What To Bring:
- Swimsuits
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Towels
- Life Jackets (if you have your own). We have a variety of different sizes as well.
- Lake Toys.
- Sandals / Flip-Flops
We have a changing room in the lower level, a bathroom with a shower and a shower/changing area in the sauna.
Swimming – The area between the shore and end of our dock is sandy and fairly shallow ranging from about 1’ to 5’. The bottom continues to slope off gently until about 20’ past the end of our dock where it begins to get deeper pretty quick.
Lake Toys:
- 2 Paddleboards
- 2 Kayaks
- Various Floaties
- Lillypad (big giant floatie)
You are required to have a life jacket with you for paddleboards and kayaks. Though wearing it is recommended it’s not required.
Jet Ski:
- Under 18 must have a Watercraft Operators Permit (recommended for everyone though).
- Check fuel before heading out.
- Wear a life jacket.
- Key lanyard must be attached to drivers life jacket.
- No Wake Zone (≈ 5 mph): At least 150’ from shore, docks, swimmers and non-motorized craft.
- Jumping wakes when skiers/boarders are present is frowned on.
- Hours: 9:30a until 1 hr before sunset.
- Know marine regulations and right-of-way.
Ski Boat:
- Let Jan or I know if you want to ski, wakeboard or wake surf, we’re happy to take people out.
- If you are an experienced ski boat driver you’re welcome to pull people.
- There’s a rock shoal on the south end marked with buoys to watch out for.
- Make sure to check fuel level before going out.
- There must be appropriately sized life jackets for everyone on board.
- No Wake Zone (≈ 5 mph): 150’ from shore, docks, swimmers and non-motorized craft.
- On calm days priority is given to skiers, then boarders, then wakesurfing/tubing.
Lake Day Sauna
Yep, this can be great even on hot summer lake days.
If not currently on it may take 15-30 minutes to heat up. This can be done on the panel in the commons or we can do it from our phone.
We usually set it to about 80°c (176°f) for guests who are new to sauna, but we can set it to anywhere from about 60°c (140°f) to 120°c (248°f). FWIW, we typically do 90°c (194°f). Note that the thermostat in our sauna is about 10°c low so setting to 184°f results in 194°f (90°c).
Ventilation: Before your first round make sure the ventilation (rotary knob) is turned on. About 12 o’clock works well for most groups. Leave it on the entire time. I’ll turn it off later.
General routine is Hot-Cold-Rest-Rinse-Repeat;
- Shower.
- Hot: 10-15 minutes in sauna hot room.
- Don’t forget to pour a ladle of water on the stones a time or two.
- Cool Down:
- Jump in the lake! (It’s not a bad idea to wrap your drying off towel around you to keep as much heat in as possible.)
- Or take a cool shower (about 7-8 o’clock works well) and sit outside to rest.
- Rest.
- Repeat as often as you want.
There are two of each color towel – one to sit on and one to dry off with.
Please be careful of the sensors on the wall and bench supports (apologies, this has become a research sauna).
We practice European/International etiquette;
- Please wash off any lotions, potions, sweat, silt or whatever before entering the sauna.
- Please sit on a towel.
Attire – Typically sauna is done nude. Yep, by everyone together. But wearing swimsuits in the U.S. is fine. 🙂
Kids – The heater is open and the sides very hot. Some kids don’t understand when to leave.
Bring – Some wet sandals or flip-flops can make walking to/from the lake a bit more comfortable. Also a terry or waffle robe to help keep the heat in when going down to the lake. Neither are necessary but nice to have.
More for those interested in a deeper dive start here: Intro To Sauna.
Rest & Relaxation
For everyone but particularly those who don’t want to wear a swimsuit or sit on the dock, there are a few places near the lack to enjoy the day including table & chairs on top of the lakeside shed, loungers on the terrace and tables and chairs on the porch.
