Wellness
Skyterra’s Guide to a Balanced Meal Plan
Imagine this: you sit down in front of your computer, type in your food preferences, dietary requirements and health goals. With a few quick clicks, the computer’s algorithm spits out a tailor-made meal plan just for you. No more scratching your head, wondering what to eat or how to meet your nutritional needs. The computer…
Read MoreSeven Years of Skyterra: How a Small Wellness Retreat Became the Best in the Nation
How a Boutique Wellness Retreat Became the Nation’s Best Since its opening in 2016, Skyterra Wellness Retreat has been named among the top three best wellness retreats in the country every single year. In fact, in 2018 and again in 2023, Skyterra was named the best wellness retreat in the nation by USA Today. How…
Read MoreThree Reasons Why Pickleball is Everyone’s New Favorite Sport
Pickleball is the Skyterra sport of the season. Despite being created in 1965 with rules officially codified in 1984, pickleball has recently been pegged as the fastest growing sport in the United States. It also happens to be the fastest growing sport at Skyterra! In 2020, the Sports and Fitness Industry Association reported 21.3 percent…
Read MoreHow to Finally Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Every time we set a new goal — and preferably a small goal — it gives us a chance to build confidence and belief that a new normal is possible.
Read MoreYour New Year’s Resolution: How to Reset Yourself in 2023
The new year’s resolution momentum is tangible. We are fully immersed in the holiday season. The bustle is ever apparent, and we are counting down to a brand new year and a brand new decade. It’s almost here (and we can’t believe it.) 2023. The new year offers us a new slate, a new start,…
Read MoreSkyterra Tips to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Every year around Jan. 1, more than 50 percent of people resolve to lose weight, quit smoking, live healthier, save money, stop drinking and move up in their career, among other goals. And yet, most research tells us that up to 80 percent of those New Year’s resolutions will be abandoned sometime in the month…
Read MoreHow to Navigate Holiday Eating Without Turning into Scrooge
‘Tis the season for food, family, friends and celebrations. It’s also the season for holiday cheer, extravagant parties, endless snacks, cocktails galore and gift tins full of treats. Many of us feel stressed at this time of year, finding it difficult to navigate copious amounts of food while trying to improve our health. Additionally, some…
Read MoreWhy a Wellness Retreat is the Ideal Choice for Holiday Travel
Learn how a winter wellness retreat can be the perfect option for your holiday travel.
Read MoreDiving Deeper into Wellness Through Pool Fitness
If the weather allows (or if you’re lucky enough to have access to an indoor pool like ours at Skyterra), spending time in water can be a positive addition to your wellness practice, leading to many health benefits. Physical benefits include improved heart health, alleviation of pain, weight loss, as well as mental and emotional…
Read MoreWinter Outdoor Adventures in Western North Carolina
In many parts of the country, winter can cause some serious cabin fever. But not here at Skyterra! When many of us think about winter here in the mountains of western North Carolina, it may be difficult to imagine lacing up your hiking boots or reaching for your archery gear and getting outside. Our first…
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