The cedar Sweat Lodge was something that I made a few years ago down on my fathers farm near Osceola, IA. The first time we used it I covered the frame in plastic and then insulated it with square hay bales. The chimney has a sliding door that can be opened from the inside to regulate the steam. The basic process of operation is to have a large fire on the outside of the lodge to heat a small pile of rocks. After heating the rocks to a high temperature they are then carried, with a shovel, into a pit on the inside. Then water is poured over the hot rocks which creates the steam. The effect is basically that of a sauna.
This coming Friday, my friends and I are going to get it going again. It is an interesting experience to be involved in and is also really good for the body and mind.
Dave Says:
March 18th, 2007 at 9:37 pmVisit Dave
I’m not sure if I am excited or scared. Probably both.
Can we go dip into the pond in between sessions?
Gabe Says:
March 19th, 2007 at 4:45 amVisit Gabe
It is really not that unbearable and you can get out when ever you want.
Paul is the one to watch out for, like with everything else he likes to push it to the extreme! I will probably get out if he gets to crazy because I am planning on drinking some beer that night too.