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The Embodiment of the Cellular Body

A Journey Into Silence, Source, and the Truth Already Living Within You

Sharon Landrith

Come Home to the Living Light Within

What if the body itself was your most direct gateway to peace? In this quiet, powerful retreat with spiritual teacher Sharon Landrith, you’ll explore the subtle yet unmistakable experience of your true nature—lived through every cell. Through meditation, transmission, and deep stillness, you’ll discover that embodiment is not a concept, but a direct, tender intimacy with life itself. Beyond mental understanding or spiritual striving, you’ll drop beneath the noise and dissolve the illusion of separation—feeling Source not as an idea, but as the quiet radiance of your being.

October 18–23
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Starting at $450 (Tuition) + $1540 (Lodging + Meals) plus tax

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October 18-23, 2026
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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.

Retreat Benefits

Emotional Freedom

Soften the grip of judgment, fear, and old narratives, and open to life with fresh presence and grace.

Greater Calm

Rest into stillness and meet life’s unfolding with a grounded ease that doesn’t depend on circumstances.

Openhearted Awareness

Greet each moment with tenderness, compassion, and the kind of kindness that begins from within.

Deep Connection

Feel your place in the web of all life, where nothing is separate and everything belongs.

Authentic Joy

Experience joy that arises naturally from within—unshakable, causeless, and rooted in being.

Living Presence

Embody a felt sense of the sacred in daily life, with lightness, humor, and reverence for what is.

What to Expect

Experience the Peace That Has Always Been

As the stories of the “self” begin to soften, a profound sense of calm, connection, and joy naturally emerges. Each session gently invites you deeper into the living truth already present in your body. Through Source-aligned meditation, transmissions of shared awareness, and inquiry grounded in compassion, you’ll learn to recognize and trust what has always been whole. This is not about becoming something new—it’s about remembering what you are and allowing that truth to live through you, effortlessly and fully.

1. Source-Aligned Meditation

Enter stillness through guided and silent practices that center awareness in the body and awaken presence.

2. Transmissions of Awareness

Receive energetic support through direct transmission, allowing clear insight and spiritual truth to emerge without striving.

3. Q&A with Sharon

Engage in intimate inquiry and dialogue where loving truth-telling meets the heart’s longing to know itself.

4. Journaling Practice

Use the page as a mirror for gentle discovery, inviting clarity, presence, and inner recognition to arise naturally.

5. Shared Silence Circles

Deepen connection and community through wordless resonance and spacious presence, where silence speaks what words cannot.

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October 18-23, 2026
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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.

Check-in Begins 4:00 pm

Dinner 6:00–7:00 pm

Orientation 7:00–7:20 pm

Satsang Talk & Meditation 7:30–8:30 pm

Meditation 7:15–7:45 am 

Breakfast 7:45–9:00 am

Satsang Talk & Meditation 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Lunch 12:00–1:30 pm

Free Time 1:30–2:30 pm

Meditation 2:30–5:00 pm

Free Time 5:00–6:00 pm

Dinner 6:00–7:00 pm

Q&A + Meditation 7:00–8:30 pm 

Meditation 7:15–7:45 am 

Breakfast 7:45–9:00 am

Satsang Talk & Meditation 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Lunch 12:00–1:30 pm

Free Time 1:30–2:30 pm

Meditation 2:30–5:00 pm

Free Time 5:00–6:00 pm

Dinner 6:00–7:00 pm

Q&A + Meditation 7:00–8:30 pm 

Meditation 7:15–7:45 am 

Breakfast 7:45–9:00 am

Satsang Talk & Meditation 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Lunch 12:00–1:30 pm

Free Time 1:30–2:30 pm

Meditation 2:30–5:00 pm

Free Time 5:00–6:00 pm

Dinner 6:00–7:00 pm

Q&A + Meditation 7:00–8:30 pm 

Meditation 7:15–7:45 am 

Breakfast 7:45–9:00 am

Satsang Talk & Meditation 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Lunch 12:00–1:30 pm

Free Time 1:30–2:30 pm

Meditation 2:30–5:00 pm

Free Time 5:00–6:00 pm

Dinner 6:00–7:00 pm

Q&A + Meditation 7:00–8:30 pm 

Meditation 7:15–7:45 am 

Breakfast 7:45–9:00 am

Closing Ceremony 10:00–11:30 am

*Room Checkout* 11:00 am; luggage may be held at Reception.

Lunch 12:00–1:30 pm

Breakfast  7:45–9:00 am • Lunch: 12:00–1:30 pm • Dinner: 6:00–7:00 pm

Optional activities include
Yoga • Meditation • Kirtan • Bonfire • Labyrinth • Nature Trails

In Sharon’s presence, palpable love makes it safe to drop into deep vulnerability. She has an uncanny ability to read the energetic body, unlocking patterns that years of therapy couldn't touch. Sharon offers a direct transmission of silence that wakes the body, inviting you into the Truth already here.

—Jennifer T. (Student of Sharon)

Sharon is a 'modern-day mystic' who shows you how to bring Truth into your daily life. As a mother living in the real world, she models how to hold deep realization while navigating relationships and work. Her guidance is the perfect balance of inspiration and practicality—helping you walk through the world with an open heart.

—Elizabeth A. (Student of Sharon)

Sitting with Sharon isn't about transcending the world, but safely meeting it. She creates a container strong enough to hold fear and tender enough to reveal love. Sharon doesn't just teach the map of awakening; she has walked the territory. You can finally stop running and let the silence do its work.

—Evangeline S. (Past Participant)

Meet the Presenter

Sharon Landrith

Sharon Landrith is a gifted intuitive and spiritual teacher in the lineage of Adyashanti, whom she met in 2000 and later studied with directly. Following a series of profound awakenings, Sharon was invited by her teacher to guide others genuinely drawn to the path of Truth. Her teachings arise from a deep realization of silence and how that silence lives and expresses itself through the body and daily life.

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Sharon Landrith

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

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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.

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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@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.

  • 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

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.

Reserve Your Spot Now

October 18-23, 2026
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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.