Opinion: Awful awful gym. The man who runs it does not care about the people who pay his bills. He…read moreonly sees them as tools that should be used for making money. He will NOT let you cancel your membership over email or phone. He won't respond. You will need to go in person and demand he let you cancel your membership. And even still, he's likely to lie to your face and sick collections on you months after you've graduated, moved away, etc. He is a terrible representation of Boone, NC. Do not go here.

I do NOT recommend this gym. The guy who runs this franchise…read moreof Anytime Fitness has a very primitive idea of social interactions. The equipment is not kept in good form, the bathrooms are in very bad condition and dirty. He doesn't even check the toilets to keep the toilet rolls stocked. Boone deserves a much better gym. The Anytime Fitness in Boone seems to have a majority of University students, so perhaps their experience doesn't lead them to have higher expectations. My membership will be canceled as of today and I hope the other people using the gym will also expect more.

This gym has been closed for a while now, sadly. It was the best but is now only used for…read morerehabilitation and isn't a gym any longer.

The facilities at Paul H Broyhill Wellness would warrant 4 or 5 stars if the hours weren't so…read morewonky. Most of the other gyms in town offer 24 hour access options so the contrast to these limited hours is drastic. Mon-Thurs they are open 5:30am - 9:00pm which is reasonable. Friday hours are 5:30 am - 8:00 pm, which is probably fine for most people as I am a weirdo who enjoys a Friday night workout which is out of the norm. On Sat the gym is only open from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, then Sun from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. These weekend hours make it very unlikely I would ever get a workout in on the weekend so it was not worth the membership fees for me.

Apparently the health department doesn't visit this facility or the doors would be locked. All…read moremachines are covered with dust. A majority of the pads are torn, many missing covers with foam completely exposed. Many free weights are missing rubber covers so they're exposed metal with no weight labels. Carpet is torn and worn down to the concrete. Bathroom floor tiles have been missing for months. Bottom of shower curtains are pink with mold. Many cable machines not maintained with notes attached to use carefully to avoid injury if they break during use. Trash laying around that never gets picked up. I could go on and on. Something needs to change before someone gets very sick.

Great gym to come to whether you're making a pit stop for work/vacation or live here. One day…read morepasses are very reasonable. Gym has just about every piece of equipment needed. A significant amount of free weights, barbells, dumbbells, smith machines, etc. in addition to numerous cardio machines. Definitely will be my go to gym when I'm in the area.

Great place for activity & weight training. Highly recommended for those on the go looking for a…read moreplace to train in a good atmosphere. Staff is friendly, parking is plentiful & they have a sauna that goes to 230 degrees, steam room and clean showers.

From the owner: Deer Valley Athletic Club is a private club offering family-friendly club amenities, including…read moretennis courts, a weightlifting gym, an indoor and outdoor pool, fitness classes, pickleball courts, a racquetball court, and locker rooms with saunas and steamrooms. We have a long-standing history within the community of the High Country. We are committed to cultivating a clean, updated environment for members and guests. We strive to offer a variety of year-round tennis, swim, nutrition, gymnastics, and fitness activities for the whole family.

this town is nothing but cesspool after all it cares for none of the locals it constantly allows…read moremore students in even though it's already over flowing to the point that any local here will tell you this town sucks thanks to the college since it's constantly pushing out Lov with absorbent pricing and limiting of housing to strictly college students due to this reason here most locals hate all the college students just as much as they do the college if I had to change its name it would be almost stupid university

Beautiful campus, small tour groups (3-5 students per group) . We had beautiful weather for October…read more(67 degrees). The tour was about 1.5 hrs and the tour guide we had was terrific. I wish I took more pictures!

Jodi is extremely knowledgeable, passionate and caring about every aspect of what she does. She…read morehas been incredibly helpful with nutrition and has helped me establish a healthy sustainable lifestyle. She has created a supportive, judgment free environment at her gym and her small group fitness classes are both challenging and filled with camaraderie. Jodi is a true gem and it's a joy and privilege to work with her!

From the owner: At Jodi Cash Fitness, we help women build strength, steady energy, and confidence with personalized…read moreonline coaching that blends fitness, nutrition, and mindset. Your plan is created around your schedule and lifestyle—20–40 minute workouts, protein-first meal ideas, and small daily habits that create big results. We offer 1:1 support, accountability, and zero fads or quick fixes. Perfect for beginners as well as seasoned athletes, with specialties in strength training, sustainable weight change, perimenopause support, gut health, and performance fueling.

Hi I would like to address Sandy H of the JUNE 30, 2025 review of the Silent Meditation Retreat. In…read moreit she headed it with: "it's Cult, STAY AWAY". LOL She also stated "...we noticed a level of unquestioning reverence for the AOL founder that felt more like cultish devotion than the pursuit of wisdom". And "...In our view, AOL does not represent a genuine path toward spiritual growth. For those seeking meaningful insight, authors like Alan Watts..." etc. I've been on this spiritual path for 50 years! yeah forever! hahahha - and I love Alan Watts and Ramana Maharishi and some of the other great Advaita teachers and lectures. And after 30 years of meditation and even teaching meditation, I also took the "Silent Retreat Course" several time and frankly - IT CHANGED MY LIFE. I FINALLY GOT WHAT SILENCE ACTUALLY MEANT. As far as it being a cult - Well everything can be considered a cult if one is devoted to it. Have you every been to one of those "Krishna Das cults" hahahahha? I live here on the mountain near the Retreat Center, I'm not a teacher nor a "cult member" lol. I'm just happy here with the knowledge I've gained here at the retreats. As far a Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder is concerned - Yes, he's my Guru, so was my mother. But the beauty of Sri Sri was that he (by example) showed me what SILENCE REALLY MEANT. So I would encourage people who want to come here to this beautiful retreat to remember that the PURPOSE of words, critical thinking, spiritual discourse is Silence and rejoicing in your own Being. Conversation is nice, interesting But the revelation of Silence is inner peace and true wisdom. (in my humble opinion :D ) and for sure my dogs love it here too! :D

I am writing this because I would not want another traveler to experience what happened to me…read more On April 13, 2026, I booked a weekend retreat at the Art of Living Wellness Retreat Center in Boone, NC--approximately 350 miles from my home. I received an immediate confirmation and was charged $1,594 in full. During the week of the retreat, I received no pre-retreat information. I emailed three times and received no response. I then called twice with basic questions about what to bring. On both calls, staff took my name and answered my questions. Not once was I told the retreat had been cancelled. So I drove approximately seven hours to the center. When I arrived, the registration employee could not find my reservation. I offered to show her my confirmation email, but she declined. She asked me to wait, then disappeared from the reception area. About five minutes later, the manager, Christy, came to the desk. She told me the retreat had been cancelled on June 24 because of low enrollment. I was stunned. I had just driven seven hours to attend a retreat I had paid $1,594 for. Her response was that there had been "no other way". I asked why no one had successfully notified me. She said the reservation notes indicated that a voicemail had been left for me on August 1. No voicemail ever reached me. I reminded her that I had spoken with staff twice during the week immediately before the retreat, and neither person mentioned the cancellation. The only immediate alternative offered was to sell me a room and a meal for the night. As I stood there trying to process what had just happened, another employee walked by and said, in what I felt was a remarkably dismissive tone, "Everything will work out." I left and began the seven-hour drive home. After I regained cell service, I received a voicemail from Christy. I expected an apology--for the wasted trip, the expense, and the fact that I had been allowed to drive 350 miles to a cancelled retreat without being told. Instead, she maintained that the center had sent two emails I never received and continued to insist that the situation had been handled appropriately. I understand that retreats can be cancelled because of low enrollment. What I cannot understand is cancelling a retreat, waiting weeks to notify paid participants, then speaking with a customer twice in the week before the retreat without mentioning the cancellation--and ultimately allowing that customer to drive seven hours to the facility before learning the truth. This was not simply an inconvenience. It was deeply upsetting and, in my view, completely avoidable. At a minimum, I believe I deserved a sincere apology.

I have never met anyone who is as knowledgeable about dogs and dog training as Melissa and her…read morestaff. I would not be comfortable going anywhere else with my dog. A++

Best kennel and training! We wouldn't leave our 2 labradors with anyone else. Melissa has a great…read moreoutdoor area for the dogs to play, large new kennels that are temp. controlled, tv monitoring, and clean. Our dogs don't even look back when we drop them off. We have taken our younger dog through training with Melissa and she was great. He learned a lot and it was it a good experience.

Not kid friendly. It's more of a fitness workout gym for teens and adults. Wasted money to find…read morethis out after about 10 minutes.

A heads up from the get-go, this is not a rope-based climbing gym. They're in a warehouse without…read morehigh ceilings so top rope and course setting including clip-in points is not a thing here. There is another place in Boone for that, though admittedly their hours are much shorter. I was happy to find this place open on a Saturday evening until 10pm. There's plenty of wall space if there are just a few climbers here but I bet it can easily get crowded. There is lots of other equipment for cross training, but most of it is quite dated. Like something your dad or uncle had in their garage in their teens and 20s. A rusted fan-bike and nylon wrapped, thin foam padded bench. There's a cool "moon board" on the opposite side of the gym at a 40 degree angle. I personally have a hard enough time climbing vertical walls though. There are some rings and balls suspended from the ceiling for you to impress your friends or yourself with some gymnastics level moves. And of course lots of fingerboard options. Normally a Saturday would be packed I bet but I came in during an event elsewhere in town that was specifically popular with the climbing types. So I basically had the gym to myself. At a price of $14 (I brought my own shoes and chalk, not sure if they rent them) it was in line with the gym back home in Charlotte. There's a waiver process that will take you a few minutes to complete. The bathrooms are large and there's a relatively limited amount of cubby space to put your stuff. The hand holds felt tight and I didn't find a single spinner. I was able to clear all of their V0s, most of their V1s and one of their V2s. As you can see I'm barely a bouldering beginner but I will say these seemed to fall in line with my expectation for difficulty. Lastly, the music choice for the evening I was there was not kid friendly and not really to my liking. I imagine it would be different on crowded days or if children were here. All considered though, I would definitely come back.