Does anyone have a home sauna?

I assume anyone from the Nordic countries would... from what I understand, that's the lifestyle.

I'm in the states and have thought about building a sauna and shower outside. Can't decide what to use for heat. I love the idea of a wood fire but cheap firewood isn't easy to come by here. Natural gas would be cheaper than electric in my area and I have a feeling it would heat faster.

So what kind of sauna do you have at home? Kit, build it yourself, gas heat, wood fire? I'd even be interested in how people feel about their infrared saunas although I'm not interested in doing that.

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Starcrossed · 41-45, F

I will some day. Actually priced them out on Monday. The smaller 2-3 person infrared one seems to be an attainable price if we save up a year or two.
I sauna at the gym a few times a week.

SandyBottom · 61-69, M

@Starcrossed I also priced the infrared's. I just wish I could try one somewhere before I pull the trigger on one. I have a feeling they won't be as good as other fuels, but they're better than nothing,

Starcrossed · 41-45, F

@SandyBottom I believe the advantage to them is they heat up faster and you can buy them as a pre-fabbed kit.

A wood burning one would be cool, but wouldn't be realistic for as often as I'd want to use it. I feel like wood burning would be a whole event with friends in a big sauna built outdoors by hand.