A sauna is historically how Finnish people bathed. It consists of a small room or hut, which is heated to approximately 80°C (175 °F). Sitting in this heated room causes the sauna user / bather to sweat out impurities and cleanses them, while also relaxing the body and the mind. For many people partaking in a sauna bath is as much a mental cleansing as a physical one. This time allows for contemplation and relaxation.
A few things to consider before you enjoy a sauna session:
- You should not use a sauna if you have a heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, circulatory or respiratory problems, seizures, epilepsy. Also pregnant women, those who are using prescribed or illegal drugs or are under the influence of alcohol should refrain from sauna
- Children age 5 and under are not permitted in the sauna. Children between the ages of 6 and 14 must be accompanied by an adult in the sauna at all times
- Limit yourself to 15 minutes in the sauna
- Allow yourself at least 5 minutes after exercising to cool down before entering the sauna
- Hygiene is essential: always shower before entering the sauna, always use a towel when sitting in the sauna
- Strenuous exercise is prohibited in the sauna
How to sauna
A sauna bath starts with a cleansing shower. Following that you enter the sauna until your body tells you that you have spent enough time in the high heat. Then you re-enter the shower to cool off and rest for a while (depending on your well being). Return to the sauna for another session. This is usually done 2 or 3 times, but length of time as well as number of sessions will depend on the individual.
Sauna History
The sauna was invented in Finland, although it has close ties with the Russian 'banya', the Native American 'sweat lodge', the Turkish 'hamam', and the Japanese 'onsen'. Since its creation it has been a dominant part of the Finnish culture. There are currently more than 2 million saunas (public and private) in Finland, at a population of only 5.2 million.
Fernglen B&B is eco friendly and we are committed to a clean, safe and healthy environment for all of us.
Our sustainable environmental practices are :
* Our guests have the option of reusing their towels
* We use energy efficient light bulbs where practical
* We use products from our veggie and herb garden as well as only free range eggs
* We recycle all our glass, paper, plastics and tin
* We have a water tank which supplies rainwater for use in our vegetable garden
* Our food waste is composted
* We use local goods and contractors where possible to reduce carbon emissions
* We plant native trees and try to eredicate weed in our garden as much as possible
Breakfast Menu
THE HEALTHY WAY
Muesli & Cereals
Natural Yoghurt
Seasonal Fruit & Cream Cheese
Comb or Manuka Honey & Preserves
Wholemeal Bread/Rolls
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TRADITIONALLY COOKED
Your choice of 2 Eggs
Grilled Tomato & field Mushrooms
Hash Brown & crispy Bacon
Breakfast Sausage & Toast
*
CONTINENTAL DELIGHT
Boiled Egg
Cold Cuts & Cheese
Comb or Manuka Honey & Preserves
Rolls & Bread
*
"OHHH"ATY PANCAKES
Oat Pacankes with Yoghurt, Honey and seasonal Fruit
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Each Breakfast comes with Orange Juice, freshly brewed Coffee, Capuccino or Tea
Alternatively to the above options we are happy to prepare a Breakfast to your liking
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A day at the beach, Karekare L227 - Scott Venning
A fine day in the fiord L278 - Holger Leue
Abel Tasman National Park L015 - Gareth Eyres
Aerial view of Hauraki Golf UO13 - Gareth Eyres
Alfresco Dining, Bay of Islands L181 - Destination Northland
Art in the garden, Ellerslie Flower Show ER06 - Gareth Eyres
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Breakfast Menu
The Healthy Way
Muesli & Cereals
Natural Yoghurt
Seasonal Fruit & Cream Cheese
Comb or Manuka Honey & Preserves
Wholemeal Bread/Rolls
*
Kiwi’s traditional
Your choice of 2 Eggs
Grilled Tomato & field Mushrooms
Hash Brown & crispy Bacon
Breakfast Sausage & Toast
*
Continental Delight
Boiled Egg
Cold Cuts & Cheese
Comb or Manuka Honey & Preserves
Rolls & Bread
*
Each breakfast comes with Orange Juice, freshly brewed Coffee, Capuccino or Tea
Alternatively to the above options we are happy to prepare breakfast to your liking
