A 7 person, sculptural-grade, solid wood barrel 
for hot soaking and cold plunging. 
Includes Spring Water System.

Built by hand in Texas on the East side of Austin, the Nordsprings Solid Wood Barrels are sculpture-grade pieces designed to bring nature home, in a truly immersive experience. Every piece is as diverse as the wood grain in each of the components that make up our coopered barrels.

The unique feeling and softness of sitting in natural wood filled with crisp and clear water is nothing short of transportive. For thousands of years the healing, relaxing, and restorative powers of natural springs have been known around the world. The Nordsprings Solid Wood Barrels strive to faithfully replicate that experience at home, with natural sustainable materials and practices. 

Experience

We believe in creating spaces where people can gather, reconnect, and feel the calmness of nature. The Nordsprings Spring is more than a vessel for water and people — it’s a place where time can slow down, where every dip is a journey back to nature, and where the simple act of soaking becomes a restoring ritual.

Like a bird's nest or spider's web in a tree, this barrel is made with focused intention and care at every level. We hand select and refine uniquely sourced thermo treated hemlock for its beauty, resilience, and longevity - each board is held and worked on dozens of times by hand. The barrel is held together by custom designed stainless steel bands that apply thousands of pounds of pressure, eliminating the need for any glue.

The Spring is wide and deep, with room for seven people to come together, relax, and share stories. At over 2 meters ≈ 7 feet across and 1.2 meters ≈ 4 feet tall, it holds 3,700 liters ≈ 1,000 gallons of water with an integrated wooden circular bench and step. 

Inspiration

The time honored practices of bathing, soaking, and healing qualities of thermal cycling known around the world are the driving forces behind the creation of the Nordsprings Spring. In an era where fast and over complicated are the focus, we strive for slow and simple.

Each Nordsprings Spring holds more than water — it holds the story of the hands that shaped it, the forests that grew it, and the centuries of wisdom that inspired it. It is a tribute to mindful living, to the beauty of simple things done with care, and to the timeless bond between people and the natural world.

We imagine a place where the world washes away, and the only sound you hear is the gentle ripple of water and birds chirping. Fully immersed in a calming space for you to unwind, unravel, and let go. This is the experience of the Nordsprings Spring — a handmade barrel designed to drop you into peace and a connection with nature.

Features

Wood

Each barrel is made from solid wood, sourced and chosens for its beauty, resilience, and longevity. A coopered stave and head based design is achieved through high precision milling and craftsmanship.

7 segment seats and steps are integrated into the barrel allowing up to 7 people to sit comfortably and enjoy the deep water barrel. 

Metal

All components are custom designed and fabricated out of high grade stainless steel, from barrel bands, to seat posts, to bulkheads. Ensuring nothing will ever rust, corrode, or react to the water. 

Water

Included in each barrel is the Nordsprings Spring Water System, multiple temperature options are available.  

Specifications 

Physical

• Dry Weight: 400 kg ≈ 900 lbs
• Filled Weight: 4000 kg ≈ 9000 lbs 
• Width: 2.1m ≈ 7ft 
• Height: 1.2m ≈ 47.71 in

In and Outputs

• 1x 1-½ in inlet for Return Line or Hose
• 2x 1-½ in output for Suction Lines or Hoses

Requirements

• 2.5m ≈ 8ft diameter level pad or compacted material with proper drainage to ensure no flooding and absorption of condensation runoff.
• Spring Water System placement within 50ft, refer to that page for electrical requirements based on configuration.  

Recommendations and Resources

• Consult with a local professional landscaper and electrician for installation preparation.