Your body was designed to heal. But modern life, including processed food, chronic stress, environmental toxins, constant stimulation, and reliance on medications, interferes with that natural ability. Over time, symptoms appear. Energy fades. Conditions develop. And many people are left managing symptoms instead of addressing the cause.
This immersive five-day retreat with world-renowned natural health educator Barbara O’Neill offers a different path. Grounded in decades of hands-on experience helping people restore their health naturally, you’ll learn how to work with your body instead of against it by removing what harms, restoring what’s missing, and supporting the systems that allow true healing to occur. You’ll leave with a clear, practical understanding of how to nourish your body, slow the aging process, and create the internal conditions for lasting health.
Starting at $450 (Tuition) + $1162 (Lodging + Meals) plus tax
SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.
Restore Vitality
Replenish energy by supporting the body’s natural systems rather than depleting them.
Support Healing
Learn how to create the internal conditions your body needs to repair and recover.
Strengthen Immunity
Build resilience by supporting the systems that defend and protect your health.
Reduce Inflammation
Identify and remove the root causes that drive chronic irritation in the body.
Improve Digestion
Understand how to properly fuel the body for optimal absorption and elimination.
Take Control
Gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about your health.
Throughout the week, you’ll be guided through the core systems that govern your health, including digestion, detoxification, circulation, hormones, and the nervous system. Barbara breaks down exactly how the body functions, why imbalance occurs, and what you can do naturally to support repair and regeneration.
This is not theory. It’s practical, actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Through daily teachings, live Q&A sessions, and space to reflect and reset, you’ll begin to understand how your body responds to the choices you make every day. As you integrate what you’re learning, many participants experience increased energy, clearer thinking, improved digestion, and a renewed sense of control over their health. You’ll leave not only informed, but equipped with tools, strategies, and a new level of confidence in your body’s ability to heal.
Learn directly from Barbara as she breaks down the body’s systems and how to support them through natural, practical methods.
Ask your personal health questions and receive clear, experience-based guidance in real time.
Explore digestion, liver function, circulation, hormones, immunity, and DNA integrity through focused, easy-to-understand sessions.
Integrate what you’re learning through quiet time, reflection, and restorative practices throughout the day.
Leave with actionable strategies you can implement immediately to support long-term health.
SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.
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, participate in activities, and enjoy moments of reflection and relaxation.
(Program schedule subject to change.)
Check-in Begins 4:00 pm
Dinner 6:00–7:00 pm
Welcome Gathering 7:00–8:00 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am
Session 1 9:00–10:00 am | Improving Health through Digestion
Break 10:00–10:15 am
Meditation/Breathwork 10:10–11:15 am
Break 11:15–11:30 am
Session 2 11:30 am–12:30 pm | The Colon
Lunch 12:30–1:30 pm
Free Time 1:30–3:00 pm
Session 3 3:00–4:15 pm | Q&A
Free Time 4:15–6:00 pm
Dinner 6:00–7:30 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am
Book Signing 8:00–9:00 am
Session 4 9:00–10:00 am | Heart Health & High Blood Pressure
Break 10:00–10:15 am
Meditation/Breathwork 10:10–11:15 am
Break 11:15–11:30 am
Session 5 11:30 am–12:30 pm | Fantastic Fats
Lunch 12:30–1:30 pm
Free Time 1:30–3:00 pm
Session 6 3:00–4:15 pm | Q&A
Free Time 4:15–6:00 pm
Dinner 6:00–7:30 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am
Book Signing 8:00–9:00 am
Session 7 9:00–10:00 am | Heart Health & High Blood Pressure
Break 10:00–10:15 am
Meditation/Breathwork 10:10–11:15 am
Break 11:15–11:30 am
Session 8 11:30 am–12:30 pm | Fantastic Fats
Lunch 12:30–1:30 pm
Free Time 1:30–3:00 pm
Session 9 3:00–4:15 pm | Q&A
Free Time 4:15–6:00 pm
Dinner 6:00–7:30 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am
Book Signing 8:00–9:00 am
Session 10 9:00–10:00 am | Healing the Mind & Safeguarding Against Depression
Break 10:00–10:15 am
Meditation/Breathwork 10:10–11:15 am
Break 11:15–11:30 am
Session 11 11:30 am–12:30 pm | Rewiring the Brain
Lunch 12:30–1:30 pm
Free Time 1:30–3:00 pm
Session 12 3:00–4:15 pm | Q&A
Free Time 4:15–6:00 pm
Dinner 6:00–7:30 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am
Book Signing 8:00–9:00 am
Session 13 9:00–10:00 am | Empowering Your Immune System
Break 10:00–10:15 am
Meditation/Breathwork 10:10–11:15 am
Break 11:15–11:30 am
Session 14 11:30 am–12:30 pm | Hormones and Sexual Health
Lunch 12:30–1:30 pm
Free Time 1:30–3:00 pm
Session 15 3:00–4:15 pm | Q&A
Free Time 4:15–6:00 pm
Dinner 6:00–7:30 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am • Lunch: 12:00–1:30 pm • Dinner: 6:00–7:30 pm
Optional activities include
Yoga • Meditation • Kirtan • Bonfire • Labyrinth • Nature Trails
Barbara O’Neill is an internationally acclaimed health educator, author, and speaker with over five decades of experience in natural health and wellness. Her work focuses on the physiological foundations of health, emphasizing the role of nutrition, detoxification, and lifestyle in supporting the body’s ability to maintain and restore balance. Through global seminars and educational programs, she has educated thousands on practical, natural health principles and system-based approaches to disease prevention and recovery.
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.
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@theartoflivingretreatcenter.kinsta.cloud.
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.
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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