Uljas Koitto Temperance Society
New England's Best Traditional Finnish Sauna
Tervetuloa! Welcome!
“The sauna is the poor man’s pharmacy.”
That’s the traditional Finnish saying. The Finns learned years ago that the sauna is not just a bath; it provides a sense of psychological peace and contentment as well as physical rejuvenation. Many people claim that the sauna relieves the symptoms of minor illnesses such as colds, revives the muscles after tough physical exertion, and clears the body of toxins.
The Uljas Koitto Temperance Society promotes temperance, morality, and healthy living through the benefits and virtues of the traditional Finnish sauna. Founded by Finnish immigrants in 1892, the UKTS provides an environment free from the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or legal recreational drugs.
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The UKTS is a membership organization. We are a welcoming society and invite those interested in learning more about the UKTS to use the Visit Us form on this website. Those who are currently part of the UKTS (Friends & Members), their invited guests, as well as visitors who make arrangements with us ahead of time are welcome to use our facilities.
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Requests must be received by Thursday. Space is limited and not all dates may be available for visits so please plan ahead. The sauna is getting busy again! Attendance has been higher earlier in the day so if you want to have a bit more room plan to arrive at 4PM or later.
Summer Hours: 2PM to 8PM (May – October)
Ticket sales begin at 2:00 PM ---- Last ticket sold at 6:30 PM
Lodge closes at 7:00 PM (including coffee, snacks, bathroom)
All must be dressed & out of sauna building by 8:00 PM
POTLUCK & COFFEE HOUSE 10/19!
You are invited to a very special UKTS community event! The Robinson Icehouse Dedication, Potluck & Coffee House will be on Saturday, 10/19! We will gather to share a delicious potluck lunch, honor the Robinson family for their decades of leadership and service to the society followed by a coffee house. Are you a musician, poet, singer, comedian? Sign up for a slot at our coffee house! Do you have a special dish you'd like to share? Sign up for the potluck! Below is the link to volunteer, bring potluck dishes, or sign up for the coffee house talent.
Robinson Icehouse Dedication, Potluck & Coffee House
Sat. Oct. 19 - 12PM to 3PM
Click here to volunteer, bring a dish to share, or participate in the coffee house.
There are 3 tabs - one each for volunteering, potluck and coffee house sign ups.
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Check out our new sauna stove below!