REST & RELAXATION
RETREATS
Art of Living R&R retreats combine yoga, meditation, nutrition, and exercise to help you reconnect with your true self.
A Rest & Relaxation Retreat at the Art of Living Retreat Center is a customizable combination of meditation, yoga, outdoor activities, and so much more. Whether you come on a solo retreat or with a partner, you’ll discover our peaceful campus, nourishing food, Ayurveda treatments and therapies, and opportunities to reconnect with your true self—or do nothing at all.
Weekend getaways begin at just $581 per person; weekday getaways at $539—2-night minimum.
Activities
Our R&R Retreats include access to a variety of life-enhancing workshops and activities that reduce stress, increase mental focus, revive your senses, and strengthen your overall well-being. Select the options that most resonate with you, or do them all and find out why our retreats are rated among the very best in the nation.
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
This schedule is subject to change based on the seasons, weather, guest participation, and availability.
Click on an activity for more information.
Not Just R&R: Enhance Your Experience
In addition to our daily R&R schedule, we have miles of hiking trails, a labyrinth, a Fitness Room, a Steam Room, and add-on activities such as Ayurvedic healing arts treatments and time in our Clay Studio.
Accommodations
Hotel Rooms
Starting at
$250 + tax per night for single occupancy
$221 + tax per night/per person for double occupancy
Many of our premium rooms offer incredible vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along with expected hotel room amenities.
- Full, Queen, or King Beds
- Private Bathrooms
- Fridge, Television, and Writing Desk
- Free Wi-Fi
Retreat Rooms
Starting at
$223 + tax per night for single occupancy
$200 + tax per night/per person for double occupancy
Our standard rooms are an option for those looking for simplicity and more affordable accommodation.
- Twin beds
- Private bathrooms
- Forest views
- Free Wi-Fi
Premium Apartments
1 Queen bed and 2 twin beds or 1 Full Bed
- Kitchenette
- Balcony
- Washer & Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Ironing Board
- A desk, chairs, and nightstand
- Flat-screen TV with Cable
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Refrigerator, stove range, & microwave
Food for Mind, Body, and Soul
Freshly prepared and served in our bright and spacious main dining hall—which boasts breathtaking views of the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains—your R&R retreat includes three delicious and healthy vegetarian meals daily.
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.
Learn more about dining at the Center and our commitment to serving nourishing food which creates balance and harmony for the mind, body, spirit, and planet here.
Shankara Ayurveda Wellness
Shankara Ayurveda Wellness is a premier destination for holistic wellness and rated one of the best by many national publications, including Organic Spa, SpaFinder, and more. More than just a spa, this is Ayurvedic healing at its very best. Choose from the widest selection of award-winning Ayurvedic treatments in the US for whole-body nourishment and renewal. Whether you’re an Ayurveda aficionado or brand new to the practice and your soul is calling for detoxification, relaxation, rejuvenation or all of the above, the support and care you receive at Shankara Ayurvea Wellness is unparalleled.
Ayurveda Wellness Escape
Upgrade your R&R experience to a Wellness Escape—all the amenities of our R&R retreats, plus a soothing Ayurvedic treatment. Packages are available for solo travelers, couples, girls weekends, mothers and daughters, and more!
