There are moments when life feels louder than your own inner voice—when old emotional patterns, inherited beliefs, and quiet self-doubt begin to shape how you move through the world. This three-day retreat invites you into a different kind of relationship with yourself, one rooted in awareness, steadiness, and choice. Guided by therapist and author Juliane Taylor Shore, you’ll step into brain-based, experiential practices that help you recognize what’s truly supportive within you and what’s ready to shift. You’ll leave feeling more anchored in your worth, clearer in your direction, and more confident in your ability to meet life from a place of resilience and self-trust.
Starting at $325 (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.
Inner Discovery
Explore the subconscious emotional patterns shaping your daily experience and begin to meet them with curiosity.
Compassionate Awareness
Build a wise, supportive relationship with the emotional truths that live beneath your conscious responses.
Transformational Holding
Learn how to hold outdated patterns gently enough for them to shift and evolve.
Resilient Alignment
Reconnect with the emotional truths that grow your self-trust and support your natural resilience.
Implicit Insight
Gain a foundational understanding of your implicit memory system and how it shapes perception.
Embodied Authenticity
Access the parts of you that feel more attuned, creative, and grounded in your relationships and choices.
Move through a blend of reflection, guided exploration, and shared inquiry that brings your emotional and embodied experiences into the present moment. In a thoughtful, supportive environment, you’ll learn how to stay with what arises—rather than pushing it away—so insight can unfold naturally. You’ll practice noticing patterns as they form, responding with curiosity instead of reaction, and building a steadier connection to your inner resources. By the final session, you’ll walk away with a felt sense of alignment, practical ways to ground yourself under stress, and a clearer understanding of how to sustain growth long after you return home.
Explore present-moment experiences to uncover patterns and build deeper self-awareness.
Use journaling prompts to clarify emotional insights and personal direction.
Simple exercises to ground attention and settle the nervous system.
Hands-on activities that translate insight into embodied understanding.
Share and listen in a supportive setting that expands perspective and connection.
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 6:00–7:00 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
Juliane Taylor Shore, LMFT, LPC, SEP, is a therapist, author, and internationally recognized teacher who creates transformative spaces for greater self-compassion, connection, and empowerment. Known for her grounded approach to neuroscience, she translates cutting-edge insights into accessible practices that foster real, lasting brain change.
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.
