Atop North Carolina’s majestic Blue Ridge mountain range, the whispers of nature beckon you to reconnect with the stillness of your soul while the beauty of our Center invites your mind and body to take refuge in an invigorating experience that relaxes, restores, and revives.
Wherever you may be on your personal path to wellness and discovery, this R&R program has something for you. We have designed the courses and activities straight from the heart, with a balanced blend of movement and stillness, silence and sound, play and rest, engagement and introspection.
Whether you are joining us for five days or simply dropping in for a class or two, each breath will guide you from moment to moment and leave you feeling nurtured in body, mind, and spirit.
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 Workshop Schedule
Please note, this is a seasonal sample schedule; subject to change.
Click on an activity for more information.
Guest Rooms
Hotel Rooms
Starting at
$250 + tax per night for single occupancy
$221 + tax per night/per person for double occupancy
Located on a mountain ridge, these rooms offer incredible vistas of either the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains or the quiet magic of the forest.
- 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
Comfortable and simple, these rooms are a great option for those who desire peace and clarity, accompanied by the music of the forest.
- Twin beds
- Private bathrooms
- Forest views
- Free Wi-Fi
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 daily delicious and healthy meals.
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.
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.
