Anxiety, Depression, and Chronic Stress Wellness Retreat

8 Day Retreat

BOONE, NC

+ 7-day at home pre-cleanse

+ 7-day at home post-cleanse

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Overview

Did you know that anxiety, major depression, and chronic stress disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States? In fact, about 1 in 5 adults experience anxiety, approximately 46.6 million adults in a given year. Anxiety disorders are considered to be highly treatable, yet less than half of those suffering receive treatment. In addition, an estimated 17.3 million adults in the United States have experienced at least one major depressive episode. Furthermore, chronic stress is a national epidemic for all genders and ages, which can be both the cause and the effect of anxiety and depression.

Despite conventional medicine’s best efforts, the numbers of those affected by depression anxiety or chronic stress continue to rise. Unfortunately, conventional anxiety and depression medications often have harsh side effects, including weight loss or gain, sexual dysfunction, headaches, sleep problems, and drowsiness to name a few. The success of other treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy has shown that “therapist training is a strong predictor of treatment outcome, and many therapists offering CBT services are not sufficiently trained to deliver multiple manual-based interventions with adequate fidelity to the model.”

With such a challenging outlook for those with anxiety, depression, and chronic stress in our country, it’s clear we need a new approach.

Ayurveda is a 5000-year-old holistic wellness and health care system that provides a solid foundation for individuals seeking to regain a life without anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Our authentic approach includes rejuvenation and detoxification to heal and restore the body to its optimal health, while various tools for stress reduction, exercise, cleansing, and lifestyle practices provide ongoing support in the reduction or elimination of anxiety and depression. It is possible to regain a life with happiness, clarity, and emotional stability.

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Our Holistic Approach to Addressing Anxiety, Depression, and Chronic Stress

Ease Stress

Sometimes our autonomic nervous system gets stuck in “fight or flight” mode, which creates a sense of chronic stress. You’ll learn how to settle the nervous system and restore inner balance.

Our autonomic nervous system consists of two main divisions, the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) systems. The sympathetic (fight or flight) gets turned on when we are in immediate danger and need to make a decision fast for survival. Our parasympathetic system (rest and digest system) gets turned on when our bodies are in a relaxed state so that we can sleep, relax, and digest food. It’s not uncommon to see individuals sympathetic system get stuck “on” which puts an individual in a constant fight or flight mode. This has a major impact not only on our autonomic nervous system but our entire body, which can be felt as chronic stress and result in anxiety and depression.

How do you get your autonomic nervous system to function normally again?

Ayurveda. Effective for centuries, this authentic, transformative health care and wellness system helps individuals holistically manage health conditions. Stress reduction and the regulation of a balanced nervous system is a major component in the restoration of health. A highly-effective, powerful stress reduction tool is the cultivation of meditation practice.

Meditation techniques:

Are proven to reduce stress and anxiety
Can be adjusted to your unique spiritual path
Can be practiced daily to bring the body into alignment with the rhythms of nature
Create a sense of stability within your body so that when life throws you a curveball, your body doesn’t take the blow

Special breathing techniques and meditations, such as Sudarshan Kriya® (SKY), will be taught during the program so you can find a deeper sense of balance and well-being. Our SKY technique has been scientifically-proven to reduce levels of stress and decrease the stress hormone, cortisol, by 50%.

Additionally, SKY also:

Relieves anxiety and depression
Supports the immune system
Promotes feelings of well-being
Improves physical, psychological, and social health
Improves overall quality of life

Heal with Food

Did you know that your digestion and diet can play a significant role in anxiety in depression? A healthy gut can significantly contribute to a more steady and calm mind and body state.

Did you know that your digestion and diet can play a significant role in anxiety and depression?

A healthy gut can significantly contribute to a more steady and calm mind and body state. In the health and wellness system of Ayurveda, it is recognized that each individual has a unique genetic makeup or constitution, and foods that are good for one individual may be bad for another. For example, certain types of food like spicy or fermented foods may be beneficial for some, while harmful to others. If you are not eating the right food for your unique body type, and your digestion is not functioning correctly, it can cause toxic build-up or inflammation in your body which can result in anxiety and depression and further imbalance.

This is just one of the reasons we take an individualized approach to health and well-being.

With our program, you will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with one of our world-class Ayurvedic practitioners and board-certified western medical doctor to determine a customized diet specifically for you.

Restore & Renew with Ayurvedic Therapies

Nourish your body, restore balance, detox, and experience deep relaxation with authentic Ayurvedic treatments.

Nourish your body, restore balance, detox, soothe the nervous system, and experience deep relaxation with authentic and therapeutic Ayurvedic treatments. Enjoy a blend of therapies to cleanse and rebuild the tissues within to restore your optimum health and vitality.

Our mind, body, and spirit are so deeply interconnected that true restoration of health only happens when we treat the whole. Ayurveda is grounded in this principle. Effective for centuries, Ayurveda harnesses the natural intelligence of your body to bring deep rest and rejuvenation physically, mentally, and emotionally. After consultation with one of our Ayurvedic practitioners, our highly-trained Ayurvedic therapists work with your body and unique constitution to encourage healing, growth, and physical stress relief, bringing you into an open, blissful, and restored state.

Yoga for Mind-Body Balance

Yoga consists of natural rhythmic exercise that are calming in nature and help boost the production of the happy hormone, serotonin, which has shown to be lower in those with depression.

There is evidence to show that chronic stress can cause the onset of anxiety and depression. Likewise, the daily management and impact of anxiety and depression can create stress, and so the cycle perpetuates. Stress heavily impacts the mind state, sleep, general daily functioning, and can cause physical symptoms such as headaches and tension in the body. The body and mind then struggle to manage the increase in stress hormones, which can trigger the body to shift into a permanent ‘fight, flight or freeze’ mode, distort perspective leading to negative thinking, and much more. The connection between stress, anxiety, and depression is clear, and the approach to the restoration of health must, therefore, encompass all elements.

Yoga is an effective holistic tool to manage physical, mental, and emotional well-being—daily and in the long-term.

It has been practiced for over 5,000 years and is one of the most natural movements to the body. Have you ever seen a baby or a dog waking up from a nap? Have you noticed how they naturally stretch and perform yoga poses intuitively?

Yoga consists of natural rhythmic exercise that are calming in nature and help boost the production of the happy hormone, serotonin, that have been shown to be lower in those with depression. In addition to helping in the production of serotonin, yoga can increase your heart rate variability (HRV), “an indicator of the body's ability to respond to stress more flexibly.”

Another aspect of yoga is breathwork, and this can restore present moment awareness to help stabilize the mind from oscillating between past regrets and future worries—a major factor that can trigger anxiety and depression. Awareness also positively enhances the mind-body connection and supports individuals’ ability to regulate breathing to rebalance in moments of stress and anxiety.

Remove Toxic Build-up

Toxic build-up in the body and mind can cause many underlying health issues. An Ayurvedic cleanse will deeply heal and restore your well-being and natural vitality.

In Ayurveda, toxic build-up can block channels in the body and be the underlying cause of many health issues, including anxiety and depression. There are various causative factors like the consumption of particular foods that are unsuited to your unique your body type, a too low or too high digestive capability that prevents the absorption of nutrients, and environmental toxins, just to name a few. Diet and exercise alone may not be successful in clearing out the toxic build-up.

During your treatment, we’ll focus on the elimination of toxins in the body, which can be a major contributing factor to the onset and ongoing nature of anxiety and depression. Through a specialized cleansing process unique to Ayurveda, you will work one-on-one with an Ayurvedic practitioner to determine which Ayurvedic cleansing techniques are best for you. Ayurvedic massages and a gentle detoxification process will be used to mobilize and eliminate toxins in the body.

These techniques have been shown to restore digestive power, energy flow in the body, inner balance, and vitality.

Rebalance with Medicinal Herbs

Support your health with the most natural, highly effective, remedy the planet has made available to us for thousands of years.

There will be many different combinations of herbs used throughout the program, and your dedicated Ayurvedic practitioner will recommend based on your genetic makeup or constitution. The herbal supplements will help balance the mind, cleanse the body, and restore overall well-being.

Live Well with Ayurveda

Lifestyle choices have a big impact on well-being. Learn how to balance your mental, physical, and emotional wellness through the life-enhancing power of Ayurveda.

Contemporary society is evolving at an ever-increasing rate, at a speed far greater than our minds and nervous system are capable of replicating—there is information and stimulation overload. The rise in anxiety and depression and stress-related disease is a natural consequence. Learning how to balance your mental, physical, and emotional wellness through various lifestyle changes is fundamental to living well.

The Ayurvedic routine is a powerful way to regulate the system and provide daily balance. The daily routines are based around the cycles of nature—when these routines are established, and we are in harmony with our natural rhythms, including the seasons, it provides a strong foundation for overall wellness. The practices are very simple and include oral and personal hygiene, meal times, sleep schedules, care for the senses (eyes, ears, mouth, and skin), bathing, exercise, and meditation practices, which all bring balance to an otherwise chaotic world. The practices are very simple, easy to integrate into even the busiest of lives, and all bring balance to an otherwise chaotic world.

Healthy Living Education

During the 8-day retreat, we’ll empower you with healthy living seminars focused on diet and lifestyle choices for restored health, vitality, and lifelong well-being.

During the 8-day retreat we’ll empower you with healthy living seminars focused on diet and lifestyle choices for restored health, vitality, and lifelong well-being. You’ll learn simple, sustainable strategies to live a healthier, happier life.

Seminars—a sample of what to expect:

Anxiety, Depression, & Chronic -Stress 101
Introduction to Mind-Body Tools
Diet & Lifestyle for Renewed Health
Food Habits
Introduction to Ayurvedic Health Care & Understanding Your Unique Body Type
Health Care & Understanding
Your Unique Body Type
Ayurvedic Daily Routine
Diet & Exercise

Shankara: Authentic Ayurveda

Experience our award-winning Ayurveda health facility at Shankara Ayurveda Spa located deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We combine ancient Ayurveda with contemporary wellness to bring you the ultimate therapeutic experience.

Our team of Ayurvedic practitioners, highly-trained therapists, and esteemed board-certified western medical doctor are dedicated to providing excellence in Ayurvedic health and well-being. Together, we specialize in individualized holistic care to the whole mind-body complex and the management of health conditions.

Relax and rejuvenate in the deeply healing and restful setting of Shankara Ayurveda Spa, and enjoy a blend of facilities to support your well-being, including a relaxation room, steam room, movement studio, dedicated dining area, and a cooking demonstration kitchen.

Your journey to health and vitality begins here.

Why Choose Shankara Ayurveda?

We take an integrated, holistic approach to health and well-being and have a board-certified western medical doctor and an Ayurvedic practitioner on-site during treatments.

We take an integrated, holistic approach and have a board-certified western medical doctor and an Ayurvedic practitioner on-site for the duration of the retreat.
We only accept 12 guests at a time so that we are able to maintain a high quality of individualized service, attention, and care.
Art of Living faculty comprises world-renowned Ayurvedic practitioner from our Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research Hospital in Bangalore, India.
The Art of Living has a dedicated university for individuals practicing to become Ayurvedic doctors.

Initial Consultation, 7-day Pre-cleanse, & 7-day Post-Cleanse

To ensure the highest success during your stay, you will receive an initial consultation with our board-certified western medical doctor, an at-home 7-day pre-cleanse before the retreat, and 7-day post-cleanse for after the retreat.

Upon initial registration, you will receive a consultation with our board-certified western medical doctor to discuss your needs—this will ensure you get the most out of the 8-day retreat. You will also be guided through a 7-day pre-cleanse to do at home before your arrival to help prepare your body for the further gentle detoxification treatments while at the 8-day retreat. The pre-cleanse will include diet recommendations and customized herbs that are included in the cost of your retreat. To further ensure success of the program, you will receive a 7-day post-cleanse that include further diet recommendations and potential for customized herbs if needed. The total program is 21-days, start to finish.

8-Day Residential Retreat

The program includes an 8-day residential retreat at our award-winning Shankara Ayurveda Spa at the Art of Living Retreat Center, Boone, NC.

The program includes an 8-day residential retreat at our award-winning specialist Ayurvedic facility, Shankara Ayurveda Spa at the Art of Living Retreat Center, Boone, NC.

During your residential retreat, hotel and retreat style room lodgings at the Shankara Ayurveda Spa will be provided with the program. Rooms include either a king bed or two full beds, a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, private bath, and complimentary wifi.

Facilities include:

- Steam Room
- Movement Studio
- Relaxation Room
- Dedicated Dining Area & Demonstration Kitchen

Your all-inclusive package for the 8-day retreat features:

- Daily freshly prepared, nutritious, and tasty specialized meals
- Hotel or retreat room lodging
- Gentle yoga classes
- Meditation & mindfulness sessions
- Access to herbal supplements
- Stress management coaching
- One-on-one coaching
- Ayurvedic spa treatments, including an authentic customized Ayurvedic cleanse

After the immersive cleansing experience, clients often report feeling revitalized, lighter both mentally and physically and energized from the inside out, ready to manage their well-being.

This Retreat Will Change Your Life

Feel lighter
Increase energy
Improve strength
Boost your immune system
Remove toxic build-up

Manage stress effectively
Experience a calm mind
Feel more relaxed
Enhance your quality of life
Experience mental clarity & vitality

Deepen your connection to what matters most
Establish practices to support mind, body, & soul
Be part of a supportive community
Experience greater contentment

Gain new & enjoyable approaches to living well
Establish healthy eating patterns
Understand how food affects the mind & body
Improve your relationship with food

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“Emotionally I feel less heavy, as though I was able to let go of a lot of stuck and negative emotions I had. I feel happier and feel as though I know myself more and are accepting of myself more as well. Every single person I interacted with or that I had a session with was incredible! They were always making sure I felt comfortable and trying to make my time there perfect. They were so helpful and pleasant. They always made me feel so special. The food was great, I had no cravings and at until full. I enjoyed it and it tasted really good! Everything was incredible and completely exceeded my expectations. I am so grateful for the kindness and genuine concern of everyone to make sure I got the most out of this experience. I am grateful for the time allowed to reflect and meditate and be pampered that helped teach me so much. Thank you so very much!”

“I am able to deal with stressful thoughts better. I don’t feel that immediate worrying in my body. I had a great experience. I was able to go deep in my thoughts. I am excited about all the tools I take with me. It’s the perfect place for this retreat. It is also all very clean and you feel like you are at home. There are such wonderful people, from the doctor, practitioner and spa attendants, they were understanding and knowledgeable. The food was delicious.”

“I feel restored, lighter, my mind is clear. I can’t express it in words. As my daughter said ‘Mom, you sound like your old self.’ More than I ever thought possible. I came in with a somewhat skeptical mind, wanting to believe, but did not think it would be what was ‘said experience.’ Each meal was an adventure and different. You could taste the flavorful spices in balance.”

“I was feeling low and nervous. My life felt stuck and in an unhealthy place. I feel the opposite now. It was very challenging but nurturing. I didn’t realize I would be eating such a limited diet but it was wonderful when I had the buffet. The kindness of the staff ”

“I feel more relieved from thoughts and my anxiety somewhat dwindled as well. I definitely feel lighter as a whole. At first I was apprehensive about no a/c but given the climate it really works. I am most grateful for the opportunity to learn about Ayurveda while going through the detoxification”

So much happier, grateful, blessed. The food was expected considering doing a cleanse. Would have preferred more variety but I understand the reasons.”

“I feel wonderful, calmer, cleaner, and clearer. More energy. Less heavy. I am grateful for myself and for all the wonderful support, wisdom, knowledge that everyone shared with me. Wonderful pace.”

“I feel grounded and centered both spiritually and emotionally. All the therapist were excellent. I had a severe migraine and during my 2nd and 3rd treatment both Shona and Chelsea spent time treating the painful areas. Due to the program I are kitchari each meal, but it was well prepared. Each person was extremely friendly, helpful, and professional.”

“I arrived feeling sick, depressed, and very unhealthy and am leaving feeling peaceful, yet energized and hopeful. All my therapists were professional, knowledgeable, and very good at their jobs. Food was delicious Thursday night. I really had a hard time having so much ghee, but otherwise was great food”

“I feel at peace. I feel light. I feel like there is beauty everywhere”

“I feel lighter, less anxiety, less racing thoughts, and have glowing skin. Everyone was attentive, intuitive, kind, and great at their job. The food was so delicious. I am so grateful for the harmony, nature, and connection.”

“I am clearer (like a crystal). I feel so much lighter, more activated and expanded with more positivity overall and more groundedness, peace, and confidence”

“I definitely feel more calm and focused with less thoughts. My mind doesn’t feel drained. It was a rewarding experience and worth the money”

“I feel really good and have the tools to continue to heal and find more happiness. My body is less stressed and tense, my mind is calm and certain negative emotions have been released”

“Dramatic transformation. Clarity. Calm. Focus”

“Less anxious, more energy, more focus, calmer”

“So much clearer in my mind. I feel so much better. I am clear on what direction to go in and what ‘feeds’ my soul…. Honoring myself and my time and making wise choices”

“I feel refreshed, centered, and relaxed. I feel lighter and energized. My mind is more calm. Wonderful information, instruction, and guidance. Completely worth the time, effort, and investment.”

“I have gained mindfulness and are more aware of what my body’s needs are. I am most grateful for the new connections I have made with the people I have met as well as the knowledge to improve my health.”

“I feel much more relaxed and calm. I am most grateful for a place that can take you through the experience as authentically as possible.”

“The program was beyond my expectations with regards to the amount of support by the staff, through an uncomfortable process. Thank you! Everyone was extremely friendly and kind.”

“I had a wonderful experience - this was exactly what I was looking for in a retreat. I am grateful for the kindness and caring of the whole staff and also grateful for the knowledge I am taking home. I am more calm and at ease, more emotionally stable, and rested and nourished. Thank you!”

“I feel lighter as if a cloud and weight has been lifted. I feel clearer and bright! I had a wonderful experience and the retreat was a home: it was comfortable, supportive and loving all the way! The venue was convenient, comfortable and very hygienic. The needs of the guests were always kept in mind. The food was very lovingly and thoughtfully prepared - full of life-force, vital energy and healing”

“When I arrived I felt tired and anxious and now I am more relaxed, calm, and optimistic. The experience was very good, I am very grateful that people were helpful, kind, and willing to share their stories and knowledge. The food was very well cooked.”

“Very educational in terms of Ayurveda and learning specifically about my body. Unexpected that the cleanse was as much mental as physical - but wonderfully so. My energy levels are high and I feel much lighter. I feel mentally clearer, calmer, sharper, more positive. My sleep progressively improved each night.”

“I was feeling nervous and worried about the future when I arrived. My experience was loving, healing, and energizing. The food was great even if was repetitious due to the cleanse. I am so grateful for the peace, strength, and focus that I have found.”

FAQs

Is this program suitable for me?

This is a specialized program for the treatment and management of anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. The program is suitable if you experience any of these health concerns or if you have a personal history or family members that have anxiety and depression, as this can be used as a preventative measure.

However, we are unable to accept:

Anyone who has a medical history of Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenic, and/or Schizoaffective Disorder.
Anyone that has had recent hospitalization for depression or anxiety in last year.

During your initial consultation with a board-certified western medical doctor please inform them of any current prescription medication you are taking and medical history.

Does this program work for all forms of anxiety and depression?

Once you register for the program, you will receive an initial consultation with the board-certified western medical doctor to determine whether the program is suitable for you. To ensure you receive the maximum program benefits, it is essential at that stage we are informed of any current prescription medication you are taking and medical history.

I have a food allergy or specific diet, can I still eat there?

Please discuss your special dietary need or allergies with an Ayurveda specialist. Dietary requirements, such as gluten-free and vegan options are generally available.

Can I stop my medicine?

No. If you have anxiety and/or depression, you will work with our team to help manage your health condition. We will have both an Ayurvedic practitioner and board-certified western medical doctor on staff to care for you during the process. However, it will be up to your primary care doctor to make the decision on whether you are in a place to adjust, reduce, or stop your medications.

Will I be able to get off my medicine? How long will it take?

No. If you have anxiety and/or depression, you will work with our team to help manage your health condition. We will have both an Ayurvedic practitioner and board-certified western medical doctor on staff to care for you during the process. However, it will be up to your primary care provider to make the decision. We encourage that you share all your herbal and non-herbal supplements with your primary care doctor.

Will I no longer have anxiety and/or depression after this program?

A lot of participants feel more balanced, physically, mentally, and emotionally and empowered to create positive change in their daily life. However, results are completely dependent on how your body reacts to the treatments. It also depends on how closely the diet and lifestyle recommendations are followed.

What foods can I eat on the program?

During this specialized 8-day retreat, you’ll receive an individualized diet specific to your unique body type to rebuild your body and your digestion. A lot of the foods that will be prepared and recommended are based around a plant-based diet.

What do I need to bring with me on the 8-day residential retreat?

Aside from your personal effects (and any medication), we suggest you bring comfortable clothing and layers (mountain weather can be changeable) and anything that will make you feel more at home. We take care of everything else.

You may wish to also bring swimwear for use in the steam room.

Each studio space at the Center is equipped with yoga mats, blankets, and blocks.

What if I'm not in good physical shape?

Everyone has unique physical capabilities. All of the programs are adjusted to meet the attendee where they are at to help build up your strength and endurance.

Does this program require eating a raw diet or plant-based diet?

During your pre-cleanse, cleanse and post-cleanse a plant-based diet is recommended. However, we will create a program which is sustainable for long-term success.

Is the food 100% organic?

The food is locally sourced and non-GMO.

How do I get to the Art of Living Retreat Center for the 8 Day retreat?

639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NC 28607

Discover deep rest and rejuvenation in a pristine natural setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, North Carolina. Set amidst 380 acres of pristine forest high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a tranquil sanctuary. The perfect place to begin your journey to wellness.

*NOTE* Please avoid using GPS. It will take you up a private road to a locked gate. Use directions provided on this site.
Distance from Nearest Airport: 2 hours by car without traffic
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Can I bring a family member or friend?

Absolutely, for an additional fee. We have multiple program options available at the Center. Your family member or friend can choose from our retreat calendar or customize their own retreat.

Can I arrive early or stay longer in Boone, NC?

Absolutely, for an additional fee. You can create your own vacation with an R&R Retreat and spend some additional days relaxing at the Center. Choose from a variety of daily classes, activities, and spa treatments, as well as an abundance of nature trails and quiet spaces. Please discuss with an Ayurvedic specialist at our Shankara Ayurveda Spa for details.

What type of food will be served?

You’ll receive an individualized diet plan specific to your unique body type to rebuild your body and your digestion. During the residential retreat, you’ll be served a plant-based diet to support the process.

Do I have to experience anxiety and/or depression to participate?

No. If you have a personal history or family members that have anxiety or depression, this can be used as a preventative measure to help you avoid experiencing anxiety and depression in the future. The program can also be beneficial in managing chronic stress.

Will there be emotional support during the program?

You will receive support throughout the program. Our team is dedicated to providing individualized holistic care to the whole mind-body complex.

I experience severe anxiety and/or depression, would the program be suitable for me?

Once you register for the program, you will receive an initial consultation with a board-certified western medical doctor to determine whether the program is suitable for you. To ensure you receive the maximum program benefits, it is essential at that stage we are informed of any current prescription medication you are taking and medical history.

Important Note: This program is not suitable if you are pregnant.

Schedule

8-Day Residential Retreat + 7-Day Pre-Cleanse + 7-day Post-Cleanse (Starting at $ 3,665)

We support you every step of the way on your journey to renewed health.

The program is designed to yield the highest results pertaining to anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. It begins 5 days before your arrival to the 8-day residential retreat. The whole duration of the program includes treatments, diet guidance, and ongoing support⁠—making it more cost-effective than traditional western treatments.

You begin with a simple, fully guided, 5-day at-home pre-cleanse, which continues more deeply at the Center during the 8-day retreat.

Please note, this schedule is subject to change and will vary based on the guests’ needs.

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Before Retreat

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Day 6 (Wednesday)

Day 7 (Thursday)

Day 8 (Friday)

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Location

639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, North Carolina 28607

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