The Pond Sauna Ritual
Heat, cold, and rest by the water — followed by an evening in our 1890s farmhouse pub room. A new kind of Hillcrest evening, built around the pond you'll see the moment you turn up the drive.
Notify me when booking opens →A private sauna and cold plunge, sited by the pond
Guests move through a Finnish-inspired cycle of heat, cold, and rest at the water's edge, then close the evening the way we do everything at Hillcrest — with a story, a fire, and a pint. This is a standalone experience, separate from our Cottage, Skyview, and Farmhouse stays, so it never interferes with your lodging plans.
Heat. Cold. Rest. Repeat.
Welcome
Arrive pond-side for a welcome drink and the history of the place.
Heat & Cold
Cycle through the sauna, a cold plunge, and fireside rest — as many rounds as you like.
Pub Room
Move into the farmhouse's carved 1890s mahogany bar for dinner and BYOB.
Fireside Close
End the night back at the water, dessert in hand, fire crackling.
Two ways to experience it
Book it as its own evening out, or add it to a stay already booked at the Cottage, Skyview Cabin, or Farmhouse.
Standalone Evening
A full night out at Hillcrest, on its own — no overnight stay required.
Sauna, cold plunge, robes & towels, fireside rest.
Everything above, plus the 1890s pub room, dinner, BYOB, and the story of the property.
Stay + Sauna Add-On
Already booked at the Cottage, Skyview Cabin, or Farmhouse? Add the ritual to your stay.
Sauna, cold plunge, robes & towels — scaled for your onsite party.
Adds the pub room, dinner, and BYOB to your evening.
Groups larger than 6 are welcome to inquire about a full evening buyout of the pond and pub room. BYOB throughout — we'll point you to Squids Brewery in Weirton if you'd like a local pour.