JOIN US FOR A PRIMAL, EVOCATIVE, SENSORY & DELICIOUS DAY OUT
SWEAT IN A WOOD FIRED SAUNA / INHALE INVIGORATING STEAM / DRINK ICE COLD FORAGED AQUAVIT / MASSAGE WILD PLANT SPIKED SALT INTO YOUR SKIN / WHISK YOURSELF WITH WILD PLANTS / PLUNGE INTO A TANTALISING COLD WATER FILLED BARREL OR THE SEA / SIT ON SOFT SHEEP SKINS / REVEL IN YOUR SENSATIONS / EAT A DELICIOUS FORAGED FEAST
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THE LOCATIONS
We do use two locations, one by a forest in Faversham, the other on the Margate coast on a causeway that cuts through the chalk cliff and snakes off in to the sea. It was originally created for farmers who in their tractors would collect seaweed to fertilise their fields. The sauna is situated 10m from the sea, convenient for a refreshing dip. The sauna is situated on a public beach so do expect passers by.
THE SAUNA
Hand built by us, it has a small kitchenette on the back from which our coastal feasts are prepared and cooked. We use locally coppiced sweet chestnut and birch in the sauna stove and infuse dousing water with foraged aromatics. Salt rubs and seaweed whisks are provided for you to stimulate your skin and nerve endings with whilst ice-cold foraged herbal waters and aquavit tantalise your insides!
THE MEAL
After your sauna, you’ll sit down to a delicious, seasonal meal that reflects its surroundings. We forage, source & prepare wild & locally bought ingredients into delicious dishes that convey the flavours of the surroundings.
THE BOOK SHELF
We have a bookshelf full of sauna, coast, land & seaweed related books for you to browse whilst in between saunas.
OUR ROLE
We are here to gently guide the process being available when you need us, and not when you don’t. We will provide drinks, salts, seaweed & dousing water for you to use at your own leisure during your sauna.
TESTIMONIALS
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Hey Mike Hope your wedding Saturday afternoon/eve went well. The experience exceeded our expectations, it was truly amazing as for your magic powers of arranging the sunshine. Where can I ask people to leave a review? Or how do you want us to promote how fab it was… if you do that is. You may create more calls to answer though 🤪 Nx Sent from my iPhoneNew List Item
Naomi Bayliss, May 2025
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We had such an incredible sauna and wild food feast on the beach in Margate. We booked out all of the tickets for my friend’s hen do and it was the perfect day. The sauna is beautifully crafted and we had so much fun dashing in and out of the sea. The food was absolutely superb and we have been craving it ever since. A seriously memorable day and unforgettable experience. We will be back - thank you SO much!New List Item
Grace Butler, May 2025
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Hi Mike, Thank you again for a great day and experience, we both thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the day. Great sauna and cold wild swimming experience with Andrew to encourage and guide us - I loved the salt scrubs too that was a really nice touch. AMAZING food - it really was a feast and the warm table is a great idea. The whole day felt very chilled and laid back. Left feeling lighter and happier from such an exhilarating day., Best wishes, Jemma
Jemma Cross, May 2024
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This is a must do in Margate! The team have created a welcoming, nourishing, delicious experience that leaves you not wanting to leave! Enjoy!
Lucy Shoring, May 2024
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Thank you to Mike and Faith for an excellent day. My friends and I hired all of the spots for the day so we had the experience to ourselves, I couldn't recommend it enough. The sauna kept us warm after our sea dips, the salt scrubs felt wonderful and the food was outstanding. Would give 6 stars if I could 💜
Scott Pearson, May 2024
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Thanks so much for the incredible sauna experience yesterday! It’s such a beautiful winning formula and every single thing you served up was sensational. Can’t stop thinking about all of it and how fresh and delicious all the flavours were. It was a primo Margz experience that I’ll treasure xx
Jennifer Scott, May 2024
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We went to an amazing sauna and feast hosted by Mike in Margate on the beach. The foraged food was stunningly presented with so much delicious local food. The horse box sauna was perfect for our group of 4 and the sea dip was a great way to keep cool.
South London ferments, May 2024
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I have done the Sauna Forage Feast experience for two years running now with Mike & Ollie and cannot recommend the experience enough - i have told several friends about it whom have also booked and enjoyed it - the sauna and cold swim experience is fantastic and they guide you through and then the feast is out of this world - every dish tastes amazing and such a great value for money! I will definitely be back again soon
Jemma Cross, May 2023
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Attended a session in May. The set up is excellent and the food was utterly exquisite. Highly recommend
Grant Blowers, May 2024
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You will be sent confirmation of the location on booking, this will include parking information.
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Please check your booking and arrive 15 minutes early to allow for changing.
THIS SAUNA EVENT FOLLOWS A 6 IN 6 OUT FORMAT: 6 GUESTS SWEAT WHILST 6 COOL DOWN. THIS IS REPEATED 3 TIMES
STEP 1
Arrival at Newgate gap
Change & drink water!
STEP 2
Sauna for up to 15 minutes
Get out and breathe
STEP 3
Cool off in barrel or sea depending on location refresh in the open air
STEP 4
Get back in the Sauna for up to 15 minutes, douse sauna stones w/ aromatic water
Use aromatic exfoliating salts on your skin
Get out & whisk your skin w/ seaweed/whisks
Drink an ice-cold shot of foraged aquavit
Cool off in barrel or sea depending on location
STEP 5
Potentially repeat sauna & cooling process
STEP 6
Enjoy your post sauna sensations w/ a delicious foraged drink
STEP 7
Get changed perhaps?
STEP 8
Eat a delicious foraged feast
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SAMPLE COASTAL MEAL
Our menu aims to showcase & use what is considered sustainable: bivalves, seaweed, some crustaceans and when possible locally caught fish. Many of the ingredients featured have been foraged for by us in around the coast. The menu is subject to change depending on prevailing conditions.
SAUNA DRINKS
Sea buckthorn water
Our naturally fermented soda
Shots of ice-cold foraged aquavit
APERITIF
Bull kelp infused gin & tonic
TO START
Fresh oysters w/ samphire & local tomato mignonette
Plump mussels smoked on bladderwrack w/ wild fennel kraut
Alexanders & pepperdulse salt cured seasonal fish w/ wild horseradish
WINE
Kent white
SUSTAINABLE COASTAL BISQUE
(Cooked on the wood fired dining table itself)
A rich, warm & comforting coastal bisque made w/ fresh seafood stock, local wine & brandy w/ a selection of fresh sustainable & arguably carbon negative seasonally available ingredients such as;
Fresh local crab, clams, winkles, cockles, whelks, scallops, buttery foraged sea spinach, seaweeds, sea aster & sea purslane w/ Kent grown saffron aioli
Served w/
Tangy fermented *seaweeds & local vegetables
Sourdough
DESSERT
Carrageen Margate honey pudding w/ poached Alexanders, forced rhubarb & crunchy oats
DIETARIES
Due to the small nature of these events, we can only make small alterations to our menu, gluten would be an example. Please let us know if you have any requirements in an email.
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Please come having recently showered as there are no showers. Bring your swimwear, 2 towels (1 for sitting on for hygiene reasons in the sauna and 1 for drying off), a water bottle to rehydrate during sessions, Beach Shoes/flip flops are ESSENTIAL and a bathrobe/swimrobe if you wish. Day wear or underwear is not permitted in the saunas. Changing room space is 50m away but it’s a good idea to come in easy, comfortable clothing to allow for a quick change. Travel light and if possible arrive ready to sauna!
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Nature is unpredictable and the weather really is out of our control, although we do try our best. However, we’re prepared as we can be for different weather conditions. Our dining table will be covered in case it does rain.
In cases of extreme weather, we may need to move start and finish times but we will always do our best to ensure the date at the least stays the same.
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THIS SAUNA EVENT FOLLOWS A 6 IN 6 OUT FORMAT: 6 GUESTS SWEAT WHILST 6 COOL DOWN. THIS IS REPEATED 3 TIMES
Unless you have booked the whole sauna out, yes and the communal nature of this only heightens the experience. Private Hire: If you prefer to hire a sauna privately, you will need to book all 12 tickets.
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If you were to book one of our saunas for exclusive use, you’re welcome to sauna in the German and Finnish way, however you will need to cover outside the sauna and in the shower area as this is open to the public. This could be with a hammam towel that you don’t mind getting wet. Clothing is compulsory if you’ve booked an individual ticket. We ask that every everyone sits on a towel at all times in the sauna.
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We may be able to offer an alternate date if we can fill the places you have booked.
We reserve the right to cancel and refund in full any sauna event. This is due to a number of variables.