BATHE-ING DC
Bathe-ing DC is not your bathroom routine.
It’s bathing as a block party, a civic ritual, a collective reset. Step out of the everyday and into something different: sweat it out, eat it up, dance around, kick back, and just be together.
On October 18–19, the Sandlot turns into a pop-up playground for wellbeing.
What to Expect:
Sauna Village: Cozy up in high-design mobile saunas, experience aromatherapy, sound baths, and cold plunges, and harness the power of deep heat for recovery, stress relief, and relaxation.
The Sandlot, Transformed: Explore a lively hub of movement workshops, a makers market, delicious food + drink, music, interactive art, and more!
Community Connection: A space for everyone — all ages, all backgrounds — to gather, recharge, and celebrate the art of wellbeing together.
How to Join:
Entry to Bathe-ing DC is free and open to all ages (Sauna Village is for those 13 years+).
Want to lock in your sauna session? Reserve your spot below.
Presented by Therme Group, Bathe-ing DC is both a community celebration and a sneak peek at what’s next: Therme DC, a 15-acre wellbeing oasis planned for Poplar Point.
We can’t wait to see you there. #BewellHavefun
FAQs:
About Therme Group
Therme Group is a global developer, owner, and operator of next-generation wellbeing destinations—large-scale urban resorts that integrate nature, sustainable design, and cultural programming to improve individual and collective wellbeing. Its mission is to make wellbeing accessible and enjoyable for all. Current flagship destinations include Therme Bucharest—the first LEED Platinum-certified wellbeing resort—and Therme Erding, Europe’s largest and most visited thermal destination. New destinations are in various stages of development in Manchester, Frankfurt, Toronto, Washington D.C., Dallas and Dubai. For more information, visit: thermegroup.com.
About Therme DC
Therme DC will be a state-of-the-art wellbeing destination at Poplar Point, anchoring an entire new neighborhood and a 70-acre public park. Spanning hundreds of thousands of square feet, Therme DC will feature thermal baths, dozens of saunas and wet rooms, thermal and mineral pools, exhilarating waterslides, relaxation beds, immersive art, a wide variety of restaurants and an abundance of plants and trees. Offering a diversity of inclusive wellness experiences that utilize cutting-edge sustainable technologies, biophilic architecture, lush greenery and water to create a rejuvenating and relaxing third space, the facility will be made available through inclusive pricing and will allow people to reconnect with nature, self and each other.
What Is Bathe-Ing?
Bathe-ing is a sauna and wellness festival that brings the joys of heat and sweat to the community. Celebrating all things bathing – from saunas and steam rooms to hot springs and cold plunges – Bathe-ing connects the local and global in bathing culture. According to the Global Wellness Institute, the thermal bathing industry in North America is experiencing double digit growth and expanding faster than any other region in the world, with multiple new social bathing concepts opening in major US cities. Learn more about the past, present, and future of bathing at Culture of Bathing, a platform powered by Therme Group coming to you via Substack, Instagram, and in-person events.
What are the event dates and times?
The event will happen over 2 days, on Saturday, October 18 from 10am to 8pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 6pm.
How can I book a sauna session?
To book a sauna session, head to this link to book your session.
How many sauna sessions are available per day, and how long are they?
Sauna sessions will extend for 90 minutes and are available during hours of operation on Saturday and Sunday.
What should I bring with me?
We recommend bringing a bathing suit, (2) towels and slippers. Changing areas and lockers will be available on site.
Where is the event located, how do I get there, and is there parking?
The event is located at The Sandlot Anacostia, 600 Howard Rd SE in Washington, D.C. Street parking is available. Guests are encouraged to use WMATA and take the Green Line to Anacostia.
Will there be food and drink offered on-site?
Food and drink will be available for purchase onsite at The Sandlot.
Anything else I should know?
Please note that photography and videography will be taking place throughout Bathe-ing DC. By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded, with images and footage potentially used for marketing and social media purposes.
What are the event dates and times?
The event will happen over 2 days, on Saturday, October 18 from 10am to 8pm and Sunday,
How can I book a sauna session?
To book a sauna session, head to this link to book your session.
How many sauna sessions are available per day, and how long are they?
Sauna sessions will extend for 90 minutes. On Saturday, there will be (X) sessions available. On Sunday, there will be (X) sessions available.
What should I bring with me?
We recommend bringing a bathing suit, (2) towels and slippers. Changing areas and lockers will be available on site.
Where is the event located, how do I get there, and is there parking?
The event is located at The Sandlot Anacostia, 600 Howard Rd SE in Washington, D.C. Street parking is available. Guests are encouraged to use WMATA and take the Green Line to Anacostia.
Will there be food and drink offered on-site?
Food and drink will be available for purchase onsite at The Sandlot.