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Resplendency: Paul Selig's Annual Summer Retreat

A Retreat of Channeled Teaching and Energy Work

Paul Selig

Live From the Light of Who You Are

To be resplendent is to shine, and this five-day retreat is an invitation to experience what that means from within. With award-winning author and conscious channel Paul Selig, you’ll receive the Guides’ newest teachings live as they unfold in the room, moving beyond fear-based perception, personal history, and the limits of what you have accepted as possible. Through channeled teaching, energetic attunements, and direct engagement with the Guides, you’ll explore the Divine Self not simply as an idea, but as a presence you can begin to recognize, trust, and live from more fully.

August 18–22
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Starting at $697 (Early Bird Tuition) + $1284 (Lodging + Meals) plus tax

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August 18-22, 2027
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Retreat Benefits

Inner Liberation

Release long-held patterns of fear and limitation, and see past the limits of what has seemed possible.

Energetic Attunement

Attune to a higher frequency you can trust and feel, through live energetic attunements from the Guides.

Divine Recognition

Come to know the Divine Self, the light of who you truly are, through direct experience and not only as an idea.

Empathic Capacity

Learn to send and receive healing energy, and deepen your capacities as an empath.

Personal Clarity

Gain clarity on personal questions through live Q&A with Paul and the Guides.

Renewed Purpose

Leave with a renewed sense of purpose and the support of a community of fellow students.

What to Expect

Experience the Teaching as It Unfolds

Five days together creates space for the work to deepen in ways that are difficult to replicate from a distance. Each session responds to what is present in the room, allowing the teachings, questions, insights, and energetic experiences to evolve organically rather than follow a fixed script. As the days unfold, you may begin to notice old assumptions loosening, greater trust in your own perception, and a more immediate relationship with the higher way of knowing the Guides describe. You’ll leave with a lived experience of the work, a stronger sense of your own capacity, and lifetime access to the complete retreat recordings so you can return to the teachings and attunements whenever you choose.

1. Channeled Teaching

Receive the Guides’ newest teachings live through Paul as they respond directly to the energy, questions, and experience present in the room.

2. Energetic Attunements

Experience whole-group energy work offered by the Guides and notice how the teachings register beyond the level of intellectual understanding.

3. Live Q&A

Bring personal questions to Paul and the Guides for direct response, insight, and clarification during the retreat.

4. Empathic Practice

Explore your capacities as an empath through guided experiences designed to deepen sensitivity, awareness, and energetic discernment.

5. Healing Energy Work

Practice sending and receiving healing energy while becoming more familiar with how energetic exchange may be experienced in the body.

6. Group Sharing

Reflect, listen, and connect with fellow participants as individual experiences become part of a larger shared field of learning and discovery.

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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August 18-22, 2027
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SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.

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.
(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–12:00 pm

Lunch 12:30–1:30 pm

Free Time 1:30–3:45 pm

Session 3 3:45–5:45 pm

Dinner 6:00–7:30 pm

Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am

Session 4 9:30 am–12:00 pm

Lunch 12:30–1:30 pm

Free Time 1:30–3:45 pm

Session 5 3:45–5:45 pm

Dinner 6:00–7:30 pm

Session 6 7:30–8:30 pm

Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am

Session 7 9:30 am–12:00 pm

Lunch 12:30–1:30 pm

Free Time 1:30–3:45 pm

Session 8 3:45–5:45 pm

Dinner 6:00–7:30 pm

Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am

Session 9 9:30–10:30 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

Program FAQs

No. Some people arrive having read every book, and others are hearing Paul for the first time. The work doesn’t ask for preparation or belief, only an open heart and mind.

The Guides are the group of teachers who speak through Paul. They have dictated more than a dozen books of channeled literature through him, including I Am the Word and The Book of Mastery. Paul is a conscious channel, meaning he stays present while the Guides speak.

Each session moves through a few things. Paul teaches, and then steps aside, in a manner of speaking, for the Guides to speak directly. There are energetic attunements, and there is time for questions that the Guides answer in the room. You don’t need to do anything in particular to take part. Most people find that being present is enough.

It’s energy work the Guides offer to the whole group at once. It is less something you watch than something you feel. Each person’s experience is their own.

Yes. This retreat includes time for Q&A, and participants are welcome to bring personal questions to Paul and the Guides.

No. The Guides bring their newest teachings to each retreat, and they respond to what is present in the room, so no two gatherings are alike. Longtime students often find that the work builds on itself each time.

Yes. Participants receive the full retreat recording, stored in their online account for lifetime access.

Five days together in one place gives the teachings room to settle. Past participants often say that hearing the Guides live, day after day, in a quiet setting is a different experience from listening at home, and that the group itself becomes part of the work.

This was the highlight of my year and there is no place I would rather be. The retreat is a perfect combination of profoundly energetic teachings and relaxation. Paul and the Guides really shine in the tranquil atmosphere, and hearing the teachings live and in-person for days in a row is truly a priceless gift.

—Raena West (Past Participant)

I can definitely say that I am a much more empowered, less fearful, and more joyful person than I was a year ago. It feels like the Guides are gradually and gently acclimating us to higher perspectives that change the relationship we have with reality and others, helping us release fear and act from a more loving place.

—Derrick J. (Past Participant)

The week was extremely emotional. I really opened up, and it felt liberating.

—Jamie R. (Past Participant)

It’s hard to put words to an immersive experience like this... The love and connection with the people there, the joy and appreciation for the work and Spiritual Expansion. I certainly didn’t leave as the same person I arrived as... I know that now I’m ready to carry forth this work and bring more love, peace, and joy to the world because of it.

—Carly O’Connor (Past Participant)

Every part of my being was lovingly nurtured during this amazing experience. The teachings of the Guides were deep, powerful, and impactful. Paul answered all of my personal questions with his usual humility and insightfulness. The collective energy of our wonderful group touched the heavens all week long. I am forever changed by this retreat.

—Rob Williams (Past Participant)

The retreat was incomparable to any other I’ve experienced. Divinely inspired and designed, it gave each of us exactly what we could hold at our own level, and infinitely more as we continued to grow. What was unexpected for me was experiencing that same power and unconditional love in my fellow participants, who lifted me in countless ways.

—Lynn Montei (Past Participant)

Meet the Presenter

Paul Selig

Paul Selig is considered to be one of the foremost spiritual channels working today. In his breakthrough works of channeled literature, including I Am the Word, Paul has recorded an extraordinary program for personal and planetary evolution as humankind awakens to its own divine nature.

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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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August 18-22, 2027
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SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.