Sylva is a friendly, walkable mountain town with a lively Main Street, riverside trails and easy access to hiking, rafting and scenic drives—perfect for a travel therapist who wants peaceful shifts and restorative off-hours. Affordable short-term housing, coffee shops and community events give weeks away a real “local” feel rather than feeling stuck.
Weekends stay interesting: Asheville’s booming food, arts and brewery scene is about 30–40 minutes away, and the Cherokee/Great Smoky Mountains area with cultural sites and outdoor adventure is also close.