Compassionate Expressions
Mountain Inn
&
Healing Sanctuary
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Affordable Lodging and healing/Spa Services at its Best!
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Late Availability ~
For Memorial Day Weekend. 
Please phone in directly for up-to-date accommodation availability.
Inquiries & Reservations Phone: (828) 683-6633
(Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, EST)


Welcome to our front yard...and your Vacation Retreat!
Inn Rooms, Retreat Houses ~ Soothing Healing Spa Services ~ Events Rentals

Events
Rental:
Outdoor Pavilion
& Entertainment Area
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If you are looking to visit the Asheville, North Carolina area and want to rent accommodations that capture the best of both worlds: a quiet Nature & Healing Retreat yet only a hop-skip-and-a-jump to enchanting downtown Asheville -- Compassionate Expressions Mountain Inn & Healing Sanctuary has this to offer and much more. Only 30-minutes northwest of Asheville, located in the still largely secluded mountains of Leicester - you will marvel at the quaint historical farmlands of corn and cattle - where at night you can see a full array of brilliantly lit stars!
With undeniably one of the most inspiring mountain views around Asheville, Compassionate Expressions offers a respectively private and low stimulus atmosphere inside and out with two Retreat Houses, two Mountain Inn Rooms, two outdoor whirlpool Hot Tubs by the creek, Sauna and quality personalized Healing and Spa services cradled in the middle of Mother Nature's palm. We also welcome Special Event Rentals: weddings, commitment ceremonies, workshops, outdoor festivals, and other tributes of the heart! Don't take our word for it, even the local natives tell us, "You're nestled in the prettiest cove in the area."
Enjoy 40 private acres with natural wildlife, pastureland, forest, mountain ridge, running creek and wild medicinal foliage. Our drinking water and outdoor Whirlpool Hot Tubs are sourced by natural spring fed well water with a healing unstructured Ph-level of 7.8 - better than any purified bottle water! Hiking trails, organic berry picking, horseback riding and a nationally renowned herb farm are only minutes away. Our quality healing practitioners are committed to giving you personal attention around your health and well-being needs. Our goal is to send you home feeling inspired, renewed and relaxed!
We are a Certified Wildlife Habitat!

Meet Nubian Goats: Misty & Max during your stay.
Two Mtn. Inn
Rooms, Two Retreat Houses, Pavilion, Quality Healing & Spa Services,
Hiking Trail, Fire Pit, Outdoor Hot Tubs, Sauna and Trickling Creek on Private 40-Acres.
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Testimonials from our
Guests
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"We always heard, "take time to smell the roses" and staying here in this cozy cabin we did. Our massages and energy healing sessions were so relaxing, cleansed our souls, and put a whole new perspective on our lives. Thank you for opening our minds to enhancing our well being in order to survive this stressful world." L& C, Ormond Beach, FL
"Thank you for providing such a place of healing and restoration. This is a powerful place, wonderful and divinely soothing. I have heard that there are places on earth that are that "thin line" between heaven and earth... and Compassionate Expressions is one of those places!" Jada & Emy, South Carolina
"What a wonderful find. The view is breathtaking and the fireflies rivaled the stars in the clear mountain sky. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay." N&M , Tennessee
"Sweet, delicious, restful, spiritually provoking, stellar stream, truly a slice of heaven." B & R, Mill Spring, NC
"The beauty and solitude of this enchanting cabin could not have been more romantic and captivating. This has been the best honeymoon!" R&H, Henderson, NC
"Thank you for the wisdom and vision you had for creating this sanctuary and sharing it with others. The serenity and connection to nature, the animals here, the rushing creek and the breathtaking views have been truly inspirational. The Energy Healing session was wonderful and the Past Life Regression was nothing short of awe-inspiring and spectacular. Compassionate Expressions has had a profound impact on both of our lives." C&B, Raleigh, NC
"I absolutely loved being here! I felt a warm connection the moment I arrived. Reva, the Energy Healing session with you was so powerful. I could not have found a better place for healing. Blessings to you and all those who come here." Sandra, NC
"I am so glad I trusted my intuition to come here for soul nourishment and solace. Thank you for creating this sweet, safe and magical place. There is a beautiful familiarity here, a welcoming openness that invites you to face yourself, a grace that hovers above the ridgelines and cradles you." J.E., Asheville, NC
"For nine years now, I have been coming to Compassionate Expressions and it always feels like home. Reva has given me healings for all of the critical times in my life. Her message is always one of hope and encouragement that strengthens me and reminds me of how much Love and Spirit surrounds and supports us. This place is a miracle in itself, what a special place to rejuvenate! To all who follow me, know that you have been lead here. Relax, Heal and be Joyful! Alice W., Florida
*Please see more testimonials from our dear Guests at the end of this web page.
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About our Three Different Accommodation Offerings:
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"Spirit Creek" & "Angels Nest" Retreat Houses:
Each Retreat House
(separate rentals) is designed as a
One Bedroom Guesthouse with "cabin-like" interior and
spectacular mountain view
~ all within walking distance to the Main Inn where healing/spa services
are offered. Each guesthouse can sleep up to four people
(one double bed in livingroom area and one queen size
bed in private Master Bedroom. Additional rollaway bed available for $10.00 extra.)
The livingroom area is constructed with spruce wood for that
"cabin feel". Other amenities include: Master Bedroom has queen size bed
and privacy door,
ceiling fan and electric baseboard heating. Fully equipped kitchen,
electric stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and dining table. Livingroom with
couch, separate double bed, ceiling fan, air conditioning, stereo CD player,
games, reading material and a traditional cast iron wood-burning stove with
window for fire viewing. Patio sitting area with table and chairs, charcoal
BBQ and Fire Pit access.
Retreat House Rates:
$119.00 per night (double occupancy) ~ $105.00 per night (single occupancy) | |
(Three occupants): $125.00 per night | |
(Four occupants): $135.00 per night Limit 4-people per Retreat House. (Sorry, no pets) |


Retreat Houses with wood-burning stove and warm, cozy cabin-like interior.
* Includes one queen-size bed in master bedroom and one double-bed in living room area.
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"Field of Dreams
Suite" Inn Room
$105.00 per night (double occupancy) ~ $95.00 per night (single occupancy)
$115.00 per night (triple occupancy) Bunkbed located in adjacent Suite Room
(Sorry, no children under 15 years old or pets in the Main Inn Rooms.)
Spacious accommodation with 2-Room Suite design on main floor of the Mountain Inn. | |
Spectacular view of meadow and mountains. | |
Private Bath: Luxury tiled bathroom, sunken steeping tub and separate shower. |
Private Entrance with separate kitchenette and dining area. |
Kitchenette: small refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, plates and utensils. | |
Queen size bed, central air conditioning/ heating, ceiling fan, electric fireplace and CD stereo. |
* The Main Inn also houses our Healing & Massage practitioner rooms.

Newly remodeled "Field of Dreams" Inn Room with sunken steeping tub.
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"Inner Quest" ~ Inn Room

"Inner Quest" ~ Inn Room ~ upstairs getaway with full kitchen
$95.00 per night (double occupancy) ~ $85.00 per night (single occupancy)
(Sorry, no children or pets in the Inn Rooms)
Enchanting upstairs getaway with skylights and great mountain foliage view.
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Spacious upstairs loft "one room efficiency floor plan" with queen size bed and skylights. | |
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Fully equipped kitchen: Refrigerator, stove/oven, sink, dishwasher and coffee pot. | |
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Air conditioning and Electric Fireplace for heat and/or ambiance. | |
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Lounging/sitting area with couch, window grounds/creek/forest view and CD stereo. | |
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Shower bathroom with skylights. |
* The Main Inn also houses our Healing & Massage practitioner rooms.
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Whirlpool Hot Tubs by the Creek!
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"Himalayan Hideaway" and "Mountain Magic" Hot Tubs rest in Mother Nature's Palm

Accommodations, Pavilion and Hot Tubs are located near trickling mountain creek.

Enjoy Meditation
Island! Great for communing with nature!
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Special Offerings for our Guests including Quality Professional Spa Services!
Therapeutic full-body Massage sessions. "Services provided by North Carolina Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapists" | |
Intuitive Reiki/Barbara Brennan hands-on Energy Healing therapy. "Services provided by certified graduate of | |
The Barbara Brennan School of Healing and Reiki Master Level III" | |
Past Life Regression Therapy. "Services provided by certified Past Life Regression Therapist" | |
Cranial Sacral Therapy. "Services provided by North Carolina Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapists" | |
Private outdoor therapeutic whirlpool Hot Tubs by the creek. | |
30-minute scenic mountain drive to Asheville. | |
Running creek and nature hiking. | |
Patio sitting area with view and BBQ grill. | |
Outdoor Fire Pit. | |
Nearby Attractions: Seasonal berry picking, horseback riding, gem mining, hiking & renowned Herb Farm. | |
Smoke-free indoor environment. | |
Sorry, no pets, tent camping or RV's. | |
Please ask about our child policy. | |
Low stimulus environment to promote relaxation. (No TV or Internet. Guest phone available in Main Inn). | |
Your privacy respected above all! | |
Women owned and operated. |
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We are a Certified Wildlife Habitat!

Just some of the wildlife you might see while visiting ...



Please come visit us and bring Veggie treats!
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Affordable Lodging & Spa Services
at its Best!
Please note: All of our Accommodations feature a Low Stimulus Environment indoors and outdoors.
Reservations Phone: (828) 683-6633
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Retreat House One Bedroom Guesthouse (cabin-like wooden interior) with full kitchen, microwave, master bedroom & queen size bed with privacy door, living room area with couch & additional double bed, CD stereo player, ceiling fans, air conditioning, support heating units, wood-burning stove with glass door for viewing fire. Private bathroom with shower. Patio sitting area with spectacular mountain view. Access to patio Charcoal Grill and Fire Pit. * The Main Inn where healing/spa services are offered is within walking distance of Retreat House.
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$119.00/NIGHT (double occupancy) _________________________________________ Please add $10.00 per additional person over double occupancy. Retreat House sleeps up to 4 people.
Sorry, no pets. _____________________________________________ $105.00/NIGHT (single occupancy) Sorry, no pets.
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Retreat house
One Bedroom Guesthouse (cabin-like wooden interior) with full kitchen, microwave, master bedroom & queen size bed with privacy door, living room area with couch & additional double bed, CD stereo player, ceiling fans, air conditioning, support heating units, wood-burning stove with glass door for viewing fire. Private bathroom with shower. Patio sitting area with spectacular mountain view. Access to patio Charcoal Grill and Fire Pit. * The Main Inn where healing/spa services are offered is within walking distance of Retreat House.
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$119.00/NIGHT (double occupancy) _________________________________________ Please add $10.00 per additional person over double occupancy. Sleeps up to 4 people.
Sorry, no pets. _____________________________________________ $105.00/NIGHT (single occupancy) Sorry, no pets.
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Inn Room Spacious ground floor 2-room Suite Inn Room with cabin-like wood interior. Private entrance through first Suite Room where Bunkbed and Kitchenette is located for light cooking: (Half refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee pot). Second adjoining Suite Room has a queen size bed, electric fireplace, air conditioning, ceiling fan, CD stereo system with extra large private bathroom with shower and sunken steeping tub. Bunkbed located in adjacent Suite Room with kitchenette Spectacular mountain view.
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$105.00/ NIGHT (double occupancy) ____________________________________ $115.00/ NIGHT (triple occupancy) Main Suite Room has queen size bed and adjacent Suite Room has Bunkbed. Sorry, no children under 15 years of age in the Inn Rooms (or pets.) ____________________________________ $95.00/ NIGHT (single occupancy) Sorry, no children under 15 years of age in the Inn Rooms (or pets.)
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Inn Room Upstairs Inn Room with skylights (one room efficiency style) with full kitchen (electric stove top & oven, refrigerator, sink, dishwasher, coffee pot) dining table, futon couch, queen size bed, air conditioning, electric fireplace, ceiling fan, CD stereo system, private bathroom with shower. Great view of Inn grounds, creek area and forest foliage. |
$95.00/ NIGHT (double occupancy) ____________________________________ $85.00/ NIGHT (single occupancy) Sorry, no children in the Inn Rooms (or pets.)
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Rollaway beds available upon request
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Extra charge ~ $10.00 per Stay.
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Small Workshop Room Rental "Intimate and Sacred" Great Room (25 ft. by 35 ft.) with tongue-n-groove cabin-like decor for private rental. Breathtaking mountain view with great feel, wood floor, stereo system and acoustic piano. No Food or Beverages allowed in this room. Ideal for small workshops, intimate meetings, etc. (Indoor Capacity: 25 people)
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Please phone for Custom Needs
pricing
(828) 683-6633
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Property Rentals Outdoor & Indoor Property Rental for small Weddings, Union Ceremonies, Workshops, Retreats, Reunions and other "Celebrations of the Heart"! Outdoor Event Capacity: 120 people Indoor Event Capacity: 25 people |
Please phone for pricing (828) 683-6633 |
Reservations Phone: (828) 683-6633
E-mail: compassionate@mindspring.com
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Quality Healing Services |
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Spa Package $160.00 Massage/Energy Healing/Hot Tub Treat yourself to some long overdue pampering with our three quality spa services designed to relieve stress, balance and renew you on all levels of your being: Mind, Body & Spirit. Guaranteed to leave you feeling mellow-Jell-O!
"Services provided by North Carolina Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapists"
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Discounted prices with Package Purchase
$170.00 Value ~ You save $10.00 Spa Package purchase applies to one person only. All spa services must be utilized on same day if not lodging with us. If lodging with us, please contact Innkeeper to create a schedule for your services during your stay. You may upgrade your Hot Tub session to the Himalayan Hideaway for any extra $10.00. If only one person in the party is purchasing the "Spa Package" your partner may join you in the Hot Tub session at the regular $10.00 per person rate. Or, if you wish to upgrade to the Himalayan Hideaway Hot Tub it will be $20.00 for your partner to join you. If both partners have purchased a "Spa Package" and wish to share their Hot Tub session time together, this counts for both "Spa Packages" Hot Tub sessions. No substituting Spa Services.
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Deluxe Spa Package $190.00 Massage/Energy Healing/Hot Tub Indulge yourself and awaken your senses with three quality spa services designed to support all levels of your BEING: promoting Balance, Relaxation, Renewal and some long overdue pampering! "Services provided by North Carolina Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapists"
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Discounted prices with Package Purchase
$205.00 Value ~ You save $15.00 Deluxe Spa Package purchase applies to one person only. All spa services must be utilized on same day if not lodging with us. If lodging with us, please contact Innkeeper to create a schedule for your services during your stay. If only one person in the party is purchasing the "Spa Package" your partner may join you in the your Himalayan Hideaway Hot Tub session for $20.00. If both partners have purchased a "Deluxe Spa Package" and wish to share their Hot Tub session time together, this counts for both "Spa Packages" Hot Tub sessions. No substituting Spa Services.
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$180.00 Energy Healing/Past Life Regression/guided Meditation Heal, revitalize, and deepen your connection to your Core Essence and your True Life Potential through these remarkable healing offerings. *All services listed above are lead by Reva Tunnell, a gifted intuitive healer with over 12-years of experience, who is committed to assisting you on your healing journey and unleashing your true potential. "Services provided by certified Energy Healer and Past Life Regression Therapist"
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Discounted prices with Package Purchase
$200.00 Value ~ You save $20.00 "Spirit Healing Package" purchase applies to one person only. All healing services must be utilized on same day if not lodging with us. If lodging with us, please contact Innkeeper to create a schedule for your services during your stay. No substituting Spa Services. |
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Energy Healing Therapy By Reva Tunnell Clearing, Balancing, Recharging of your Energy Field: aura & Chakra System Intuitive Guidance Shared Reiki Master and Barbara Brennan School of Healing Graduate
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$90.00 (per session) 1st-time Mountain Inn Guests receive a special $5.00 discount for an Energy Healing session. (Only $80.00) Please allow 90-minutes for this healing therapy.
To learn more about this remarkable healing modality
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Past Life regression Therapy Explore a past life through a Certified Guided Hypnosis session to help identify and release unwanted behavioral patterns and subconscious blocks to unleash your true potential.
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$90.00 (allow up to 2-hours for session)
1st-time Mountain Inn Guests receive a special $10.00 discount for an Energy Healing session. (Only $80.00)
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Therapeutic Massage
"Services provided by North Carolina Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapists" |
$70.00 (60-minute session) Extended sessions upon request at rate of $1.00 per minute. |
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Deluxe Therapeutic Massage
90-minute session includes:
"Services provided by North Carolina Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapists"
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$95.00 (90-minute session) Extended sessions upon request at rate of $1.00 per minute.
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Craniosacral Therapy A light touch therapy that manipulates the soft tissue of the craniosacral system. This releases restrictions in the hydraulic system which supports improved neurological function and feels great! "Services provided by North Carolina Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapists"
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60-minute session: $70.00 90-minute session: $95.00
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Mountain Magic
outdoor Whirlpool Hot Tub Great Mountain View, under the stars, beside trickling creek
(Natural spring fed water with perfect Ph-levels)
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$10.00 /Per Person (up to 60-minute session) Privately reserved for your party only. (Limit 4-people)
Sanitized after each use. |
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Outdoor Whirlpool Hot Tub Lofty Perch, under the stars, over trickling creek
(Natural spring fed water with perfect Ph-levels)
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$20.00 /Per Person (up to 60-minute session) Privately reserved for your party only. (Limit 6-people)
Sanitized after each use.
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$10.00 /Per Person (up to one hour session) Privately reserved for your party only. (Limit 2-people)
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Spa and Healing services Cancellation Policy |
Please Note: 48-hour cancellation notice is required on all reserved Spa & Healing Services: massage, cranio-sacral therapy, energy healing, past life regression therapy and hot tub sessions - otherwise entire fee will be charged to the cardholder of the spa service or lodging reservation. |
Compassionate Expressions Policies:
A Note from the Innkeepers:
Short notice cancellations threaten our ability to continue to offer excellent prices and a beautiful getaway for our valued guests.
(Please read our cancellation policies carefully as they will be enforced.)
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Please Note: Posted room rates are based on double occupancy. Add $10.00 for each additional person thereafter. Limit four people to Retreat Houses. (Prices are subject to change without notice.) Credit card ensures reservation will be held for you. (Occupant Policies: No children are allowed in Inn Rooms, only in Retreat Houses.) Please inquire about our Child Policy. Sorry, No Pets or RVs. All accommodations are non-smoking. Smoking permitted outdoors. | |
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Please Note: Check-in is between 4:00PM -10:00PM on day of arrival and check-out is by 11:00 AM on day of departure. |
Cancellation Policy: A (7-day) cancellation notice is required (except for holiday & October bookings when a 14-day notice is required. See holiday policy below). Cancellations made 7-days or less of the booked reservation will be charged the full amount (of the original booking) to the credit card holding the reservation. "No Shows" will be charged the full amount of original booking. "Early departure" also falls within our cancellation policy. (We cannot operate like hotel chains that receive walk in customers in cases of last minute cancellations.)
Please Note: All cancellations must be telephoned in "live" - making direct verbal contact with Innkeeper to be valid. Cancellations by e-mail or phone message will not be accepted.
Weekend Policy : A two night minimum stay is required on weekends. However, one night travelers are welcome to call to the "Thursday" before that weekend to inquire about late availability for a one night booking.
Holiday Policy: A 3-night minimum stay will receive priority booking for major holidays: Christmas, New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving. One or two night travelers are welcome to call and inquire about availability for shorter stays on holiday bookings.
Special Note: A (14-day) cancellation notice is required for all holiday & October reservations, otherwise the entire original booking will be charged to credit card holding the reservation. "No Shows" will be charged the full amount of original booking. "Early departure" also falls within our cancellation policy. All cancellations must be telephoned in "live" - making direct verbal contact with Innkeeper to be valid. Cancellations by e-mail or phone message will not be accepted.
Spa & Healing Services: A 48-hour cancellation notice is required on all reserved spa & healing services: Massage, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Energy Healing, Past Life Regression, Hot Tub and Sauna bookings - otherwise entire fee will be collected.
No Smoking: is permitted in any of our accommodations or indoor facilities. You are welcome to smoke outdoors. If any cigarette smoke is detected after a stay, a $250.00 cleaning fee will automatically be charged to the credit card holding the reservation.
We are proud members of
the Asheville Chamber of Commerce since 2002

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Testimonials from our Guests
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"Was just thinking about our fantastic and memorable weekend at your place. What an awesome place to reflect, relax and recharge. Thanks, again...we both truly enjoyed the experience. We've been sharing insight with each other about our energy healing sessions. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and your goats probably gained a few pounds...ha! Thanks for the great massage Janell! She is so kind and an excellent massage therapist. Live Well, Love Much, Laugh Often... Karen and Debra |
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"You don't know how much I appreciated being able to stay at Compassionate Expressions this past weekend! I've recently had some health problems related to a ridiculous, high stress job (actually I am working a job that should be for TWO people), and I just couldn't get away from the stress at home. We walked by the stream which reminded me of the place where I grew up. We fed and played with the goats. We walked out through that magnificent field. We looked up at the stars. I've never had a more restful stay anywhere, and I am very thankful and appreciative of you!" Jenny |
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"It was lovely to
spend part of my vacation at Compassionate Expressions at your wonderfully
tranquil Inn. It is what I needed to spur me on to taking better care of
me. I have recommended you to my friends and family as a destination where
you can just "be", free of the noise that enters our lives daily. It was a
wonderful experience and so many people can benefit from the location and the
healing you do." Janet C.
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"This is truly a place
of compassion, strength and empowerment. I am learning to take back my health in
the grace of Reva's healing talents and gifts."
Jenny E., Wilkesboro, NC |
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"Thank you for creating this perfect Sanctuary for spiritual renewal. We were able to be healed and renewed! We have rediscovered ourselves and our original purpose here. May the peace of God continue to be with you always! " MB & FW, Charlotte, NC |
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"Thank you for such a beautiful & calming place. For city slickers like us, the thought of no distracting technology was a bit frightening at first but we actually enjoyed just spending time in each other's company. Time flew as we sat by the enchanting creek talking for hours. You have helped us reconnect and remember the reasons we fell in love in the first place! " J&J Rodriguez |
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"Your sanctuary is so peaceful and relaxing. You thought of everything from board games to everything you need to build a great fire in the woodstove. The Top-of the Line (Himalayan) Hot Tub was the Best ! It was so nice to hike up the ridge away from everything and having the woods to ourselves. Thank you for providing such a great place! Connie & Janice |
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"This has been a wonderful retreat in the perfect location and with the best hosts! It's hard to fully state how perfect my time actually was at Compassionate Expressions .... my days were wonderfully relaxing. Just what I had hoped for on my first retreat ever. I could easily have stayed on much longer. If only responsibilities didn't come a calling! When I think of you both (Reva and Lenora) I just smile and feel so lucky to have met you and had time to sit with you and chat awhile. Traveling alone was no problem because you and your setting made me feel safe, nurtured and cared for. That is not always easy to find. Thanks so much. I hope our paths cross again. Nancy from Michigan |
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" You have an amazing place that is absolutely beautiful and so very relaxing. Love the Spa services, scenery, accommodations, quiet - everything! It was the best vacation I have had in my life. Thank you for all that you do. I will definitely be back." L. Murray |
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