In this episode of Sauna Talk, the roles are reversed as Mossy Ben interviews Glenn Auerbach about Sauna Days 2026 at Larsmont Cottages on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Glenn shares the origin story of Sauna Days, from a small gathering of roughly 25 sauna enthusiasts to a sold-out celebration of sauna culture featuring mobile saunas, presentations, breathwork, cold plunges, artisans, builders, operators, and sauna people from around the world.
They discuss the beautiful weather, the importance of maintaining enough bench space, the soul of the original Larsmont sauna, and the delicate balance between commerce and "kumbaya." Most of all, they reflect on the community that forms when people gather around good heat, cold water, and a shared appreciation for authentic sauna culture.
You'll also hear stories from the benches, the shoreline, the Lake Room, and the spaces between sauna rounds—where strangers quickly become friends and conversations move well beyond sauna.
Topics include:
The origins and evolution of Sauna Days
Sauna Days 2026 highlights
Sauna culture in Northern Minnesota
The SaunaTimes tribe and spirit of community
Mobile saunas, sauna builders, and vendors
Lake Superior cold plunging
The balance between business and authentic sauna culture
What makes Larsmont Cottages an ideal home for Sauna Days
A look ahead to Sauna Days 2027
Learn more about authentic sauna culture, sauna building, events, and the Sauna Talk podcast at SaunaTimes.com.
Podden och tillhörande omslagsbild på den här sidan tillhör
SaunaTimes. Innehållet i podden är skapat av SaunaTimes och inte av,
eller tillsammans med, Poddtoppen.
