All-inclusive wellness retreat in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

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Plan your trip

Getting here, and what to bring

Check-in times, the free Asheville airport shuttle, driving directions, a packing list and a little about the area. Pick a topic below.

Questions about travel?

Guest Services can help with flights, shuttles, early arrivals and anything else before your stay.

Call (828) 407-0497 or email guestservices@skyterrawellness.com

Sunday

check-in from 2 to 4 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

new guest orientation

Free

Sunday shuttle to and from Asheville (AVL)

30 min

from Asheville; about 2 hours from Charlotte

Getting here

Free airport shuttle

Our complimentary shuttle runs between Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and campus on Sundays. Times are approximate, and there may be more than one stop.

~9 a.m.

Drop-off at AVL

~Noon

Drop-off and pick-up

~3 p.m.

Drop-off and pick-up

Send your flight details to Guest Services at least one week before you arrive so we can schedule your ride. Many guests who fly in on Saturday stay at an airport hotel and take the shuttle on Sunday.

Driving

We're about 30 minutes from Asheville, two hours from Charlotte and three hours from Atlanta, with free parking on campus. Set your GPS to 75 Skyterra Way, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768; if it doesn't find us, try 337 Glen Cannon Drive.

Get directions in Google Maps · AVL car rentals

Check-in

Sunday check-in

Check-in is every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and new guest orientation begins at 4:30 p.m. Please arrive on campus by 6:00 p.m. If that doesn't work with your travel plans, let Guest Services know before your visit.

Arriving early

You're welcome on campus early on Sunday, and we'll move you into your room as soon as it's ready. Just let us know ahead of time.

Running late

If travel delays push your arrival back, call Guest Services at (828) 407-0497.

What to bring

Clothing

  • Comfortable activewear, plus a few casual outfits
  • Athletic shoes for indoor workouts
  • Outdoor shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy
  • Court shoes if you'll play pickleball
  • Water shoes and a swimsuit for the indoor pool and hot tub
  • A rain jacket

By season

  • Spring and fall: a mid-weight jacket and layers
  • Winter: a heavy jacket, layers, hat, gloves and shoes with traction

Personal items

  • Toiletries, sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent
  • Your phone and charger (we can help set up Wi-Fi calling)
  • Slippers, a camera and something to read
  • Optional: recent bloodwork you'd like us to review

We provide a TV and Wi-Fi, bedding, bath and pool towels, a bathrobe, hair dryer, toiletries, a washer and dryer with detergent, a Keurig, and a backpack and water bottle. There's no need to dress up; activewear at meals is fine. Skyterra is smoke-free, and you're welcome to bring your own alcohol.

Download the printable packing list (PDF)

The area

Pisgah Forest

We sit at the mouth of Pisgah National Forest beside the French Broad River, in Transylvania County, the “Land of Waterfalls,” with more than 250 of them. Hiking, kayaking, horseback riding and more are woven into your week.

Brevard

Minutes away, downtown Brevard has restaurants, shops, galleries and the Brevard Music Center. Travel + Leisure named it one of the 10 Best Mountain Towns in North Carolina in 2024.

Asheville

About 30 minutes up the road, Asheville is known for its food scene, the Biltmore House, the Omni Grove Park Inn and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Turn-by-turn

Driving directions

If you're driving, try to arrive close to 4:00 p.m., and let Guest Services know your expected arrival time.

From Asheville and the airport

  • Take I-240 West, then continue onto I-26 East/US-74 East (8.8 miles)
  • At exit 40, take NC-280 toward Asheville Regional Airport/Arden
  • Keep right at the fork and follow NC-280 West/Airport Rd (15.9 miles)
  • Continue onto US-276 South/US-64 West (0.9 miles)
  • Turn left onto Ecusta Rd (1.4 miles), then right onto State Rd 1504
  • Turn left onto Wilson Rd (1.4 miles)
  • Turn left onto Glen Cannon Dr (0.3 miles), then left onto Skyterra Way

From Atlanta

  • Take I-85 North toward Greenville (about 94 miles)
  • Take exit 1 for SC-11 and continue on SC-11 North (31.8 miles)
  • Turn left onto N Little River Rd (4.3 miles), then left onto SC-130 North
  • SC-130 becomes NC-281 (11.4 miles); continue onto US-64 East (15.5 miles)
  • Turn right onto US-276 South/E Main St (0.7 miles)
  • Bear left onto Elm Bend Rd (1.3 miles), then left onto Wilson Rd (1.1 miles)
  • Turn right onto Glen Cannon Dr (0.3 miles), then left onto Skyterra Way

Ready to pick your dates?

Talk with our team about your week, and take $100 off your first stay.