Set in wooded, landscaped grounds off the Blue Ridge Parkway, this refined Japanese spa is 1.9 miles from Blue Ridge Recreation Park, 5.4 miles from the Biltmore Estate and 6.7 miles from downtown Asheville. The spa offers a rustic 2-bedroom lodge, sleeping up to 6, which has hardwood floors, a stone fireplace and a walk-in slate shower, plus a gourmet kitchen and a private deck with forest views. There's also a loft suite with a cathedral ceiling, a stone fireplace and panoramic views, plus a studio with a kitchenette and dining area. Parking is free. Amenities include cedar saunas, outdoor hot tubs, massage therapies and spa treatments.
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The History of Asheville
Before European settlement, Asheville was part of the Cherokee Nation. Bearing the name Untokiasdiyi, meaning “Where they race,” the Cherokee people used the area as a gathering place.
Settlement didn’t occur until after the Revolutionary War, in 1784, when Colonel Samuel Davidson and his family arrived, claiming land through a soldier’s grant. The settlement, initially named “Morristown,” was later renamed Asheville in honor of North Carolina Governor Samuel Ashe.
Asheville became an important outpost in the Blue Ridge Mountains, attracting famous travelers like Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett. The city flourished during the railway boom into the 1920s but faced a significant setback during the stock market crash of 1929. However, thanks to a committed urban renewal plan and efforts to maintain the city’s charm, Asheville transformed into the vibrant culture hub it is today.