The Hearth

Valhalla’s Edge Series
“Where Fire and Tradition Meet”

Overview

This is the spark of your legacy.
The Hearth is a handcrafted Viking sauna designed for elemental reconnection and modern ritual. Inspired by the sacred firepits of Norse longhouses, this 8x10 sanctuary merges traditional Nordic craftsmanship with bold, modern aesthetics.

Whether placed at your cabin, your cliffside retreat, or the edge of your home’s back garden, The Hearth is more than a structure. It’s a handcrafted heirloom—built to ignite your wellness, anchor your presence, and pass down for generations.

Construction & Craftsmanship

At Valhalla’s Edge, we blend heritage joinery with high-performance design:

• Hybrid Timber Frame System: Four monumental 6x6 or 8x8 vertical posts form the structure’s core. Each one is routered with deep dado channels, allowing hand-milled horizontal logs to slot securely into place.

• Soul Dowels & Pegs: Courses are pinned with custom hardwood dowels—optionally engraved with protective Norse runes. These act as structural fasteners and symbolic signatures of intention.

• Half-Lap Beam Joinery: The base and top beams are locked together using traditional half-lap joints—creating rugged stability with a clean, authentic appearance.

• Shou Sugi Ban Finish Options: Select surfaces are hand-burned using this ancient Japanese technique to add beauty, depth, and natural weather protection.

This entire method draws from the wisdom of Nordic shipbuilders and longhouse artisans—designed to last, designed to be remembered.

Signature Features

🔥 Live Edge Benches (Flip-Up, Chain-Hung):
Each Hearth includes artisan-milled benches, suspended with hand-forged chain and mounted to flip up for yoga, breathwork, or sacred gathering space.

🔥 Runic Carvings & Valhalla’s Edge Branding:
Every Hearth carries the rune Thurisaz (ᚦ)—The Hammer of the Gods—burned into the wood along with your personal build number and Valhalla’s Edge mark.

🔥 Panoramic Glass Wall or Oversized Picture Window:
Frame your view of nature with a UV-rated, insulated window. Choose your configuration: full panoramic glass, high contrast front-facing window, or something bespoke.

🔥 Forged Viking Hardware:
Doors, hinges, and handles are made to endure—a mix of artisan-forged pieces and industrial-grade elements with timeless character.

🔥 Custom Lighting Package:
Integrated under-bench and overhead sauna-rated LED lights, dimmable for firelight ambiance.

Customization Options

Every Hearth is built in collaboration with you—not mass produced.

• Wood Type: Choose between rugged Pine for a bold, raw presence or luxury Cedar for refined warmth.

• Finish Options: Oiled, sealed, or Shou Sugi Ban-burned to emphasize texture and durability.

• Window Configuration: Opt for more or fewer windows depending on your landscape, climate, and desired light exposure.

• Doors: Select a half-glass, full-glass, or artisan live edge river door, each paired with iron Viking-grade hardware.

• Interior Layouts: Adjust bench style, depth, and seating arrangements to match your rituals.

Some customization features—like carved family crests, embedded artifacts, fire altar platforms, or extended patios—are not listed online. You'll discover these options during your 1-on-1 design consultation after placing a deposit.

Configuration Options

Base Model:

• Open patio configuration for indoor-outdoor immersion.

• Ideal for placing near cold plunges, lakeside decks, or alpine terrain.

Optional Upgrade:

• Enclosed patio conversion—adds interior volume and all-season comfort.

• Can be customized into a mudroom, changing area, or ritual prep space.

White Glove Purchase Process

We do not use “Buy Now” buttons.

Instead, we begin with a conversation.

🔹 A 40% deposit secures your build slot.
🔹 Our team contacts you to walk through your site, needs, preferences, and climate.
🔹 You receive personalized recommendations and final design approval.
🔹 We begin crafting your Hearth by hand, just for you.

Final balance is not due until construction begins.

Dimensions & Specs

• Overall Size: 8 ft x 10 ft

• Structure: Post + Log Wall Hybrid Timber Frame

• Roof Style: Single-slope shed design (customizable pitch and overhang)

• Flooring: Insulated cedar base (included), slab-ready option available

• Lighting: Integrated LED (standard), ritual upgrade package available

• Installation: Designed for straightforward delivery and setup, with white-glove install available in select regions

Investment

• Starting Price: $59,900 CAD

• With Full Upgrades: Up to $79,400+ CAD

Includes

• White-glove consultation

• Personalized design recommendations

• Pre-construction blueprint package

• Access to Valhalla’s Edge digital challenges

• Lifetime Valhalla Tribe membership

This Is Your Hearth

This is not a sauna.
It is a space of strength, fire, and tradition.
Built by hand. Designed for legacy. Anchored in the old ways.
This is The Hearth.