10 Spas and Retreats That Will Warm Your Spirit This Winter

Around Wintertime we tend to stay indoors because the cold weather can take a toll on our body, mind, and spirit. We suggest thinking outside the box! Spending the day together at one of our many luxurious Asheville spas will certainly warm your heart and soul all winter long. Bliss out in a salt cave, unwind in a sauna or eucalyptus-infused steam room, or experience side-by-side massages in a couples’ suite.

Several spa trends are sweeping the nation and finding a home at many of our Asheville spas. Here are a few new experiences to tempt you to have a splurge-worthy spa date sometime soon.

Asheville Salt Cave

Feeling a little salty with life lately? There’s a remedy for that in Asheville and it’s called Asheville Salt Cave. Immerse yourself in the nature-inspired salt cave this winter through mindfulness, relaxation, and breathing. The intensely therapeutic saturated air will permeate your being with 84 healing elements and minerals, healing you from the inside out allowing you to rejuvenate and recharge.

When you first enter the cave, it’s important to establish the right spot for your body and it’s needs. Whether it’s on the salt floor propped up by pillows or in a comfy lounger, pick a seat where you will allow yourself to let go. Then, just kick back and relax. To help you with this, the constant trickling sound of soft running water to the joyful sounds of Enya style music, you can feel your body and mind drifting away. There’s a good chance you may even fall into a much-needed nap.

Book a private couples sessions for you and your sweetheart or be a part of the community cave session. Either way, you will leave this experience feeling lighter, spirited, and ready to take on the rest of your day! The new location in the wellness neighborhood of Asheville now offers two new salt caves, four water features, a private deck for soaking up the sun, free parking and don’t forget to book a massage.

Asheville Salt Cave
16 North Liberty Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 236-5999

Still Point Wellness

Still Point Wellness is best known for its incredible float experience and is the one and only float spa in Asheville. Salt Water Floating is the type of relaxation that allows you to completely let go of gravity, allowing your muscles and bones to absolutely melt into a world of sensory deprivation. What does this mean for you? 1500 lbs. of Epson salt fully supporting your body into a deep state of relaxation.

But, if floating isn’t for you, then Still Point has other wonderful couples spa packages to choose from including a relaxation room with infrared sauna and migun bed, cranial-sacral therapy, and somatic psychology. We love the massage workshops where you will learn from the experts on how to treat each other to a home massgae by simply learning the basics of Esalen Massage, myofascial release, personal healing and meditation. Who wouldn’t want to learn more about how to give a most sensual full body treatment to your partner?

Still Point Wellness
81 B Central Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 348-5372

Spa at Biltmore Village

Searching for a great way to spend an anniversary, celebrate a birthday, or just wanting to find a deeper connection with your love partner? Look no further than The Spa at Biltmore Village, a luxuriously romantic day spa that will have you falling in love with each other all over again.

The Couples Rendezvous for Two at the Spa in Biltmore Village is an easy way for couples to spend the day relaxing and connecting. Bliss out with a side-by-side romantic experience in the couples massage suite where you both get to let go and unwind with a deep tissue rubbing. This package includes a 60 minute Signature Biltmore Massage, Invigorating Scalp Massage and Express Facial. End the session with local organic chocolate truffles and complimentary champagne. How dreamy is that?

Spa at Biltmore Village
18 Brook Street # 104
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 277-2639

Fresh Aire Spa 

Just a few minutes north of the hustle and bustle of Asheville is this sweet little town called Weaverville. The downtown is small-town adorable, the people are amazingly nice, and the backdrop can be a refreshing place to get away for the day or the weekend! Weaverville even has a romantic little spa called Fresh Aire Spa & Salon where the massages are on point, the vibe is zen-ful, and the atmosphere is relaxing for couples, best girlfriends, or by yourself.

The next time you and your sweetheart need a breathe of fresh air and an escape from the day to day routine, head north to Weaverville for a full day of coupling with massage and enjoying each others company. Maybe even stop into Maggie B’s afterwards for a bottle of wine to-go so that the adventure can spill into an entire evening of each other.

Fresh Aire Spa and Salon
3A Florida Avenue
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 231-9996

Sachi Massage & Wellness

With two locations serving Asheville and Hendersonville, Sachi Massage and Wellness is dedicated to bringing health and wellness at affordable prices. From the moment you walk into Sachi, there is always a genuine welcome and sincere gratitude in their helping you explore a meaningful experience.

Sachi offers many escape options, everything from couple’s massge with the sounds of tranquil waterfalls and soothing music to a peaceful, healing Himalayan Salt room. 

Couples Massage
The Sachi signature Swedish massage in our new Sachi Couples Room, where each of you is matched with your own massage therapist. Price is total for both individuals.
60 minutes… $140.00
90 minutes… $180.00
120 minutes… $240.00

First time visitors save $5 when you sign up online here!

Sachi Massage & Wellness
210 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 575-9166

322 8th Avenue East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 575-9166

Unity Healing Arts

It’s east meets west when you book a couples massage at Unity Spa! Co-Create a warming experience with intense relaxing therapies influenced by Western and Eastern origins. What an exceptional way to let go and unwind with your sweetheart!

Unity Spa offers a wide variety of powerfully healing body work experiences, everything from Hot Stone Therapy, Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage, Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, Reflexology Massage, Shiatsu, Cranio-Sacral Unwinding, Sports Massage, and Reiki.

Unity Spa is a locals favorite and just minutes from downtown AVL.

Unity Spa
788 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 225-5825

Shoji Spa & Lodge Retreat

Here is one of Asheville’s most unique and beautiful escapes, Shoji Japanese inspired Spa & Lodge. All tranquil and everything exhilarating, Shoji radiates love and exuberates romance.

For couples, Shoji has put together some incredible spa packageds for you!

SHIKKAN – Surrender your everyday stress. The Shikkan is ideal for letting go and submerging yourselves into the present experience. Soak stress away in your one hour private salt hydrotherapy tub with Hot Apple Spice Sake service then make your way to your 70 minute Zen Swedish Massage, using Ayurvedic essential oil, plus an added 20 minute Neck & Facial Shiatsu Massage.

AWASU – Join Together Your sacred hearts. The escape begins with a one hour salt hydrotherapy soak with a locally crafted, artisan Chocolates and a bottle of Champagne. Then, relax with a side-by-side 90 minute couples massage with Japanese Hinoki oil and your choice of body brushing or Thai foot massage.

NIHON- For Two Pick your favorite friend or loved one for a truly revitalizing experience with our (Nee-hone) Spa package. This package includes a one hour private salt hot tub soak in the woods for Two, all amenities and a 60 or 90 minute classic Zen massage side by side.

BUDDHA’S BEST – Relax and rejuvenate with the Buddha’s Best Couple’s Package. You and your partner will fully relax in a romantic private salt mineral tub in the woods for a full glorious hour. Then be treated side by side with 30 minutes of exfoliating dry skin brushing before a 90 minute Japanese cedar oil full body massage with smooth heated river stones to melt away any of the day’s stresses. This treatment comes with your own personal skin brush to continue your Spa Experience at Home. Plan to stay 4 hours.

Soaking up the salt and sun

Shoji Spa & Lodge
96 Avondale Heights Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 299-0999

Massage on Wheels

Why go out when you can stay in? Massage on Wheels brings the spa treatment to you! Create the experience in your own home, hotel, or vacation rental with candles, aromatherapy, and a deep tissue couples massage. Spontaneity is the spice of life! Massage on Wheels is perfect for that surprise anniversary or birthday treatment where booking a same day in home spa experience is just a click away – book online here!

Massage on Wheels
191 E Chestnut Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 367-7280

The Salt Spa of Asheville & Himalayan Salt Cave Sanctuary

The Salt Spa of Asheville offers couples massage in their state of the art Himalayan Salt Therapy Cave for an extraordinary salt therapy massage experience.

The Salt Spa of Asheville
473 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 505-1838

Wake Foot Sanctuary

Prepare to be pampered at Wake Foot Sanctuary located in the beautiful, historic Grove Arcade building in downtown Asheville. One of our favorite ways to enjoy Wake Foot Sanctuary is the Date Night package! Whether it’s a first date or to celebrate an anniversary, this sensual way of connecting through simultaneous foot massages is not only luxurious for the two of you but is an ideal way to connect through the enjoyment of relaxation.

Photo credit via Instagram: @wakefootsanctuary

Wake Foot Sanctuary
Grove Arcade
1 Page Avenue Suite 115
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 575-9799

So, what are you waiting for? Couples massage experiences are the new and modern way to express your admiration and appreciation for the people you love the most. We suggest grabbing a gift certificate or just going ahead and booking to create a spontaneous surprise! Get zen today, we know you will fall in love with each other and yourselves all over again.


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