Wrens Nest Center for Wellbeing, located at 2001 Shields Road in Dalton, Ga., is nearing the final phase of construction. Owner Cynthia Michaels broke ground on the 2,650 square foot facility in August. She said Wrens Nest will offer services, classes, and space for individuals and groups seeking wellness, balance, and change.
Michaels’ own business, Yoga by Cindy, will operate out of Wrens Nest, offering yoga therapy and yoga and fitness classes for people of all ages. Additional services at Wrens Nest are anticipated to include massage therapy, psychotherapy counseling, and nutrition consultation.
Wrens Nest is being designed as a facility that can serve the community in a variety of ways. Planning for quarterly educational events and programs is currently in the works, and a grand opening is anticipated for mid-winter. “Our goal at Wrens Nest is to provide support and educational opportunities to nurture and facilitate growth for people in the Dalton and Chattanooga communities. I want Wrens Nest to serve as a place where people can seek, stretch, and soar, whether that be through the healing process or simply working to improve their health and wellbeing,” said Michaels.
Construction of Wrens Nest is being led by Kim L. Woods Construction. The facility was designed by architect and photographer Carl Alan Smith, who also designed the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech and Dalton’s Creative Art Guild building and concourse. The Wrens Nest facility will consist of three parts: a fully equipped kitchen, a bath, and a parlor on one side; a reception area, offices, a yoga studio, a bath, and a private lobby on the other; and a breezeway in the middle.
Smith said the design of the facility is centered around the existing garden, which Michaels and her husband started years ago. “Each of the major spaces within Wrens Nest are visually connected to the garden area with large windows. A central part of the design is a covered breezeway, which acts as a large gateway from the front of the building to the garden space,” he said.
Michaels is currently in the process of securing tenants for Wrens Nest. Wrens Nest will also be available for rent for special occasions such as weddings, bridal showers, corporate retreats, and family reunions. Each of the major spaces are designed for practical purposes, including receptions, lectures and dining.
For more information on becoming a tenant or renting space, contact Cindy Michaels at 706-529-6378.