I turned my garage into a wellness hub for $10,000. Now my friends come over for the sauna and cold plunge, not drinks.
A real estate agent transformed his garage into a private wellness hub featuring a sauna, cold plunge, and red-light therapy for $10,000. The project serves as a personal sanctuary for mental health and a social space for friends.
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The story highlights the growing trend of home-based wellness infrastructure and the shift toward prioritizing health-focused social activities.
Jayden Lee and his garage, which he transformed into a health hub. Courtesy of Jayden Lee Jayden Lee, 27, considers health and fitness integral parts of his life. In 2024, he turned his garage into a private wellness hub, complete with a cold plunge and sauna. The project cost about $10,000, but the convenience has made it worthwhile. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jayden Lee, 27, a Century 21 Canada real estate agent who built a wellness hub in his townhouse garage in the Vancouver suburb of Chilliwack, British Columbia. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. As a teenager, I had cancer. Then, in 2020, I lost my mom, and in 2021, I lost one of my best friends. I've found that focusing on my health and wellness helps me feel mentally grounded, and it has become very important to me.
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