Your body may be carrying more than you realize. Stress, tension, emotional patterns, and repetitive movement can become reflected in how you stand, move, breathe, and feel. During this immersive three-day retreat, Human Garage Certified Fascial Maneuvers Coaches will guide you in working directly with your fascia through Fascial Maneuvers, breath, counter-rotation, and somatic awareness. Rather than relying solely on someone else to create change for you, you’ll begin developing practical skills to release physical and emotional tension, support nervous-system regulation, encourage emotional release, improve alignment, and take a more active role in your own well-being.
*Participants must be able to stand and walk to get the most out of this experience.
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Nervous System Ease
Learn practical ways to help your body settle out of stress, regulate your nervous system, and return to a greater sense of calm.
Renewed Energy
Reduce patterns of strain and restriction that may be draining your energy, supporting greater vitality, focus, and capacity for daily life.
Physical Alignment
Improve posture, flexibility, and ease of movement through targeted Fascial Maneuvers designed to help unwind tension and restore greater balance throughout the body.
Personal Empowerment
Leave with a stronger sense of agency and practical knowledge for taking a more active role in your health, alignment, and ongoing self-care.
Body Awareness
Develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between fascia, movement, emotion, and the signals your body communicates every day.
Self-Healing Skills
Learn Fascial Maneuvers and self-care techniques you can continue practicing at home to support your physical and emotional well-being.
Over the course of the weekend, you’ll move beyond simply learning about fascia and begin experiencing how your body responds when you work with it intentionally. As you become more aware of patterns of tension, compensation, stress, and emotional holding, you’ll explore what can shift through movement, breath, self-assessment, and Fascial Maneuvers. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of your body, greater confidence in recognizing and responding to what it needs, and practical tools to support emotional release, nervous-system regulation, alignment, and ongoing self-healing.
Practice Human Garage’s guided movements designed to work with the fascia, release tension, and support greater mobility, alignment, and ease.
Learn movement, breath, and awareness techniques designed to help the body move out of stress and toward greater regulation.
Use guided self-assessment and body awareness practices to notice physical sensations, patterns of tension, and changes as they occur.
Explore controlled rotational movements that help unwind habitual patterns and restore greater balance and coordination throughout the body.
Work with fellow participants through guided experiential practices that deepen body awareness, observation, and understanding of Fascial Maneuvers.
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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 12:30–1:30 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: 12:00–1:30 pm • Dinner: 6:00–7:30 pm
Optional activities include
Yoga • Meditation • Kirtan • Bonfire • Labyrinth • Nature Trails
No prior experience is needed. The program is designed for all levels.
Yes, the movements are gentle, accessible, and can be modified for each individual.
Comfortable clothing for movement, a journal, and an open mind for learning and self-healing.
Jeannine Welton is a Certified Fascial Maneuvers Coach and experienced international retreat leader who helps participants reconnect with their bodies through gentle movement, breath, and fascia-focused practices.
Deidre Freer is a veteran educator, intervention specialist, and Human Garage Certified Fascial Maneuvers Coach who makes fascia and nervous-system practices practical and accessible for families and communities.
Jenna Cain, DPT, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Fascial Maneuvers Coach with more than 16 years of clinical experience integrating movement, fascia, breath, and nervous-system education.
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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