If you’ve ever felt a quiet nudge toward something more—clarity, direction, reinvention—this is your space to meet it. In this immersive weekend with bestselling author Brianna Wiest, you’ll use writing as a powerful mirror to rediscover the truth of who you are and create a blueprint for the life you’re ready to live. Through guided meditations, creative visualization, and self-inquiry practices, you’ll shed the outdated narratives that no longer serve you and reconnect with your inner compass. No writing experience needed—just the courage to be honest on the page and open in your heart.
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Inner Clarity
Tap into your deepest truths through guided journaling and introspective writing prompts.
Renewed Purpose
Reconnect with your why and shape a vision for your next chapter.
Creative Confidence
Break through blocks and trust your authentic voice on the page.
Expanded Awareness
Use meditation and mindfulness to access new perspectives and inner calm.
Personal Empowerment
Leave with tools to navigate life’s transitions with strength and self-trust.
Connection & Belonging
Feel seen and supported in a warm, like-minded community of seekers.
Reimagine Your Future from the Inside Out
This retreat is a chance to slow down and hear yourself again. Through deep journaling, reflective group dialogue, and mindful creative exercises, you’ll uncover limiting beliefs, meet your shadow desires with compassion, and align with your future self. Brianna’s warm, grounded guidance creates a space where insight flows, clarity emerges, and emotional breakthroughs unfold. You’ll leave not just with journal pages full of wisdom—but with real tools to stay connected to your truth long after the weekend ends.
Uncover hidden insights with guided prompts and written self-inquiry.
Imagine your future self and map a clear inner vision.
Center your awareness and access intuitive wisdom.
Reflective talks that connect language, self-inquiry, and inner transformation.
Share reflections and find resonance in collective exploration.
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 7:30–9:15 am
Session 2 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Lunch 12:30–1:30 pm
Session 3 2:00–4:00 pm
Free Time 4:00–6:00 pm
Dinner 6:00–7:30 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:15 am
Session 4 9:30 am–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
Brianna Wiest is a globally bestselling author whose books, including 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think, The Mountain Is You, and The Pivot Year, have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her work consistently appears on international bestseller lists and is currently being translated into more than 40 languages.
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.
SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.
