INFO

Everything worth knowing before your first sauna. Anything we have missed, just ask.

WHAT TO BRING

What is TYDE HAUS?: A community sauna on the Connecticut coast. Come warm up on your own, with your people, or book the whole house for a private gathering.
Where are you?: Bayley Beach opens October 16, at 11 Pine Point Rd, Norwalk, CT 06853, in Rowayton.
How long is a session?: 75 minutes. We leave 15 minutes between sessions to clean and reset, so sessions start every 90 minutes.
How many people are in a session?: Eight people a session at Bayley Beach to begin with. The room holds more, and we will open up seats once we have found our rhythm. You will share the heat with others unless you book the whole house.

How hot is it?: Between 160 and 210°F. Hot enough to do the work. If it is your first time, sit lower down where it is cooler and build up.
Are there changing rooms and showers?: Yes to changing rooms. Showers are coming, we are working on installing them now.
Should I arrive early?: Please arrive 15 minutes before your session. That gives you time to find us, change, and get settled, so the heat starts on time for everyone.

Do I need an account to book?: No. Browse real times without signing up. We make your profile from your details at checkout, so next time is one tap.
Can I book for other people?: Yes, and this is the part we are proudest of. One person can book a whole party, name each guest, and pay for everyone at once. Each guest gets their own confirmation. You can even book for others without coming yourself.
How late can I book?: Right up until shortly before a session starts, if there is still room. Please still plan to arrive 15 minutes early.
What is your cancellation policy?: Community sessions: cancel free up to 24 hours before, from your account, and book again whenever suits. Inside 24 hours it is non-refundable. Private events: free up to 5 days before, half the price is kept between 5 days and 48 hours before, and no refund inside 48 hours.

Do I need to sign a waiver?: Yes, and everyone signs their own. Whoever books agrees to the terms at checkout, then each person gets their own link to sign before arriving. You can also sign on a tablet when you get here.
How old do I have to be?: TYDE HAUS is for ages 8 and up. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, who signs their waiver. Children heat up faster than adults and are less able to say when they have had enough, so we keep the limit deliberately conservative.
Is sauna right for everyone?: Heat is not right for every condition. Please check with a doctor first if you are pregnant, have a heart or blood pressure condition, or are unwell.
Can I drink alcohol before or during a session?: No. We do not allow alcohol, and please do not use the sauna after drinking. Alcohol and heat together raise your risk of fainting and dehydration.
Can I bring food or drink?: No food or drink inside the sauna. Bring a water bottle for between rounds and drink plenty, heat is dehydrating.

What about the weather?: We are open in all weather. Sauna in the rain or the cold is one of the better things you can do. Use your own judgement about travelling to us, and if conditions are genuinely unsafe we will be in touch.
Where do I park at Bayley Beach?: Parking is free. Come into the beach car park and park at the beach end. The sauna is behind the white pavilion, on the left hand side of the beach.
How do I get hold of you?: Email haus@tydehaus.com, or find us on Instagram at @tydehaus. We read everything.