Richmond Sauna

Richmond Sauna describes itself as a “healing retreat” in “a secluded, clothing-optional setting” in Richmond, Maine, and its site says it has welcomed guests “from many different lifestyles” since 1976. It runs evening saunas Wednesday through Sunday all year, plus seasonal daytime lawn and pool use that ends before the evening sauna, and hosts private parties, mostly on Tuesday nights. The grounds have Finnish-style, wood-fired sauna rooms, a large outdoor hot tub and a heated swimming pool, with community and semi-private sauna sessions. Its history page says the original sauna house had six wood-heated sauna rooms, adjoining dressing rooms, a large communal sauna room and a waiting room. The site also lists lodging in an 1800s home with six guest rooms and a shared kitchen, with sauna, pool and hot tub use included. Evening sessions are open to house guests and others who join for the evening, and the site recommends reserving a semi-private sauna ahead. The setting is clothing-optional, and the rules bar pets and illegal substances from the premises and prohibit photography. Alcohol, smoking, vaping, cameras, computers and tablets are not allowed in or near the sunbathing, pool, sauna and hot tub areas, with smoking and vaping allowed only in designated areas.