If you’ve ever sensed that your intuition holds more depth, clarity, and connection than you’ve yet explored, this weekend offers a rare opportunity to expand those gifts. Guided by internationally renowned psychic medium Tony Stockwell, you’ll learn to blend intuitive awareness with ethereal connection—exploring the intricate nuances of channeling spirit and articulating messages from the other side with grace, accuracy, and confidence. Through immersive, experiential sessions, you’ll uncover techniques that facilitate authentic communication with spirit, enhancing the clarity and impact of your messages. Rediscover the art of spirit communication as your intuition unfolds, your trust deepens, and your voice becomes a bridge between the physical and the spiritual realms.
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Expanded Perception
Experience new ways to receive, interpret, and trust what you sense.
Mediumship Mechanics
Understand the structure behind clear, sustained spirit communication.
Message Clarity
Gain tools to accurately express spirit messages that are heartfelt and evidential.
Stronger Connection
Deepen your bond with guides and loved ones beyond the veil.
Energetic Stability
Discover how to sustain energetic presence while working with spirit.
Uplifted Presence
Experience the joy of working in harmony with higher guidance.
Throughout this inspiring weekend, you’ll move beyond understanding spirit communication to living it. Guided experiences, techniques, and practice sessions invite you to attune to the subtle language of energy and emotion. As you blend more deeply with spirit, you’ll sense the presence of higher guidance moving through you—bringing forward messages that heal, uplift, and illuminate. Emerge with a renewed sense of trust in your own divine connection and a profound appreciation for the sacred artistry of communicating with spirit.
Engage in guided lessons with Tony Stockwell to cultivate spirit blending, intuitive growth, and channeling for prophetic insight.
Learn how to shape, structure, and deliver spirit messages with clarity and emotional resonance.
Exchange messages in partnered intuitive exercises and experience real-time communication.
Deepen your inner awareness and invite spirit connection through quiet reflection.
Strengthen and sustain your energetic foundation for clear, lasting spiritual connections.
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 am–11:30 pm
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
Tony Stockwell is an internationally acclaimed psychic medium, author, and teacher whose career spans more than 35 years.
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.
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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.