The Art of Living
TRANSFORMATIONAL

Wellness Retreats

For those seeking space to pause, reset, and reconnect, the Art of Living Retreat Center offers a sanctuary for true renewal. Whether you are navigating stress, seeking clarity, deepening your spiritual practice, or simply longing for rest, our retreats are designed to meet you where you are. Here, in the quiet beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll find the support, practices, and space to return to yourself.

Ancient Wisdom for the

Modern Soul

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Retreats

Meditation, yoga, and Ayurveda wellness retreats, along with guest presenter events, offer space to restore balance, spark renewal, and nurture your whole being.

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Meditation Retreats

Discover the power of stillness as you calm the mind and return to the present moment through breathwork, meditation, and silence.

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Yoga Retreats

Reconnect with your body through mindful movement, breath, and practices that build strength, flexibility, and inner balance.

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Spa Retreats

Restore balance through personalized Ayurvedic therapies, nourishing meals, and healing treatments designed to support deep renewal.

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Rest & Relaxation Retreats

Unwind at your own pace with flexible, self-guided stays that offer space to rest, recharge, and reconnect in a peaceful mountain setting.

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Guest Teacher Retreats

Experience unique programs led by respected teachers, offering fresh perspectives, personal growth, and meaningful connection.

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Host Your Event

Bring your community together in a serene mountain setting designed to support connection, inspiration, and transformation.

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WHY THE ART OF LIVING IS

Different

More than a retreat center, this is a place where ancient wisdom, immersive experiences, and the natural world come together to support real, lasting transformation.

  • Signature breathwork and meditation retreats rooted in the Art of Living lineage
  • Ayurveda-based wellness programs and an award-winning healing spa
  • A 380-acre sanctuary in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Retreats designed for both deep transformation and spacious restoration
  • A gathering place for respected teachers, thought leaders, and meaningful connections
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Your Journey to Inner Calm

Begins Here

Come enjoy OUR

Beautiful Campus

Discover our 380-acre retreat center in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains—a space for transformation, community, and meaningful experiences. From intimate gatherings to large events, we host programs in meditation, Ayurveda, wellness, and workshops with today’s leading thought leaders.

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4.8 (1,672 reviews)

We had the most wonderful experience at Art of Living Retreat Center. The food was delicious, the spa was sumptuous, and the Center was run so well. It surpassed our expectations!

—Lisa H., Google Reviews

I had an excellent experience during my stay here ... the place is so beautiful I wanted to stay longer. Very peaceful and everything I was hoping it would be. I can't wait to come back.

—Andreza O., Google Reviews

Just what my busy life needed. An R&R spiritual reset with meditation, yoga, chanting, sound bath therapy, hiking in nature, and healthy food. I will definitely be back soon.

—Jim E., Tripadvisor

My retreat at the art of living center was nothing short of amazing. I would highly recommend visiting if you’re looking to find your joy, peace or tranquility!

—Robin C., Tripadvisor

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Retreats & Special Offers

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Mother's Day Weekend Special—Save 30%!

Mother's Day Weekend Special—Save 30%!

This Mother’s Day, offer something more meaningful than flowers—a chance to truly rest, reset, and reconnect. Save 30% on Signature Retreats for stays anytime between May 4–10.

Mother’s Day Special
Midweek Reset

Midweek Reset

Escape the routine and find your calm with a restorative midweek R&R retreat. Stay for three nights and only pay for two!

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Panchakarma 8-Day Cleanse

Panchakarma 8-Day Cleanse

Start your sacred journey back to wellness and the Self in our Signature Panchakarma Retreat.

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Unlock the Power of Self-Healing with Fascial Maneuvers

Unlock the Power of Self-Healing with Fascial Maneuvers

with Aisha Rodrigue & Jason van Blerk

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SHANKARA AYURVEDA

Wellness Spa

The Shankara Ayurveda Wellness Spa is a sanctuary for whole-being wellness. Blending ancient traditions with modern science, we offer retreats, cleanses, and restorative treatments to rejuvenate the body, calm the mind, and uplift the spirit.

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Let us host your

Next Event

Amidst the calming embrace of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Art of Living Retreat Center offers an extraordinary event-hosting experience with accommodations for up to 600 guests, surrounded by 380 acres of pristine forest that inspire clarity, connection, and creativity.

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About US

Art of Living Retreat Center

Art of Living founder Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a globally revered spiritual and humanitarian leader. He has spearheaded an unprecedented worldwide movement for a stress-free, violence-free society.

The Art of Living Retreat Center is a welcoming space for rest, renewal, and transformation—where people from all walks of life come to reconnect with themselves, each other, and the natural world.

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