My name is Sarah, and I am a lifelong resident of Dorset, deeply connected to our stunning coastline. I've been hosting Seaside Sauna Haus at Seatown for the last 3 years and am so proud of what we have created here in our little community.

We are very privileged in West Dorset to have such natural beauty right at our doorstep. As the tourist season fades and beaches empty, we find solace in the moody skies and connection with our landscape. The Seaside Sauna Haus on Seatown beach is not just a structure; it's a beacon of wellness that encourages this connection all year round, even into the depths of winter.

The sauna symbolises slowing down, recouping and recharging through heating the body and cooling outside. It offers warmth, social interaction, and all the physical & mental health benefits of authentic wood-fired sauna bathing. Regular sauna use can reduce risks of cardiovascular diseases and improve overall wellbeing (Harvard Health Publishing) and so many regular sauna goers over the last 3 years at Seatown beach I know will have their own stories to share as to the benefits they have received from coming regularly to our little communal seaside sauna

However, this cherished community asset is under threat.

A retrospective planning application was submitted by the landowner for the sauna along with the other traders to continue to trade on the beach. However as a whole the planning proposal was rejected. I'm looking submit my own separate planning application for the sauna, as it is a unique asset for enhancing mental and physical wellbeing, access to nature and reducing isolation in our community. All essential factors that need to be encouraged in these times. 

I want to keep the physical set up exactly as I am currently, no extra frills or developments. Just how I've traded over the last 3 years, bringing good to heat to all who come. 

We need your support to ensure that the sauna remains accessible for everyone who seeks its benefits.

By signing this petition you are standing up for community wellness in Seatown, Bridport UK - you are advocating for continued access to an important local resource that promotes physical health and mental wellbeing throughout all seasons. Connecting out community and providing a warm space to come together and connect.

Please sign this petition today so we can keep Seaside Sauna Haus as part of our community's fabric!