Asheville’s history as a place of healing and renewal has long inspired people to seek out the serenity of its mountains and forests. Today, that legacy lives on through world-class spas, outdoor adventures and innovative wellness experiences that help attendees recharge and connect.
As organizations increasingly prioritize attendee well-being, Asheville offers countless ways to build wellness into a meeting agenda. Plan an off-site experience in the Blue Ridge Mountains, schedule restorative breaks between sessions, or bring wellness directly to your meeting venue with guided mindfulness experiences, movement classes and interactive activations.
Create moments of restoration throughout your meeting with these Asheville wellness experiences.
Mind, Body & Mountains
Some of Asheville's most memorable meeting moments happen outside the meeting room.
Getting your groups into the Blue Ridge Mountains can create some of the most memorable moments of a meeting experience. Namaste in Nature’s guided micro retreats™ combine hiking, meditation, yoga and forest bathing techniques with the region’s scenic trails, waterfalls and mountain views to help attendees unplug, reconnect and recharge.
For a more intimate group experience, planners can customize private wellness outings—or bring the experience directly to the meeting venue with on-site yoga, sound healing and mobile massage options.
For planners looking to build wellness into every stage of the meeting, Asheville Wellness Tours offers both immersive outdoor experiences and on-site programming at conference venues. Their guided forest bathing sessions invite attendees to slow down and reconnect with nature through mindful walks inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, complete with tea ceremonies and local refreshments.
The team also customizes wellness experiences that can be woven throughout a meeting agenda, including yoga and meditation breaks, sound journeys, chair massage, breathwork, mindfulness lounges and sensory wellness stations. Planners can also choose outdoor experiences such as yoga hikes, stand-up paddleboard yoga and guided mindfulness hikes, creating flexible options that fit a variety of meeting schedules and attendee interests.
Yoga Nut also offers meeting-focused yoga and wellness breaks designed to boost focus and energy throughout the day. Their sessions include standing, mat, and chair yoga to help prepare attendees for learning and connection, along with short “brain breaks” featuring stretching and breathwork between sessions.
They also offer on-site professional development workshops on stress resilience, productivity, wellness, and leadership—making it easy to bring practical, restorative experiences directly into your meeting environment.
For teams looking to reconnect through a shared outdoor experience, Blue Ridge Hiking Company creates customized guided adventures throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains. Their private group hikes can be tailored to different experience levels and interests, from half-day waterfall hikes to full-day excursions, with options to add transportation, meals, and complementary activities like kayaking or local experiences. Corporate groups can also incorporate team-building elements or guided conversations that turn time on the trail into a memorable opportunity to connect.
Wellness For All the Senses
It’s not all about massages and exercise — all five senses provide access points for wellness and self-care.
Sound healing is a great option for groups seeking a peaceful, meditative experience that restores balance to the body. Billy Zansky, owner of Skinny Beats Sound Shop uses crystal bowls, gongs and other instruments to weave a relaxing soundscape for groups of up to 30 participants.
At Asheville Salt Cave & Spa, attendees can unwind in one of the area's most distinctive wellness settings. Small groups can reserve the Salt Cave for private sessions designed to promote relaxation and restoration or enjoy the property's traditional hammam steam bath. For a more immersive experience, groups of up to 25 can book an exclusive retreat with private access to the Salt Cave, massage services, tranquil gardens and meditative labyrinth, along with customizable enhancements. For larger meetings, Asheville Salt Cave also brings wellness directly to the venue through Mobile Wellness Activations, offering guided mindfulness sessions, sound baths, chair massage and interactive apothecary experiences that can be woven into meeting agendas, receptions or attendee lounges.
Smell your way to wellness at Auratheraphy in downtown’s Grove Arcade. Groups up to 12 can book the store for a private aromatherapy session where they will learn how to use essential oil blends in daily self-care rituals. Add on a custom “auratherapy” reading where participants will have their energy fields photographed with a special camera, then interpreted by owner Laura McCann.
Make Them Feel Pampered
Of course, the stress of travel and being on a work trip means your attendees deserve a dose of relaxation.
Book Wake Foot Sanctuary in downtown's Grove Arcade for up to 9 guests to enjoy a restorative foot soak. For a unique wellness experience rooted in connection and the outdoors, Drip Sauna offers private sauna and cold plunge sessions as well as full venue rentals. Small groups can reserve a private session featuring a wood-fired sauna experience designed for relaxation and recovery, while larger groups can customize a full gathering with access to the space, including sauna, cold plunge, fire pit and lounge areas. Additional wellness elements such as yoga, breathwork, massage, live music and food and beverage can be added to create a memorable attendee experience.
Looking for ways attendees can continue their wellness journey beyond planned group experiences? See a full collection of spa and wellness offerings for additional ways to relax, recharge and experience the destination.
Destination Management Company Coordinated Wellness Activities
Want help planning an amazing wellness experience for your group? Tap into one of two local destination management companies with decades-long experience creating customized group activities.
Accents on Asheville has helped groups plan experiential activities such as yoga hikes, stand up paddle boarding with local food foraging, 5k fun runs, organic farm tours, and outdoor-focused team building adventures. Likewise, Mosaix Group has arranged wellness tours that include honey, essential oils, and yoga stops, plus wellness-themed events with a comedy act keynote and oxygen bars.
On-site Spas
Asheville also has plenty of luxurious meeting hotels with on-site spas (total square footage of on-site meeting space also noted):
- The Omni Grove Park Inn: 58,200 sq. ft.
- Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville: 5,600 sq. ft.
- Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park: 4,500 sq. ft.
- The Inn on Biltmore Estate: 3,597 sq. ft.
Ready to plan your next meeting in Asheville? The team at Explore Asheville is here to help you create a meeting that's as inspiring as the destination itself. From identifying the right hotels and venues to coordinating site visits, connecting you with trusted local partners and sharing insider recommendations, we'll help you bring your vision to life. You also receive exclusive perks when working with us and your meeting may be eligible for our Have More Fun on Us incentive program.
