CHRYSALIS2024 | Pruett Smith
906 Sevier Ave, South Knoxville





Everyone needs an escape, a third space inspired by our need for connection to nature and the outdoors.

Inspired by the butterfly’s life cycle, the thermal bath becomes a chrysalis, a safe space for transformation. The process begins as water fills, marking the start of renewal, and ends as it drains, releasing participants recharged and more in tune with themselves. Minerals nurture the body, the environment clears the mind, and shared spaces encourage openness, connection, and healing.
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