
Forest Cooperage Journal
A collection of stories, insights, and inspiration from our workshop on Vancouver Island. We craft saunas, hot tubs, and cold plunges from Western Red Cedar, bringing nature’s finest materials into modern living.Every piece is shaped with respect—for the wood, the craft, and the tradition behind it. Explore our journal to discover the intersection of design, wellness, and craftsmanship.

Meet the New Face of Forest Cooperage
Celebrating Our 46-Year History Since 1976, Forest Cooperage, formerly known as Forest Lumber, has been working with Western Red Cedar, a wood that’s prized for its beauty, versatility and durability....
Read MoreMeet the New Face of Forest Cooperage
Celebrating Our 46-Year History Since 1976, Forest Cooperage, formerly known as Forest Lumber, has been working with Western Red Cedar, a wood that’s prized for its beauty, versatility and durability....
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Proper Maintenance of Cedar Barrel Hot Tubs
Investing in a 100 % heartwood, clear Western Red Cedar barrel tub from Forest Lumber & Cooperage is a smart and long term move. Adding preservative or stain is unnecessary...
Read MoreProper Maintenance of Cedar Barrel Hot Tubs
Investing in a 100 % heartwood, clear Western Red Cedar barrel tub from Forest Lumber & Cooperage is a smart and long term move. Adding preservative or stain is unnecessary...
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Why Wood as a Fuel?
Wood is essentially stored up solar energy. Trees use solar energy, CO2, water and soil minerals to produce wood. This stored up solar energy can be released through burning. Wood...
Read MoreWhy Wood as a Fuel?
Wood is essentially stored up solar energy. Trees use solar energy, CO2, water and soil minerals to produce wood. This stored up solar energy can be released through burning. Wood...
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Submersible vs. External Hot Tub Stove
External A common brand of external heater is the Chofu, and other examples of home made heaters are common. External wood burners usually rely on a principle called “thermal siphoning”. Thermal siphoning...
Read MoreSubmersible vs. External Hot Tub Stove
External A common brand of external heater is the Chofu, and other examples of home made heaters are common. External wood burners usually rely on a principle called “thermal siphoning”. Thermal siphoning...
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The Benefits of Collecting Rainwater
Conservation of natural resources is one of the most obvious reasons to harvest rainwater. It’s becoming increasingly clear that water is not the infinite resource we once believed it to...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Collecting Rainwater
Conservation of natural resources is one of the most obvious reasons to harvest rainwater. It’s becoming increasingly clear that water is not the infinite resource we once believed it to...
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The Health Benefits of Saunas
The handcrafted cedar barrel saunas available at Forest Lumber & Cooperage make us proud. However, it’s not only the top-grade materials and high performance that we believe in. More importantly,...
Read MoreThe Health Benefits of Saunas
The handcrafted cedar barrel saunas available at Forest Lumber & Cooperage make us proud. However, it’s not only the top-grade materials and high performance that we believe in. More importantly,...
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