Community Highlight: Nicholas Van Buren
Nick Van Buren, is one of three co-founders behind HAVN Saunas. Inspired by the world around him, Nick's artistic perspective permeates every aspect of his business. It is his ability to see beauty in the ordinary, whether it is in the fluid lines of a sketch or in the intricate details of architecture and design, which makes him a standout. As an entrepreneur, Nick combines his passion for creativity and artistic expression with boundless energy and determination to make a meaningful contribution to the community. When he’s not dreaming up new spaces like a treehouse, a sauna boat, or a carriage house, you can find him riding waves. As a surfer, his love of the ocean mirrors his approach to entrepreneurship - embracing challenges to catch a perfect wave.
Community Highlight: Matt Betlamini
Matt is a man of many remarkable talents. With a mastery honed through self-driven determination, Matt is a skilled carpenter capable of crafting anything from intricate guitars to functional kitchens. At HAVN, he built all the beautifully detailed cabinetry and bookcases. Beyond his craft, his unwavering passion for the ocean drives him to conquer heavy waves through surfing, kiteboarding, sailing, and freediving. Solid in both physique and character, he exudes strength and reliability. When the chips are down, you can count on Matt's to be by your side when challenges arise. Matt is a dependable friend with classic cowboy resilience and the soul of an ocean explorer with the zest for life. We’re lucky to have him to contribute to the success of HAVN!
HAVN Saunas: Wellness through water on water
Community Highlight: Jessica Udal
Jessica Udal, our talented landscape designer, brings a delightful mix of warmth and elegance to our team. Underneath her cool exterior, there's a little wild spirit who's always up for a good laugh, eager to go on thrilling adventures, and happy to chat with everyone. Being an island local through and through, she embraces her surroundings and exemplifies her love of nature. HAVN’s landscaping reflects Jessica’s combined talent and genuine passion for creating mesmerising spaces that represent the natural world. Jessica’s enchanting blend of sophistication and adventure makes her a true gem!
Community Highlight: Bobby Aarsen
Bobby Aarsen is our woodworking wizard for windows and doors. He is a true artist in his craft, always creating beautiful and functional pieces that leave us in awe. What truly makes Bobby is unique is his passion for hip hop, which he unleashes with pazazz whenever he takes to the stage. Having opened for Mac Miller, he's a true hidden hip hop legend, with a talent that is as unexpected as it is impressive.
Community Highlight: Nic Tymchuk
Nic Tymchuk is the master of all the liquid-related mechanical systems on HAVN, including all the plumbing for hot tubs, cold pools, drainage, and pumping systems. His expertise and skill are unparalleled.
Community Highlight: Bronte Freeman
Bronte and her Freeman Fabrication’s team are the incredible welding crew responsible for all twelve of HAVN’s enormous circular and asymmetrical windows. The handcrafted round windows range in diameter from 36 to 132 inches, providing a contrast to the sharp and square saunas onboard. Aside from these unique windows, she also designed and built beautiful rooftop planters that help transform our wellness space into an urban oasis.
Community Highlight: Bjorn Rieder
Bjorn Rieder is one of HAVN’s lead carpenters. He and his crew are taking on challenging and unique tasks and figuring out how to do them effectively and beautifully.
Bjorn has had many artistic and natural skills since his youth, including the development of passion projects, the creation of unique artwork, and the mastery of carpentry. He is a fun, talented, gracefully empathic, and friendly individual. It's an immense pleasure to have him here on board.