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Soak at Shoji
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Soaking Therapies are extremely beneficial due to the relaxing, rejuvenating, and naturally rehabilitative qualities of Hot Tubs. At Shoji Spa, enjoy the revitalizing properties of our soaking spa treatments for the mental health, physical health and stress-relieving abilities a soaking experience can bring.

Soak at Shoji Spa

Salt Hydrotherapy Tubs

Shoji is pleased to offer therapeutic salt mineral hot tubs for the ultimate experience in relaxation and wellness for your health and active lifestyle.

Before enjoying the benefits of soaking, a shower is required. Showering helps us keep our sauna, hot tubs and cold showers clean. Removing lotions, oils and strong perfumes is important for preserving our salt tubs and the cedar wood inside our sauna.

Time	Rate (per person)
60 Minutes	$68
90 Minutes	$102
120 Minutes	$136

Plus 20% Hospitality Fee

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Soak Amenities

The following amenities are included with the purchase of any soak or spa package.

180+ Degree Wet Cedar Sauna

Open Air Double Cold Showers

Yukata, Sandals & Spa Towels

Soak Amenity Add-On

Tub Side Tea Service

Celebrating the Art of Japanese Tea Service, we offer our guests our very own Signature Tea Blend, made in partnership with Dobra Tea Co., and served with Raw Unfiltered Honey & Japanese Tea Crackers all Delivered to you Tub Side. It makes for a lovely addition to your Soak.

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First-Hand Shoji Experiences

Lovely, relaxing experience. It was a birthday gift and he so enjoyed it. We did the outdoor salt bath and the cold showers, fantastic combo. We’re definitely going to do it again! Staff was friendly and accommodating.

15:07 30 Sep 22

Ricki Stevenson

18:17 27 Sep 22

We come to Shoji for our anniversary every year and this time, we visited for my birthday. We had a great experience. Steve was my masseuse and he was wonderful! I will definitely ask for him again next visit. Thanks, Steve for a very relaxing time.

20:44 25 Sep 22

19:21 24 Sep 22

Such a beautiful spa! It’s nestled in the woods, and the hot tubs are all private that overlook the woods. The atmosphere snd energy is just so relaxing and romantic, my partner and I loved it. They offer different packages depending on what you’re looking for. I’d highly recommend the experience!

Catarina Da Silva

16:36 24 Sep 22

It was a peaceful and pretty property. We booked an hour in the hot tub. Lovely. And then did massage chairs. Once we were properly adjusted, it was an hour of bliss. I would have liked to dial back a little bit of the pressure on my legs but that's ok. It was so worth it. I zoned out for sure! Then our meditation and nap ... That was a surprise for us-- better than we expected. It was r very relaxing. We will be back!

02:15 24 Sep 22

Wonderful relaxing hours. Tub was private and perfect. Massage chairs worked!!! Much more loose after the hour and headache gone. And infrared sauna felt great. Everyone was super friendly and professional.

Lori Ives-Godwin

23:19 21 Sep 22

We enjoyed our time at Shoji very much, and found it very relaxing. I personally did not do the massage chair (wife loved it) - because I have bad experiences with mechanical massages.The spa was my favorite part. Secluded, quiet, and peaceful. The garden and landscaping was unbelievable. All of the staff was very friendly and masked up, which was appreciated.It was not nearly as expensive as you might think for a truly unique experience. I would return here regularly if I lived closer. Thank you!

13:53 13 Sep 22

Massage chairs are unlike anything I've experienced. Truly relaxing and a wonderful atmosphere. I can't wait to try their hot tubs next!

Michelle MacLeod

19:11 31 Aug 22

This is one of the best and the closest authentic style of a Asian culture of a Asian spa for rejuvenation relaxation and a great place to rekindle things with your loved one. To get away from life itself this brings you back to nature like no other spa place I have come across. You must take a visit see for yourself whether for a day or weekend and especially at one of their private rooms you will come back a very new person with clarity and focus.

04:37 30 Aug 22

Great experience all the way around . We did the 90 minute tub soak . It was very secluded and they provided everything we needed. We will definitely be back .

20:52 28 Aug 22

00:32 28 Aug 22

Awesome ambiance. Professional massage. Really expensive.

21:17 27 Aug 22

Em McGahee (Retailshopper23)

01:32 24 Aug 22

I booked my sister and her fiancee a hot tub soak and massages. The hot tub was a unique experience that they were excited for. They enjoyed the shower and privacy, however after about 30-40 minutes in the tub they got an electrical shock a couple times and got out. The employees claimed that maybe an animal had gotten under it and apologized then told them to wait for 30 minutes till their massages and gave them a cup of water. I gave the review 2 stars because they both really enjoyed their massages but we're shaken because of what happened in the tub. After the massages they even bought a Tshirt as a souvenir. When they told me I was very upset because this was not a cheap gift, they missed out on the the full time in the tub and were upset about being shocked. The spa did nothing to compensate for the bad experience, not even give them a free Tshirt. I understand that these things can unfortunately happen but they should have done something to make the situation right....Update: The spa did contact me and apologize again for what happened, they didn't know about the length of the bad experience. They have rectified the problem and compensated perfectly. I have updated to a 4 star because although they had a bad moment it was overall a great experience.

16:47 22 Aug 22

Amazing experience!

23:39 21 Aug 22

Shoji Spa is a one of a kind gem located just outside of Asheville proper. A delightfully peaceful oasis, conveniently tucked in to the mountains. The staff was warm, gentle, and friendly. The hot tub was private, but opened up on the side to a beautiful wooded view. Don't let a chance of rain deter you, it actually felt incredible to sip my hot tea and feel the light rain while in the tub. Next I visited the massage chair. Oh my, the massage chair! I have not been that relaxed in a 3 hour timeframe in many years. I will definitely be gifting this experience to others and be returning myself.

12:39 13 Aug 22

I had the absolute best time at the end of July. The atmosphere, vibe, aesthetic is EVERYTHING! I’m not really an outdoorsy person (bugs) but I enjoyed the hot tub. Cain was my massage therapist, and that was one of the best massages I’ve ever had. It was worth every penny and I’m going back for my birthday Labor Day weekend. 10/10 recommend!

LaTasha Ledbetter

19:21 12 Aug 22

Had such an amazing self development time ❤️ we had a minor mishap during my first visit, but the spa made up for it, which I appreciate! Thank you Shannon for creating the best experience!

16:33 12 Aug 22

Christian Simon

16:24 12 Aug 22

00:51 08 Aug 22

Piece of zen in Asheville. Enjoy your private hot mineral bath and serene view at this Japanese inspired spa/resort. We have been twice and will go back. Enjoy the sauna, hot mineral tubs, arctic shower, in season cold plunge and massages. The Honoki oil products are available to take home.Please give a thumbs up if this review was helpful in any way. Thanks and safe travels

14:27 07 Aug 22

Amazing place. Very serene and a great place to stay. Recommended highly!

18:52 06 Aug 22

It was so pretty! They tea service was an excellent decision

00:01 03 Aug 22

We stayed for the weekend to celebrate our 10 year Anniversary. The accommodation were excellent...loved that shower! Erik and Amanda gave us our couples massage. One of the best massages we both have ever had.

Melissa Alexander Reschke

15:21 01 Aug 22

This place was amazing! I loved the theme. It’s a quiet, remote getaway and exactly what I needed. Ask for Steve. He worked out each and every knot and all of my achy muscles from my head to my toes. He has talented fingers.

22:00 31 Jul 22

Literally heaven on earth. Book a treat yourself day and go.

Taylor Hollenkamp

21:23 31 Jul 22

Manager Shanon went above and beyond to accommodate us. There was mix up with the scheduling due to system being down. Shanon made me forget how the associate tried to dismiss me by making sure we were serviced properly. I traveled from SC for a surprise birthday retreat. Elizabeth did a great job with full body massage, I highly recommend her! The private bath house was intimate and relaxing. I wish we had more time to experience all they have to offer. The experience was peaceful to say the least.

14:48 31 Jul 22

19:55 28 Jul 22

Amazing!!!!! Need I say more

02:11 27 Jul 22

Great experience for me and my husband. Gave us the time needed to reconnect and enjoy each other in nature, peace and quiet.

00:22 27 Jul 22

Jimmy and I are literally floating after our Shoji Japanese spa experience in the trees. I haven't felt this good in 30 years lol. After a fabulous jet powered soak in a private hot tub in the trees, (with a lovely tea and rice cookies served) cooling off in between with cold rain shower, a homemade orange blossom coconut scrub, followed by a phenomenal 60 min deep tissue massage (mine was by Alex- who was phenomenal, and should get a raise! - Jimmy had Ashley and he said she was perfect!. ) The BEST part of our vacation! Trea yourself to this AH-MAZING spaexperience!I love Asheville NC!!! ❤️

Candice L Collins

19:57 26 Jul 22

Loved the experience! Staff was super nice and it was so relaxing! We did the 60min soak and sauna!

16:38 23 Jul 22

Incredible experience! Treated my partner & I to a day at Shoji for his birthday. Every single part was amazing! The staff are very kind and patient, no need to rush from service to service. Madeline and Steve handled our zen massage and it was amazing. I couldn’t say enough good things. I’d recommend at least a 90min tub soak to truly take advantage of all of the facilities.

23:46 18 Jul 22

Great service

17:16 18 Jul 22

Perfect couples retreat! We had such an amazing and relaxing day at Shoji during our trip to Asheville. My wife and I still dream about that treetop sauna and the salt scrub shower. We will definitely be back to try more services. Thank you for the rejuvenation we needed!!!

Sage Magness-Hill

01:17 15 Jul 22

Me and my husband went today and had a wonderful experience! We were in the salt tub for an hour followed by hour long massages. All the staff were so kind, helpful and made sure we knew what to expect and where to go. Highly recommend coming here! Will definitely come again.

01:36 14 Jul 22

Relaxing, peaceful, spa experience facing the private Blue Ridge Parkway Forest. The facility was clean, calm, and super professional providing all the amenities you needed to enjoy a remote spa experience with ease and comfort. We went in July, and the hot tub experience was relaxing and perfect. We got in and out as much as we wanted during our time and had full access to use any of the other facilities to include the sauna, outdoor showers to cool off, or any of the decks to lounge and meditate. After we recieced massages in a cool relaxing atmosphere in the top of the facility.Just a heads up, this place is close to Asheville but it feels remote and the drive up the mountain to get there is exactly that...a drive up a mountain. It might get a little tricky at points but it's worth it!We will be coming back!

12:14 09 Jul 22

Nice relaxing visit. We felt a bit awkward in the outdoor shower doing the exfoliation scrub, but it was still fun. You just have to hold a short chain to get the water to run which is difficult it you are short, and the oily salt scrub adds a level of difficulty.Nothing that can't be overcome with a sense of humor.

23:48 06 Jul 22

Absolutely one of the best massages I’ve ever had in my life, thank you Monica! I brought my girlfriend, my brother and his wife. All who said the same, BEST massage! I absolutely recommend this place. Very cool and Zen ambience. We did the package which included the hot tub for an hour and massage for an hour. Unfortunately they were doing some noisy work next to us which was a little disturbing but management made it right and I truly appreciate everyone there. If I ever go back to Asheville I will 100% go back to shoji and ask for Monica.

19:06 05 Jul 22

Outstanding spa facility. All the employees were very polite. Hot tub area is perfect. And my massage was the best one I’ve ever received. This place is great.

12:16 03 Jul 22

Douglas Daniels

01:55 28 Jun 22

Beautiful peaceful facility. We were there on a hot day but the gorgeous trees surrounding the spa kept us cool. The staff was lovely— friendly and down to earth— and they explained everything so clearly. Wonderful massages after soaking in the tub for an hour and enjoying the shower and sauna. Erik was my masseur and he was terrific. I can’t wait to go back.

Catherine Brown

03:00 23 Jun 22

My wife and i had a delightfully memorable experience yesterday. The facility is unique, a mountain retreat look with a zen garden vibe. The staff is very helpful and caring and guides you through the process. Sanitation and hygiene is top notch. Having a designated area to change into provided robe and slippers is a nice touch.The skill, and attention we received for our massage was as good as it gets.A sauna and complete shower facility is nice to clean up before departing.We will go here every time we visit Asheville

12:52 22 Jun 22

This place is my go to to help me unwind fir life's stresses. I typically share the experience with a friend or two. It never disappoints.

10:51 16 Jun 22

My wife and I had a great time in the forest.

18:58 26 May 22

Such an relaxing calming place highly recommend to disconnect here

Kristina McCary

14:32 23 May 22

Relaxing and wonderful. Highly recommend getting there early to enjoy the area and relax I'm one of their many lounge areas.

15:12 16 May 22

Love this place. Just wish the locker rooms were bigger. 2 showers and one restroom/dressing room.

17:21 15 May 22

17:52 13 May 22

Vickie WrightBriales

22:02 09 May 22

Quiet retreat nestled in the beautiful mountains! I stayed at the house of Moon which was super clean and a beautiful relaxing space for meditation and rejuvenation! All the staff were super nice and attentive which made my stay even more comfortable! Thank you Shoji Spa!

Danielle Darick

10:24 08 May 22

Incredible spa option near Asheville. The service was wonderful and being surrounded by nature is a huge plus. Definitely worth it to do a soak prior to a massage!

Carlisle Harper

01:31 01 May 22

Perfect spot to end our wedding weekend. Close enough to town to still go out but feels a million miles away from everything while your there. Highly recommend!

15:07 26 Apr 22

Beautiful spot but way overpriced.

19:43 25 Apr 22

15:48 25 Apr 22

Great time. My wife and I booked a soak and massage chairs. Going back I'd probably opt for an actual massage over the chairs or none at all, but overall experience was incredible. Such a unique place.

22:49 24 Apr 22

Enjoyed Shoji Spa very much! Only item of concern was the private tub soak was not very private as another couple just opened the door and tried to get in the same private outdoor tub as us. When we told them it was private they left and closed the door. So not sure if better directions for other visitors need to be provided or if better monitoring of hot tub areas need to be adjusted. Other than this everything was great. Thank you.

11:02 12 Apr 22

This is the best deep tissue massage I’ve ever experienced. My masseuse was able to pinpoint every single muscle in my neck, back, and arms with the precision of an expert and specialized therapist. Amazing!

21:26 05 Apr 22

Very relaxing. The environment of cliebtel workers is a bit stuffy. And it’s pretty pricey, but overall it’s worth the relaxation.

Alexandria Manukyan

20:03 04 Apr 22

This was such an ejection out of the matrix. Staff greeted us with our totes that includes our robes, sandals & a towel. We were shown to the bathroom where we were required prior to our soak. Next we were shown how to access our private bath house. We went at the end of March & the temp was about 50 which I was weary of. Turns out, the colder weather was absolutely perfect. There's no way I'd do that in the warmer months. We soaked for 1 hour. The opening to nature was everything. Afterwards we did the massage chairs which again, I was weary of. But OMG. There are few times I've had such deep sleep & relaxation & this was one of those times. They offer an eye mask & ear plugs but we didn't need them. There was another couple who came in while we were there but I have no clue when they came. I was that relaxed. Afterwards, we laid on this bed where it was warmed. We laid under this weighted blanket and there was some sort of vibrating massage thing. We turned that off bc it really didn't do much. Heads up, it's very windy on the drive up the mountain & the road is really only meant for 1 car. Also, parking can be a bit of hassle but trust, once you're in there it's ALL worth it.

17:45 30 Mar 22

Great place to relax!

17:15 29 Mar 22

A top notch, great experience from beginning to end. My wife and I got the full experience and everything was clean, timely and excellent. We also spent the night in the House of Wind. The seemed to be fully staffed, everything was very clean and the massage therapists were great too. I can't say enough good things about the facilities, staff and experience.

11:51 28 Mar 22

Such a serene place. The atmosphere is calming. The massage therapist sre amazing. The sense of solitude is amazing. I highly recommend this place to get away.

00:27 24 Mar 22

Amazing experience. Everything was perfect. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Very clean. The lodging was way more that what we anticipated. The massage services were great. We had Cain and Amanda and omg!!! I loved the privacy of the hot tub soak. EVERYTHING was perfect. We plan to visit again really soon. Thanks again for this very PEACEFUL weekend.

Kimmie Houchens

17:52 21 Mar 22

Amazing lodge and spa services. We stayed at the House of Earth and it was clean with all the amenities. The shower was perfect and the view was gorgeous. We had a hot tub soak and couples massage. Both were so relaxing. The massage was one of the best I’ve had. I have been here before for a girls weekend and this weekend to celebrate a wedding anniversary. Loved each time I have been to Shoji!

15:49 20 Mar 22

Awesome! Loved soaking in the personal hot tubs!!

13:06 18 Mar 22

Massages are five stars, stay was 5 stars. Very impressed.

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02:55 04 Mar 22

Great place to vacation. Highly recommended.

15:32 28 Feb 22

Checked out the Shoji Spa with a friend on our trip to Asheville. Super awesome experience! The staff was so friendly and kind, the outdoor hot tub, and massage were incredible. Definitely a must do when you are in Asheville. A lovely private get away up in the mountains!

16:43 24 Feb 22

Michele Dambrosio

11:57 23 Feb 22

Booked an outdoor tub for me and my boyfriend after a long trip, it was absolutely amazing. The staff was extremely nice and adhering to our needs. I would definitely return to Shoji, unfortunately in Charlotte there is no spa with private tubs. Asheville should be grateful they have such a unique experience so close to them! 🙂 Thank you to the team!

Yaritza Gálvez

06:15 10 Feb 22

I booked "Michi (The Path)" package.They do not have lockers to place your personal belongings, so you will be carrying it with you. You are supplied a towel, sandals and a robe with a tote bag.For the salt hydrotherapy tub soak I highly recommend bringing a bottle of water to sip on!! I went in February, even though it was ~ 40 degrees I still had a great time and remained warm!I was skeptical of the massage chair ... but it was absolutely amazing!! I was completely relaxed and dozed off.The staff was very welcoming & pleasant - highly recommend!!!For this package I paid $198 + $39.6 (20% gratuity fee)

05:07 09 Feb 22

Beautiful place, if you come when it is raining they have many interesting falling water art pieces.

Damian Zabielski

20:28 07 Feb 22

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00:54 06 Feb 22

The staff are so nice and seemed to love what they do. The private outdoor hot tub had me worried since it was about 40 degrees and windy out. Let me tell you it was actually perfect! So warm that i would halfway get out at times. This was followed by the best massage of my life. My masseuse got kinks out of my back that I didn't even know I had. I will be coming back.

10:11 05 Feb 22

Had a soak and 90 minute massage. It was heavenly. Avonlee is a quite capable relaxation masseuse.

21:21 31 Jan 22

14:55 23 Jan 22

Best spa resort I've ever been

18:00 15 Jan 22

Not been able to visit this place yet, but the website has me dreaming of a getaway soon!

Jennifer Wagner

15:39 10 Jan 22

The outside spa IS LIFE!!! 40 degrees in a hot tub overlooking the mountains. Me and the lady had an aaaaaaamzing time!!! You have to experience it! Then afterwards, we have massages with Courtney and Amanda who who were the ABSOLUTE BEST!! Don’t think twice, book this for your significant other and she/he will love you all day.

Preston Patterson

03:23 09 Jan 22

Beautiful place! Very well curated and designed. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Will be returning soon.

Kristen Candella

23:05 07 Jan 22

I recently visited Shoji Spa for a massage/hot tub package and had an awesome experience. Amanda was my massage therapist and she was amazing! Hands down one of the best massages I’ve ever had. I highly recommend this place for a little getaway and Amanda as a therapist!

01:33 02 Jan 22

Kimberly Weiser

04:12 30 Dec 21

Had a very nice massage and hot tub here. Would come back again!

23:01 27 Dec 21

Love the serenity and privacy of the out door spa!

18:40 20 Dec 21

Amazing oasis of calm in the middle of the north Carolina mountain woods!

22:05 09 Dec 21

What a relaxing and rejuvenating space! My wife and I have visited a few times and it's great. The ambiance of the private hot tub areas is unique for the area. I love the sauna and the outdoor cold shower is quite the experience. The masseuse staff is fantastic and great at getting rid of all my aches and pains. Highly recommended!

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10:37 30 Nov 21

I didn’t know I needed all this and everything they had to offer. It was escape to bliss and they help you achieve it. You float away

04:09 30 Nov 21

19:01 28 Nov 21

I love this place and it’s amazing and romantic and relaxing (the service is fantastic) will def go there again

00:05 28 Nov 21

Victoria Carroll-UM Counselor

03:52 26 Nov 21

18:06 21 Nov 21

Magical!! Highly recommend!!! Staff were truly AMAZING! Very informative & attentive! Came here for my Forever Fiancé birthday! The Tub was EL’Primo!!Thank you for this wonderful, Magical experience!! ❤️ Top of my list!!❤️

Yolanda Guevara

12:08 21 Nov 21

First visit at Shoji and will definitely not be my last. Booked a 60-minute soaking tub experience (beverage add-ons available) and enjoyed the additional amenities of the spa, including cold showers, sauna, and outdoor lounge. Soaking tub (#2) located along the lower pathway; did not hear any other parties/guests. Setting was beautifully secluded; couldn't have asked for a better reward after a week of hiking.

12:27 16 Nov 21

We had the best experience at Shoji Spa & Resort. We stayed two nights in the House of Earth and enjoyed the Buddha’s Best spa package. The accommodations were tranquil to say the least! Incredibly comfortable sleeping arrangements with everything we could need waiting for us in the room. The private tub soak was beyond relaxing, paired with the awasu massage (BOOK AMANDA, she was magical!), and finished off with quite the relaxing sensory experience in the shavasanah room. If you are looking for a relaxing, romantic weekend look no further than Shoji!

16:25 14 Nov 21

Shoji is such a hidden gem. The prices are incredibly reasonable and a soak is so much more affordable than pretty much any service from a traditional spa. It's a magical location and you cannot hear anything from the tubs. It feels so peaceful and secluded. This is always a treat.

Laura Skillington

12:39 11 Nov 21

We had a great visit. We did the couples hydrotherapy pool with tea service. Beautiful views, very relaxing. The front desk staff was very helpful!

20:45 28 Oct 21

hermes guerrero

18:54 27 Oct 21

What a wonderful retreat for finding healing and stillness amongst the mountains and fall foliage just outside downtown Asheville. We visited in late October for my birthday, and stayed in the Mother of Earth lodge (highly recommend) and enjoyed two tub soaks, a couple’s massage, and the savasana retreat across two days. All were awe inspiring and peaceful experiences, made even better by kind, calm, generous Shoji staff. The savasana retreat is a great add-on after a tub soak— those infrared and gemstone mats! Wow! And tub soaks (including the outdoor cold showers!) and massage are definite musts. Thanks, Shoji!

18:37 27 Oct 21

Cannot say enough how much we enjoyed this place. We will definitely be back. Very clean. Very prestige. Calming atmosphere. And super private. This was much needed for us. Nice day trip getaway from our kiddos.

23:51 26 Oct 21

We had a great stay! The House of Wind was quiet, clean, and relaxing. The tub soak was very private, and Cain and Amanda gave top-notch massages. We would definitely come here again.

15:05 24 Oct 21

The best massage I have ever had! Amanda did an amazing job and I would definitely recommend both the massage and a visit to the hot tubs.

20:32 23 Oct 21

We went for the spa and it was excellent. The hot tub was private and had an amazing view and the cold rinse was refreshing. The massage was wonderful and the area very relaxing. We would definitely do it again.

12:22 23 Oct 21

Super relaxing. Staff was really nice and check-in was easy. Plenty of signage around and didn't have any trouble parking.

13:49 22 Oct 21

Absolutely wonderful experience. Stunning setting and outstanding staff. Highly recommended!

15:34 20 Oct 21

Clean, friendly staff, beautiful facilities. A truly relaxing place.

13:50 20 Oct 21

16:13 18 Oct 21

The couples salt spa with tea was really nice. The front desk attendant was so sweet and accommodating. We had a big truck so parking was a little stressful but would be easy for a regular sized car. The drive up was wild.

Shawna Fitzgerald

01:45 17 Oct 21

I go to a lot of spas, especially ones with soaking tubs. I would rate this one as average. The private tub itself was nice. Good sized tubs and private space, nice woodsy view. But it didn't feel very secluded. We were placed in one of the 2 private tubs near to the reception area which may have affected my experience. While it wasn't noisy with the bubbles on the tub running, you could hear people talking and moving around if you turned them off. When soaking, I sometimes just want silence and that wasn't really possible here. There were people sitting right outside our tub area, too, which did not make us feel secluded or private in our space. If you are lucky enough to get a tub space down the hill, I think the experience would be much better.The cold shower and hot sauna included in your experience are shared with the other tubs and we would have had to walk out of the tub area and across the reception area (with people sitting around waiting for their service) to get to them. Meaning we would have had to dry off+ put on robes to move between the areas which feels like a lot. it also just doesn't feel super spa like or relaxing to me to have to walk past the waiting area in my robe on repeat (I've been to places where each tub area has a private cold shower and private dry sauna.. now that is amazing!).We paid for a tub side tea service but it was never brought to us. They did refund our money for that service without any hassle and apologized, but we were still sad to have missed this piece of the experience.Finally, we did a "salt scrub" service after our soak. I would not do this again as I didn't think it was worth the money. They give you a small plastic container of oily salt and one of soap and send you off to the showers on your own. We were not given any instructions - just motioned where to go. I was not totally sure how to apply it ... Do I get wet first? Apply to dry skin? Leave it on for a few minutes? etc. Some instruction would have been nice. Also, the showers there require that you pull down on a string to make them run. So you only have one hand to wipe off your oily-salt. It was not super relaxing.The biggest issue I found is the size of their bath/shower/locker rooms. It is entirely too small for the number of people coming and going and does not generate a relaxed, spa-like vibe. There are no lockers to store your items so you have to carry them around with you. There is only ONE bathroom/toilet for all guests and staff and only TWO showers (one shower area with a curtain forming it into two spaces) and TWO very small changing areas. The place was crowded and there was a line for the bathroom every time I was in there. I felt rushed to take a shower before my service instead of being able to enjoy it and felt rushed again getting dressed at the end.If I come back, I would probably opt just for a tub soak and come prepared to dress in my tub area at the end of my allotted time.

21:10 13 Oct 21

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay which included tub soak, massage and two night’s lodging. The facility is very clean and the setting is absolutely beautiful.Our couples massages were very relaxing and the service was outstanding.Thank you for a wonderful forest-bathing experience!

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Pat Baumgartner

12:25 05 Oct 21

Stayed at the house of earth. It was amazing! The spa treatments were very relaxing as well. You could also go to the sauna during private tub soak time

16:02 02 Oct 21

My wife and I went to Shoji for our anniversary and experienced the tubs and massages. Cain was my massage therapist and he was fantastic. He was informative, communicative, and professional. He listened to my needs and focused on the areas I asked him to, and because of that, it was the best massage I’ve ever had.

17:56 23 Sep 21

Great place for a relaxing getaway!!!

21:22 12 Sep 21

22:25 07 Sep 21

It was nice to relax with my partner here at Shoji. The staff was friendly and courteous and they took care to ensure they were taking all precautions with COVID-19. I highly recommend booking an experience here.

18:07 06 Sep 21

My massage therapist, Monica, was amazing. Her style puts you in a state of deep relaxation and she told me about some stretches to help my tight neck and shoulders. Ashley massaged my friend and helped relieve some of her chronic neck pain. The atmosphere was so relaxing and I felt safe due to the hygiene procedures at the salon. We also stayed at the resort and it was quiet, clean and a very Zen atmosphere.

20:23 05 Sep 21

I had been wanting to come here for a while. I couldn’t have made a better choice by choosing to come on my wedding anniversary weekend. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Me and my husband got one of the package deals. It seems it’s best to book a month in advance if you want a hand massage. We booked late and had to settle for the chair massage. The chairs literally massage you from head to toe. I honestly prefer a massage by a therapist ,but I will say our bodies seemed to find it relaxing because we both fell asleep in the chair. Our favorite part was probably relaxing in the hot tub. Looking forward to coming again during fall season. We truly enjoy our experience!

11:19 22 Aug 21

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