Nine Things “Nine Perfect Strangers” Gets Wrong About Wellness Retreats

Have you seen the new Hulu Original drama that everyone’s buzzing about? Based on The New York Times’ bestselling book by author Liane Moriarty, Nine Perfect Strangers takes place at Tranquillum, an award-winning wellness retreat that promises healing and transformation. If you haven’t watched it yet, don’t worry; we won’t spoil it too much. When…

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How to Set and (Finally) Meet Your Goals

As one year ends and another begins, you might be considering how the new year will be different than the last. You might know exactly what you want to accomplish in the new year, but have no idea how to get there. Or maybe you know that you want change but you’re not sure exactly…

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Reality Check: The Truth About Chance

Master plan

In February 2016, my wife Lindsay and I officially moved to Western North Carolina. We sold our home, loaded up the contents into a large sized U-HAUL, and left our old life and close friends behind. We made the decision to move to western North Carolina to take a chance on Skyterra. As I reflect…

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Six Ways to Make Change Happen Right Now

Books

Time is our most precious commodity. How we choose to spend time impacts how we feel and the enjoyment we get from life. And how we choose to spend time in the present also impacts the future. If you’re anything like us, in these past few weeks you have been riding the coronavirus news coverage…

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Three things to look for in a boot camp class

Is a wellness retreat worth it?

Exercise shouldn’t be torture, even in a boot camp class. When looking for a boot camp, Skyterra Wellness Executive Director Jeff Ford says you want a class that will be effective, safe and fun. Here’s how to evaluate your options and what to look for: Form is king. In a boot camp class, typically the…

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