Escape the mundane, surrender to nature, and unwind atop North Carolina’s stunning and serene Blue Ridge Mountains. The relaxing and peaceful sanctuary that is our award-winning Shankara Ayurveda Wellness awaits you with natural and holistic experiences that deliver you to pure bliss. Whether you want to de-stress alone, or reconnect and rejuvenate with a family member, friend, or group, our wellness getaways are designed to soothe the body, mind, and spirit so that every guest emerges vitalized and refreshed.
“Best Ayurveda Program”
“A 380-acre sanctuary… a balancing act of rest and activities”
“2016 Reader’s Choice Winner: Best Health & Wellness”
As a guest of our nationally-acclaimed Shankara Ayurveda Wellness, the personalized care and attention you receive is unparalleled.
Your body will be nourished daily with whole-foods meals, your mind calmed by the profound serenity and wisdom of nature, your spirit renewed with uplifting guided meditation and yoga classes, and your whole being refreshed and revitalized with nurturing Ayurveda treatments and amenities.
Whether you’re coming from near or far, a visit with us will transport you to a world away.
Our all-inclusive wellness retreats include
- 2-night stay in a welcoming and peaceful Retreat Room/Hotel Room
1 revitalizing Ayurvedic massage or treatment per person (up to $130 value)
- Additional R&R workshops such as mindful painting and Ayurvedic cooking to awaken creativity and stimulate the senses
- Access to campus activities like our labyrinth, nature trails, bonfires, daily kirtan, and more
- Daily delicious and healthy meals that promote whole-body health and balance
- Guided meditation and yoga classes to connect you with your innermost spirit
- Amenities such as our fitness room, sauna, etc.
- Free Wi-Fi
(Additional classes, treatment enhancements, and services are available for additional fees.)
Couples Wellness Escape
Research has discovered that vacationing as a couple boosts happiness, increases relationship satisfaction, deepens the bond, reduces heart disease in men, and improves mental health for women. Aren’t these enough reasons to Escape together!
Our Retreat setting sets the tone for connection. Whether you are rekindling a spark or deepening your connection, our all-inclusive package has something for the both of you. Through our fresh mountain air, beautiful landscape, nourishing food, Ayurvedic treatments that reset, and classes that promote well-being, this Couples Wellness Escape reinvigorates your body, mind, and soul and strengthens your bond.
based on double occupancy.
- Add additional night (two-person) Starts at $235
- (Prices include a service charge of 18% for staff; taxes not included.)
Girlfriends Getaway
Gather your best girls and break away form the hustle and bustle and enjoy some catching up AND well-being!
Studies have shown that time with our friends not only improves our mood but also produces stress-reducing hormones. Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, meditation, nature trails, or classes give everyone a chance to celebrate time together. Whether you want to slow down and tune in or move and groove, there’s something for everyone to enjoy -the way THEY need it. Nourish your friendships and your whole being!
based on double occupancy.
(For groups of 5 or more, call us to book.)
- Add an additional guest—starts at $278; add additional night, $235.
- (Prices include a service charge of 18% for staff; taxes not included.)
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Mother & Daughter (in-law) Getaway
Create new memories and reflect on the past while nurturing your connection with yourself and each other. Harvard Medical School says that Mother – Daughter trips help relieve stress, improve immune responses, decrease the chances of heart disease, and even help you live longer. This package is designed to bring balance and harmony to you individually and your relationship as a whole. Stimulate your senses and spark creativity with fun and inspiring classes, Ayurvedic treatments, and pottery. Quiet your mind and nourish yourself through meditation, yoga, and nutritious food. Or do it all!
based on double occupancy.
- Add additional night (two-person) Starts @ $235
- (Prices include a service charge of 18% for staff; taxes not included.)
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Rest and Restore
Press pause on life’s demands and slip away to tranquil mountain views, pampering spa treatments, and invigorating amenities that promote relaxation, rejuvenation, and renewal from the inside-out. Worries will lift as you set foot onto our campus, tensions will fade as you unwind in the sauna, and stress will simply melt away as you are pampered and soothed with Ayurvedic treatments and experiences derived from ancient science and healing practices. From arrival to departure, your body, mind, and spirit will be nurtured back to a deep sense of peace and well-being that carries you throughout your days.
based on single occupancy.
- Add an additional guest, $365;
Add additional night (one person), $185. Add additional night (2nd person), $235. - (Prices include a service charge of 18% for staff; taxes not included.)
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Discover Ayurveda
Enjoy deep rest and rejuvenation with three Ayurveda treatments (up to $130 each) that support relaxation, clearing and restoration on the physical, mental, and emotional levels. This purifying experience immerses you in an ancient time-tested Ayurveda cleansing process known for bringing your personal health back into balance and rhythm with nature. Paired with a designated Ayurveda expert that will offer key insights on your body and mind, your Restart Getaway will be specially formulated to address your specific wellness needs so that you emerge feeling lighter, energized, and more healthy overall!
based on single occupancy.
- Add additional person—starts at $695.
Add additional night (1 person)—starts at $137.
Add additional night (2nd person)—starts at $185. - (Prices include a service charge of 18% for staff; taxes not included.)
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Weekend of Creativity
Let the breathtaking beauty of our campus inspire you–artistically! Studies have proven that creative activities produce feel-good hormones in the body that improve memory and emotional well-being, reduce physical pain, and relieve symptoms relative to depression and anxiety. So if you need some added fun while decompressing and replenishing away from your day-to-day, or you just want to get your hands dirty while channeling your inner Picasso, our therapeutic pottery and clay building experience will satisfy your need for “me time” in all the best ways as you create your very own masterpiece. No experience is required.
based on single occupancy.
- Add additional guest—starts at $297.
Add additional night—starts at $235. - (Prices include a service charge of 18% for
- staff; taxes not included.)
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Shankara Ayurveda Wellness
Shankara Ayurveda Wellness is rated one of the best by many nationwide publications, including InStyle, USA Today, The Washington Post, Organic Spa, SpaFinder. We combine ancient Ayurveda with contemporary wellness to bring you the care you deserve.
As a getaway guest, our experts will show you Ayurveda’s proven power to bring the mind, body, and soul into an open, blissful, and restored state. Our amenities—including our fitness room, sauna, and lounge—are designed to relax, refresh, recharge, and enhance your overall well-being.
Whether you’re a seasoned Ayurveda therapy practitioner or just curious about alternative therapies and approaches to well-being, if your soul is calling for detoxification, relaxation, rejuvenation—or all of the above—the indulgence and care you will experience at Shankara Ayurveda Wellness will be something you talk about for years to come.
Food for Mind, Body, and Soul
Drawing on influences from the local harvest in Boone to Bombay and even the Caribbean, our chefs aim to please the palate with vegetarian nourishment made from fresh, seasonal ingredients designed to energize and nourish all body types. We offer many meat-free and vegan options, however, some portions of our meals do contain dairy. We cater to any gluten, dairy, soy, and nut-related allergies and list allergens and ingredients on our menus.
We grow a variety of our very own fresh and delicious fruits, vegetables, and flowers on site. Our garden is as much a place for nourishment of the soul as it is a place of nourishment for the body. Many staff, volunteers, and journeyers regularly walk the paths.
Amenities & Activities
Your getaway includes many soul-feeding amenities, workshops, and activities. We invite you to
