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Is a cozy Finnish sauna in a Milwaukie backyard the new best spa in Portland?
Is a cozy Finnish sauna in a Milwaukie backyard the new best spa in Portland?
Is a cozy Finnish sauna in a Milwaukie backyard the new best spa in Portland?

Published on: 01/22/2026

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Koti owner, Kristina Erickson, spent her summers growing up on her grandparent's farm in Finland. She always dreamed of having her own Finish-inspired sauna of her own.Koti is located adjacent to the owner's private residence in Milwaukie. After quitting her corporate job, Erickson perused her dream of opening a sauna to the public.Koti owner, Kristina Erickson, spent her summers growing up on her grandparent's farm in Finland. She always dreamed of having her own Finish-inspired sauna of her own.Koti is located adjacent to the owner's private residence in Milwaukie. After quitting her corporate job, Erickson perused her dream of opening a sauna to the public.Koti is located adjacent to the owner's private residence in Milwaukie. After quitting her corporate job, Erickson perused her dream of opening a sauna to the public.Koti is located adjacent to the owner's private residence in Milwaukie. After quitting her corporate job, Erickson perused her dream of opening a sauna to the public.The sauna offers memberships as well as 2-hour passes.Koti owner, Kristina Erickson, spent her summers growing up on her grandparent's farm in Finland. She always dreamed of having her own Finish-inspired sauna of her own.The sauna offers memberships as well as 2-hour passes.Koti currently offers two cold plunges at different temperatures. They plan to soon offer an even colder third plunge.Koti offers complimentary showers, lockers and beverages.Koti is located adjacent to the owner's private residence in Milwaukie. After quitting her corporate job, Erickson perused her dream of opening a sauna to the public.Koti offers complimentary showers, lockers and beverages.Koti offers complimentary showers, lockers and beverages.Koti owner, Kristina Erickson, spent her summers growing up on her grandparent's farm in Finland. She always dreamed of having her own Finish-inspired sauna of her own.Koti offers complimentary showers, lockers and beverages.Koti is located adjacent to the owner's private residence in Milwaukie. After quitting her corporate job, Erickson perused her dream of opening a sauna to the public.Koti is located adjacent to the owner's private residence in Milwaukie. After quitting her corporate job, Erickson perused her dream of opening a sauna to the public.

“Koti” means “home” in Finnish, which makes it a perfect name for the Finnish sauna that is literally in Kristina Erickson’s backyard.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/01/is-a-cozy-finnish-sauna-in-a-milwaukie-backyard-the-new-best-spa-in-portland.html

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