Westglow Resort & Spa

About Westglow Resort & Spa

Situated on a historic 42-acre estate that looks over Grandfather Mountain and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Westglow is serenely nestled in the shadow of Grandfather Mountain and the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Constructed in 1917, the estate was originally the summer home of famed artist and writer Elliott Daingerfield. The focal point of the estate is the historic Manor House, built in the Greek Revival style of architecture and featuring many original Daingerfield furnishings and works of art. Westglow remained in the Daingerfield family until 1978 when Glynda Valentine purchased the estate as a private residence.

As a pioneer in fitness and well-being, Glynda first realized the potential of converting Westglow into a retreat for wellness and relaxation, and Westglow Spa was born. Longtime members Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer continued that legacy with their acquisition of the resort in 2006, initiating a massive restoration and renovation to create the world-class resort that became Westglow Resort & Spa. The spa consistently ranked in the top ten destination spas in the world, achieving the number one ranking in 2017. In 2010, Westglow was inducted into the prestigious Relais & Chateaux association of inns and resorts, one of only 100 in the United States at the time. In 2020, a new chapter of Westglow was written, converting the resort into a destination wedding venue, transitioning all lodging to private home rentals, & maintaining the Life Enrichment Center as a day & member spa.