Making the sauna scene in southern Wisconsin: Sauna Synergy and a review of Madison's Saunaday
A round-up of saunas on wheels. Photo: Jack Steinmann, 2026 I found myself in the midst of a new kind of sauna adventure recently. I was so pleased to be asked to speak about sauna textiles at Sauna Synergy , the third annual event, which took place April 10 and 11 this year. I was joined by the talented Dori Graff who, in addition to representing Saunamekko as a vendor, spoke about sustainable sauna wear and the qualities of Merino wool, the unlikely hero of sauna fabric. We were accompanied by friends and fellow sauna pilgrims, photographer Jack Steinmann and Jen Veralle , founder of Sauna and Sobriety. Rose Chapel. Photo: Jack Steinmann, 2026 Sauna Synergy took place at Jennings Holler , an event venue with plenty of grassy acres for camping and bringing in mobile saunas. It is near the small town of Palmyra, Wisconsin and within 50 miles of both Milwaukee and Madison. This area is part of the Kettle Moraine State Forest , ...
