From building cabins to crafting saunas — how Out of the Valley was formed
Driven by a desire to embrace off-grid living in close connection with nature, it all started with a single cabin, built in a deep wooded valley by the river Teign, on the edge of Dartmoor in England.
Rupert constructed the cabin as a home for himself, where he could embrace a simpler way of living. Word soon spread, and others were interested in similar sanctuaries for themselves. And so Out of the Valley was born.
Out of the Valley worked on their first sauna soon after, built on the water's edge in Cornwall – it started a fascination with sauna culture and the health benefits it could bring.
Both our founders have spent time exploring various traditions which use heat for healing, from sweat lodges in Mexico to saunas in Finland. Through their travels, they grew to appreciate the wonders of contrast therapy to the body and mind.
Comprising architects, designers and craftspeople, the Out of the Valley team are experts in timber construction and have a wealth of knowledge in biophilic design – that is, the design of structures that invite their inhabitants to connect with the surrounding natural landscape.