If you’ve tried everything to improve your sleep but still wake up feeling exhausted, discouraged, or disconnected from your body’s natural rhythms, you’re not alone, and you’re not destined for poor sleep. Join double board-certified sleep physician Dr. Andrea Matsumura for a restorative weekend centered on her D.R.E.A.M. Sleep Method™, a compassionate, science-based framework that helps you uncover what’s disrupting your sleep and create a personalized roadmap back to restorative rest. You’ll leave with greater clarity, renewed confidence, and practical strategies to help you sleep like yourself again.
Starting at $335 (Tuition) + $526 (Lodging + Meals) plus tax
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Natural Rhythm
Discover your unique sleep rhythm and learn how to work with your body’s natural timing.
Restful Routine
Create a simple, sustainable bedtime routine that supports deeper, more restorative sleep.
Morning Energy
Learn why quality sleep begins long before bedtime and establish habits that support better rest from the moment you wake.
Sleep Clarity
Recognize the physical and emotional factors affecting your sleep and know when medical support may be beneficial.
Renewed Hope
Wake feeling more optimistic, refreshed, and confident in your ability to restore healthy sleep.
Personal Blueprint
Leave with your own customized D.R.E.A.M. Sleep Method™ plan to guide your sleep for years to come.
Throughout the weekend, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the factors that influence your sleep, from your daily rhythms and environment to your emotional wellbeing and overall health, and discover how they work together to shape restorative rest. As your understanding grows, you’ll begin to replace frustration with clarity and leave with a personalized D.R.E.A.M. Sleep Method™ blueprint that helps you navigate future sleep challenges with greater confidence. Rather than chasing the perfect night’s sleep, you’ll develop a sustainable framework that supports better rest for years to come.
Evaluate your personal sleep patterns, chronotype, habits, and daily routines to better understand what’s affecting your rest.
Explore the five pillars of the D.R.E.A.M. Sleep Method™ through engaging physician-led instruction and discussion.
Calm the nervous system and cultivate greater awareness through mindfulness exercises that support restorative sleep.
Clarify your sleep challenges, identify meaningful patterns, and develop greater self-awareness through guided writing exercises.
Use engaging exercises to uncover personal insights and reinforce new perspectives on sleep and wellbeing.
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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.
(Program schedule subject to change.)
Check-in Begins 4:00 pm
Dinner 6:00–7:00 pm
Property 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 12:30–1:30 pm
Session 3 2:00–4:00 pm
Free Time 4:00–6:00 pm
Dinner 6:00–7:30 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 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: 12:30–1:30 pm • Dinner: 6:00–7:30 pm
Optional activities include
Yoga • Meditation • Kirtan • Bonfire • Labyrinth • Nature Trails
Andrea Matsumura, MD, MS, FACP, FAASM, MSCP is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine, a certified menopause practitioner, and the founder of The D.R.E.A.M. Sleep Method™. With more than a decade in primary care followed by specialized training in Sleep Medicine, Dr. Matsumura has dedicated her career to helping women understand the powerful connection between sleep, hormonal health, and overall wellbeing. Her work combines evidence-based medicine with practical strategies that empower women to improve sleep and thrive through every stage of life.
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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