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

If you or anyone in your group has mobility challenges, please think twice before booking here. The…read moreArt of Living Retreat Center in Boone is on a steep, uneven property and is not wheelchair-accessible, despite what you might assume from a "wellness" center. We let them know in advance we were bringing a wheelchair. Yet we received a non-accessible room, no toilet riser, and no shower chair until I asked in person. The shuttle can't take a wheelchair, the handicap parking is gravel (where my husband fell), and there's no accessible route to the dining hall or restrooms. When I explained how unsafe and disappointing this was, the staff offered no empathy--just said they were "grandfathered in" for ADA compliance and don't even offer to comp the unused night. We left early, exhausted and disheartened. I've never encountered a place so out of touch with accessibility and hospitality.