Tucked into the hillside with quiet precision, the Crown sauna and spa invite restoration through elemental design and sensory contrast. The sauna is wrapped in clear cedar, warmed by a HUUM electric stove, and framed by a full glass wall that opens the space to light and landscape. Just beyond, a ten foot cedar soaking tub pairs with a cold plunge built into a bench. Together, they create a brisk counterpoint to heat and stillness.

At the threshold, mugwort grows beside the sauna door. Guests pick a sprig and carry it inside—scenting the sauna’s warmth or steeping it into the spa’s cedar waters. This living detail recalls ancient rituals and aromatic memory, grounding the experience in both place and season.

Beyond the spa, a guest house and art studio rise quietly above the slope. A custom Corten steel staircase overlays a once decrepit stone stair, linking the lower terrace to the upper. At the top, a recessed circular fire pit anchors the gathering space. Pollinator friendly plantings and native California species frame the terrace, humming with seasonal life.

The Crown Project reflects our commitment to material honesty, site responsive design, and the choreography of experience. It is not just a place to sweat and soak. It is a place to breathe, reflect, and live.