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Highland FarmsBrightwood, Oregon
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Wood smoke rising from the chimney of the black spa cabin among tall mossy trees
Smoke from the sauna stove, through the trees.

Sauna near Portland

A forest sauna, about an hour from Portland

A wood-burning cedar sauna, a wet sauna and a cold plunge on a deck in the trees.

$75 per person · 90 minutes · Up to 6 · Ages 16+

Next open: Tue, Oct 27.

Loved by 256 guests on Google

“Very friendly, helpful staff and a great location, not too far out!”

Mike N. · Nordic spa · January 2026 · Google review

East on US-26

The drive is part of it

Out of town on US-26, through Gresham and Sandy, into the trees.

  1. Downtown PortlandAbout an hour
  2. Highland Farms, Brightwood21261 East Little River Road. Pull through the gate and park on the right in the gravel.
The cold plunge set into the cedar deck, ferns and a huge tree trunk beside it
Where the drive ends: the deck and the plunge, beside a giant tree.

Book the sauna

Pick your spots, then a time

$75 per person · 90 minutes · Sessions at 9, 11, 1, 3 and 5

How many are coming? Pick to see sessions

Next open: Tue, Oct 27. Weekend sessions go first.

Know before you book

Ages
16 and up, in every session, private ones included.
Bring
A swimsuit and walking shoes. Robes and towels are here.
Session
Shared, up to six guests, unless you book all six spots. It ends at 90 minutes.
Timing
Book at least a day ahead. More than 15 minutes late, and your session may be shortened or cancelled at your expense.
Access
Not ADA accessible; uneven ground and steps.
Cancellation policy

Our cancellation policy is strict. All spa bookings are final: no refunds, no reschedules, no credits, and no transfers, including for no-shows. Please confirm your date, time, and guest count before you book. The only exception is if we cancel for severe weather or for the safety of our animals or guests, in which case we will refund or rebook you.

A city sauna, or this one

What the drive buys you

The setting
A private forest farm of five acres
The season
Sessions run all year, rain or shine. Fall and winter are sauna season.
The neighbors
A herd of Highland cows (tours are booked separately)

In their words

Someone who made the drive

256 reviews on Google

  • “I have been to different spas over the years and this experience has been my favorite so far.”

    Lyndsey D. · Nordic spa · July 2026 · Google review
Inside the cedar sauna: tiered benches and a glowing salt-brick panel
Inside the cedar sauna.

Plan your Highland Day

Meet the herd, then the sauna

Make it a half day: a private farm tour, then the Nordic spa. It's two bookings on the same day, at least an hour apart. Book the tour first, then your spa spots.

For two of you: $300 in all. Tours are for two to six paying guests; spa guests must be 16 or older.

Times that pair: a 10 a.m. tour with the 11 a.m. spa, 2 p.m. with 3 p.m., or 4 p.m. with 5 p.m.

Before you make the drive

Sauna near Portland: questions

Can we stay the night?

Yes, on the farm: the Lodge and the Cottage each sleep 8, and the Camp sleeps 4. If your spa date is past the open calendar, call (971) 236-2551 and we’ll book it for you.

Can I book the sauna for today?

Online booking closes a day ahead.

Can I give a sauna session as a gift?

Yes. Gift certificates for the Nordic spa are on our gift certificates page.

What is the cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy is strict. All spa bookings are final: no refunds, no reschedules, no credits, and no transfers, including for no-shows. Please confirm your date, time, and guest count before you book. The only exception is if we cancel for severe weather or for the safety of our animals or guests, in which case we will refund or rebook you.