Spruce Pine is a friendly Blue Ridge mountain town with a walkable downtown, a strong local arts-and-crafts scene, farm-to-table eats, and quick access to hiking, waterfalls and the Toe River — great for therapists who want scenic, relaxed multi-week stays that actually feel like living somewhere.
For weekend variety, Asheville’s bigger dining, breweries, music and regional hospitals are within easy driving distance, so you get quiet, affordable mountain life plus access to urban amenities.