Hideout Launches at Chelsea Piers, Bringing Fairfield County a New Wave of Social Wellness
July 23, 2025
A first-of-its-kind social wellness club combining sauna, cold plunging, and community in one high-vibe space is opening in Stamford, CT
Stamford, CT – July 1, 2025 – Hideout, a first-of-its-kind social wellness club, is proud to announce the launch of its debut location at Chelsea Piers Athletic Club in Stamford. The partnership brings Hideout’s social wellness culture to one of the region’s most iconic destinations for sport and performance—offering a bold new alternative to Fairfield County’s traditional country club scene.
“Most wellness spaces are about relaxing—we’re about coming alive,” said Ryan Linner, Founder of Hideout. “Partnering with Chelsea Piers allows us to introduce a new kind of wellness experience that is intended to shake up stale routines, provide a surge of energy, and fuel social connection.
Designed for the bored and burnt out, Hideout is where wellness becomes social, discomfort is embraced, and coming alive—mentally, physically, and socially—is the whole point. Hideout offers a bold new alternative to the traditional social club: a modern, accessible third space built for today’s values—where community, adventure, and personal growth take center stage. From guided sauna and cold plunge cycles to curated community events, it’s a high-vibe space built for people who are overworked, overstimulated, and craving something real.
“Hideout brings a completely new dimension to wellness—one rooted in energy, community, and connection,” said Greta Wagner, EVP of Chelsea Piers. “We’re proud to partner on a concept that aligns closely with our mission at Chelsea Piers: helping people feel their best together.”
Whether you’re a runner, a 9-5’er a new parent, or simply seeking more energy and connection, Hideout is your new homebase. Say goodbye to burnout, loneliness, and the default of fun-through-drinks—this is where growth, community, and vitality come together for a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.
The Hideout Experience: Social Wellness Meets Mental Fitness
In a world where we spend 93% of our time indoors, scrolling through screens and are disconnected from ourselves, Hideout offers something primal and real. It’s a social wellness club designed to help people reconnect and come alive—mentally, physically, and socially. More than just recovery, Hideout is a training ground for mental fitness—a space to build resilience, intention, and presence in a culture that desperately needs it.
At Hideout, you can sweat it out in a 16-person dry sauna, build resilience in the cold plunge, and soak up vitamin D—all while connecting with others in an atmosphere that feels more like a social club than a recovery studio. Sessions go beyond contrast therapy to include guided breathwork, journaling, mindset prompts, and communal reflection. It’s not just recovery—it’s transformation.
“The idea for Hideout came after a trip to Norway with my wife,” said Linner. “We’d adventure all day, then end with sauna and cold plunge. It made me feel more alive than anything had in years—and I knew it needed to exist in the U.S.”
Reawaken with Contrast Therapy
Contrast therapy—alternating between hot and cold—is blowing up, and for good reason: it works.
In just an hour, you can:
- Boost mood and energy
- Improve focus and sleep
- Speed up recovery
- Build mental resilience
“You step out of the cold plunge and sweat it out in the sauna and it’s like someone cleared the cobwebs—you’re clearer, energized, more alive,” added Linner. “This isn’t just recovery or biohacking—it’s a reawakening. In a world that’s become too virtual, people are craving something primal, real, and screen-free to feel better and come out stronger.”
Ready to experience it?
Hideout is now open at Chelsea Piers Stamford. Whether you're looking for a social spark, a reset ritual, or a new rhythm, this is your place to recharge and reconnect—with yourself and your community. Chelsea Piers members receive 15% off all class and membership types.
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About Hideout
Hideout is a social wellness club designed to help people feel more alive—mentally, physically, and socially. Through a combination of contrast therapy, guided breathwork, and community-driven experiences, Hideout offers a modern, high-energy approach to mental fitness and personal growth. Founded in 2025 and launching its flagship location at Chelsea Piers Stamford, Hideout is on a mission to help people come alive and seek their hidden potential.
About Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club opened in Stamford, CT in 2012 and combines state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with top-level instructors from around the world, including seasoned and certified youth coaches with Olympic, NCAA, and professional backgrounds. In addition to its world class fitness club, Chelsea Piers delivers year-round recreational and competitive team sports programming in over 20 sports, youth and adult leagues, summer day camps, events, parties, and more, for children and adults of all ages. Within the 500,000 square feet of world class sports and fitness facilities, you’ll find a vibrant, healthy and active community of all ages and abilities, from novice to professionals; all are welcomed and empowered to play!
MEDIA CONTACT
Ryan Linner, Founder of Hideout press@hideoutsocial.club