Fire · Water · Earth
A wood-fired sauna and natural spring-fed plunge, hidden in the Wicklow countryside.
An Sruthán
An Sruthán means “the little stream.” Hidden among the trees in Hawkstown Upper, just outside Wicklow Town, our one-hour experience moves between a wood-fired sauna, naturally cold spring water and the stillness of the landscape around them.
Heat. Cold. Rest. Repeat, entirely at your own pace.The Three Elements
A wood-fired sauna, heated by hand throughout the day.
A natural plunge, continually replenished by springs rising from deep beneath the land.
Granite, trees, orchard, ferns and woodland. The landscape is part of the experience.
Your Hour
Public sessions run for a full hour, giving you time for around three unrushed cycles between sauna, cold water and rest, all at your own pace.
Settle into the wood-fired sauna and let the heat build around you.
Step into the spring-fed plunge or cool off beneath the outdoor showers.
Take a moment beneath the trees. Breathe, talk, nature bathe or simply be still.
Return to the heat when you're ready and begin the cycle again.
The moments between rounds matter just as much as the heat itself.
The Elements
At the heart of An Sruthán, a wood-fired sauna burns at around 90–100°C. Steps away, the spring-fed plunge is continually replenished by water rising from around 15 feet beneath the ground. Two natural extremes, brought together in one place.
Heat drawn from fire. Cold drawn from the earth.
Deep heat, softened by stone.
Cold, moving, drawn from the land.
Dúchas
Irish folklore has always lived in water, trees and stone. Explore four traditions that find natural echoes throughout An Sruthán: the Salmon of Knowledge, the Fairy Tree, the Children of Lir and Ogham.
Before You Come
Time to park, check in and change before your session.
Swimwear, two towels, a water bottle and suitable outdoor footwear.
Sessions are currently for guests aged 16 and over.
Please plan accordingly before arriving.
Gift an Experience
Wood-fired heat, natural spring water and an hour away from everything else. Give someone the An Sruthán experience with a gift voucher.
Follow the Stream
From the Stream
Special sessions, seasonal moments, events and occasional news from An Sruthán.
