Join Eagle Point Blue Rapids Park Council, the Town of Drayton Valley and Hush Nordic Sauna in our very first community polar plunge! Running during the entirety of the Fire & Ice festival, this is your chance to come on down and challenge yourself in the Fire & Ice Polar Plunge. Details for the festival can be found here.
We encourage pre-registration for the event to guarantee your spot as this activity is first come first serve. This event is FREE, although participants can gather donation pledges towards the EPBR Nature Navigator Van, if they so choose!
This is also a spectator event, as we have a local celebrity line up for our Celebrity Polar Plunge at 6:00 pm. Have a celebrity in mind you’d like to see complete the Fire & Ice Polar Plunge? If the community pledge goal is met, they’ll have no choice! Nominees include: MLA Andrew Boitchenko, Brazeau Councillor Kara Westerlund, Brazeau Councillor Glen Gunderson, Councillor Cody Brooks, Fire Chief Tom Thompson, Staff Sergeant Raddatz, Peace Officer Jesse Shamanksy, Peace Officer Steve Goodman and more! Watch for our complete list of nominees soon. You can use our pledge form to donate to their pledge goal found below.
What a wonderful start to the Christmas season with the light up parade! It’s always wonderful to see so many community members out enjoying our parades in Drayton Valley.
As we do our best to make a classy Christmas display, all of our Christmas rentals have the Christmas light package for a merry and bright season!
It’s that time of year where that chill at night and first thing in the morning reminds you of that white stuff coming. I personally love the change of every season; it’s one of the best things about living in Canada.
The sauna is the best experience in the winter, especially when it comes to beating out those winter bugs. We try to do our best to be flexible with our bookings and give our clients the most bang for their buck.
With that being said, our sauna bookings are first come, first serve! We will always let you know if there is competition for a date, especially as our weekends are filling up!
The best way to secure your booking and guarantee your rental is to ensure your booking deposit is paid, and your rental amount paid the week before the rental. You will always be guaranteed the rental time you’ve paid for.
We’re so happy to be serving the community of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County. Bringing health and wellness to our neighbours, family and friends is one of the best ways we can give back, and pull together.
Check out how the sauna can add to your experience today!
School is back in! We all know what that means; your home is soon going to be overrun with all the ickies that everyone will be bringing in and out. Going through the fall swing of colds and bugs is normal and expected, but why suffer?
Using the sauna is a wonderful way to help push through those seasonal germs, and help you carry on your merry way. The changing weather, routines and activities are all welcomed with open arms, so why not kick those bugs to the curb earlier so you can enjoy!
Our sauna is enjoyable for the whole family, so make sure you are bringing everyone in to experience the full benefits of sauna health. You won’t be disappointed!
Remember, you can submit our receipts to your benefits accounts. You might as well burn up the credits before they roll over! And how wonderful is to enjoy the sauna “for free”.
Why take a cold plunge to complete your sauna experience? Cold plunges:
decrease inflammation
offer a huge rush of endorphins,
spike dopamine
improve sleep and mood
reduce stress
help remedy aches and pains
boost injury recovery
reduce swelling
potentially increase testosterone
promote lymphatic drainage
regulate hormones
accelerate metabolism
Ok, so what is a cold plunge?
“A cold plunge is the act of submerging your body in cold water (59 degrees Fahrenheit or less) for an extended period of time. Cold plunges are an incredible tool for boosting the health of the body and mind,” says Jonathan Leary, Founder of Remedy Place. By decreasing your core body temperature, a cold plunge can deliver a wide range of benefits. Perhaps the most important is building mental resilience and discipline: consistent exposure to cold temperatures allows the mind to get comfortable in a state of discomfort, which will improve its ability to deal with other types of stress. “Teaching the body how to handle extremes, especially within our ice baths starts to teach the body and mind that you are in control,” adds Leary. “Not only is there pure satisfaction in accomplishing something difficult, but the more you incorporate ice baths into your routine you will find that there are simple practical practices that put you back in control and inevitably teach you how to handle any stress better.”
Well how long do I have to stay in the cold plunge?
If you’ve never plunged before it’s important to start with short periods of time (one to two minutes) and gradually increase as your body adapts to the cold. “Once someone starts to really shiver, that’s a strong indication that they have reached their limit for that specific plunge,” adds Leary. “Please keep in mind your performance each day can change based on the other external demands on the body. For example, we say to our regulars if they have been out the night before drinking, the next day they might not be able to last as long or shivering might start to occur when usually it doesn’t.” Remember to listen to your body and not let your ego get in the way—there’s no need to push yourself too hard if you start to feel uncomfortable.
Who shouldn’t plunge:
As with using the sauna, there are certain individuals who should avoid cold plunges or use caution when using them:
Individuals with cardiovascular disease or hypertension
Individuals with Reynaud’s syndrome
Individuals who are pregnant
Individuals with high blood pressure, heart disease, or other circulatory problems
Individuals who have low body temperature at baseline
Individuals who have a pacemaker (unless they have any medical clearance and/or direct medical supervision)
Where can you take the sauna? The answer is everywhere!
Our 14’ trailer offers wonderful parking opportunities. Pretty much anywhere you can park a pick up, we can park the sauna! All you need is access to 12V power for the LED lights.
Try adding the sauna to one of these events :
Family Reunion
Convocation
Birthdays
Anniversaries
Ladies Nights
Guys Nights
Friends Nights
Athlete Training Enhancement
Camping
Backyard
Front Yard
Lighting up the centre camping circle
Ok, so what do I have to do when you arrive?
Nothing! Let us know where you’d like it parked, and how to access power. A reminder the best way to enjoy the sauna is to have it backed into your desired space. We will handle all the rest!
Why take a cold plunge to complete your sauna experience? Cold plunges:
decrease inflammation
offer a huge rush of endorphins,
spike dopamine
improve sleep and mood
reduce stress
help remedy aches and pains
boost injury recovery
reduce swelling
potentially increase testosterone
promote lymphatic drainage
regulate hormones
accelerate metabolism
Ok, so what is a cold plunge?
“A cold plunge is the act of submerging your body in cold water (59 degrees Fahrenheit or less) for an extended period of time. Cold plunges are an incredible tool for boosting the health of the body and mind,” says Jonathan Leary, Founder of Remedy Place. By decreasing your core body temperature, a cold plunge can deliver a wide range of benefits. Perhaps the most important is building mental resilience and discipline: consistent exposure to cold temperatures allows the mind to get comfortable in a state of discomfort, which will improve its ability to deal with other types of stress. “Teaching the body how to handle extremes, especially within our ice baths starts to teach the body and mind that you are in control,” adds Leary. “Not only is there pure satisfaction in accomplishing something difficult, but the more you incorporate ice baths into your routine you will find that there are simple practical practices that put you back in control and inevitably teach you how to handle any stress better.”
Well how long do I have to stay in the cold plunge?
If you’ve never plunged before it’s important to start with short periods of time (one to two minutes) and gradually increase as your body adapts to the cold. “Once someone starts to really shiver, that’s a strong indication that they have reached their limit for that specific plunge,” adds Leary. “Please keep in mind your performance each day can change based on the other external demands on the body. For example, we say to our regulars if they have been out the night before drinking, the next day they might not be able to last as long or shivering might start to occur when usually it doesn’t.” Remember to listen to your body and not let your ego get in the way—there’s no need to push yourself too hard if you start to feel uncomfortable.
We had the opportunity to bring the sauna to a customer that was completely in the dark, and the smile on her face was worth everything! What an amazing birthday surprise, having a sauna roll up to your front door! Happy birthday, and we’re thrilled we could be a part of your special day!
