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A view of the local mountains

Observe nature, relax, meditate

Visit the biodynamic garden and orchard.

Enjoy the trails

The Local Area in the Isothermal Belt

Adawehi is in Polk County, NC, a rural area of 19,000 people. The County includes three municipalities - Columbus, Tryon, and Saluda - as well as six townships. In the central Blue Ridge Mountains and foothills, the area enjoys the mild temperatures of the isothermal belt (or thermal belt) that supports long growing seasons and many outdoor activities.

Be Nurtured and Relaxed on the Adawehi Campus

Adawehi is nestled on 125 acres of woodlands where a balance of natural and manicured gardens shows off the diversity of nature. A haven for common and rare plant species, the campus is a native plant preserve that includes walking trails lined with ferns, azaleas and a variety of wildflowers and herbs.

While visiting, there are many possibilities for nurturing yourself:

• Take a carefree walk along the trail
• Tour the biodynamic garden
• Meet other visitors, residents, and students at a variety of community events on campus
• Shop at the gift shops
• Treat yourself to a session with one or more of the ten healers
• Meditate in the Holding Room at the Healing Center
• Exercise at the Gym
• Enjoy a snack from Beneficial Foods Natural Market
• Listen to the water rushing along White Oak Creek
• Take a Healthy Cooking Class or one of the many wellness classes available
• Watch the birds, dragonflies, and fireflies in season
• Count the stars in the dark, clear sky…
• And don’t forget to savor the fresh, country air!

Traveling Easily in the Area

While nestled away from the hubbub of urban life, several towns and cities are nearby and easily accessible from a network of well-maintained interstate highways and roads. I-26 and I-85 are quick connects to Asheville, NC, Spartanburg, SC, Greenville, SC, Charlotte, NC, and Columbia, SC.

Where to Stay

Whether you arrive via one of our regional airports or by car, you may need housing accommodations while visiting.

If you’d like to be surrounded by the healing energy of the Adawehi Campus, we have two gorgeous B&B rooms available for daily or weekly rent. To learn more, please visit Adawehi Wellness Retreat at our adawehi.com website.

Visitor Guide

To continue planning your itinerary, visit http://nc-mountains.org for information about our town and others nearby, live music, current art exhibits, equestrian events, and much more. You can use the interactive map on our county’s Travel and Tourism website, request a printed guide while online or talk to helpful team at (800) 440-7848.

Driving Directions

Please visit adawehi.com for detailed driving directions