Spas

Relax this winter at the spa

BY CHANDA RICHARDSON

Arelaxing stay at the spa is good for the mind, body and soul at any time of the year, but in the winter, there’s something special about breathing in the fresh mountain air while receiving your treatment.

During the holidays, it’s not hard to feel the ever-growing stress and pressure to find the perfect gift for someone in your life. To ease your mind and to give yourself, or a loved one a special treat, look into these deals at the High Country’s most renowned spas.

WESTGLOW RESORT AND SPA

Westglow Resort and Spa, located at 224 Westglow Circle in Blowing Rock, sits upon 42 mountaintop acres and offers three lodging areas, a spa, a salon and a venue for special events. In 2020, the resort became a hotspot for destination weddings. The spa is currently on the market for $11.9 million, but they are still active in their offers and customer service.

At the spa, guests can choose from an array of spa treatments, including body, Vichy and facial services. With their day package, visitors are allowed full access to their spa facilities including an indoor swimming pool, whirlpools, a steam room, saunas, a cardiovascular center, a weight room, and a relaxation lounge. Fitness classes are now available for Day Package Guests on Thursday’s. A gourmet spa lunch at the poolside café is also included with full day spa packages from Thursday through Sunday.

There is a wide variety of massages to choose from, including the basic body massage, the deep tissue massage, the aromatherapy massage, the couples massage or the Grandfather Stone therapy massage.

More information on packages, lodging, pricing and more can be found by visiting www.westglowresortandspa.com.

DAY SPAS IN THE HIGH COUNTRY

Heavenly Touch Day Spa 246-D Wilson Drive, Boone

For more information, call (828) 2644335 or visit heavenlytouchboone.com.

7th Heaven Day Spa

4457 N.C. 105 South, Boone

For more information, call (828) 9632355 or visit 7thheaven.vpweb.com.

Serenity Day Spa

72 Arnett Road, Banner Elk

For more information, call (828) 8983550, or visit relaxatserenity.com.

Lavender Fields Skin Care and Laser Spa

820-C State Farm Road, Boone

For more information, call (828) 2651029 or visit www.lavenderfieldssalon.com.

Natural Healing Day Spa

9649 Hwy. 105 South, Banner Elk

For more information, call (828) 8988400 or visit naturalhealingdayspa.com.

THE CHETOLA RESORT

The Chetola Resort is located in downtown Blowing Rock and is a well sought-after destination in the High Country. In addition to its breathtaking lodging, the resort also has a spa on site, offering up massage therapies, facials, nail treatments, cosmetic applications and more in five treatment rooms.

Some of their most popular treatments include the Swedish Massage, Chetola’s Signature Massage and Facial Combination, Reflexology and the Deep Tissue Massage. They even offer a Maternity Massage which is designed to alleviate leg, hip and lower back pressure caused by the body’s normal adjustments to pregnancy.

More information can be found at www.chetola.com/spa/.

180 FLOAT SPA

Located in Boone, 180 Float Spa is Boone’s first and only locally owned and operated Float Therapy spa offering premium floating experiences. According to its website, float therapy

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is designed to encourage effortless relaxation and an opportunity to heal both the body and mind. Our spa focuses on promoting self care by providing a space free from distractions of sound, light and touch. 180 Float Spa is locally owned and operated by Angela and Brad Heavner. Call (828) 832-8180 for more information or visit www.180floatspa.com.

THE SPA AT CRESTWOOD

The Spa at Crestwood is a part of the Inn at Crestwood located at 3236 Shulls Mill Road near Boone. This facility features a hotel, a fine dining restaurant and a space for wedding. It sits on top of a mountain ridge near the Blue Ridge Parkway that is known for its sunsets. Much like the Chetola Resort, The Inn at Crestwood has also become a hot spot for weddings and special events.

The Spa at Crestwood features a pool set up for vigorous exercise along with packages that include deluxe facials, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, aromatherapy massage, craniosacral massage, lymphatic drainage massage, stress relieving massage, reflexology massage and hot stone massage. Its large windows provide forest views and enhance the rejuvenation process.

More information can be found at www.crestwoodnc.com.

THE SPA AT ESEEOLA

Further into the High Country, you can find the Spa at Eseeola. Located at 34 Dogwood Street in Linville, on the southern slope of Grandfather Mountain in Avery County, the facility features Swedish massage, integrative massage, therapeutic massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, facials, body treatments, a nail salon, manicures and pedicures, restorative foot therapy and neck and shoulder renewal.

The Spa Boutique also has its own line of products including herbal teas, candles, soaps and more.

More information can be found at www.eseeolaspa.com.