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JOY & MATT KAHN

Becoming Frequency

Where True Essence Meets Conscious Creation

May 21–23, 2027

Guest Presenter
Self-Discovery
2-Night/3-Day Program

Build Lasting Self-Trust

Personal growth isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about remembering who you are beneath self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, and the constant pressure to fix yourself. During this immersive retreat with Joy and Matt Kahn, you’ll learn the Quantum Expansion Technique (QUE), a practical, repeatable method that helps you return to clarity, emotional freedom, and inner alignment in just seconds, leaving with tools you can use throughout everyday life and in service to others.

Participants who complete the program will be eligible to receive QUE Level 1 Certification from Matt and Joy Kahn.

May 21–23
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Starting at $395 (Tuition) + $526 (Lodging + Meals) plus tax

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May 21-23, 2027
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Retreat Benefits

Embodied Essence

Experience a direct, felt connection to your true nature that cultivates greater wholeness, presence, and inner peace.

Instant Alignment

Learn a simple five-second practice that helps you return to clarity, confidence, and coherence whenever you need it.

Core Qualities

Recognize and cultivate the essential qualities of being that bring greater trust, freedom, and conscious choice.

Greater Self-Trust

Strengthen confidence in your inner knowing and quiet self-doubt through guided experiential practice.

Emotional Freedom

Move through difficult emotions with greater resilience instead of avoiding, suppressing, or becoming overwhelmed by them.

Conscious Creation

Shift from constantly trying to fix yourself toward living with greater intention, alignment, and choice.

What to Expect

Experience Alignment You Can Return To

Throughout the weekend, you’ll move beyond intellectual understanding into direct experience through guided activations, structured partner practice, and compassionate coaching in a supportive retreat environment. As your confidence grows, you’ll cultivate greater emotional resilience, strengthen your connection to your true nature, and develop practical tools that help you respond to life’s challenges with steadiness, presence, and choice. You’ll leave not only with a Level 1 certification, but with a sustainable practice designed to support lasting transformation long after the retreat ends.

1. Guided Activations

Experience three immersive activations designed to cultivate a direct, embodied connection to your Essence, Source, and the seven core frequencies.

2. Partner Exchange

Give and receive the Quantum Expansion Technique in a supportive environment that builds confidence, trust, and practical skill.

3. Personal Coaching

Receive compassionate guidance from Matt and Joy as you deepen your understanding and integrate the work.

4. Alignment Practice

Learn and refine the five-second QUE circuit for returning to clarity, presence, and coherence throughout daily life.

5. Reflective Integration

Process your experiences through intentional reflection, allowing new insights to settle into lasting change and everyday practice.

Disclaimer: Information shared during this retreat is offered for educational purposes only. The views, opinions, teachings, recommendations, and methodologies expressed by guest presenters are solely their own, do not constitute medical advice, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Art of Living Retreat Center. Please consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding medical concerns or before making changes to your health routine.

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May 21-23, 2027
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Program Schedule

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

FAQs About QUE Level 1

QUE Level 1 is for coaches, healers, practitioners, and sincere seekers who want a direct, embodied experience of their Essence and a practical daily practice for alignment, emotional freedom, and conscious creation. You do not need to be “advanced” or have previous experience with Matt and Joy’s work.

No. The retreat is designed to meet both longtime practitioners and beginners. The pre-retreat book, QUEing Up Magic, brings everyone to the same baseline so the live time can be fully experiential.

QUE is a short, repeatable alignment practice built around three in-person activations: Essence, Source, and the 7 Core Frequencies (Love, Belonging, Acceptance, Value, Trust, Freedom, Creation). Once learned, the core circuit takes about five seconds to run and can be used before a conversation, session, or decision to return to coherence and self-trust on demand.

An activation is a guided experience that helps your nervous system and awareness register a new way of being as real and available now. In practice, this looks like a held group field, specific language, and a clear attention pathway Matt and Joy walk you through so your body actually feels your Essence, Source, and the core frequencies, instead of only understanding them intellectually.

Each day includes a core teaching/practice block with Matt and Joy, partner exercises, reflection time, and spacious integration windows for rest, meals, trails, spa, or quiet. It is a retreat, not a bootcamp: there is structure, but also ample time to let the work land.

You’ll be invited into partner practices and group sharing, but you always choose your level of disclosure. The container is designed to feel safe, respectful, and trauma-aware. You can participate fully without revealing personal details you’d rather keep private.

You receive your QUE Level 1 Certification at the closing ceremony after completing all three activations and the supervised practice block. This certifies that you have learned and practiced the QUE circuit and the Level 1 tools. Many attendees use QUE to support their existing client work, and Level 1 is also the required foundation for future study (through our Healer’s Code Academy).

QUE is a spiritual and transformational practice, not psychotherapy and not tied to any one religion. It can complement therapeutic work but does not replace medical, psychological, or psychiatric care. The retreat is open to all sincere participants regardless of faith background.

Your certification retreat is followed by a 30-day guided Essence Practice inside The Healer’s Code community. You’ll receive prompts, simple daily practice guidance, and live integration support so the activation becomes a way of living, not just a powerful weekend memory.

This retreat is designed as a live, in-person experience. Portions of the teaching may be recorded for internal use, but the certification is based on being present in the room and participating in the partner practices, not on watching a replay.

Becoming Frequency was a life transforming retreat. Learning with Matt and Joy was a beautiful experience; they held space for participants from around the world, with palpable love and grace, creating a safe container for healing. The lessons, teachings, and guidance, combined with their heart- and body-centered approach, shifted us away from old patterns and programming, allowing us to find our authentic selves.

—Nicalla and Trevor W. (Past Participants)

QuE is like the lighthouse guiding me back to shore. I love using it when I’m with the horses to bring myself into congruency.

—Shawna Harrison (Past Participant)

QuE brings me fully into my body, feeling all feels that are present in that moment. It helps me feel centered and at peace. Bringing mind and heart into coherence.

—Nicole Isaac (Past Participant)

QUE turned up the volume on the communication that had been misplaced between my heart and mind and also allowed me to witness my essence and really connect and bring me home .. Que also has me constantly being reminded of the inner strength and power I truly have within to create.

—Kelly Schicker (Past Participant)

As a Reiki Master of 20 years, I thought I had energy all figured out. Matt and Joy's QUE brought me back to my own true essence and my own true power.

—Jennifer Kohler (Past Participant)

The becoming Frequency was a retreat like I’ve never experienced. Matt and Joy shared so generously of themselves. I still feel the magic of this retreat. I am continuing to integrate and become frequency. They are both so real and so approachable. I feel very blessed that I get to fall in love with myself all over again with their guidance and my heart’s evolution.

—Mindy B. (Past Participant)

Going into the retreat was an initiation out of my comfort zone. By embracing authenticity and vulnerability, I was able to let go of fear to see the beauty of who I am. Through powerful exercises, Matt and Joy gave voice to my unprocessed pain within to allow limiting beliefs to surface and be released.

—Cindy S. (Past Participant)

Attending the retreat with Joy and Matt was one of the most pivotal experiences of my life. They have the remarkable ability to connect on a deep level with each participant, offering support that is both empowering and inspiring. I have a renewed sense of purpose; I have gained clarity and confidence. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking profound personal growth.

—Christy Smith (Past Participant)

Joy and Matt, thank you for the inspiring event. I could feel your passion, commitment and purpose to support humanity in this world awakening. I am pulled even deeper into the Essence of my wholeness and service.

—Shirley Mussell (Past Participant)

Meet the Presenter

Joy and Matt Kahn

Joy and Matt Kahn are the co-founders of The Healer’s Code Academy, a graduate-level training school for healers, coaches, and transformational leaders. Over the past two decades, they have guided more than 100,000 students in emotional mastery, spiritual integration, and professional development through a body of work that bridges mystical wisdom with nervous-system-informed practices.

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Joy and Matt Kahn

Our Accommodations

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.)

Private Hotel Room

Ideal for individuals, couples, or friends seeking hotel-style comfort and amenities.

  • King bed or two queen beds
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Access to the coffee/tea lounge
  • Desk and office chair

Shared Hotel Room (2 People)

Ideal for friends seeking hotel-style comfort and amenities.

  • Twin beds
  • Flat screen TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Daily delicious vegetarian meals
  • Complimentary tea/coffee & fresh fruit
  • Daily yoga & meditation classes
  • Access to fitness & steam rooms

Private Retreat Room

Ideal for individuals, couples, or friends seeking simple surroundings for peace and clarity.

  • Twin beds
  • Private bath
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Access to the coffee/tea lounge
  • Desk and office chair

Note Room may contain extra single beds.

 

Premium 1Bedroom Apartment

Fully furnished 665 sq.-ft. apartment (max: 2 persons)

  • 1 queen bed
  • Kitchenette
  • Balcony
  • Washer & dryer
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • A desk, chairs, and a nightstand
  • Flat-screen TV with cable
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Refrigerator, stove range & microwave

Note Furniture may vary; each apartment is different.

 

Premium 1Bedroom Apartment with Loft

Fully furnished 995 sq.-ft. apartment (max: 4 persons)

  • 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds or 1 full bed
  • Kitchenette
  • Balcony
  • Washer & dryer
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • A desk, chairs, and a nightstand
  • Flat-screen TV with cable
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Refrigerator, stove range & microwave

Note Furniture may vary; each apartment is different.

 

Upgrade Options

Extend your Stay and Don’t Miss a Thing

Add a day and enjoy R&R activities!

Free activities include
Interactive Nature Hikes
Cooking Demos
Meditation & Movement Classes
Wellness Workshops

Paid activities include
Pottery Classes
Ayurvedic Wellness & Healing Arts Treatments

Nourish Your Body

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.

Have questions?

We’re here to help.

For room reservations, Ayurveda Wellness Retreats, and Art of Living Retreat Center (AOLRC) signature retreats, we have the following cancellation policy:

  • Refunds are available (less a $50/per person processing fee) up to 15 days before your program or stay.
  • Nonrefundable credit toward a future AOLRC program or stay (less a $50/per person processing fee) is available if you give notice between 14 and one day(s) before your program or stay. Credit may be applied to any AOLRC program or stay for one year following date of issue.
  • No credit or refund is available if you cancel on the arrival day, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content.

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.

  • It is safe to leave your windows open—and necessary for proper airflow!
  • Nature surrounds our campus, and it’s common to see rabbits, deer, gophers, wild turkeys, and other small animals. Please give them space, and they’ll do the same for you. We’ve never had a safety incident with animals on campus.

You can help!

  • If you come across an animal on campus or a trail, give it space, and please do not attempt to pet or feed it.
  • There’s no need to bring valuables to the retreat center; leaving them at home is best.

We are remote—yet easy to get to.

The Art of Living Retreat Center offers the right balance between serenity and easy access.
  • Fly into Charlotte, NC—Two hours away by drive.
  • Check-in at 4:00 pm first day—eat dinner shortly after that.
  • Leave after lunch the last day—schedule your flight anytime
    after 5:00 pm.

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

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.

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