This retreat isn’t just about doing more—it’s about becoming more. Through guided practices, illuminating inquiry, soul-level insight, and the rare mentorship of world-renowned teachers Marianne Williamson and Katherine Woodward Thomas, you’ll be supported in evolving into the truest, most empowered version of yourself. Surrounded by the support of like-hearted women, you’ll explore what it means to shift from asking “What can I do?” to “Who am I here to be?”—a transformation that speaks directly to the deepest issues of our time. Prepare for moments of clarity and expansion that awaken your voice, reorient your sense of purpose, and root you in a self you can trust.
Recommended Reading: Katherine Woodward Thomas’ What’s TRUE About YOU; Marianne Williamson’s A Woman’s Worth, Mystic Jesus, and Midlife Awakening.
Continuing Education (CE) Credits: Available for therapists, psychologists, and social workers upon request at $8 per credit.
Starting at $395 (Tuition) + $616 (Lodging + Meals) plus tax
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Renewed Confidence
Tap into a stronger, more powerful sense of who you truly are.
Embodied Self-Worth
Release patriarchal narratives and reclaim your inherent value.
Purposeful Power
Claim your role as a force for good, grounded in clarity, courage, and compassion.
Courageous Leadership
Feel called and ready to participate in collective healing and change.
Inner Wisdom Access
Establish a daily practice for living from your deepest truth.
Soulful Sisterhood
Experience deep connection with a circle of wise, kindred women.
Throughout this immersive weekend, you’ll move through soul-stirring conversations, heart-led breakthroughs, and the quiet power of sacred sisterhood. Here, the questions you’ve carried quietly for years will be met with clarity. Old stories and identities, crafted for survival, will gently loosen their grip, and in their place, a truer self will begin to emerge: grounded, luminous, and ready to lead. This is a space for rising, for remembering, and for reclaiming your voice as a force for healing—both within and beyond you.
Tap into your inner voice through thoughtfully prompted reflections designed to awaken insight and clarity.
Engage in heart-centered conversations where questions are answered and truth is spoken, witnessed, and honored in compassionate community.
Connect directly with Marianne and Katherine in intimate moments of personalized insight and encouragement.
Receive soul-nourishing wisdom from the celebrated works of Marianne Williamson and Katherine Woodward Thomas—teachings that have transformed millions.
Experience identity-shifting exercises that dissolve inner blocks and ignite authentic personal power.
This experiential retreat offers a well-balanced schedule that combines structured educational sessions with flexible time blocks – ensuring you have ample opportunity to engage in learning while also allowing personal time to explore the retreat center and enjoy moments of reflection and relaxation.
(Program schedule subject to change.)
4:00 pm Check-in Begins
6:00–7:30 pm Light Dinner
7:00–7:20 pm Guest Orientation
7:30–9:30 pm Session 1
7:30–9:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am–12:30 pm Session 2
12:30–1:30 pm Lunch
2:00–4:00 pm Session 3
4:00–6:00 pm Free Time
6:00–7:30 pm Dinner
7:30–9:30 pm Session 4
7:30–9:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am–12:30 pm Session 5
Room Checkout 11:00 am Luggage may be held at Reception.
12:30–1:30 pm Lunch
Optional Activities
Yoga • Meditation • Kirtan • Bonfire • Labyrinth • Nature Trails
Schedule subject to change.
For over four decades, Marianne Williamson has been a leading voice in spiritually progressive circles. She’s the author of 16 books, including A Return to Love, whose iconic quote—“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure…”—became a generational anthem.
Katherine Woodward Thomas is a licensed psychotherapist and a recognized pioneer in transformational psychology. She is the New York Times best-selling author of several books, including Conscious Uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Even After, and her latest book, What’s True About You: 7 Steps to Move Beyond Your Painful Past and Manifest Your Brightest Future.
Prices include daily vegetarian meals from dinner on the night of check-in through lunch on the day of checkout. (Rates below are per person.)
Ideal for individuals, couples, or friends seeking hotel-style comfort and amenities.
Ideal for friends seeking hotel-style comfort and amenities.
Ideal for individuals, couples, or friends seeking simple surroundings for peace and clarity.
Note Room may contain extra single beds.
Fully furnished 665 sq.-ft. apartment (max: 2 persons)
Note Furniture may vary; each apartment is different.
Fully furnished 995 sq.-ft. apartment (max: 4 persons)
Note Furniture may vary; each apartment is different.
Step into a world where mindfulness meets beauty. Our gallery captures the essence of the Art of Living—from serene moments of reflection to vibrant celebrations of life, wellness, and connection.
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Free activities include
Interactive Nature Hikes
Cooking Demos
Meditation & Movement Classes
Wellness Workshops
Paid activities include
Pottery Classes
Ayurvedic Wellness & Healing Arts Treatments
Take your rejuvenation to another level. Our spa offers treatments and therapies that integrate ancient Ayurveda with contemporary wellness.
Call to check availability during Shankara Ayurveda Spa business hours; seven days a week, 9:00 am–6:00 pm.
For room reservations, Ayurveda Wellness Retreats, and Art of Living Retreat Center (AOLRC) signature retreats, we have the following cancellation policy:
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.
Unless otherwise indicated, our programs are open to participants 18 years of age and older.
To encourage a healthy environment, we ask that guests 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. You may email us at info@artoflivingretreatcenter.org.
Thanks to the cool climate of the Blue Ridge Mountains, air conditioning is rarely needed. For the occasional warm day, there is a fan in each room to help keep you comfortable.
We do have lodging and event venues that are ADA-compliant. Due to the topography of our mountain campus, some are easier to access than others, so please speak to Guest Services (800.392.6870) prior to registering to ensure we can best accommodate your needs. We also have shuttles that run frequently throughout the campus.
We are committed to the safety of our guests and staff. Our mountaintop location and the surrounding areas are spacious, remote, safe, and secure.
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Transportation Options Between Charlotte and the Center
Hickory Hop Shuttle Service Book online hickoryhop.com The Hickory Hop shuttle goes from Charlotte airport to Boone five times daily. Reservations are required, so book ahead online and be sure to confirm shuttle times coordinate with your travel plans.
High Country Limo 828.898.9595 highcountrylimo.com
Oscar’s Car Service 704.965.5800
Edwardo’s Car Service 704.949.6775
Blue Bird Transportation 828.989.7286 Blue Bird of Boone
Abby Cab 828.475.2988 abbycab.com
Uber or Lyft Book in app on arrival.
Other airports within driving distance from the Art of Living Retreat Center include
Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) in Johnson City, TN (80 miles)
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro, NC (110 miles)
Visit our directions page for more information.
SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.