Welcome. Art of Living Retreat Center provides a place to relax, open to the transformative power of meditation and spirituality, and learn powerful techniques to unlock your hidden potential and blossom fully. We offer Ayurveda Wellness Escapes; Signature Happiness, Meditation, and Silent Retreats, R&R Retreats, and guest presenter-led programs with themes of self-discovery, healing, and much more.
Founded by humanitarian and spiritual guide Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, AOLRC is the largest center of its kind in the US, hosting groups from 25–2000.
The Center is also home to the award-winning Shankara Ayurveda Wellness. Ancient Ayurveda is integrated with contemporary wellness to bring body, mind, and spirit into balance through consultations, body treatments, and Ayurveda therapies.
Faith
Hindu / Indian Traditions:
Yoga (no specific type)
Open to All:
Open to All
Other:
Other
Mission/Lineage: The Art of Living Retreat Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to reawaken the human values of compassion, love, togetherness, joy, and harmony in order to realize a true representation of a one-world family—a place that unites people from all walks of life in the spirit of wisdom, celebration, and service to the world.
The Art of Living Foundation as an international, non-profit, educational, and humanitarian organization.
Average Cost: $$$
Work Exchange:
Yes!
We offer 3–6 month internship programs for those wishing to study, practice, serve and celebrate amidst the vibrant wilderness of the Blueridge Mountains in a community dedicated to the blossoming of human life.
Environment: Mountain, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Alcohol, No Drugs, No Smoking
Language: English, Hindi, Spanish
Retreat Type (definitions):
Guided / Programmed, Long-term, Personal, Silent
Features
Art:
Art, Creativity, Music / Song / Drumming
Health / Wellness:
Ayurveda, Detox, Energy Therapy, Fatigue, Healing, Nutrition
Learning:
Talks / Lectures, Workshops
Meditation:
Meditation (no specific type)
Nature / Wildlife:
Hiking / Walking, Nature (no specific type)
Personal Development:
Personal Development
Spa Services:
Spa Services, Facials, Massage, Other Treatments, Sauna, Spa Services (no specific type)
Special Facility Features:
Bookstore / Gift Shop, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Labyrinth, Meditation Hall
Spiritual Studies:
Consciousness Studies, Spiritual, Spiritual (no specific type)
Virtual / Online:
Virtual / Online, Pre-Recorded Video/ Audio/ Text, Private Call or Video, Streaming Video
Yoga Asana:
Yoga (no specific type)
Room Types: Hotel
Total Number of Rooms:
208
Some or all housing is single sex only.
Children OK: Yes!
Housing: All rooms offer private baths with gorgeous views. The Center is situated on a ridgeline in the mountains. Certain amenities are offered in premium rooms, including a TV, etc., while our standard rooms provide a simpler, comfortable experience in nature.
Food: Organic / Locally Grown, Raw Food Options, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Only, Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Location of this Retreat:
639 Whispering Hills Rd
Boone, NC 28607
United States
Travel Info: 2 hours from Charlotte CLT airport.
Transportation options include a private shuttle and bus.
2 hours from Greensboro GSO airport.
3.5 hours from Raleigh's RDU airport.
1.5 hours from Johnson City's TRI airport.
Driving directions are available on the center website under Directions.