This North Carolina Hot Spring Is the Must-Book Activity This Spring

With the busyness of modern life—deadlines, meetings, and unexpected challenges—I'm always looking for ways to destress. Exercise and a good night's sleep help, but sometimes, an afternoon at the spa is just what the doctor ordered. The calming music, aromatherapy, and special attention are a true escape. The spa at The Greystone Inn in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, is a must-visit steamy getaway.

From the minute you enter the spa at The Greystone Inn, it's clear that wellness and relaxation are top priorities. Every detail promotes tranquility, including the citrus water and locally sourced hot tea guests can enjoy when they arrive and the quiet voices used by employees and guests. Cell phones are silenced; you won't have to worry about the rings, beeps, and dings (from others' phones or your own) during your visit.

Several types of massages meet each guest's needs. The spa offers custom-designed Swedish massages, prenatal massages, postnatal massages, hot stone massages, myofascial therapy, and more. There are massage add-ons available, like Therapeutic Scalp Massage, Organic Aromatherapy, and Bulgarian Lavender Body Oil. Couples can even enjoy side-by-side massages of their choice. Doesn't that sound like the ideal date?

As impressive as the spa's massages sound, their spa offerings go way beyond them to body treatments and skin care. Guests can enjoy several types of facials, Nourishing Sea Mud Therapy, and Body Exfoliation Therapy, which leaves guests with soft, glowing, and nourished skin—sign me up for that!

The Greystone Inn is a scenic retreat with 30 guest rooms and suites on Lake Toxaway, about 50 miles southwest of Asheville. The inn has a Lakeview restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a bar for an excellent cocktail or glass of wine. Guests can also paddleboard, fish, or swim in the lake, hike at nearby Gorges State Park, and rock climb at Pisgah National Forest. It's safe to say that you won't run out of adventures or opportunities to relax at The Greystone Inn! For more information, visit The Greystone Inn's website or Facebook page.

And if you're looking for more ways to soak in the relaxation spring brings, be sure to visit our itinerary planner for nearby recommendations of things to do!