Directions
Revel in the beautiful drive along the scenic winding road carved through the resplendent Blue Ridge Mountains.
Printable Directions
Download a PDF of turn-by-turn directions, including landmarks.
Address
The Art of Living Retreat Center
639 Whispering Hills Rd.
Boone, NC 28607
Phone Number
If you need anything, just give us a call.
Phone: 800-392-6870
A warning about using GPS!
We do not recommend using your GPS for driving directions, as many roads are incorrectly marked in the navigation system and inputting our address will take you on a wild ride. Instead, we recommend using Google maps (address above). Many prefer to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway route only May through October since the road closes often in winter.
Nearest Airport
There are several airports within driving distance from the Art of Living Retreat Center:
- Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, NC (100 miles).
- Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) in Johnson City, TN (80 miles)
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro, NC (110 miles)
Shuttles
The Hickory Hop shuttle goes from Charlotte airport to Boone five times daily. Reservations are required; book online here.
Please confirm shuttle times coordinate with your travel plans.
Car Rental
Enterprise, Avis, Alamo, Hertz, National, and Budget all offer car rentals at Charlotte airport. Please contact the rental company directly for pricing.
Uber
It is often possible to take an Uber from the Charlotte airport to the Center—which can be very cost-effective when traveling with friends or family. Note Uber is rarely an option for return trips to Charlotte due to limited availability in our area. Please visit Reception for a list of local transportation options.
Public Bus
The Mountaineer Express goes from Boone to Charlotte at 9:25 am and from Charlotte to Boone at 6:00 pm daily. Please check their schedule for current timings. To reach the Charlotte bus stop, you can take the Cat5 airport express. Once you arrive in Boone, you can take an Uber to the center.
