Cold Life Vertical. Own 120V circuit. Nook Essential is sauna-only by design.

Foundation?

A level pad, pavers or concrete. The smaller footprint means many existing decks can support it directly.

After I reserve?

Cole or Shane reaches out within 2 business days. The $450 is refundable for 14 days.

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Find your fit.

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$450 today. A real conversation within 2 business days.

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