Wild, Envigorating, Elemental
This is wellness in its rawest form — heat, water, air, and earth working together the way they always have. Step inside and feel the cedar warm around you, the fire breathing gently, the world outside softening into stillness. With its great big picture-window the sauna is like a sweltering front-row seat to the landscape outside where you can zone-out to the lake water ripples and occasional passing swans.
The wood-fired sauna is free to use by all our glamping guests visiting this beautiful corner of Donegal.
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To book a private 2 hour slot just pick your time in the sauna diary in the Lobby of the Lodge. Feel the heat penetrate deep into your bones and relax every muscle. Our sauna sessions are unhurried and deeply restorative, shaped by the rhythms of the land. Whether you’re seeking quiet solitude, a moment of connection, or a way to unwind after a day outdoors, this is a place to let the wildness do its work. When you’re ready, take the plunge into the lake, the cold shock of it waking every cell. It’s a simple ritual, ancient and grounding. Back into the sauna...and repeat!
Wellness & Retreats
We are lucky to have some wonderful retreat facilitators from across Ireland come to host retreats at the Lodge throughout the year. Retreats can include yoga, meditation, creative writing, breathwork, healing ceremonies, soundbaths, country walks, saunas and swims. You’ll find below a selection of wellness retreats coming to Lough Mardal this year — each one offering a chance to pause, unwind, reset and connect with kindred spirits in a place made for slowing down.
Sauna....or Northern Lights Viewing Station?
Front‑Row Views of Donegal’s Northern Lights.