Birch House · Mooningwanekaaning
Birch House & Wood-Fired Sauna
Imagine gathering with friends or family for an evening of warmth, relaxation, and connection in the quiet forests of Madeline Island.
The Experience
Your experience begins with a guided walk through the island's northern forest, where you'll discover some of the trees and plants that make this landscape so remarkable.
Arriving at Birch House, the glow of the fire welcomes you into a beautiful space built from bark and wood. Settle in, enjoy the atmosphere, and leave the pace of everyday life behind.
Then step into the enveloping warmth of a traditional Finnish-style wood-fired sauna. Enjoy the heat, rising steam, and relaxing rhythm of warming and cooling at your own pace.
Between sauna sessions, step outside into the fresh island air. On clear evenings, the stars emerge overhead, and the surrounding forest becomes part of the experience.
Return to the welcoming fire at Birch House, sip island-harvested Labrador tea sweetened with maple sugar, and enjoy unhurried conversation with the people who matter most.
An unforgettable evening of warmth, steam, firelight, and connection.
Your Experience Includes
- Guided forest walk and introduction to regional plants and trees
- Private access to Birch House and the wood-fired sauna
- Welcoming fire and relaxing gathering space
- Island-harvested Labrador tea with maple sugar
- Time for sauna sessions, cooling off, and conversation
What to Bring
Towels, swimwear or other appropriate sauna attire, drinking water, and suitable footwear.
Before Your Visit
Advance reservations are required. Your experience is exclusive to your booking party of 2–7 guests.
Location, directions, parking and arrival instructions will be provided after booking.
Birch House is reached by a short, rustic forest trail and is not currently ADA accessible. Restroom facilities are available on site. Contact us before booking to discuss accessibility or accommodation needs.
A waiver is required at the time of booking. Contact us with questions about participation.
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Hosted by Birch House. Guest educator-led programs are separately arranged, subject to agreement and availability. Discuss a guest-led or community-led visit →
Reservations & Guest Information
Reservations are paid in full at booking. Cancellations made at least seven days before your experience are eligible for a full refund. Please review our complete cancellation policy and participation guidelines before booking.
Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
Seven or more calendar days before: full refund. Three to six days before: 50% refund. Less than three days before: no refund. One no-fee reschedule is available with at least 72 hours’ notice, subject to availability and completion within twelve months. If Birch House cancels for safety or weather, choose a full refund or rescheduling. Read the complete cancellation policy and rescheduling and weather terms.
Participation & Safety
Sauna participation is voluntary. Be aware of heat exposure, dehydration, burns and slipping; follow your host’s instructions and supervise children. Any required individual participant or guardian agreement will be provided separately through an approved process. These guidelines are not a liability release. Review participation and safety guidelines.
Children are welcome when accompanied and supervised by a parent or legal guardian. Participation in certain activities may depend on age, conditions, and available safety equipment.
Bringing a Larger Group?
For eight or more guests, begin with a conversation about a private group visit, educational gathering or community retreat.
Plan a Group Visit