Where health meets happiness.
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A World-Class Retreat Center in Your Backyard
Just two hours northeast of Asheville, set amidst 380 acres of pristine forest high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is the tranquil Art of Living Retreat Center—the perfect place to begin your journey to wellness. In addition to the inspiring surroundings and nourishing vegetarian meals, you’ll find the award-winning Shankara Ayurveda Wellness supports you as you shift into self-discovery with therapeutic Ayurvedic treatments designed to cultivate relaxation and rejuvenation.
From our welcoming team of authentic and caring staff to our pristine grounds and delicious vegetarian cuisine, every detail at the Art of Living Retreat Center is designed to make your stay extraordinary. We are dedicated to bringing you the powerful practices of meditation, mindfulness, Ayurveda, and yoga, so you can experience greater happiness, health, and peace. Let our expert wisdom and knowledge guide you on your journey to well-being and transformation.
Signature Programs
R&R Retreats
Looking for a customizable experience? an R&R Retreat is the perfect solution.
- A diverse schedule of indoor/outdoor activities, workshops, and classes
- Ayurveda education & cooking demos
- Hiking
- Ayurvedic therapies & treatments (massages, facials, consultations, & more)
- Pottery classes
The Happiness Retreat
Start—or continue—your journey toward optimal health and happiness with a stress-reducing meditation and breathwork retreat. You’ll discover more
- Peace & Tranquility
- Connection to your family, friends, and others
- Emotional resilience
- Clarity
- Energy.
Breathwork & Meditation Retreat
Combine breathwork with a personal mantra-based meditation practice to improve mental clarity, focus, and emotional well-being.
- Pranayama & Sudarshan Kriya—a powerful breathing technique
- Greater peace & reduced stress
- More joy & hope
- Connection with a community of like-minded seekers
- Bolstered immunity.
The Silent Retreat
Our Stepping into Silence retreat is a profound opportunity to disconnect from daily distractions and experience deep inner peace through guided meditations and reflective silence. This retreat fosters personal growth and rejuvenation, providing a serene environment for self-discovery and mental clarity. You’ll return home
- Less stressed
- Happier & more enthusiastic
- More focused
- Sleeping better & more deeply
- Connecting easily with others.
