The constant demands of caregiving can leave even the most resilient professionals running on empty. ASPIRE is a restorative weekend retreat created specifically for healthcare professionals. Led by Dr. Jonathan Fisher, a Harvard-trained cardiologist and organizational well-being leader, and Dr. Robyn Tiger, a double board-certified physician and certified yoga therapist, this program offers a trauma-sensitive, inclusive space to step away from daily pressures and reconnect with what sustains you. Through guided mindfulness, gentle movement, reflective inquiry, and time in nature, you’ll explore practical, evidence-based tools to reduce stress, replenish energy, and return to your life and work with renewed clarity and vitality.
CME credit for physicians and other healthcare professionals will be offered.
Recommended (but not required) reading: Just One Heart by Dr. Jonathan Fisher.
Starting at $1200 (Tuition) + $616 (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.
Stress Relief
Learn evidence-based practices that release tension and create sustainable calm in high-pressure environments.
Renewed Vitality
Rediscover physical and emotional energy that sustains you beyond the weekend.
Emotional Resilience
Discover tools to meet stress with clarity, steadiness, and self-compassion—without burning out.
Reconnection to Purpose
Reignite the meaning behind your work through guided self-inquiry and stillness.
Supportive Community
Build meaningful bonds with others who understand the weight and wonder of your path.
Self-Care Tools
Bring home practices that are realistic, renewing, and rooted in evidence—made to fit your world.
This retreat isn’t about learning more—it’s about feeling again: centered, calm, and connected. Each guided session invites you to return to yourself—as a whole human being. Through restorative movement, mindfulness, nature-based practices, and heartfelt connection, you’ll remember what it feels like to be supported. You’ll leave with simple, sustaining tools—and a renewed steadiness to carry into your life and work with grounded clarity.
Restore your body and quiet your nervous system through slow, mindful movement.
Experience grounding and presence while walking in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Gain clarity and insight with guided journaling sessions that deepen self-awareness.
Calm your mind, nurture your spirit and reconnect with the present moment through guided inner stillness.
Share and connect with like-hearted professionals in supportive, facilitated conversations.
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 and enjoy moments of reflection and relaxation.
(Program schedule subject to change.)
4:00 pm Check-in Begins
6:00–7:30 pm Light Dinner
7:00–7:20 pm Guest Orientation
7:30–9:00 pm Session 1
7:30–9:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am–12:30 pm Session 2
12:00–1:30 pm Lunch
2:00–4:00 pm Session 3
4:00–6:00 pm Free Time
6:00–7:30 pm Dinner
7:30–9:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am–12:00 pm Session 4
Room Checkout 11:00 am; luggage may be held at Reception.
12:00–1:30 pm Lunch
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
Robyn Tiger, MD, DipABLM, C-IAYT is a double board-certified physician in Diagnostic Radiology and Lifestyle Medicine, and a certified yoga therapist. After experiencing life-threatening burnout, she developed an evidence-based, multimodal approach to physician self-care. She is founder of StressFreeMD, providing programs and CME for healthcare professionals, and serves as faculty…
Jonathan Fisher, MD, FACC is a Harvard-trained cardiologist, mindfulness teacher, and organizational well-being leader. As Physician Executive for Well-Being and Resiliency at Novant Health, he designs programs supporting 38,000 team members and co-leads the global Ending Clinician Burnout community. Having personally faced anxiety and burnout, he brings both scientific rigor…
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.