News & Updates
Three 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 MoreFor the fourth year in a row, USA Today ranks Skyterra in Top Three Best Wellness Retreats in the Nation
For the fourth year in a row in its short five-year history, USA Today has again ranked Skyterra Wellness Retreat in the top three best wellness retreats in the country. This honor comes by way of USA Today’s annual Readers’ Choice awards, a well established and nationwide competition. Only 20 nominations, chosen by a panel…
Read MoreSkyterra launches two months of inclusive holiday celebrations for a respite from holiday stress
After hearing from several guests seeking a respite from 2020, Skyterra Wellness Retreat has created two full months of inclusive holiday celebrations, designed to provide guests with a safe and nurturing getaway. “For many, the holidays can bring stress and overwhelming feelings of sadness, which can lead to poor decisions regarding food and exercise,” said…
Read MoreFor the third year in a row, USA Today nominates Skyterra for Best Wellness Retreat in the Nation
For the third year in a row in its short four-year history, Skyterra Wellness has just earned a coveted nomination: Best Wellness Resort/Retreat in the country. This honor comes by way of USA Today’s annual Readers’ Choice awards, a well established and nationwide competition. Only 20 nominations, chosen by a panel of luxury travel experts,…
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter: A Statement From Skyterra’s Leadership Team
With the despair of George Floyd’s murder, and the loss of life and persistent unequal treatment of the Black community, we add our voices to those around the world calling for and demanding action and change for Black lives. Black lives matter. At this point in history, we all have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stand…
Read MoreSkyterra Named Best Health & Wellness Resort by USA TODAY
We are pleased to announce that Skyterra Wellness has earned the title of Best Health & Wellness Resort in the country in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. We’re celebrating with a giveaway – here’s your chance to win a free one-week stay! Find out what the buzz is about.
Read MoreAsheville Citizen-Times: Wellness, weight-loss retreat uses mountains as medicine
Skyterra is featured in today’s edition of the Asheville Citizen-Times. Thank you to writer Karen Chavez for crafting this excellent write-up of the Skyterra philosophy and our guest Dawnrae’s powerful transformation. Stories like these are the inspiration behind everything we do. The complete article, with images and captions, is available on the Citizen-Times website. A transcription is included…
Read MoreCelebrating One Year of Skyterra
June 12 marks one year since we opened our doors to guests at Skyterra! As we celebrate our first anniversary, we reflect on our accomplishments, invigorate our plans for the future, and express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has helped our vision come to life. So Far: Cuisine, classes, and community The concept for…
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