EMBER & ICE
Ember and Ice sauna and cold plunge location at Ginger Farm Whangarei

Whangārei, Northland

Come Undone,
Then Rebuild.

Heat. Cold. Silence.
Traditional Sauna and Cold Plunge Therapy. The oldest medicine on earth.

You Don't Need Fixing.

You need a place where the noise stops and you can actually think straight.

Located in the isolated bush of Ginger Farm, Ember & Ice is sauna and cold plunge surrounded by nature. No apps. No protocols. No guru bullshit.

The contrast of heat and cold isn't just therapy—it's clarity. You walk in tired. You walk out clear.

"I don't just feel better. I feel like myself again."

Nicolette Bates, founder of Ember and Ice recovery center
The Founder

25 Years of Heat.

Ember & Ice isn't just a business; it's a personal practice. I've been using sauna therapy for over 25 years—originally to recover from intense CrossFit training, and eventually, to simply survive the chaos of modern life.

I built this space at Ginger Farm to share that feeling of total reset. It's raw, it's private, and it's surrounded by the bush.

Whether you need to heal your body or clear your mind, this place is yours.

The Experience

Isolated bush. Lake views. Just you and the contrast.

Rainbow over the cold plunge lake in Northland
The Reset Where clarity begins
Sunset over Ginger Farm hills
The Heat Burn through the noise
Ember and Ice private lake view
The Isolation Nothing but you and the bush

Book Your Recovery

Two ways to experience Ember & Ice.
Connect with others or disappear completely—your choice.

Community Session

Reset alongside others. Shared space, quiet respect. Up to 6 people.

$25 / person
Book Community
Premium

Private Session

The facility is yours. No one else. Complete silence and privacy.

$100 / hour
Book Private

How It Works

If you know you need this, the process is simple.

  • 01. Request: Email or text to book your time.
  • 02. Confirm: We'll lock it in and send directions.
  • 03. Arrive: Bring 2 towels and water. We handle the rest.

Follow The Ritual

See the heat, the cold, and the silence in action.

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No spam. No corporate wellness jargon. Just occasional reminders that heat, cold, and isolation are waiting for you.