The Kaarina
The Kaarina is a six-person sauna with a peaked barn roof that makes it feel like a small cabin in the garden. Inside, the ceiling rises to 91 inches at the peak, and the room runs 80 inches deep — room for the whole family, or for friends who turn a Saturday into a sauna evening.
The heat is the real thing. An 8 kW Harvia stove on the wall warms the stones and holds the room at 170–185°F. Pass the scoop, pour water over the hot stones, and let the steam rise into the peak and roll back over the benches — löyly to share. The sandglass, bucket and scoop are included.
When the sun goes down, the ceiling lights up with colored stars. With natural Canadian red cedar all around, your music over Bluetooth through the built-in speakers and the bronze privacy glass door closed, it becomes the warmest room you own — the place where conversations stretch and shoulders drop.
Its all-weather exterior is made for the yard; keep the finish up over the years and wipe the inside with plain water and a soft cloth. It needs a level concrete pad or wood deck, a 240V circuit for the stove installed by a licensed electrician, and a regular 120V outlet for lights and sound.
Specifications
| Model | GDI-8506-01 |
|---|---|
| Seats | Up to 6 people |
| Heater | 8 kW Harvia wall-mounted electric stove with built-in controls |
| Temperature | 170–185°F ideal, up to 190°F |
| Wood | Natural Canadian red cedar interior, all-weather exterior |
| Door | Bronze privacy tempered glass |
| Light | Ceiling star color lighting |
| Sound | Bluetooth, built-in speakers |
| Included | Sandglass, bucket and scoop |
| Exterior (W × D × H) | 73" × 86" × 95" (roof overhang adds 4" to depth) |
| Interior (W × D × H) | 63" × 80" × 91" at the peak |
| Electrical | 240V / 40A for the stove; 120V / 15A for lights and sound |
| Weight | 1,425 lbs assembled · 1,650 lbs shipping, 10 boxes |
Before you buy
Where it can go
Where it can go
- Made for outdoors, with its own roof.
- The whole floor must sit completely level and well supported — a concrete pad or a wood deck. On bare ground, use concrete blocks or a similar base so the sauna doesn't settle.
- Keep the ventilation vent clear.
Power
Power
- The stove needs its own 240V / 40A circuit and must be installed by a certified electrician.
- Lights and sound plug into a regular 120V / 15A outlet.
- We can connect you with a licensed local electrician.
Heat and sessions
Heat and sessions
- 170–185°F is the ideal range; the stove can reach up to 190°F.
- Pour small amounts of water over the hot stones for steam. Sandglass, bucket and scoop are included.
- After a session, cool down for about 20 minutes before showering.
Assembly and care
Assembly and care
- At least two adults are needed to set the floor and walls.
- Keep the exterior finish maintained over the years. Never stain the interior — it stays natural wood.
- Clean the inside with plain water and a soft cloth — no chemical cleaners. Care for the stove and stones per Harvia's instructions.
Warranty and health note
Warranty and health note
- Golden Designs warranty: 5 years on the wood structure (when properly maintained), control panel, wiring harnesses and lights. The stove is covered by its manufacturer's warranty.
- Check with your doctor first if you are pregnant, have heart disease, high or low blood pressure, diabetes or circulation problems, take prescription medication or have surgical implants. Children should use the sauna only with close adult supervision.
- Saunas are not intended to treat or cure any disease.