Sauna Storytelling Saturday 11am-1pm

Aim to arrive a bit early, so that you leave yourself time to find us. 

Come and enjoy the simple elemental pleasures of flame, stone, leaf, steam and word. Fleur will lead a lovely 2hr sauna storytelling session; including scents, body treatments and Pirtis leaf whisking techniques, for a pleasurable, meaningful and fun communal bathing experience. This Autumn and Winter she will tell stories of bears, beauties, journeys, lights and love, but we will begin with a wytch. In January, there will be snakes and Cinderellas.

A phrase commonly heard from participants of her events is… ‘Why don’t we always do this?’

About: Fleur Shorthouse Hemmings has been teaching philosophy and working with story for 30yrs. She tells traditional oral stories, specialising in philosophical folktales, Greek myth and fairy tales. She completed her MA (mark pending) in Applied Storytelling, under the tutelage of tradition bearer Shonaleigh Cumbers. She is a student of Lithuanian Pirtis sauna tradition with Bath Master, Birutė Masiliauskienė. Fleur has brought sauna master practice and traditional oral storytelling together to create the unique art form of sauna storytelling. She has been artist-in-residence at Wowo Wild Spa, Sussex, since 2022 and has told Stories at Stanmer since 2001.

Bring 2 towels (one small to sit on in the sauna plus one for drying with) you could also bring flip flops and something warm to wrap in (but don't worry if you don't either) 

(It can be helpful to arrive in your swimming costume and joggers)

Location:

Plot 1b,Stanmer Organics, 

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The entrance is via the track that runs up from One Garden to Stanmer Organics. 

Travel and Parking

By Car: enter Stanmer Park from the A27 and drive to the end. The closest car park is the Patchway Car Park, just by One Garden. Here's a link to car parking in Stanmer. Follow the signs to Stanmer Sauna Garden - it's about a 3 minute walk.

By Bus: take the Breeze 78 Bus from The Old Steine in central Brighton. Here's a link to the bus schedule. Or you can take the very regular number 25, which stops at the entrance to the park, but there will be a 20 minute walk.

From Lewes direction take the Regency 28 or the Regency 29

By Beryl bike: the nearest parking bay is by the entrance to One garden.

By Train: alight at Sussex University, Falmer Station, and walk to the end of Stanmer Park.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Can I bring my Children?   This is an adult (16+) only event.
• Is nudity allowed?  Although sauna is traditionally nude, clothing is mandatory. However, we are gender inclusive, so all chests may be uncovered.
  
• What is the cancellation policy?  tickets are non-refundable, but you can transfer them to a friend at no cost.
• what happens if the weather closes the sauna? In the case of high winds and extreme weather we will close the sauna. Any outstanding bookings will be re-booked or refunded.
• Can I come with a friend and take it in turns?  all single tickets are for one person only.
• Are there toilets? the nearest loo is at the Earthship, one minute walk away.
• Can I bring my own products to use in the sauna? unfortunately no. There are strict regulations about what we can use because this is organic land, (including shampoos and soaps) so we will be selling products for you to use, eventually.