About Us
We believe in simple, good things: good food, good land, good life. We own the Island Sauna Shack as well as the Foodie Shack, and both of these came from our belief that you deserve goodness in your life.
Whether you’re stepping in for deep heat and a cold dip, joining a breathwork or yoga session, or just looking for a quiet place to reset, you’ll find what you need here. (And if
you need good pizza after being in the elements, we’ve got you covered there too!)
Why sauna matters to us
As a Personal Trainer, I viewed sauna as a necessary recovery tool post workout. It wasn’t a sociable activity, or something I actively needed to enjoy. But in 2021 when we moved to the Isle of Mull, Ed and I felt a pull to water based therapy, to reconnect with nature and the elements in its cycle. From that we found a totally different side of sauna.
Sauna became a place to completely switch off, connect to our breath, listen to our bodies, and allow our mind the freedom to drift. We looked to the powerful effects of deep, intense heat, to change our
breath patterns and raise our heart rates in a period of 5-10 minutes, and then came out to cold water plunge in a bath, or if available, the sea.
It really is as idyllic and beautiful as it sounds, and doing this as a repeated practice 2 or 3 times a week has yielded tangible results in both of us.
– Donna
After serving for so long in the Armed Forces, where physical fitness and mental toughness was gained with blood, sweat and tears (along with multiple injuries), to discover an alternative and gentler way to enhance my cardiovascular health, improve my mental health, and deal with chronic pain in my knees has been nothing short of spectacular.
– Ed
I have lived here all my life and very lucky to be part of a farming family! I have been off the island to study to be a veterinary nurse or travel, but am always been drawn back to Mull. It is a truly special place to be and where I run my business Louise’s Pet Care Services. As someone who has an active job day to day, and enjoys to run and cycle, the sauna creates a time where my body can relax, my mind can be still, and helps me to recover so I can push harder in my sports.
– Louise
Come to sauna, just as you are.
We believe in community and connection, without expectation. Island Sauna Shack offers the luxury of a sauna and the beauty of this land—without shame or pressure. You don’t need a bikini or a six pack. Just come as you are, in whatever shape or form, and take time to be with yourself. The land, the sea, and the people welcome you.
Experience health and wellness, beyond the gym.
You’re drawn to the Isle of Mull by the wildlife, the sea, and a deep connection to nature. The quiet. The space. A chance to retreat, so you can move forward within yourself. We want you to connect not just with the island, but with yourself. This is a space to feel what you need to feel—however raw—among people feeling the same. Hear others’ stories, and know: it’s okay. You’re going to be okay.
With thanks to The Waterfall Fund
