Memorable Sauna Experiences, Inspired by Tradition
For those who dare to experience something different.
For Bathing Experiences that Stand Out
At Steam Gardens, we don’t just design saunas or build bathhouses. We create spaces that encourage people to slow down, engage their senses, and feel present.
Every project begins with a piece of land, a vision, and a sense of purpose. We listen carefully, interpret ideas clearly, and help turn them into something real and lasting.
Our work blends architecture, human behavior, and sensory design. We team up with developers, designers, and operators to build wellness spaces that work well behind the scenes and feel good to be in. By balancing tradition with innovation and practical needs with human experience, we add meaningful value to each project.
From early concepts to materials to layout, we support operators and investors through the entire process—making sure each space not only functions smoothly but also leaves a lasting impression.
The elements of a good bathing experience are simple: Heat, Cold, Rest.
The question is: How to build a bathhouse that is ageless yet bold, a business that leaves a lasting impression on the people that step into its steam?
Vision & Concept Development
For clients at the early stages of planning or seeking creative differentiation
Material & Design Guidance
For architects, designers, and developers wanting a sauna specialist’s input on form, feeling, and flow. For bold
visionaries who want a bathing experience that is unmatched.
Long-Term Collaboration
For legacy projects seeking ongoing partnership. For those who want a long-term partnership that ensures vision,
design integrity, and operational excellence from pre-launch to post-opening refinement.
Sauna Experience Designer, Bathhouse Interior Consultant, & Co-Founder at Pocket Camp
Mellington Cartwright is a bathing consultant, business strategist and experience curator who stands at the intersection of business, architecture, and human experience.
With a background in fine craftsmanship and two decades of research into bathing cultures worldwide, she helps developers, designers, and operators build environments that are functional, beautiful, and culturally meaningful. Mellington is also the co-founder of Pocket Camp, an experimental wellness and co-housing site in Washington that serves as a living lab for her work.
CONTACT.
—TEL: +1 (206) 910-9770
——- INSTAGRAM: @thesaunalogist
Book an Event or Experience Design Consultation
Whether you are looking for a physical space for a current project or looking for a collaborator for human experience design. Our objective is to deliver both exceptional value and rejuvenating experiences.
Inquiry Consultation
Contact me at MellingtonCartwright@gmail.com
Strategizing A Bathing Business Concept & Build Out.
From rural land development, to preexisting businesses.
Experience Curation Inquiry