Winter Solstice Woodland Sauna

Dec 20	Sun 20th Dec 2026 4:45pm – 7:45pm GMT (UTC +00:00)

	Tortworth Forest Centre & Arboretum, Tortworth Rd, Tortworth, Wotton-under-Edge, UK

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We’ll meet amongst the beautiful woodland of Tortworth Forest centre, gathering together in the Round House to settle in, connect and spend time around the fire. As the evening unfolds, we’ll share stories and reflections inspired by Winter Solstice — a time of readying ourselves for the returning light. Bring your stories, songs and knowledge to share if you feel called to. From the warmth of the fire, we’ll journey into the heat of the sauna. We will start the sauna session with a guided round and then allow time for moving silently between sauna and woodland. Between rounds, you are invited to step back into the evening woodland, allowing the cool air to refresh and restore us before returning to the sauna. We will close the time in sauna with a guided round. This is more than a sauna experience. It’s an invitation to slow down, reconnect with nature, honour what is ready to be released, and listen for what is waiting to emerge. Come prepared to sweat, breathe, listen, reflect and be held by the ancient rhythm of fire, forest, heat and coolness. As the darkness gathers around us, we’ll create a slither of space between the old and the new — a place to pause, let go and welcome the turning of the season. This is a women only session.

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Wild Kin Sauna & Wellness

Participant Waiver & Terms

1. Participation & Assumption of Risk

By booking or participating in a Wild Kin Sauna & Wellness session, I confirm that I have read and agree to these terms.

I understand that sauna, heat exposure, cold water and outdoor environments carry inherent risks, including:

Dehydration, overheating, dizziness or fainting

Burns from hot surfaces, steam or sauna equipment

Slips, trips and falls

Changes in blood pressure or heart rate

Cold shock or hypothermia where cold water is involved

Reactions to herbs, essential oils or other natural products

Aggravation of existing medical conditions

I understand that participation is voluntary and that I take responsibility for my own safety and wellbeing.


2. Health & Medical Conditions

I confirm that I am fit to participate and understand that sauna and heat/cold exposure may not be suitable for everyone.

If I have any health concerns, including heart or cardiovascular conditions, blood pressure issues, respiratory conditions, epilepsy or seizures, recent illness, injury or surgery, pregnancy, or any condition affected by heat or cold, I will seek appropriate medical advice before participating.

I understand that Wild Kin Sauna & Wellness does not provide medical advice or assessment.

I agree to listen to my body, follow all safety guidance and leave the sauna or activity immediately if I feel unwell.

I will not participate while under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs. I understand that some medications may affect my response to heat or cold and that I am responsible for seeking medical advice where necessary.

3. Sauna & Facility Rules

I agree to:

Follow all instructions given by Wild Kin staff or facilitators.

Stay within recommended sauna times.

Sit on a towel in the sauna.

Take care when entering and leaving.

Remove jewellery or other items that may become dangerously hot.

Only use essential oils, herbs or sauna infusions provided or approved by Wild Kin.

Respect other participants, the venue and equipment.

Wear appropriate swimwear; nudity is not permitted unless specifically stated otherwise.

Glass, alcohol, smoking, vaping and prohibited substances are not permitted in or around the sauna.

Unsafe, inappropriate or disruptive behaviour may result in removal from the session without refund.

4. Cold Water & Outdoor Activities

Where cold-water experiences are included, I understand that these carry additional risks such as cold shock, changes in breathing, dizziness and hypothermia.

I will follow all instructions and recommended exposure times and will leave the water immediately if I feel unwell.

Any age restrictions relating to cold-water facilities must be followed.

5. Children & Young People

Participants aged 16 and under may only use the sauna when accompanied by a responsible adult family member or legal guardian who remains present throughout.

Those aged 16 and under are not permitted to use ice baths, plunge pools or cold showers.

The accompanying adult accepts responsibility for the minor's safety and behaviour.

6. Liability

I acknowledge that participation involves inherent risks.

I agree that Wild Kin Sauna & Wellness, its owners, staff, facilitators, contractors and venue partners are not responsible for loss, injury or damage resulting from my failure to follow instructions, my own actions or omissions, or risks inherent to the activity.

I accept responsibility for my personal belongings and for any damage I deliberately or negligently cause to Wild Kin or venue property.

7. Bookings & Cancellations

If you need to cancel a booking a small processing fee will be retained where applicable.

No-shows or late arrivals will not be refunded. Where Wild Kin cancels due to unsafe weather, equipment failure or other circumstances outside our reasonable control, we will offer rescheduling or a refund.

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I have read and understood these terms.

I believe I am fit to participate or have sought appropriate medical advice.

I understand the risks involved.

I agree to follow all Wild Kin safety guidance.

I understand that I can stop participating at any time.

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Winter Solstice Woodland Sauna

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