Trust What You Already Know
There is a quiet intelligence within you that has never been confused, even when your mind has been. Beneath doubt, distraction, and fear lives a steady current of guidance waiting to be heard. This retreat is an invitation to soften, listen, and awaken your intuitive senses in a grounded and supportive space. With psychic medium Bill Philipps’ compassionate guidance, you’ll begin to recognize the subtle ways Spirit communicates through energy, vibration, and inner knowing. As you deepen into stillness and conscious awareness, you’ll reconnect with the sacred wisdom that has always been yours and gain the confidence to trust it in your everyday life.
Recommended (but not required) Reading: Expect the Unexpected by Bill Philipps
Starting at $335 (Tuition) + $616 (Lodging + Meals) plus tax
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Clear Perspective
Develop greater clarity and inner calm by learning how to quiet mental chatter and become more present.
Self-Trust
Strengthen trust in your intuitive awareness and learn how to recognize inner guidance in everyday life.
Practical Presence
Gain practical tools for meditation and energetic awareness that support emotional balance and self-understanding.
Conscious Living
Learn how intuition can enhance decision-making, personal growth, and conscious living.
Supported Growth
Deepen your connection to your inner wisdom and spiritual insight in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.
Soulful Awakening
Experience meaningful self-discovery through guided practices that encourage awareness, reflection, and connection.
Experience the Quiet Confidence of Trust
This weekend is designed to help you move from curiosity to embodied awareness. Through meditation, energetic exploration, and guided partner exercises, you’ll begin to understand how intuition uniquely speaks to you. You’ll explore vibration, chakra balance, and subtle sensitivity in a practical, respectful way that honors your belief system. Rather than abstract theory, you’ll gain direct experience of conscious listening, expanded awareness, and spiritual connection. The result is not dramatic spectacle but steady confidence, deeper presence, and a more reliable relationship with your own inner wisdom.
Exercises to discover your primary intuitive pathway—whether through seeing, feeling, or knowing—and learn to strengthen these natural forms of perception.
Learn to perceive the subtle energy and “vibrations” of your surroundings, helping you recognize how spiritual information feels in your body.
Collaborative exercises in a supportive environment to practice sharing intuitive impressions and validating your inner wisdom.
Use focused prompts and self-inquiry to bridge the gap between spiritual insights and your practical, everyday life for more aligned decision-making.
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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.
Check-in Begins 4:00 pm
Dinner 6:00–7:00 pm
Orientation 7:00–7:20 pm
Session 1 7:30–9:00 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am
Session 2 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Lunch 12:00–1:30 pm
Session 3 2:00–4:00 pm
Free Time 4:00–6:00 pm
Dinner 6:00–7:00 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am
Session 4 9:30–11:30 am
Room Checkout 11:00 am Luggage may be held at Reception.
Lunch 12:00–1:30 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
No. This program is appropriate for beginners as well as those with an established meditation or spiritual practice. All exercises are guided and accessible.
Yes. Participants are encouraged to engage with the material in a way that aligns with their own beliefs, values, and level of comfort.
Bill Philipps is an internationally known psychic medium, author, and teacher who helps people strengthen their intuition through presence, mindfulness, and inner trust. His grounded, compassionate approach makes spiritual insight accessible, practical, and deeply personal.
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@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.
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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