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Retreat centers have never been so peaceful and comfortable as they are at The Essence Center.
The Essence Center is located at a rustic-elegant 12,500 square foot, 20-acre private mountain estate in Asheville, North Carolina. This property is a healing sanctuary, and is felt the moment you arrive and breathe the cool mountain air. The facilities were designed to draw your attention to the beauty of the surrounding mountains and our picturesque private lake.
We have 3 well-appointed exclusive suites with private full bath, living room, private phone line and private decks, as well as 14 beautiful guest rooms, each with 2 queen-sized beds with luxurious bedding. You may choose private or semi-private accommodations.
There are therapy rooms, a loft for yoga and meditation sessions, and beautiful, spacious community areas for socializing, relaxing, reading and participating in various workshops and seminars.
Whether engaging in a workshop, relaxing in our meditation space, curling up on our comfortable sofas or chairs reading a book or sunning out on our expansive deck, you’ll enjoy incredible mountain and lake views and cool mountain breezes. Our decks offer bright star-gazing opportunities, and our indoor sauna will assist you in eliminating toxins as your stress melts away.
We have a chef's kitchen from which your chef will prepare cuisine second to none. Our beverage bar is maintained with coffee, fresh tea selections and cool mountain spring water.
