Shankara Ayurveda Wellness Spa

As part of a retreat for my wife and I, we arrived to start with services from this center, namely a massage. Staff was very friendly and helpful, and the GM interacted with us as well and was so welcoming and friendly. The massages my wife and I received were excellent and just the way to start a weekend retreat. Reservations as early as possible are recommended to ensure you get the service(s) that you want. Highly recommend taking advantage of the offerings here!

The spa offers a few wellness services. I found the massages to be on the light side. I did enjoy the warm oil treatment. The spa is located on the AOLRC campus and provides services that are aligned with the philosophy of the wellness center. The spa is well-appointed and the staff are professional.

The Shankara wellness spa offers a plethora of Ayurvedic Massages, Craniosacral therapy, Floatation tank for deprivation of the senses, Marma therapy and a variety of other relaxing treatments. Its a perfect wellness retreat getaway. Its in the campus of the Art of living retreat center in Boone, North Carolina. The staff at the reception, the massage therapists- they are extremely helpful and cordial. The treatment rooms are hygienic, clean and spacious. They use Shankara oils which are natural, organic and of supreme quality. The view from there is breathtaking! The therapies are highly relaxing.

My husband and I went to the Art of Living Retreat Center in March of this year and stayed in the Spa building. We were in the area for a ski get away and also partook in the spa facilities. Overall, our experience was excellent. This primarily stemmed from the calm atmosphere and the fact that we were one of maybe 3 other parties staying at the spa. Our room had a great view of the mountains. We enjoyed the tea every evening, coffee in the morning, and fresh fruit. We ate one breakfast at the Art of Living Retreat and it was very yummy - vegetarian. There isn't really a fully staff on site the entire time but that was fine except for a door key that became demagnetized in my purse, but we had a spare. Bare in mind, this is not like an average hotel in that you don't have a fridge and your own coffee maker etc, but you have everything you need and it is well appointed and clean. ||||The best thing I can say about this place is the massage I received, which I would give 10 stars if I could. Best massage I've had in years and I probably get one every few months. It was incredible. My husband said his massage was amazing too. We both got the foot enhancement and he got the head enhancement as well.

As soon as I arrived, I was greeted with many smiling faces. This stay was my second stay in two years and I have never been disappointed. This property has a magical charm and always seems to find the friendliest of staff. The views of the sunrises/sunsets are incredible at the Spa and on top of Boone, NC. The Ayurveda teas offered throughout the property are delicious and was a nice added touch too.||||The Spa experience was very unique and was one of my best experiences ever. I was pampered from head-to-toe. They offer many different experiences including Ayurveda Treatments. After your treatment, be sure to jump in the steam room to further your relaxation. ||||My visit this time was a yoga and spa retreat. My awesome Yoga instructor's name was Xiomara. Be sure to ask for Xiomara, because she took the time to teach me several forms of Yoga including Sushma Yoga, Sri Sri Yoga, and other forms of Meditative Yoga. Also, the meals were included in the package and were all Ayurveda and they tasted amazing. Compliments to the new Chef at the Art of Living, because his food was delectable and seemed to have healing qualities. ||||All-in-all, I rate the Shankara Ayurveda Spa with 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend this to anyone that needs to escape the hustle and bustle. Cheers and Enjoy

A friend and I went for a long weekend getaway and stayed in the spa hotel. The room was great, nothing fancy which we didn't need or expect. There is plenty of complimentary water, coffee, fruit, and tea down in the lobby. The room was pretty comfortable at night with the windows open, ceiling fan, and box fan. I would have loved a balcony to be able to enjoy the scenery more! We were on the second floor - technically mountain view but mostly trees... still a peaceful setting.||||The drive was beautiful (when there wasn't fog)... we flew into Charlotte and rented a car to drive the two miles up. The roads are definitely winding so I would not recommend driving there at night! The towns of Boone and Blowing Rock are about 20 minutes away if you should need to explore (shopping, restaurants, music, breweries...) We also took the Blue Ridge Parkway to Cascade Falls and Moses Cone Manor. Just beautiful.||||Activities at the center were great! I enjoyed Daniel's yoga class, the steam rooms, relaxation lounges, labyrinth, gift shop... We didn't get to explore the trails onsite as it got too hot and the elevation was getting to us a bit. Can't say enough good things about the massages. I experienced Rob's signature massage - amazing!!! My friend cannot stop talking about Lorrin's abhyanga warm oil massage - she is already trying to figure out when she can go back just to experience Lorrin's treatment again! We did get to have one dinner on site and it was delicious... I already eat similarly to what they had so I very much appreciated the menu - lentil soup, vegetable pizza, zucchini noodle pasta, veggie lasagna, kashidi, salad, and baked apples. ||||Overall, we were very satisfied with the experience!

I very much enjoyed my stay at the Blue Heaven Spa. The facility was clean, logical, and well-maintained, with a friendly and attentive staff (who, in two instances during my stay, went above and beyond their duties, and have my gratitude for doing so). After booking, I was given detailed directions to the premises, enabling me to find it without problem. While there, I underwent several treatments, including the free onsite steam rooms, and was highly pleased with all of them. Likewise, I found the prices for all things to be reasonable. However, the spa's biggest plus is its location: at the very top of a Blue Ridge mountain, perfectly silent, wonderfully secluded, and offering a million-dollar view of the mountain's neighbors. Truly, to stay in such an environment was worth the price of admission in itself. So, a big thank-you to everyone at Blue Heaven Spa, for providing me my restful and nourishing five days at your establishment. I treasure this experience.

Great spa and retreat rooms. Very warm (a plus for any spa or winter mountain stay), but the windows in the retreat rooms open and fans are provided so it's not an issue at all. The rooms are cleaner than most hotels I've stayed at from Seattle to Savannah. Not a speck of dust to be found. The towels are luxury sized and thick, and plenty are provided for a weekend stay. Robes are also included (as are fans, extra blankets, and spa sandals). There is a communal mini-fridge, microwave, tea kettle, and Keurig set up near the ice machine. Good to note there are no coffee pots or kitchenettes in the rooms, so bring a cooler/coffee pot if you think you'd like those on hand. Plenty of open space in the room to do yoga or just relax in the room. The retreat room has 2 beds, 1 desk with chair, and 1 nightstand. It may seem sparse, but it's perfect for those looking to just relax and spend some time being quiet. There is wifi, though, if the quiet gets to be too much. The beautiful smoky mountains and rejuvinating spa treatments are merely steps away and well worth partaking in. Highly, HIGHLY recommend