A barrel sauna is the classic backyard sauna: a rounded cabin that heats quickly, sheds rain and snow, and looks at home in almost any yard. At All Season Patio we carry outdoor barrel sauna kits for three to six people from SaunaLife and Redwood Outdoors, in thermally treated spruce and hemlock built to stay outside year round. Browse the barrel saunas below, or see every style in our full range of outdoor sauna kits.
Why choose a barrel sauna?
The rounded shape is practical as well as good looking. A barrel has less air inside than a square cabin of the same footprint, so it comes up to temperature quickly and holds heat efficiently. The curve also lets rain and snow run off naturally. If you are still weighing it up against a cabin, our barrel vs cabin sauna comparison walks through the trade-offs.
SaunaLife barrel sauna kits
The SaunaLife Ergo Series is built around comfort. A larger barrel diameter gives a 6'5" interior height, so you can stand upright and sit comfortably against the backrests. Walls are full-length Thermo-Spruce staves, the benches and backrests are knot-free Thermo-Aspen, and each kit includes a tempered bronze glass door, stainless steel barrel bands, and LED lighting.
- E6: up to 3 people
- E7: up to 4 people
- E8: up to 6 people
- Ergo Elegance EE6 and EE8: the larger-format barrels, for up to 4 and 6 people
Most Ergo sizes come in a standard version, a rear window version (W), and a full glass front version (G). SaunaLife kits ship without a heater, so you can pair the room with the electric sauna heater or wood-burning sauna stove you prefer. Each product page lists the heaters SaunaLife recommends for that model.
Redwood Outdoors barrel sauna kits
The Redwood Outdoors Barrel Sauna is a complete package for up to six people. It is built from heat-treated hemlock and arrives with a Finnish-made Harvia 8kW electric heater and sauna stones, a solid flat floor kit, wall-mounted backrests, roof shingles, and an interior light. Choose the Harvia KIP with built-in dial controls or the Harvia Spirit with Wi-Fi control.
Help choosing a barrel sauna
All Season Patio is an authorized retailer for the sauna brands we carry, so every kit arrives brand new with the full manufacturer warranty. If you are not sure which size, window option, or heater suits your space, our team is happy to help. For a deeper look, read our barrel sauna guide, and finish the build with sauna accessories.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barrel sauna kit cost?
The barrel sauna kits we carry currently range from about $4,400 to $7,200. SaunaLife barrel kits are priced for the room on its own, with the heater chosen separately. The Redwood Outdoors barrel includes its Harvia heater in the price.
How many people fit in a barrel sauna?
We carry barrel saunas for up to three, four, and six people. The 4-person size suits most couples and small families, and the 6-person barrels give more room to stretch out or host friends.
Do barrel sauna kits come with a heater?
It depends on the brand. Redwood Outdoors barrel saunas include a Harvia 8kW electric heater and stones. SaunaLife barrel kits ship as the room only, so you add the heater, stones, and control that fit how you want to use it.
Can I use a wood-burning stove in a barrel sauna?
SaunaLife barrel kits can be paired with either an electric heater or a wood-burning stove sized to the room. A wood stove needs a chimney kit and the clearances listed in its manual. Redwood Outdoors barrel saunas ship with an electric heater.
How long does it take to assemble a barrel sauna kit?
The kits arrive pre-cut, so no sawing is needed. SaunaLife barrels are designed as a one-day build for two people, and most homeowners assemble the Redwood Outdoors barrel in a few hours with basic tools. Every kit needs a flat, level, load-bearing base such as concrete, pavers, or a rated deck.
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