Description
What could be better than an annual silence retreat?
Perhaps a silence retreat in an awesome setting of natural silence, incredible beauty and peace…
The SKY Art of Silence in Boone provides optimal conditions for going deep within, quieting your mental chatter, and experiencing profound rest and inner silence. This course builds upon the Sudarshan Kriya® breathing technique offered in the YesPlus program.
The practice of silence – of consciously withdrawing your energy and attention from outer distractions – has been used in different traditions throughout time as a pathway to renewal on all levels. By participating in various course processes specifically designed to take you beyond the usually active mind, you experience an extraordinary sense of peace and renewed vitality that you carry home with you and into daily life.
You will also have time to be with yourself in nature, amid the pristine forests and peaks that surround the center.
Experiences
“Every moment doing the advance course was a new experience for me: the meditation and the silence.”
— Nita R
” I cannot directly pin point it, but definitely there is a big change from before and after going to the part-2 course. I feel I have become a new person, so I say that the part-2 course has been the starting point of my new self. The new me is very comfortable. I feel blessed and very happy. Actually, I feel very lucky to come across a course like this. Thank you for giving such an opportunity.”
— Shoko
Presenters
Shyam Gannavaram
Rooms & Pricing
All options include daily vegetarian meals from dinner on the night of check-in through lunch on the day of check-out. (Rates below are per person.)
Private Hotel Room
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The private hotel room features either a king bed or two full beds, a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, a private bath and complimentary wifi.
Shared Hotel Room (2 People)
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The shared hotel room features either a king bed or two full beds, a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, private bath and complimentary wifi. One other person of the same gender will share the room with you.
Private Retreat Room
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The private retreat room has twin beds, a private bath and complimentary wifi.
Shared Retreat Room (2 People)
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The shared retreat room has twin beds, a private bath and complimentary wifi. One other person of the same gender will share the room with you.
Shared Retreat Room (3 People)
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The shared retreat room has twin beds, a private bath and complimentary wifi. Up to two more people of the same gender will share the room with you.
Schedule
SKY Art of Silence
With: Shyam Gannavaram
May 14 – 17
(Schedule Subject to Change – Please check with registration on the day of arrival)
Day 1
3:00 pm Check-in
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm – 7:20 pm AOLRC Orientation – MANDATORY FOR ALL GROUPS
7:30 pm – 9:45 pm Session
Day 2/3
6:30 am – 8:30 am Morning Session
8:30 am – 9:15 am Breakfast
9:15 am – 10:00 am Seva
10:00 pm – 1:00 pm Session
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Lunch
1:45 pm – 3:00 pm Seva
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Session
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Dinner
6:45 pm – 7:30 pm Seva
7:30 pm – 9:30pm Session
Day 4 — Departure Day
6:30 am – 8:30 am Morning Session
8:30 am – 9:15 am Breakfast
Please be sure to check out of your room with reception during breakfast and seva break
9:15 am -10:00 am Seva
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Session
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch is included in your stay this day!
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Session
*If a spa appointment is made during a Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner, guests may request a meal to be boxed for pickup by asking spa reception.
**Meals are served during the following times – 7:30-9:30am for Breakfast, 12:00-2:00pm for Lunch, and 6:00-7:30pm for Dinner. Food will be put away at the ending times, but the dining hall will remain open.
***Please call the spa in advance to book spa treatments during your free time if you are interested. The phone number is (828) 264-8382.
Optional Saturday Activities
Guided Nature Walk
1:30-2:30pm or 3-4pm
Pottery Class
2-3pm, 3-4pm or 4-5pm
Location
639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, North Carolina 28607
Discover deep rest and rejuvenation in our tranquil sanctuary set amidst 380 pristine acres high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, North Carolina—the perfect place to begin your journey to wellness.
NOTE Avoid using GPS—it will take you up a private road to a locked gate. Please use the directions provided on this site.
FAQs
For room reservations, spa retreats, and Art of Living Retreat Center (AOLRC) signature retreats, we have the following cancellation policy:
- Refunds are available (less a $50 processing fee) up to eight days before your program or stay.
- Nonrefundable credit toward a future AOLRC program or stay (less a $50 processing fee) is available if you give notice between seven and one day(s) before your program or stay. Credit may be applied to any AOLRC program or stay for one year following date of issue.
- No credit or refund is available if you cancel on the arrival day, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. AOLRC reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If AOLRC cancels a program, you will receive a full refund. Some programs may have special cancellation policies; see individual workshop descriptions. For all other retreats, please be sure to check the registration page specific to that retreat.
To encourage a healthy environment we ask that guest to not consume alcohol or meat in our public spaces, however, guests may enjoy these items in their rooms.
Our property is always smoke-free.
Yes, we ask that guests with food allergies simply inform us so we can communicate those needs to our chef. Typically, we label potential allergens such as gluten, dairy, and nuts.
