Sometimes you need a break.

Not a packed schedule. Not another obligation. Just space to breathe, rest, and reconnect with yourself.

Every Wellness & Relaxation Retreat begins from the same foundation: comfortable accommodations, nourishing vegetarian meals, daily yoga and meditation, access to our fitness and wellness amenities, and the peaceful beauty of our 380-acre mountain sanctuary. From there, you choose the experience that’s right for you.

Come for a simple mountain getaway at your own pace—or go deeper with personalized Ayurvedic support for stress, burnout, and overall well-being. Either way, you’ll slow down, restore your energy, and return home feeling more like yourself.

Register Now for R&R Explore Wellness Retreats

Included with Every Retreat

  • Comfortable accommodations
  • Three vegetarian meals daily
  • Daily yoga and meditation classes
  • Access to hiking trails and campus amenities
  • Fitness room and steam room access
  • Evening programs and community activities
  • Time to rest, reflect, and reconnect

Choose Your Level of Support

Rest & Relaxation Retreat

  • Flexible
  • Self-directed
  • Yoga & meditation
  • Hiking & nature
  • Spa optional
  • From $682 for a 2-night stay (+tax)

Ayurveda Wellness Retreat

  • Everything in R&R, plus:
  • Ayurvedic consultation
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Wellness treatment(s)
  • Enhanced support
  • Packages from $929 + tax

What Your Days Can Hold

Every day is yours to design. Fill it, empty it, or somewhere in between.

  • Daily yoga & meditation classes
  • Sound baths & nightly kirtan
  • Nature walks & guided hikes on miles of trails
  • The labyrinth & quiet corners for reflection
  • Drum circles & bonfires (seasonal)
  • Archery & hatchet throwing (seasonal)
  • Ayurveda workshops & cooking demos
  • Fitness & steam rooms
  • Add-on spa treatments & art classes
View a Sample Daily Schedule

Perfer to do nothing at all? That counts too.

Go Deeper with Ayurveda

Couples, girlfriends, mothers and daughters, men, and solo travelers—each package pairs your R&R stay with Ayurvedic treatments chosen for you. Lighter, calmer, restored from the inside out.

Couples Wellness Retreat

Reconnect over Ayurvedic treatments, nourishing meals, and shared classes that deepen intimacy and ease stress together. From $1,623 per couple.

Girlfriends Wellness Retreat

Celebrate friendship with Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, and creative workshops made for catching up and slowing down. From $1,623, double occupancy. Call for groups of five or more.

Mother–Daughter Wellness Retreat

Strengthen your bond with massages, workshops, and peaceful mountain walks made for two. From $1,623, double occupancy.

Men's Wellness Retreat

Rest, renewal, and reconnection on 380 mountain acres, grounded in the restorative wisdom of Ayurveda. From $929, single occupancy.

Discover Ayurveda Solo Retreat

A first taste of Ayurveda — Shirodhara, a signature massage, a facial, and a personalized consultation. Arrive depleted, leave lighter. From $1,505, single occupancy.

Rejuvenating Bliss Solo Retreat

Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, and forest trails to release tension and restore balance — all to yourself. From $929, single occupancy.

What to Know When Booking

Please note Booking online does not guarantee treatment availability. After you reserve, call the spa at 828.264.8382 (9:00 am–6:00 pm) to confirm your treatments.

Guests without pre-booked treatments are welcomed into our R&R Program. Wellness Retreats are for ages 18+. Additional classes and services are available at an added cost.

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Why Guests Love This Flexible Approach

Some guests spend the morning hiking and the afternoon at the spa. Others fill their days with yoga classes, meditation, and wellness experiences. There is no right way to retreat. The experience is yours to create.

4.9 (1.8k reviews)

I went to AOL for a Rest and Relaxation Retreat to celebrate my 60th birthday on my own! I had a wonderful time and want to return every year to celebrate my birthday! The staff was so kind and accommodating, my hotel room was perfect, the activities and workshops were inspiring and my Wellness Spa massages were incredibly relaxing and restorative! I have already recommended AOL to everyone I know!

Nancy B.

I had a wonderful visit to The Art of Living Resort. My room was very nice, and the food served was great! The staff were all very nice and helpful. The grounds were beautiful, and the availability of the shuttles made getting around easy.    

JoAnna M.

This was my first time at The Art of Living, what a beautiful experience from the scenery, to the teachers, employees, and the amazing food. Everything was nourishing to the mind, body, and soul. Everything was filled with love and presence. I can’t wait to go back, highly recommend this experience to decompress from life and recharge.

Stephanie L.

My stay at the Art of Living Retreat center was way more than I knew I needed! The campus is gorgeous, the staff is phenomenal and the food was delicious and the best my body has felt eating in over 6 years. I can’t wait to return and try some of the classes I couldn’t attend this time. I will absolutely be back!!

Mary A.

Beautiful spaces indoors and out, excellent classes, and powerful treatments. I was there with an R and R special and it was perfect to design my own program and learn from some amazing teachers. So much gratitude!

Lily

“Loved every minute; food was exceptional.”
“This was an amazing experience for us! Thank you for your service for making us better humans.”