This all started back in 2021 with one old trailer sauna parked on the banks of the River Boyne. We built it ourselves—learning as we went—and set it up to see if people would come and try it. And they did. From that first spark, The Hot Box has grown into something much bigger than we could have ever imagined.

We’ve come a long way since those early days. What started as a weekend project has turned into a full-time passion, with 6 beautiful locations across the country and a growing community of people who love to sweat it out just as much as we do.

Along the way, we’ve travelled, researched, and experienced saunas in many different places around the world—from traditional smoke saunas in Finland to contemporary wellness spaces in New york City. We’ve taken notes, asked questions, and soaked it all in (literally). And little by little, we’ve brought those influences back home—integrating elements from global sauna culture into the experiences we create here in Ireland.

Whether it’s the design of our saunas, how we structure a session, or the way we guide people through heat and cold, everything we do is shaped by what we’ve learned, and what we believe in: making space for people to feel better, breathe deeper, and connect—with themselves, with others, and with nature.

We’re still learning, still building, and always aiming higher. The Hot Box is our way of sharing something we love—and we’re buzzing to see where it goes next.

See you in the heat,