Had a very relaxing stay here! We checked in really late and had called ahead to make sure that would be okay. The staff member I spoke with (only not mentioning the name here to respect their privacy) was lovely! We were sent an email with instructions and our keys were left exactly where the email said they would be. We had a woodland cottage. Clean, rustic and spacious, with a charming porch. I'm unclear as to the complaints by other reviewers here about the lack of a tv, or telephone or WiFi. That clearly isn't the point of this place. There are a ton of other places in Asheville with all the traditional hotel amenities. It's nice that they are environmentally conscious and only refresh the rooms every 3 days on a 5 day stay. I would prefer a 2 day refresh personally, but can certainly appreciate the effort. A lot of major hotel chains now also don't refresh towels daily or give guests the choice. Only complaint I had was no additional meals are served or available but I was told that was in the works. read more

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Don't let the pictures fool you like they did me. The place is barely being kept up. The outside is in dire need of a paint job. Inside the entrance your greeted by two school desks. One friendly girl was behind one to the right, while later a grumpier older lady to the left. They say it's been open for a year already, but really I'm surprised it's open at all. For over $200 a night it was not worth it!! I arrived early and asked about an earlier check in, a couple hours before 4pm. They said it would be an extra $25 charge. I said no thank you, as i only wanted to leave my things in the room and go downtown Asheville. The young lady gave us a tour of the "sanctuary" and she was very sweet. She showed us where they teach classes, and have the sauna. One of the major reasons I considered this place. Sounds nice, right? Think again... the separate building, an up hill walk from their building. They have Yoga classes / chi-gong (only held in the morning) on what seams like a nice wood floor. This other building was under a serious re-model & I would not have found it fit for any guest to walk through. The rooms upstairs of this building for the most, were filled with ideas of what's to come.. the salt room, steam shower. It was a mess!! The only semi finished room was the sauna. I think they made a make shift room for it in a closet. The friendly girl giving the tour said she was getting requests from guests to use it, but that she needed to do a serious cleaning first and hoped it would be ready. Let me paint a picture for you.. No towels to sit on or pat off the feeling of sweat dripping off you. No shower. Having to walk from your room up hill to a distant building only to get hot & sweaty and walk back to your room. What about clothes? Is it a co-ed sauna? Bathing suits? Is it clean? Usually you have a towel to sit on. Do you bring a change of clothes for walking back to your room only to get them sweaty. Is there a changing room? ..because I didn't see one. It seams like they have many concepts that are nice, but not all together. The room... We got back from the tour, a different lady said we could put our things in the room, but our fireplace isn't working. I walk in to see two ladies on their hands and knees saying "we might have to call someone" as they are trying to fix the fireplace. We left our things. When we came back, luckily the fireplace was up and running. The room had a pretty big bathroom with a big tub and shower. The tub was dirty and I had to clean it. Make sure if you're going to take a bath to have extra time to not only clean it, but to fill the tub. It must have taken almost an hour. Slow going but it was nice and hot. The beds were decent, but the pillows were hard and almost better without one. There was really nothing in the room for entertainment or to keep you on schedule. No clock, no radio, no phone, no tv. Just the fireplace and WiFi. It was cold in the room so we went downstairs to get extra blankets. The older lady looked at us like we were crazy when we said we wanted 3 blankets since we only had a light thin blanket for two separate beds. She said you know there is a thermostat. That was a surprise to us. Still we wanted an extra blanket just in case. She made it seam like it was an imposition. Breakfast.. - One of the better things about this place! - Fresh and delicious My mom enjoyed the classes the next day Yoga Chi-gong I was happier to leave! Just know that what they have in reality is different from what they advertise. read more

OM Sanctuary - About your stay... Would have been nice to know ahead - Health Retreats Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I really enjoyed my stay. This was the cleanest hotel room I have ever stayed in, and I loved the classes. The concert was great and staff are cordial, knowledgeable, and attentive. Good food. Relaxing atmosphere. Great classes. Super nice people. Some suggestions to make your stay more enjoyable: If this is your first time, don't go overboard with scheduling classes. I did, and I felt like I was constantly going somewhere or running late to a class. If you need a television, this is not the place for you. I didn't miss it at all, but people who like to watch TV to unwind would not enjoy staying here, unless they brought their own device with them and used the WiFi. Be specific about your dietary restrictions. I have literally *two* foods that I absolutely will not touch, and my bad luck is that they were serving one of them for lunch. (Beets. Oh, the humanity.) Make sure you read the descriptions of each class carefully so you know what to expect and what to bring. Bring your own bath salts. This room was so clean that I actually took a bath. In a hotel room. Think about that. I did wipe down with a sanitizer wipe first but there was not one hair in that whole room. Wow. Bring your own snacks so you are not tempted by the fancy granola bars and Pelligrino. Bring books and journals. Take time to check out the gardens and nature path. This would also be a good place if you just want a tranquil place to stay while you tour Asheville. I moved here 20 years ago, so I'm Ashevilled out and jaded about all the changes. Thus, I can also say that this was a great place to hide out and retreat from the world for a few days. Make sure you know which meals are included with your stay and when they are served, unless you are going out to eat. There are some negative reviews on here but most of them are about 2-3 years old. This is a great place to relax and do some well-deserved self care. Check it out. Also, the information page that someone posted is not updated. Things have changed since then. If management sees this, please post an updated version. read more

Peaceful lodging in Asheville. Om is the preferred place I look to stay when traveling to Asheville. Settled off the beaten path, it's quite the peaceful retreat. The rooms are well appointed and doesn't have the feel of a hotel but Luke that of an inn. They even use real keys to get into the rooms. As it is a non profit organization, the rates are quite reasonable. They also have spa treatments, a vegan breakfast buffet, classes, and even a one mile walking trail out back. I will continue to stay at OM when I'm in Asheville. Highly recommend! read more

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We love love love the atmosphere and energy. The food was good and the rooms were very cute. Love that there was no TV. The beds were too hard and really needed softer sheet which were stiff and itchy. read more

Lovely hotel for peace & quiet. No TV, no phones and no clocks in the room. Very friendly staff. Simple, free vegetarian breakfast provided. Nice garden and 1 mile forest hiking trail behind the hotel. Room was spacious and comforter on the bed was ultra soft. Yoga class offered in morning and late afternoon. I did need the front desk to remove several stink bugs from the room, but they did it quickly. read more

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I'd like to visit this place in the spring when then garden is in full bloom. It was a nice spot to spend some quite time. FYI - TV free means there are no TVs in the room. They said some misinterpret that so I'm thinking the wording should change. The music makes the house sound haunted. It's not chimes like at at spa instead it's creepy monk music. I didn't try the Ti Gong?? But my friend really enjoyed it. Check Cindy did an excellent job with the breakfast. Teas are available anytime on the 2nd floor. Nice touch. read more

OM Sanctuary - OM garden - Health Retreats Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Restorative. Balancing. Whimsical. These are a few words that describe my glorious weekend at OM Santuary. Every bit of my experience from booking my room to scheduling classes and booking a community fav---sound therapy to integrated reiki with Earth, was AWESOME! Jessica, (thanks, Jessica!!) went above and beyond, asking smart questions and suggesting and booking blissful experiences that made my soul sing! The food was also divine! Also, I'm grateful to Patty, Chef Cindy, Mary, Maddie and all class instructors who made this one of the best birthday gift experiences ever! read more

Relaxing, welcoming , caring, healing retreat in Asheville . From the moment my wife and I entered the house we understood why it is called a sanctuary. We were welcomed warmly, the staff took time to get acquainted with us but what impressed us the most was the feeling of peace and tranquility which permeated everything . Maddie was especially helpful to my wife who was suffering the pains of a long trip and our breakfast chef cooked in lots of love in every dish . Comfortable beds , large soaking tub , warm fireplace and a trip to Plant (exquisite vegan) topped everything off . We will go out of our way to sleep here again but will plan for a much longer stay! read more

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This a peaceful and relaxing place. I stayed for 3 nights with a friend. They were booked inside the main building, so they offered a cottage which is separate. However, I was not notified that the cottages do not get wifi, which was a disappointment. Also, there were a numerous amount of ants in the building. I don't mind a few ants here and there, but there were more than just a few. Also, no coffee maker in the room, which would have been nice. The bed was twin beds pushed together, so if you laid in the middle, the crack would be uncomfortable. I did appreciate the quietness, and I loved sitting in the rocking chair on the front porch. I appreciate that you could take holistic classes too. Overall, it was relaxing with a few annoyances. Perhaps the price could be a bit less too. read more

It's a lovely place Our Qi Gong session wasn't outstanding. I was disappointed but you never know

I took advantage of the rest and renewal plus and it was wonderful! The yoga and meditation classes were great. Very relaxing. I had a massage with Nicole and not only was the massage fantastic, but she lended me a coat to borrow for the weekend when she learned that I forgot mine. Counseling session was great. Overall a wonderful, healing stay in a beautiful hotel with the kindest staff! read more

Boyfriend and I stayed here during a quick visit to Asheville. This place is peaceful and serene. It's a great place to get away from it all. Staff is helpful and welcoming, they truly make you feel at home. Thanks for everything, Brian and Katie! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone headed to Asheville and will definitely stay here in the future. read more

Tranquil, restful, relaxing. There's traffic noise on the east side of the building where you park, but the west side where the rooms overlook the garden is quiet, except for the nice waterfall. There are rocking chairs scattered about for rocking & reading. I didn't see any fireplaces, which might be nice in the wintertime. Then again, the place has burned down in the past... I wasn't fond of the pillows, they were "tall" for me. My neck was sore the next day but I was able to rig something up the next night. We didn't hear any neighbors at all, which was great. There is an elevator for the 3 floors. Breakfast was fairly disappointing. The coffee was unremarkable, yet seemed to be empty most of the time. There was tea. They had one kind of bagel, one or two breads, including a couple of gluten-free ones, and grapes. Plus plain yogurt & granola (of course). There was a sign mentioning a gift shop, but I didn't see one. There were paintings on the walls for sale. Some were ok, most were unsettling to me--lots of umbrellas & silhouettes. You may attend a class with your night's stay. My wife really enjoyed the yoga classes she took. Our room had a small refrigerator, but no microwave, radio, phone or tv (that was fine with us). There is no food on site. At all. You might get a biscotti at 4pm, but that's it. No pop machine, candy bars, nothing. Be advised you have to drive to get your meals; there is nothing within walking distance. I can see what they're working towards here. There is great potential. We'll probably come again, since we love Asheville read more

I had much higher expectations for a facility called Om Sanctuary. I visited on a weekend in late October and had planned to enjoy the full gamut of their offerings - spa, yoga and overall R&R.The spa plan was squashed when we checked in to find despite calling to confirm our arrival and massage appointments, they did not have therapists for us all and could not accommodate the massage for all of us. I did attend a yoga class, but they were not prepared for people taking the class. There were not enough blankets, bolsters, etc. for those in attendance - I would guess about 12 people total. I would expect them to have at least enough equipment for capacity of the room. As for overall R&R, I found it pretty good. Our room was quiet and while we weren't in the room a lot, it was peaceful. If I return to Asheville, I would stay there again, but will not have it at the top of my list. read more

This is the site of the former Richmond Hill Inn, which suffered a fire a few years back. Really beautiful grounds, with lots of holistic activities - yoga, Qi Gong, and many more. Also offers lodging and hosts events. Great location, with amazing views. Good people here. read more

We stayed in the Red Bud Cottage. The cottage is beautiful and the view is very tranquil. There was some restoration work going on with the cottage next door but it didn't seem to effect us. The only thing slightly negative we noticed was the hot water only got luke warm and the air conditioning broke down. We went to Lowe's and bought a window unit to keep us cool. No internet service but the management was nice. We understand this is a non-profit resort. We will come back but will call ahead to make sure everything is working. Great place to relax. read more

Just not at all what we expected. Felt like we went to Grandma's house for the weekend. Beautiful property, but just not updated enough to call it much of a "retreat center." No hot tub or "spa" center. Sauna room is a joke. Queen sized bed is really just two twins pushed together (seriously!). Killed 3 spiders in our room. Not much hot water and the shower pressure is extremely weak. Nothing looks very clean. Better amenities at the Holiday Inn for a similar price. read more

Om Sanctuary put the O-M in "O-M-G, I can't believe this place is open for business." It was a particularly disappointing stay, during which we were as forgiving as possible after having paid over $200 for a night stay. Things to note about this place: It was clean. I only stayed in one of the cottages and didn't see rooms in the main hotel. The bathroom in the cottage was newly remodeled. The air conditioning worked well and there was plenty of hot water. We were greeted by a frozen-faced young lady. She told us that we could pick our breakfast...meat or vegetarian. Those are the choices. Breakfast is the only meal to be served there. There is no restaurant--anywhere, smoothie stand-not a chance, bottled water-if you find it let me know, snack machine (I don't think). If you still like the sound of this you have two choices: Use your cell phone to have food delivered or leave the sanctuary to eat (restaurants are about a 5-10 minute drive). I was stoked to have no TV, cell phone or wifi. This proved to not be great later in the stay...I was there one night. There is no phone, no alarm clock, or docking station in the cottages. If you want to wake up for breakfast, you'll need to bring your own clock. I wanted to take a couple yoga classes, sit in the sauna, maybe get a massage. There are not classes to take aside from what shows up on their class schedule, which is usually one class a day. I took a class this morning and it was nice. I really enjoyed it and would have LOVED more of that. People from outside the hotel can take the classes as well...it runs about $15. I would definitely stay somewhere else, but come there to take a class. The sauna is a glass enclosed shower with a steam function. You can get a massage if you book it 2 days in advance. The manager did tell me she could call someone the morning we were leaving...I passed on it. There was no education, no speeches, no literature, nothing about sustainability, nothing about the benefits of locally sourced things. It would have been great if this non-profit education center took the reins and decided to actually educate. After 10:30 pm no one is at the front desk, which doesn't matter because you won't call down from your room since there's no phone. When the sun sets, so does the whole place. There weren't any lit trails, the garden was completely blacked out, the water fountain (waterfall) was off...which I never saw it on so maybe it didn't work. The amount of poison ivy along tranquility trail would rot your extremities if you crossed it in anything other than safari gear. Outside my cabin was supposed to be a view of the mountains and the green. The "green" was actually an unkempt piece of dirt that was trying to grow grass and maybe would if anyone bothered to take care of the grounds. The manager told me that she couldn't control the color of the grass, but I thought to myself that somehow the science of botany teaches us those things and landscapers across the country can produce green lawns. The grounds were beyond disappointing. I could have dealt with the lack of other amenities but the fact that the grounds were so bad bothered me. It is spring in the mountain of North Carolina, fauna happens by accident here. The pictures are real, but the scale is completely off and things look A LOT nicer and impressive on the photos...not so much in real life. I didn't write this review to bust the place up, and I took my concerns to the manager who basically said she had never heard these things before. If she hadn't heard them, I wanted to give them a voice. The other 7 reviews on here all say the same thing, but really nicely. Ethan H. hit it on the head, you're at grandma's house but at least grandma's place felt nice and she didn't reach in and snatch a couple Benjamins from your bag. Mark B. said that he bought an air conditioner for the place and STILL gave it 5 stars?!?!?! Laureen A. liked the place and didn't see any fireplaces, which she felt might have been a nice touch. I had one in my cabin, it was flipped up and the wires were exposed and it didn't light, thankfully. She said the coffee was disappointing and I thought if that was her only hangup then I didn't stand a chance. If you're looking to disconnect so that you can connect, go somewhere else. This isn't it. The idea and potential to be something good is there, but it isn't. Grab a tent, cooler, flashlight, and head to a campground. If you don't heed my advice you'll still need the items above in addition to cups, spoons, food, cell phone and a Bible--you'll really need the last one. Best wishes. read more

We stayed for two nights in Holly Cottage. We really enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and spacious, although it did have a slight musty smell. We enjoyed the back porch and rocking chairs - so peaceful! The hot vegan/vegetarian breakfast was delicious, and there were great choices for hot tea. It would have been nice to have had some fruit options for breakfast - maybe a basket of bananas, apples, etc. or some melon. I thought it was odd not to find any fruit with breakfast. We were also hoping to get to do a program or two but the offerings were limited to one in the morning and one right at dinnertime (6-7 pm) and neither option worked. I would love to see some more offerings at other times during the day, or at least earlier in the evening so guests can still make it downtown to dinner at a good time. The grounds were beautiful, the waterfall lovely. We didn't try the Tranquility Trail but the very friendly and helpful front desk staff told me a great running route from the sanctuary to Richmond Hill park, where there are close to 7 miles of trails. I had a great run and came back in time for 9:00 am breakfast. All in all we had a wonderful stay, and found the surroundings very relaxing and restorative. read more

This is the first time I've ever written a review, but felt compelled to do so. I wanted to see a Fall foliage .. and it was splendid and much more! What am amazing three night stay we had the OM Sanctuary. The friendly and attentive staff; Brian, Robin, Thomas ... WOW! Tai Chi with Aaron and Qi Gong class with Lara were both excellent and exactly what we were looking. The room was large, well appointed and the fireplace and unexpected and charming. Well maintained and peaceful. We went on the trail --- spectacular. Highly recommended and thank you to everyone who made our stay there earlier this month just awesome. read more