An Asheville getaway can be as much about moving your body as exploring the mountains. At Cultivate’s Bunker location near downtown, you can build an active day around indoor climbing, a yoga or Pilates class, and time to unwind in the sauna, all in one convenient location.
With bouldering, a dedicated yoga studio, a weight room, cardio space, sauna, and a cold plunge, Cultivate Climbing’s Bunker is a one-stop shop for fitness and wellness in Asheville. Make it a rainy-day outing, an active date, or a little time for yourself during a mountain vacation.
Start with a Climb
Trade your usual workout for a rock climbing challenge. Bouldering lets you focus on a sequence of movements, testing different footholds and figuring out your next move. Take your time, pause between attempts, and enjoy the small victories along the way.
New to the sport? Cultivate welcomes first-time climbers, with a participant waiver and a free safety orientation to get you started. Rental climbing shoes are available, and bouldering doesn’t require a belay partner or harness, making it an option for solo visitors as well as couples and small groups. Read Cultivate’s guide to your first indoor climbing visit before heading over.
Plan a manageable climbing session that leaves some energy for the rest of your visit. You don’t have to try every wall to have a good time!
Find Your Flow with Yoga or Pilates
Next, shift from the climbing wall to the studio. Cultivate’s yoga classes in Asheville welcome both climbers and non-climbers, so you can join a class whether or not climbing is part of your day.
Choose Slow Flow for a gentler pace, or look for Restorative & Yin when you’d like to settle into longer-held poses. Want a more energetic practice? Power Flow combines movement, balance, and strength. Yoga for Climbers offers another option, with attention to areas such as shoulders, hips, and wrists.
For a different kind of workout, explore Pilates classes at Cultivate. Pilates Strength features core sequences and full-body movements. Pick one class that fits your interests, and build the day around its scheduled time. If your preferred class comes first, simply switch the order of your visit.
Leave Time for Sauna and Cold Plunge
Once the active part of your visit is done, slow things down. The Bunker’s sauna and cold plunge amenities give you a place to make downtime part of the experience.
Choose the sauna, an optional cold plunge, or a quiet break according to your comfort level, and follow the facility’s posted guidance. Leave room in your schedule to enjoy this final part of the visit without rushing to your next activity.
Plan Your Visit
Find The Bunker at 45 S. French Broad Avenue, Asheville, or call 828-505-4446. This is the Cultivate location to choose for climbing, studio classes, sauna, and cold plunge together.
Check Cultivate’s passes and current rates before visiting, and confirm class access with your chosen pass. Reserve your class in advance, complete your waiver, and arrive early to check in. Bring comfortable workout clothes and a water bottle; a personal yoga mat is encouraged, with loaner mats available.