If you want and need to exercise with either good or bad weather, this is the place to go and ENJOY!read more

Love this place! My son enjoys playing basketball ball there. The staff is friendly and helpful…read more Tons of pickle ball courts, free weights, pools, indoor track and fun aerobics classes. The parking lot has ample space and the park across from the center is also amazing.

Beyond Pilates is an incredible business with so many options for holistic wellness. I started at…read moreBeyond Pilates with private and semi-private sessions with their incredibly skilled and well versed instructors. Each instructor has their own style and approach to Pilates that makes being a client fun and exciting. From restorative, release classes to fast moving high intensity classes they offer a bit of everything. Interspersed with their wide array of group classes, I'm able to book private sessions where the instructors base the entire hour around my body and needs. Nicole, the studio founder, has an unparalleled knowledge base. Her expert eye noticed and directed me to understand my hypermobility. I never leave a workout with her feeling discouraged. This has truly changed my life and approach to fitness. Dr Erin Jarrett has changed the way my body moves and rests by noticing patterns, weakness, compensation, tightness, and releasing areas that need it. I have worked with so many PTs. None even remotely rival Erin's ability or intelligence about physicality and how to work with someone's body where they are. Jennah's incredible repertoire of anatomical knowledge and cues speak to my need to visualize exactly what I am doing and why. Brooke's dance background and understanding of movement help me achieve goals in a way I didn't know that I could. Parker pairs her incredible knowledge, care, and motivation in the most balanced way to provide a nurturing and challenging workout. Jacqueline's knowledge of hypermobility and dysautonomia both shock and awe in how they combine to deliver a workout that supports the compensations my body makes. Miranda always looks for a way to make movement accessible and creative. I enjoy her use of props and willingness to try new things. Amanda's classical approach allows me to measure my progress with each class in a fun and charismatic environment. I cannot say enough about how Beyond Pilates has changed my outlook about fitness, wellness, and my ability to push myself in the most positive way within both.

Beyond Pilates of Boone changed my life. I started Pilates almost four years ago. I was suffering…read morechronic back and realized it was only going to get worse (the aging process is not kind). So, if I was to continue walking straight and feeling good about myself, I had to commit to something, but what? Luckily I worked with a woman a few years older than I who suggested I meet with Nicole of Beyond Pilates of Boone. I did, I committed and I'm stronger now than I was in my 20's and my back pain is gone. I gained strength, stability, flexibility, balance, and stamina and I continue to improve and learn. Nicole and Parker are educated in human anatomy and weave that knowledge into the training so that I now have a better understanding of my body and my issues. Each session you are asked what issues you're dealing with so your duet or private session is tailored to your needs. The equipment is always set according to your size and ability, and Nicole and Parker are always, always watching to make those slight adjustments in your position so you are performing the routine correctly (i.e. you don't hurt yourself!) I love every session and feel I am aging more gracefully. And it doesn't hurt that I look better too! It doesn't matter your age, your shape, your gender. All will be welcomed and will benefit from the tailored instruction and the kindness and warmth generated by the folks of Beyond Pilates of Boone.

Great little gym that packs a punch! The gym is very neat and clean and has all the equipment you…read moreneed to hit every body part. Glad I discovered this gym and the owner Rich is a great guy!!

Just finished a quilt retreat at Holston! I cannot say enough good things about the customer…read moreservice and friendly staff! Everyone was AMAZING! The rooms were so clean and the space was perfect for our retreat! The food was cook to perfection and was only a short walk from the retreat center. I'd recommend Holston to any group looking for a clean and friendly place to hold a meeting or retreat in the mountains!

What a blast! Racing around the figure 8 track with family and friends. It was a little cramped,…read moresqueezed into the cars but too much fun. I took my point and shoot with me the first time around. The second time I just wanted to rip! BRAPPP. . The third time I did not race, instead I made photos of the my crew. The arcade was fun, I lost money to the claw... lol... The Pedelin' Pig BBQ was right down the street! Yummy BBQ. We'll be back to Appy Happy State, Pedelin'Pig, Cook Out and Fun'n'Wheels in Boone NC next year when we holiday on top of Bald Mountain. Bring back your youth and ride the Go Carts. . PEACE

So glad to see this business open during our vacation!! Staff is great, kids and adults had so much…read morefun!! Will be back!!

I recently discovered the beautiful space upstairs that holds a yoga studio and restaurant called…read moreRooted. I plan to go to a class soon. While reading previous reviews, I found one where the author found fault with the business because the owner wasn't especially excited about giving out yet another freebie to a solicitor. Having owned and operated a business for 18 years, I can tell you the amount of people who just walked into my small business asking for free stuff to auction or give away was overwhelming. None of them understood how difficult it is to make ends meet, they just assumed it was easy. Most had no prior appointment, they just showed up and lots of times I was too busy but had to put down my work to attend to them. I was always generous. But for my business to survive, I needed to protect it. It's like you start off with a fluff of cotton but little by little tufts get pulled off until after so many years go by, there is a dwindled down fluff- don't be mindful and soon nothing will be left. Now, in my opinion, being a yogini and being a business woman is not at odds with each other. In fact, having a business that is providing such a useful service to the community calls for even more protective measures. It is part of being able to continue to bring spiritual guidance and physical health to Boone. That is a big responsibility! If the owner didn't handle the request skillfully, perhaps she was tired and overwhelmed. Teachers are human too. They can have bad days and maybe on that day the solicitor was the one straw too many. That the previous reviewer states they'll never go back because they were dismissed and chose to do harm by leaving a bad review tells me they weren't there for the yoga. They were there to feel good about themselves being a do- gooder. Maybe check up on yourself.

Beautiful atmosphere great teacher really enjoyed my classes there. They run a beautiful operation.read more

Have been to Laurel Creek Falls (Trash Can Falls) many times and we love it. It's beautiful every…read moretime off year. I've came when it's crowed and when it's empty. The parking is off on a gravel area on the side of the road and it's limited. To get to the falls cross the street and follow the path through the woods. It's a super short and really easy path but once you get to the falls you do have to do some climbing and maneuvering so I don't recommend for anyone disabled, small children, or older folks who have issues getting around. We recently went post hurricane Helen and it looks a little different. The wood planks for crossing are gone but the straps remain to help you get out of the swimming hole. There is a fallen tree we had to climb over. Still many people there having a great time just as before!

This place is awesome to jump into a fresh spring & clean water as well, the rocks are a bit high…read morebut once the fear of heights is gone you'll have a blast!!!!! :)

Blowing Rock really has a lot going for it, from the busy downtown scene with restaurants, shops,…read moreboutiques, sweets, breweries, fine dining, you name it. And then just a 15min walk (or 2 minute car ride) from downtown, Bass Lake is right there for your hiking pleasure. The lake itself is serene with great views from the circumferential hiking path around it. But it doesn't end there. Miles and miles of trails break off from the main lake for a longer outdoor experience. Plenty of parking with clean bathrooms at the main parking area. This is perfect for a shorter stroll around the lake, or a day's adventure across the many trails leading from here.

Great park to go for a walk. I bet they have hiking trails also but I have never been on those. We…read morejust stick to the path around the lake which is an easy walk and gorgeous everywhere you look. They have signs about the different fish in the lake so I believe you can fish there although I've not seen anyone fishing yet. Definitely worth checking out if you're on the area.