ALTÆR on Sacred land of the Pokanoket {POSTPONED}

Experience the Arboretum + Sauna while supporting local food, beverages, and crafts at Mt. Hope Farm’s Sip and Shop!

April 24, 2024
5-8pm
250 Metacom Ave | Bristol, RI 02809

Book Your Private Sauna (6 person) : 1 hour time slots

 
 

Why Sauna in Nature?

The heat and relaxation of a Sauna can help to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, while promoting a sense of calm and well-being. Since the Sauna is outside, the visitors receive not only the benefits of hot/cold healing, but also the benefits of Forest bathing. A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that spending time in a forest environment resulted in a significant decrease in participants' heart rate, blood pressure, and sympathetic nervous system activity, indicating a relaxation response. Sauna bathing has said to improve cardiovascular health, memory, longevity, down regulates the nervous system, reduces pain and stiffness, and many more. Finland is the leading country who is conducting research into the benefits of Sauna use. 

Sauna at Mt. Hope
Farm

How divine would it be to Sauna in a Sacred Land Arboretum with freshly bloomed flowers!?! We invite you to join us! Privately reserve the 6 person sauna at Mt. Hope for 1 hour! This includes a wood burning Cedar Sauna, hydrosol spray from Birchstone Apothecary, eucalyptus aromatherapy, cold immersion and the Mt. Hope Sip and Shop.

Remember to bring:

  • up to 6 friends

  • bathing suit

  • water

  • towel

  • sandals

  • cozy clothes

  • an open heart

How this works:

  • Reserve your private sauna below

  • Bring the above

  • Arrive 10 minutes before

  • Upon arrival we will give you a tour

  • We will watch over your belongings

  • There will be a changing room

  • Enjoy the sauna!

About the Sacred Land

The Pokanoket, indigenous to Rhode Island's Sowams region, played a pivotal role in early American history under Massasoit Ousamequin and his sons Wamsutta and Metacomet, known as King Philip. Despite initially aiding the struggling Plymouth settlers, tensions escalated, leading to the devastating King Philip’s War in 1675, which resulted in the decline of the Pokanoket people.

Today, the Pokanoket people still rightfully cherish the lands here, holding tribal rituals and ceremonies. Mount Hope Farm values a close relationship with their community. The Pokanokets of today still gather and hold events here on the farm. To learn more about Pokanoket Tribe we invite you to download this booklet.