Asheville 2009 Official Visitor Guide - (Page 11) you knead me With more than a dozen world-class spas and wellness centers, Asheville earns its reputation as a premier spa destination. In fact, rejuvenation is something health-seekers have flocked to Asheville for since the 1800s, thanks to the area’s natural hot-spring mineral waters and refreshing mountain air. A wide range of holistic treatments are offered at area day spas, ranging from a river rock massage and a Pom Fruit Fetish body treatment to hot-tub soaks, lip-blooming treatments and herbal body wraps. Try booking the treatment of your choice at an area spa for an experience that will soothe body and soul. Or better yet, book two – because what could be more romantic than a double massage? leader of the pack Asheville’s most notable charms are celebrated in the new Pack Square Park, now nearing completion in the city’s historic central square. Pack Square Conservancy Board Chair Carol King is excited to see the community’s vision come to life. “This has been a gathering place for residents and visitors for more than 200 years,” she says. “The new park has a host of wonderful features that will add so much to the experience of being in downtown Asheville, including a superb new main stage overlooked by a natural amphitheater that will transform performances for artists and audience alike.” The region’s rich history of arts and crafts finds expression throughout the park, ranging from locally crafted tiles on the stage and a sculptural fountain in Pack Square to historic markers sharing the fascinating story of this eclectic mountain city and its people. When completed in September, Pack Square Park promises to be a special place in every season. fun amid the flora Breathe in the sweet scent of flowers at one of the area’s garden spots, situated in the heart of the most botanically diverse spot in North America. Increase your gardening savvy at the 434-acre North Carolina Arboretum and The Botanical Gardens at Asheville, where you can enjoy beautiful hiking and walking trails and other educational programs. You won’t want to miss nearby Chimney Rock State Park and Grandfather Mountain, which was named a United Nations Biosphere Reserve. PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM carol king Certified public accountant Carol King serves as chair of the board of trustees for the Pack Square Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) group that is overseeing construction of the new Pack Square Park downtown. FOR MORE packsquarepark.org Exp lor eAsheville.com ExploreAsheville.com pl 11 http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/spas/index.aspx http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/outdoor-adventures/gardens--arboretum/index.aspx http://www.packsquarepark.org http://ExploreAsheville.com
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