Spotlight on High Country Business Women: Deer Valley Athleঞ c Club

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Deer Valley Athletic Club

Deer Valley Athletic Club has a long history in the High Country. It all began in 1987 with 6 outdoor courts and a trailer for an offi ce. Today, Deer Valley, owned by the Pilkington family, has six outdoor Har-Tru clay courts, 3 indoor courts, a kid-only fi tness and agility gym, and a full fi tness area with cardio, Nautilus, free weights and an assortment of props to suit anyone’s needs. Our tennis community is the largest of its kind in the High Country. We strive to be a competitive and fun environment for all levels of tennis players. In addition, Deer Valley has the only available league-sized competitive racquetball court, as well as both indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

The Pilkingtons took over Deer Valley in January and have been working hard to continue the traditions of the club by being a premier private tennis club with a dedication to the health of all our families and surrounding community. They believe Deer Valley is more than just a facility that off ers professional tennis and fi tness instruction; it is also a place that cultivates community through our family-oriented programs and longstanding presence in the area. Our members are all considered family and we celebrate these relationships through community outreach, friendly challenges and monthly socials that continue to create strong bonds.

Additionally, the 33,000 square-foot facility has allowed space to add more amenities by adding three incredible businesses upstairs: Pilates, massage and High Country Greek restaurant.

Beyond Pilates, owned by Nicole Durfee Shipley, is located on the upper level of our facility and is the only Pilates studio in the N.C. High Country that focuses on the cutting-edge science of movement. The studio’s passionate instructors focus on individual client needs and are able Top left : Grace Norton; membership director, Halle Pilkington, Brent Pilkington to support individu(owners), Adam Smith (tennis director). Bottom left: Jennifer Pillow (Restoration als of all capacities. Massage owner), Nicole Dufree ( Beyond Pilates owner), Allexia Brewer (High Their core values are County Greek owner) rooted in the belief that Pilates is for everybody and in the and was shocked to see a lack of Greek benefi t of helpful training in smarter food off ered in the High Country. They movement, improved posture and growth have established an incredible, authentic in ideal muscular and fascial strength and and family-friendly Greek restaurant full lengthening. of homemade food and a unique atmo

Restoration Massage and Bodywork sphere. is comprised of Jenn Pillow (owner), Liz We are excited to off er new programs Martin and Grace Norton, all of whom are this year including a health, wellness and strong-minded and knowledgeable maspersonal training program, all day sumsage therapists. The team works under mer camps, gymnastics and cheer camps. the vision that massage is a necessity, not Our goal for Deer Valley is to cona luxury, and work to restore and repair tinue to provide exceptional services muscles in an environment that you for individuals and families that help to will feel refreshed and excited to return increase the health and wellness for both to. The team specializes in deep tissue, children and adults. sports and prenatal, and orthopedic masWe are excited for this year with new sage and off ers hot stone, cupping and tournaments, new classes and fun events. other unique practices as well. We look forward to seeing you at THE

The High Country Greek is another premier club of the High Country! incredible business that shares this space. The Brewer family moved to the area