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Sauna + Plunge · Outdoor DeckThe Primitive Retreat
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The Primitive Retreat, cedar sauna and cold plunges on the deck

Primitive Retreat° · Sauna + Plunge · Outdoor Deck

The Primitive Retreat.

Outdoor deck contrast suite. Sauna and cold plunge set into the landscape, built for the backyard, the side yard, the property that earns its use every morning. The full loop, outdoors.

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Capacity
4–6 person
Footprint
16’6" × 8’3"
Electrical
240V · 50A
Build time
8–10 weeks

Inside the Retreat.

Cedar sauna interior with IKI heater
Sauna interior
Cold plunge tubs on the deck
Cold plunge
Charred cedar cladding with LED accent lighting
Charred cedar
Covered cedar-slat entry
Covered entry
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Specifications

The full spec sheet.

01Dimensions
  • Overall: 16’6" L × 8’3" D × 9’10" H · ≈ 136 sq ft. Linear three-station layout.
  • Capacity: 4–6 person
02Sauna · Station 01
  • Heater: IKI 9 kW Pillar · Wi-Fi
  • Capacity: 4–6 person
  • Interior: Western Red Cedar
  • Lighting: 2200K dim-to-warm
03Shower · Station 02
  • Finish: Brushed stainless
  • Mount: Exposed riser · 84" head
  • Plumbing: Hot & cold
  • Foot rinse: Lower spigot
04Cold plunge · Station 03
  • Position: Porch · open-air
  • Set range: 38–55°F
  • Chiller: 1 hp · integrated
  • Filtration: UV-C + ozone
05Envelope & decking
  • Layout: Linear · porch-side
  • Exterior: Cement fibre · board & batten
  • Decking: Western Red Cedar
06Electrical & foundation
  • Electrical: 240V · 50A · Dedicated circuits to sauna, chiller, lighting.
07Plumbing & drainage
  • Plumbing: Hot & cold required · the porch shower is core to the layout
  • Drainage: Linear floor drain · 1:60 fall to soakaway
08What’s included
  • The Primitive Retreat · Base · 16’6" linear · sauna · outdoor shower · porch plunge · $48,000
  • IKI 9 kW Pillar heater · UKU Wi-Fi controller
  • Porch outdoor shower · Brushed stainless · hot & cold
  • Porch cold plunge · Open-air · integrated chiller
  • Delivery + crane · Coordinated with site access · $5,500 est.

Make it yours

Design finish packages.

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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 +$6,500

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 +$7,500

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

Gallery

The Primitive Retreat, up close.

Every shot below is the standard finish package.

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

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Charred Accoya envelope
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Investment

What you’re paying for.

The Primitive Retreat · Base16’6" linear · sauna · outdoor shower · porch plunge
$48,000
IKI 9 kW Pillar heaterUKU Wi-Fi controller
Included
Porch outdoor showerBrushed stainless · hot & cold
Included
Porch cold plungeOpen-air · integrated chiller
Included
Delivery + craneCoordinated with site access
$5,500 est.
Complete unit · before tax$53,500

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.

Top-down plan: sauna · shower · porch plunge

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

Questions we hear most.

Why a porch plunge instead of an enclosed one?

The Retreat is designed for the walk between heat and cold. Open-air means the body meets the weather. If your climate makes that impractical year-round, the Enclosed Plunge upgrade ($4,500) wraps the porch plunge to extend the season.

Plumbing requirements?

Hot and cold water rough-ins to the porch shower. Not optional for this layout. Your GC coordinates with our drawings.

Electrical?

240V · 50A dedicated sub-panel. Sauna, chiller, and lighting on separate circuits. RCD protected.

Foundation?

Level pad, concrete, stone, or compacted gravel with helical piers. ~136 sq ft.

Climate compatibility?

All-season in temperate zones. Sub-zero markets should add the Enclosed Plunge upgrade for winter use.

After I reserve?

Cole or Shane reaches out within 2 business days, no automation, to walk through your site and timeline. The $450 is refundable for 14 days.

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

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