Asheville Winter Wellness. Local Spas, Saunas & Healing Experiences
Asheville has long been a place people come to feel better.
Long before wellness became a modern trend, people traveled to Asheville seeking healing. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the city became known as a health destination thanks to its clean mountain air, fresh water, and restorative environment. That legacy still shapes Asheville today.
Wellness here isn’t about excess or escape. It’s about care, presence, and community.
This winter wellness guide highlights locally rooted spas, saunas, and restorative experiences that offer real support during the colder months. Whether you’re a local looking to slow down or a visitor planning a winter trip to Asheville, these wellness spaces reflect the city’s long-standing commitment to healing.
This is Part One of an ongoing wellness series. More local wellness features are coming soon.
Instagram: @drip_sauna
Website: https://drip-sauna.com
Drip Sauna is Asheville’s wood fired sauna, cold plunge, and community wellness experience. Known for its outdoor setting and social atmosphere, Drip offers daily drop in sessions, private bookings, weekly community events, and site rentals for large groups.
Guests move between deep heat from the wood fired sauna and invigorating cold plunges, creating a powerful reset for the body and nervous system. Fire pits and shared gathering spaces encourage connection, making this a dearly loved, community driven wellness experience in Asheville.
Instagram: @stillpoint_spa
Website: https://stillpointwell.com
Still Point Wellness is a boutique Asheville spa offering saltwater floatation therapy, Esalen-inspired massage, and somatic healing experiences. This calming space is designed to help guests slow down and regulate the nervous system through intentional, restorative care. In addition to hands-on treatments, Still Point also offers continuing education and experiential learning, making it both a healing space and a place for personal growth.
Instagram: @saunahouseasheville
Website: https://saunahouse.com
Sauna House Asheville is a modern bathhouse rooted in ancient wellness rituals. The experience centers around cycles of hot sauna, cold plunge, and rest, allowing the body to reset naturally. Designed as a sustainable, tech-free space, Sauna House encourages guests to unplug, breathe, and fully relax. It’s a popular winter wellness destination for both Asheville locals and visitors seeking contrast therapy and deep restoration.
Instagram: @thehorseshoefarm
Website: https://thehorseshoefarm.com
The Stable Spa is a nature-inspired spa located inside a restored barn at The Horse Shoe Farm Resort, just outside Asheville. Surrounded by open land and mountain scenery, this spa offers restorative treatments designed to align with nature and seasonal rhythms. The setting feels intentionally removed from daily noise, creating a peaceful wellness retreat ideal for winter relaxation and grounding.
Why Asheville Is Known for Wellness
Asheville’s wellness culture is deeply tied to its history, environment, and community values. From early health retreats to today’s locally owned spas and bathhouses, the city continues to prioritize care, balance, and connection.
These four wellness spaces reflect Asheville’s unique approach to healing — one rooted in intention rather than trends.
This is just the beginning of the Winter Wellness Series. Stay tuned for Part Two, where we’ll share more spa experiences, healing modalities, and local wellness destinations across Asheville and Western North Carolina.