Serenity In the Mountains

From Mrs. James R:
I moved to Blue Ridge from Atlanta and for some odd reason, I thought I had to keep going back to my former salon in Atlanta for maincures/​pedicures. I saw Serenity in the Mountains and called to see if they included mani/​pedies in their services. Mary Beth answered the phone and was so friendly and went out of her way to find an appointment for me on very short notice. Ashley performed my pedicure and it was awesome! A spa pedicure includes the parafin dip and a wonderfully cooling mint on your feet while they are wrapped in warm towels. Next, it was my mainucre with Deeanna. She was great as well… we carried on a nice conversation and my french gell maincure is beautiful. I was hoping to squeeze in a brow wax and Mary Beth informed me earlier that they were booked but she would check for me again right before I was leaving. She did; Stacy had a few minutes to spare and squeezed me in. Stacy did a great job as well and I ended up buying the eye brow kit. All in all, the experience was wonderful! The location and exterior of the building from the highway fools you but it is well worth checking out; once inside you definately feel like you are in a spa. My husband and I are so happy that we have found a place for massages and facials. The facility is beautiful, clean and very comfortable. I will definately make this my spot for spa services.

Fantastic experience! My son had gotten me a gift certificate for my birthday to go to Serenity for a ‘stone facial’. I can’t remember the last time I felt so relaxed and pampered. My esthetician, Valerie, was GREAT! She was very knowledgable about what my skin needed to look and feel rejuvenated. The stone massage made my neck and shoulders relax deeply. Thank you, Valerie for your kind and professional care. I can’t wait to return for another visit and hope to try more of the services offered at this amazing spa.

This review is for the spa. My husband and I were in Ellijay for a weekend away from the real world and I booked us a couples massage for the morning. The staff and spa was wonderful. I wish I could have spent more time in the women’s relaxation room — can you say beautiful??? The couples relaxation room hardly compared. The couples massage room on the other hand — tranquil, spacious, and I loved that we got to hang out alone post massage. The massages were both great. We both walked away relaxed and wishing we had booked a longer service. Next time. We will 100% be back. This was a great find and I wish it was closer to my house. I’d become a regular!

I could not tell you how many times I have been to Serenity in the Mountains. Facials, mani/​pedis and massages are my weaknesses. Gotta treat myself to one or more of these services every month and Serenity is always where I go. It is located right off 515 on a hill above a gas station. Not ideal, but management has done a great job of «dressing up» the view and once you drive up, all surrounding businesses are forgotten. I don’t go there for the view anyway. I go for the services and they are excellent. Attentive and welcoming staff are at every turn. The feeling inside the place is one of comfort, peace and relaxation. The changing area is well appointed. Lockers, changing rooms, showers, steam, dressing area, all there. Everything you need. Being a resident of Blue Ridge, I’ve never needed the overnight accommodations so I cannot comment on that area of this wonderful facility. I will end this review by saying I so enjoyed my facial last week and I am SO looking forward to my signature facial I have booked for Feb. 24^th. Maybe in March I’ll get a massage…

For the past seven years my sisters and I have been coming here for a girls getaway. We stay in one of the three bedroom suites. It’s always clean and beautiful. Truly a lovely suite with everything you could need. The spa is fantastic. The ladies at the front desk are always sweet checking us in. The women’s locker room is always clean. The relaxation room is a good size with plenty of seating. Now on a Saturday it can get very busy in there but I’ve never had a problem finding a place to sit. I just wish some customers weren’t so loud. I always get a facial with Leslie. She is a skin goddess. She is so sweet and truly has a healing and gentle touch. Other services are good.
If you’re looking for a girls getaway you won’t be disappointed with Serenity in the Mountains.

Serenity in the Mountains — December 27 — 30, 2013
Many thanks to those who took the time to share about their experience at Serenity in the Mountains, Blue Ridge Georgia. My wife and I are repaying with a note about our experience.
My wife found Serenity while looking for train rides in the mountains (more on Blue Ridge Scenic Railway later.) We booked a one-​bedroom suite (Suite 24.) The rooms are exactly as described in other posts. HUGE and Luxurious. Some tips, drive up the hill to the backside to the office to check-​in. All of the one beds are on the lower level. Drive down after checking in. Entering the room reminds you of a cabin. Beautiful wood on walls and ceiling.
Room 1 is a living, dining and kitchen. Nice leather furniture with recliners on each end sit directly in front of the 60′ LED TV. Gas fireplace is remote controlled and adds to the atmosphere. WI-​FI is easy to access and acceptably speedy. Kitchen has everything you need and the staff has thoughtfully provided an awesome plate of chocolate covered strawberries, fruit and crackers and cheese. Also a quart each of milk and OJ are also in the fridge. Coffee and filters are right next to the full sized pot.
Room 2 is the bedroom. King sized bed, ceiling fan, dresser and 32′ TV. Plenty of room in here. Bed was very comfortable, loads of pillows with others in the closet in room 3.
Room 3 is the Oasis/​Bathroom. Fancy foo-​foo tub with lights, jets etc. Beautiful shower stall that is the size of many bathrooms. Large walk in closet, dual sinks and toilet round out this room.
The Spa — My wife booked the His & Hers Get-​Away. We started at 10:00 AM and went until 4:00. Here is how it worked. Got there at 9:30 for paperwork and locker room tours. By 10:00 I was in a robe and into an 85 minute massage. Claire was exceptional. Her touch was perfect in every way, alternately soothing and firm as she worked every kink and stress location. Truly one of the best massages I have received. This was followed by a Gentleman’s Facial. Meanwhile my wife had a massage and facial also. She was very pleased with both. Next we enjoyed a Spa Lunch in a private dining room. I was thinking this would be a bit hokey. It was actually very pleasant. We both ordered sandwiches (I suspect brought in from a local restaurant) that were quite tasty. After lunch, I had an express pedicure and my wife had the full manicure/​pedicure. We have traveled extensively in the States and Caribbean and rate Serenity at the top of all Spas we have visited. Staff was exceptionally friendly and professional going the extra mile on every single detail.
Other info — Huge Ingles Grocery store across the street. Full bakery, deli and Starbucks. Serenity has several gas grills next to the outdoor seating areas available for those who want to cook steaks etc on the grill.
Dining — we ate at Pizza Hut the first night. See my Unilocal review. Second night we ate at Southern Charms in downtown Blue Ridge. Highly recommended, great service and food. We will go again. Save room for dessert, the bread pudding was terrific (see my Unilocal review.) Final night we had a delicious meatball sub and salad at Masseria — Kitchen & Bar also located down town in Blue Ridge.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway — What a great trip! We booked Premier cabin seats for $ 70. Definitely first class seating in a historic/​refurbished passenger car. The trip is an hour up the road to a town that straddles the Georgia & Tennessee state line. Two hours to eat and shop are plenty to explore and have a bite to eat. The premier seating gets you drinks, cheese & crackers on the way and on the return trip drinks and an apple cider donut. Also, a very nice set of photos taken by the on board photographer. This trip is an incredible value and great way to spend 4 hours.
Serenity was a pleasant surprise in between Christmas and New Years holidays. Superb staff and services, luxurious accommodation and proximity to great attractions and sightseeing make this an awesome place to stay.

Serenity in the Mountains is a wonderful place to relax and have a great facial. I had the Serenity Signature facial and it was one of the best facials I have ever had. If you want to buy a gift certificate for someone you love buy it here you will not be disappointed.

This is our second time staying at Serenity.
First the good:
Very spacious rooms nicely furnished with very friendly staff (while they’re here). Spa facility is excellent.
Now the bad:
No serenity for us tonight in Room 28, it sounds like the group in the room above us is having a game of tag football! I guess not requesting a second floor room was a big mistake. Other than us having a miserable evening, the place has nice accommodations. Unfortunately the office staff left at 5:00 today so we have no recourse but to suffer here.
Security here could be a lot better. Each room has a numeric entry code so obvious any guest could easily enter our room. We will be very careful not to leave anything of value while out.
We hope to come back and have better luck the next trip up. The first time we stayed here was much more pleasant.
So overall it’s a really nice place but we had some bad luck and there is no staff here to help us.

My husband and I stayed in a suite for out anniversary recently. We had a fruit and cheese tray, wine, and various breakfast items in the suite when we arrived. Nice touch! Everything was very clean and neatly decorated. Our couples massage was awesome. Very relaxing. The only drawback was the bed. I felt like I slept on the floor and needed another massage to recover. Fix the bed and this place would be incredible.

Serenity: check. In the mountains: check. Relaxed, ready to do nothing with myself for the rest of the day: check.
I love Serenity in the Mountains! I have been here several times for massages and for their super duper deluxe make your legs wobbly pedicure. All and I mean every single second of every service I have had has been perfection!

Excellent massage but pedicure was Mediocre at best. Was in a room with a foot bath and would have been better in the spa chair. The chair was not comfortable. Pedicure smeared as I was walking from 1 room to the next and another technician fixed it as who knows where the girl went. But the massage was the best. If owner reads this, it was on April 20 at 1245.

I have lived in the area for 11yrs. I’d pass Serenity every day going &coming home. Last Christmas my husband gave me a day at the spa gift Cert. OMG. I told him that’s what I want every Christmas and birthday from now on. I felt like a queen for a day. The best experience ever! Got all their amenities, and can’t wait to go back. My Birthday is in 2 days. hope I get a gift cert!!! You won’t be sorry, money well spent.

5 stars doesn’t even begin to describe how amazing the massage experience I just had was.
I had an 85 minute session with Jen, it was my first massage in almost two years. Before we started she made sure to find out where I carry my stress and how much pressure I wanted. She started light and gently worked up to exactly what I needed.
I was on cloud 9. I’ve had massages at a few different chain places like massage envy before, but this was absolutely one of the best I’ve ever had. I’ll definitely be back on my next trip to Blue Ridge.
If you’ve got a chance to visit this place, don’t pass it up!

Great rooms! Big, spacious and super clean. Each room is set up in a rustic style. Our bathroom suite was HUGE. friendly staff greeted us and made us feel welcomed. Would stay again.

I just moved from Seattle, Washington and needed to find a hair dresser. Glad that I looked at Serenity in the Mountains first. Robin was fantastic; there is a comfort in the feeling that you get when you know that a hairdresser knows their craft. Robin does. I left with a fresh cut and highlights that I’m so happy with. I’ll definitely be back! She also gave me a tour of the spa facilities and I definitely look forward to taking a day to pamper myself. The location is absolutely beautiful, and every room is tastefully appointed to create the ultimate lodge/​spa/​salon experience.

What a nice surprise! Just moved to the area and happened upon this place. Just wanted a massage but got so much more. I booked a 90 minute massage with Jen and she was great! One of the best massages I have ever gotten. Before the massage you are welcome to come early, relax in the beautiful «living room» in your robe and have snacks, drinks etc. Also a very nice steam and sauna. I will definitely go back and spend time before and after enjoying all the amenities!!!

My husband an I were visiting Blue Ridge for a week-​long vacation and saw Serenity as we were driving to our cabin after dinner in town one evening. I read reviews and decided to give them a try. As nearly everything we have experienced in Blue Ridge, I was pleasantly surprised. The spa was comfortable and the staff friendly and knowledgeable. The public rooms were a bit used and the restroom could have supplied hand towels rather than paper towels, but the services themselves were exceptional. I had the best pedicure I have ever had and my aesthetician, Jan, was lovely. I will be back!

I booked a room package with Serenity in the Mountains for our anniversary getaway. We were going to be white water rafting right over the state line in Tennessee, so this was a close option to the rafting place and the town of Blue Ridge.
I was thoroughly impressed with the suite! It felt as if we had rented a cabin. I enjoyed that it did not feel like a resort or hotel.
The kitchen area was fully stocked with equipment you might need should you choose to use the kitchen. It was nice to have real dishes and silverware to eat food that we ordered in for dinner the first night.
The dining room table had a nice cloth over it and was large enough to seat 4.
The living room had a super comfortable rocker and a plush couch in it. The couch was a bit uncomfortable, but it was okay for the hour or so we actually sat on it. The carpet throughout the entire suite was the plushest carpet I have ever felt. There was a large (60inch?) TV in the living room with DVDs available at the lobby area upstairs. The fireplace was beautiful, but we were unable to use it as it was the summer.
The bedroom was HUGE. The bed was a king size and had the most comfortable mattress. The sheets were super soft, as well as the blanket and top comforter. The closet was larger enough to put our luggage and hang all of our clothes. There were robes available to use. Super soft!
The bathroom was probably the biggest bathroom I have ever been in. There was a full size washer and dryer available in a closet in the bathroom and a dresser. There was a double sink, jacuzzi tub (large enough to fit 2) and a beautiful walk in shower with a seat inside. The towels were extremely soft and there were plenty!
Upon our arrival, as part of our package, there was a tray of chocolate covered strawberries which included cheese & crackers and grapes. Delicious!!! They were the largest strawberries I have ever had. They also included breakfast items with our room. We had six personal sized boxes of cereal, milk, orange juice, yogurts (four containers), bananas, apple cider donuts (regular and powdered) from the local Mercier Orchards and turnovers from the same orchard (four flavors) Everything was absolutely delicious and more than enough for the two of us!
The view from our suite (which was on the end, near the road) was okay. We had a nice view of the mountains and the beautiful fence and outside area (rocking chairs, fireplace, grill) The «front porches» each had a rocker and side table. We did see the gas station from our room, but that was okay. It was one small area and did not bother us.
We also enjoyed a couples massage at the spa. The spa is set up beautifully. The relaxation area is a bit too bright and loud, for what it is, but I still enjoyed it. Our massages were great and I enjoyed the attention we received. We were not rushed at all afterward. We were given a drink, a hot neck wrap and time alone to just relax in the couples area. The locker rooms were fantastic. Each locker had a key. They had super clean showers, a sauna, steamroom and a large vanity with everything you could think of– down to hair brushes of all kinds with a sanitize station for used brushes.
It is a quick 10 minute drive from the «main» area in Blue Ridge. We will certainly be back and recommend this to everyone who might be considering Blue Ridge for vacation.

If you’re looking for a comfortable place for the family to spend a few nights while tooling around the Blue Ridge area and don’t want to spend the $$$ on a cabin rental, this place is it.
Located right off Hwy ⁷⁶⁄₅₁₅ behind a gas station, what it doesn’t have in mountain views it makes up for with service and charm. The suites are huge complete with two beds, two full baths, a full kitchen, and a cozy living area with fireplace. Home away from home.
My wife and I stayed here in the Fall during the week for the same price as the Comfort Suites. After the weather turned cold and windy, we decided to pick up a few groceries across the street, pick up a few complimentary DVDs from upstairs and stay in for the night. The kitchen has everything you need to fix up a nice meal, the fireplace warmed us right up, and the jacuzzi tub helped us relax after the baby was in bed. After a nice shower in one of two huge tile showers the next morning, we were sad to go!
Upstairs is a full service spa and super-​friendly staff. Before you pull into one of the hotels, make sure you see if Serenity has any vacancies!

My girlfriends and I went to Serenity in the Mountains for a girls weekend last Saturday. My 2 friends got the Spa Trio ($ 125) and I got a half day ($ 175). I enjoyed all of my services (facial, massage and scrub). The massage was great, but the facial was perfect! It was so relaxing I drifted to sleep a few times!
The pedicure from the trio were my friends’ favorite. As seasoned spa goers, it ranks pretty highly when they say this is the best pedicure they’ve ever gotten!
The spa doesn’t look like much from the outside (next to a gas station off of a highway) but once you walk in, it’s amazing. They have a great relaxation room stocked with snacks and drinks. The facility is quite large and had so many different areas. The treatment rooms were very clean.