Listen.  Can you hear it?  That’s the sound of all your cares and worries melting away.  It’s either that or the sound of the hot tub.  But we’re pretty sure it’s the cares and worries.

Welcome to Shoji Spa and Retreat.  Nestled in the welcoming embrace of the Pisgah National Forest – just off the Blue Ridge Parkway and mere minutes from Asheville – sits this one of a kind Japanese inspired escape. 

Shoji, which is Japanese for “screens”, has been a hidden gem of these hills since 2006.  And we can safely tell you that visiting here is a one of a kind experience you won’t find anywhere else on the east coast.

The moment you set foot on this peaceful property you feel the calm surround you.  After you check in you don your Yukata and sandals, you meander the wandering pathways as you make your way to your own private piece of paradise.

Here you are treated to a secluded therapeutic salt mineral hot tub – with no nosy neighbors – as you settle in for a soak at treetop level – absorbing the serenity of the environment and watching your worries drift away on the mountain breeze.

While you’re enjoying your soak with tub-side tea service… you are engulfed by the lush beauty of the forest.  

And there’s more!  For a truly invigorating back and forth, you can venture from the hot tub to the cold showers that await.  And the cedar and infrared saunas offer even more cleansing and relaxation opportunities.  

You can also book a variety of massages from their experienced massage therapists… or ease into a massage pod tailored to your needs.

And if you’re too relaxed to leave, you can stay here in one of their luxurious lodging options. Whether you’re soaking in the beauty of these mountain surroundings, showering off the stresses of the daily grind, sweating out the anxieties of the work week, or simply reveling in some much deserved pampering, you’ll find a beautiful destination for rest and relaxation at Shoji Spa and Retreat.