Unplug and unwind with a weekend wellness retreat or secure a spa day pass for a day filled with luxury spa treatments. Take a solo wellness retreat or a mental health vacation with friends. Check out these wellness retreats in Tennessee for the best spa vacation in the U.S.
Spa Weekend Getaways
Blackberry Mountain - Walland
At Blackberry Mountain, tucked away in the expansive Great Smoky Mountains, you can have a mental health vacation with many wellness experiences Blackberry Mountain offers, one of the best wellness treats. Take time for a yoga session or forest bathing session (the act of immersing in nature for mental clarity and reduced stress), grounding treatments, soundbathing and personal training. Relax at the spa to replenish your body with fitness classes, weightless compression and red light therapy in the Recovery Lab, a healing massage retreat and sculpting treatments from Icoone that increases circulation to intense exfoliation therapies designed to improve lymphatic flow. You’ll leave Blackberry Mountain rejuvenated and already planning your next visit.
- Parking: Complimentary valet
- Accessibility: To discuss special health conditions, please email the Concierge Service blackberryconcierge@blackberrymountain.com or call 865-380-2086
- Operation Hours: The Wellhouse is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Seasonal hours may vary. The Wellhouse pool is open 24 hours a day, year-round and is for adults only
- Pricing: Individual pricing is set for spa treatments and wellness experiences. Consult Blackberry Mountain's menu for pricing details
Oak Haven Resort & Spa – Sevierville
One of the affordable wellness treats in the U.S. is located among the peace and quiet of the Smokies at Oak Haven Resort & Spa where you can enjoy lounging poolside, fishing in the lake, enjoy a glass of wine or whiskey at the firepit while taking in mountain views. Book a few treatments at the award-winning wellness spa resort to be rejuvenated mind and body. Services include massages, body wraps and reflexology foot treatments, facials, pedicures and manicures. The sauna is also available as a complimentary treatment. Opt for a solo wellness retreat, perfect for a Mother's Day gift, or a couples spa retreat to enjoy various treatments in one day.
- Parking: Free parking (one parking space per bedroom) is available at your rented cabin during your stay
- Accessibility: For accessibility details, please call 855-200-6888
- Operation Hours: daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Seasonal Highlights: Seasonal spa treatments are available in all seasons:
- Spring Spa Specials: Enjoy the Head to Toe Harmony experience which includes three treatments: full body sugar scrub, detoxifying body mask and a synchonous facial and reflexology foot treatment or the Wake Up Buttercup! Mani and Pedi featuring a whole milk soak, moisture serums and a citrus-infused massage
- Summer Spa Specials: Summer Head to Toe featuring a sweet tea or coconut scented shea butter, the Tropical Breeze Refresher Facial with a coconut beach scrub, banana and turmeric mask and a green tea extract cleanse, and the Dreamsicle Manicure & Pedicure with clementine scented blend of six oils, sweet cream scented salt scrub, coconut lime body milk with a dreamsicle float treat to be enjoyed while you relax
- Fall Spa Specials: Honey Marshmallow Head to Toe featuring a honey scented, sea salt and rice bran oil body scrub, a honey, aloe, vitamin E and live fruit cells full body moisture mask and facial and reflexology foot treatment, and the Pumpkin Spice Manicure and Pedicure featuring a homemade pumpkin scrub, warm stone hand or foot massage and a pumpkin latte as a special treat
- Winter Spa Specials: Warm Winter Wishes Massage, Mint Chocolate Mistle-Toes Mani & Pedi featuring a butter brulee whole milk soak, hot chocolate mask and a minty shea butter foot massage to be enjoyed with a delicious hot cocoa with whipped cream, Merry and Bright Facial with caramel coffee sugar scrubs, chocolate enzyme mask and a cinnamen-scented neck and shoulder massage. Get the Winter Warm Up A'La More Package which is all three seasonal treatments for $389
- Pricing: Wellness retreat experience prices differ. Affordable spa packages are available.
Southall - Franklin
Come to Southall, the new luxury resort in Franklin, for personalized wellness experiences. Enjoy personal training, yoga, meditation, sound bathing, forest bathing, tea ceremonies, massages, facials and more. The Zen for Men experiences include deep-tissue massages to personalized wellness therapies as well as woodworking classes, hilltop yoga and trail runs. You can also enjoy the sauna, mineral pool, thermotherapy, steam room and two lounges. Everyone of all ages can enjoy the relaxation Southall provides. Limited weekday spa day passes are available by reservation only and includes your scheduled treatments, plus access to spa exclusive facilities like the steam room, mineral pool, Iris Lounge and meditation room, robe and slippers. Weekends are reserved for Inn guests. The Spa at Southall is open daily 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Parking: Self-parking and valet parking on-site is available
- Accessibility: Consult a spa concierge for personal preferences and inform staff of any health conditions at the time of booking
- Operation Hours: The Spa is open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Pricing: Spa treatments vary in price. Consult the spa brochure for more specific information on all treatments and full pricing
Dollywood's DreamMore Resort & Spa - Pigeon Forge
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Relax and enjoy a spa weekend getaway at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort & Spa, the ultimate luxury spa retreat in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy a spa day full of treatments from hot stone massages and the Radiant Signature Lift facial to hydrating body wraps, hair cut, style and blowouts, pedicures and manicures and makeup. Opt for the DreamMore Spa Experience Package (perfect for a Mother's Day spa day!) which includes a relaxation massage, luminous oxygen lift facial, manicure, pedicure and blowout hair service as well as lunch and non-alcoholic beverages. You can even build your own spa day package with three spa services of your choice. Seasonal spa specials happen throughout the year, ensuring each visit is unique.
- Parking: Self-parking and valet parking are available at DreamMore Resort & Spa
- Hours of Operation: The spa is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
- Seasonal Highlights: Spa specials change with each season, offering seasonal scents in treatments for full relaxation from the fresh scents of spring and summer to woodsy fragrances of fall and winter
- Pricing: Pricing is determined by the spa treatments you'd like to enjoy. The DreamMore Spa Experience Package starts at $480 and includes a 50-minute Relaxation Massage, 50-minute Organic Lift Facial, 90-minute Signature Manicure-Pedicure Combo and a 50-minute Cleanse, Condition and Blowout Hair Service as well as lunch and non-alcoholic beverages
Wellness Resorts and Retreats
Windy Hill Farm & Preserve - Loudon
Windy Hill Farm & Preserve is the perfect getaway to be immersed in the great outdoors. Mountain biking, forest bathing, hiking, fishing, personalized quail hunting trips, archery, in-room massages and cooking classes are just some of the activities awaiting you. Enjoy nightly bonfires and live music at Wilder as well. Windy Hill is the perfect guy’s weekend destination or couple’s getaway.
- Parking: Valet parking is provided for all guests
- Accessibility: While the whole resort isn't wheelchair accessible due to the topography of the farm, accommodations are made to ensure everyone enjoys their stay at Windy Hill Farm & Preserve. Byrd Branch Cabin is an ADA cabin with a ramp entry, king bed, larger doors and water closet as well as a walk-in shower with handrails. The Clear Prong Cabin has a ramp entry, king bed, larger doors and water closet. Both cabins are located closest to the Main House. Guests can be transported in a handicap accessible golf cart and golf carts are available for guests to fully enjoy the property. Licensed service animals as defined in the ADA are provided access to all areas of the property.
- Operation Hours: Activities are offered to lodging guests Wednesday-Saturday. Wellness activities such as in-room massages are offered for 50 minutes or 80 minutes and are to be scheduled in advance. Forest bathing is offered in 1-hour increments and can be scheduled ahead of your stay. Fill out the online activities request form and a concierge member will contact you about activities and times.
- Seasonal Highlights: Live music concerts, featured activities like birding and a New Year's Eve celebration are some of the special events hosted throughout the year.
- Pricing: Pricing varies based on lodging preference and activities. Wellness retreat packages such as the Couples Getaway Package is the perfect couples wellness retreat option which includes a two-night stay in the Lodge or a Water Tower Cabin, sparkling wine and a cheese board upon arrival and a $150 activity credit for curated experiences like an in-room massage, forest bathing session, wine hike and more.
Seven Springs Holistic Retreat - Maryville
Come to Seven Springs Holistic Retreat to experience inner peace in the Chilhowee Mountains. It's one of the best wellness retreats in the U.S. as it is a Kula Collective International Yoga Teacher Training School, one of only a few sacred locations around the world. The family-owned-and-run retreat offers a yoga Shala for beautiful sunrise and sunset yoga, an outdoor kitchen, private residential yurts each furnished with beds, tables and dressers, an outdoor kitchen, massage pavilion, nightly gatherings around the fire circle and a classical 7 circuit labyrinth for meditative walks. Enjoy organic, vegan meals during a great mental health vacation. Seven Springs is the perfect retreat so a solo wellness retreat in the peacefulness of nature.
- Parking: Parking is limited so rideshare or carpooling with others is highly encouraged.
- Accessibility: Seven Springs Holistic Retreat welcomes everyone of all abilities. For accessibility details, please contact staff by scheduling a call or using the online contact form.
- Operation Hours: The wellness retreat is open April-October.
- Seasonal Highlights: Special events and weekend wellness retreats are hosted throughout the year including couples wellness retreat sessions, yoga and hiking, women-only retreats, and Shamanic healing retreats.
- Pricing: Nightly wellness retreat costs are $108/night for a 2-person yurt or $158/night for up to a 4-person yurt. Custom designed wellness retreat packages are available that include a two-night stay in a private yurt and three curated wellness services. The Life Flow Design custom retreat is ideal for a solo wellness retreat as the package includes a 3-night stay and 7 hours of workshops including creative problem solving workshop, a holistic health consultation, labrynth walk, private yoga class and sound bath. It's all designed to inspire the creation of your own personal Vision statement, 90-day mission and find ways to express your life's purpose, and thrive while doing it.
Wellness Retreat Center - Tazewell
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Find peace and solace in the Appalachian Mountains at Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell. Rent one of the private cabins or tiny houses for a wellness resort getaway. The wellness center, about 50 miles north of Knoxville, offers two-night weekend wellness retreats that include forest bathing, guided meditations, dialogues, silent sittings, meals and more. Check out their calendar for a full list of day-long retreats and multi-day events.
- Parking: Ample parking located onsite.
- Accessibility: For accessibility details, please call the retreat center at 423-626-9000 or email patty@wellbeingcc.org.
- Operation Hours: The Well Being Retreat Center is open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Seasonal highlights: Specially themed retreats are hosted throughout the year featuring nature, wellness, yoga, meditation and nonduality retreats. You'll find solo wellness retreats, couples wellness retreats and even an annual New Years Retreat by checking out their calendar for more information.
- Pricing: Personal cabin rental prices include tiny houses for $115/night; newly developed Westview Cabins for $115/night; Chickadee studio cabin $90/night; one-bedroom Kingfisher Cabin for $95/night; two-bedroom Purple Martin Cabin $100/night; two-bedroom Blue Heron Cabin $100/night; two-bedroom Wood Duck Cabin $130/night; tent camping $25/person per night; and AT Shelter RV camping $40/night per RV. Wellness retreat programs are priced separately
ISHA Institute of Inner-Sciences - McMinnville
Another great day trip from Nashville or Chattanooga is the ISHA Institute of Inner-Sciences USA that addresses the inner wellbeing of humans, the core of who you are. ISHA fills the day with meditations, meals and guided hikes. Meals are hearty vegetarian foods made from scratch and are inspired by cuisine from around the world. If you’d like to do an overnight stay, ISHA offers cabins, studios and deluxe studios that come with two vegetarian and a snack per day.
- Parking: Ample parking is available onsite. ISHA group shuttles are available to and from Nashville and Chattanooga, which can be booked by emailing support.ishafoundation.org.
- Accessibility: For accessibility details, email the staff at support.ishafoundation.org.
- Operation Hours: The Institute is open 365 days a year.
- Seasonal highlights: Beginner and advanced yoga wellness retreats; Free Yoga Day throughout the year which includes guided hikes, yoga and meditation, healthy cooking classes and more; solo wellness retreats, weekend wellness retreats and more.
- Pricing: Registration costs for wellness retreats are available on ISHA's website.
Luxury Spa & Wellness Retreat Day Trips
Feathers Spa at The Peabody Hotel – Memphis
Take a few moments for yourself while exploring Memphis’ music and culture at The Peabody Hotel’s Feathers Spa, named one of the top spas in the U.S. by Spas of America. Fill your day with massages, body wraps, facials and facial enhancements. An experience you must have is a session in the Vichy Shower Bed, complete with steam massage, chromo light therapy and aromatherapy that creates a multi-sensory hydrotherapy. You’ll leave rejuvenated and relaxed like never before. The spa is open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Four Seasons Nashville – Nashville
Indulge in a Four Seasons Nashville spa experience where a private sanctuary of relaxation is created so you feel your most rejuvenated. Achieve inner harmony with the purifying body ritual that aids in diminishing hyper-pigmentation, firming, skin barrier repair and deep hydration. Book a couple’s experience for your special someone – the Tennessee Honey & Whiskey treatment is memorable with the cane salt scrub, honey, clementine and vanilla shea body butter and the deep state of relaxation that’s achieved with the state’s favorite spirit. The spa and salon are open Sunday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
R + R Wellness Spa at Grand Hyatt Nashville - Nashville
Technology and wellness blend seamlessly at R+R Wellness Spa at the Grand Hyatt Nashville. Experience Aescape, an innovative system that adapts to your body to give you a personalized massage with heated Aerpoints that replicate skilled massage techniques. With the control panel, you can customize every detail of your experience. Additional treatments offered include facials, massages and body wraps and scrubs. Get a spa day pass to enjoy a 30-minute Wellness System Wave Massage and access to the his/her saunas, his/her steam showers, unisex relaxation lounge, locker rooms, heated outdoor rooftop pool, fitness center and complimentary valet. Check out spa packages for couples, a full spa day or if you need to recover after a night out. The spa is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
The Nest - Bristol
The Nest is locally owned in the heart of Bristol, TN. Allow your body to heal and revive with body treatments including mineral bath soaks, iconic foot detoxes, salt glow that helps remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells, back facials and infrared saunas. You’ll be provided with your own robe, slippers, natural aromatherapy and complimentary beverage. Don’t miss salt session in the Himalayan salt room. The salt vapors decrease inflammation and boost your immune system. The spa is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Mountain Mobile Massage
Slip into luxurious indulgence wherever you are in Tennessee thanks to Mountain Mobile Massage. They offer renowned mobile massage and facial services at the doorstep of some of Middle Tennessee's unique luxury destinations whether a glamping dome, mountain view lodge or secluded cabin. Enjoy the view while enjoying peak relaxation. Add-on's include hot and cold stones, dry brushing, singing bowls, aromatherapy or rain drop therapy and traditional cupping among others.
Bamford Wellness Spa at 1Hotel - Nashville
Nurture your mind, body and spirit with a day spent at the luxury spa retreat Bamford Wellness Spa at 1Hotel Nashville. Treat yourself to massages, facials and body treatments. Spa packages like the Bamford Wellness Day includes a body scrub, the Bamford B Silent Treatment, Bamford Wellness facial and a 24k collagen face mask or gift the Bamford Mother-to-Be package featuring a pregnancy massage, facial and rose quartz face mask, perfect for Mother's Day. Add dry brushing, hair and scalp treatments or foot reviver to enhance your treatment. Infrared sauna, red light face masks and infusions for wellness, recovery and longevity are also offered. Bamford Wellness Spa is open daily 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Serenity Salt Cave - Nolensville and Murfreesboro
Settle into a salt cave room in a relaxing and wellness environment at Serenity Salt Cave. The floor and walls are covered in Himalayan salt and a halo generator is used to break down salt into fine particles which are circulated into the air. There are great respiratory and vascular health benefits with salt therapy. Conditions such as allergies, acne, eczema and psoriasis and sleep disorders have been shown to positively respond. Treatments offered at Serenity Salt Cave include an ionic detox foot bath, salt treatments, infrared sauna and compression legs. Serenity Salt Cave is open 9:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Rose Spa at The Joseph - Nashville
Block out life's noise and walk into the spa sanctuary Rose, a luxury spa and salon inside The Joseph in downtown Nashville. Spend a day experiences a number of spa treatments like the steam room and ice fountain, Nashville's only multi-sensory experience showers, the relaxation lounge, aromatherapy and sound baths. Botanical CBD massages, grounding stone massages, reflexology, deep tissue and maternity massages are offered as well as Biologique Recherche Seconde Peau 3D Facials, hot oil body wraps, manicures and pedicures. Heralded by Forbes as one of "The Best Spa Treatments for Sleep," the Tranquil Drift 80-minute treatment is the perfect Mother's Day spa package, designed to reduce tension, improve sleep quality and boost circulation. Guests enjoy complimentary valet parking in front of The Joseph. Validation is required. The spa is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
Jasper Float Spa - Memphis
Jasper Float Spa in Memphis is the MidSouth's first luxury rest and recovery spa. Here, you'll find various treatments to fully relax. The luxury spa offers REST Therapy - reduced environmental stimulation therapy - featuring zero-gravity loungers that cradle your body to relieve tension and align your spine. You'll experience the feeling of floating on water thanks to the custom-blend, high-density beading while under a heated and weighted blanket. Deep tissue massages, candle wax massages, halotherapy, BioFreeze sports massages, infrared sauna sessions, and spa day packages are available. Celebrate the women in your life with a Girls' Spa Day Experience, perfect as a Mother's Day spa package as well, featuring an aromatherapy rain shower, signature massages, infrared sauna session, REST Therapy experience and a hydro-wellness beverage. Jasper Float Spa is open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Outdoor Wellness Experiences
The Funny Farm - Chuckey
Laughter is the best medicine and participating in goat yoga with The Funny Farm is the perfect way to embrace wellness in a fun, light-hearted way. Check their calendar for the seasonal sessions they host. And, you can visit the working farm which as an onsite store, The Shed, stocked with seasonal items like eggs, produce, jewelry, sweets, local honey, jellies and jams and more. Feed bags are also available for purchase so you can meet and feed the goats, cows, miniature ponies, donkeys and more.
901 Goats from Walkapony Goat Ranch - Rossville
If you're in or near Memphis and want to participate in goat yoga, you can join a session at Overton Park Shell, Herb Parsons Lake or Memphis Rox hosted by 901 Goats by Walkapony Goat Ranch. Or, bring your group to the ranch for a private session. The sessions are booked for a one-hour timeframe with 35 minutes of yoga followed by time to mingle with the goats. Yoga mats, basic yoga instruction and goats are provided - with some goats sometimes jumping on you mid-pose. You'll leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Baby goat snuggles are also offered at the ranch where you can hold and hug the newborn to 6-month-old goats.
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