Events in the Presence of Gurudev | Boone, North Carolina
December 18, 2024–January 2, 2025
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Join us and your community at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina, for programs in the presence of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar this December.
Attend one of our three informational Zoom sessions:
Tuesday, October 22
Wednesday, October 23
9:00 pm ET / 8:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm PT
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EVENT SCHEDULES
Important Note Being on time and attending all sessions is important for all courses offered; please make your travel plans accordingly.
Programs (With Onsite Accommodation Options)
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Course fee increases by $50 on December 11.
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Prerequisites Art of Living Part 1 and Sahaj Samadhi Meditation
Check-in December 18, 3:00 pm EST
Course Begins December 18, 4:00 pm EST
Course Ends December 22, 1:00 pm EST
Checkout December 22, 10:00 am EST
Prerequisite For Beginners/Open to all
Join us for a very special Silent Retreat, including a live session with Gurudev. Learn more here.
Check-in December 18, 3:00 pm EST
Course Begins December 18, 7:30 pm EST
Course Ends December 22, 1:00 pm EST
Checkout December 22, 10:00 am EST
Discount ends November 26.
Course fee increases by $100 on December 5.
Prerequisites Art of Living Part 1, Sahaj Samadhi Meditation, and two Art of Living Part 2 courses
Gain a profound understanding and direct experience of yoga’s timeless wisdom. Take home a powerful upgrade of your daily meditation practice and a greater connection to your inner voice and intuition. Learn more here.
Check-In December 20, 3:00 pm EST
Course Begins December 21, 7:00 am EST
Course Ends December 26, 1:00 pm EST
Checkout December 26, 10:00 am EST
Course fee increases by $100 on December 5.
Prerequisites Art of Living Part 1, Sahaj Samadhi Meditation, and two Art of Living Part 2 courses.
Check-In December 20, 3:00 pm EST
Course Begins December 21, 7:00 am EST
Course Ends December 28, 1:00 pm EST
Checkout December 28, 10:00 am EST
Please note Being on time and attending all sessions are important requirements for this course; please make your travel plans accordingly.
Course fee increases by $100 on December 5.
Prerequisites Art of Living Part 1 Teacher, SKY Breath Meditation Teacher, SKY Campus Part 1 Teacher, Youth programs teacher, Sahaj Samadhi Meditation teacher. TRM is for US and Canada teachers only.
Check-In December 20, 3:00 pm EST
Course Begins December 21, 7:00 am EST
Course Ends January 1, 9:00 pm EST
Checkout January 2, 10:00 am EST
Please note Being on time and attending all sessions is an important requirement for this course, please make your travel plans accordingly.
Course fee increases by $100 on Dec 7.
Prerequisite Art of Living Part 1, SKY Breath Meditation, SKY Campus Happiness Program, Happiness Retreat
Journey Premium/Plus members and students get an additional $100 off. To avail this benefit please use the discount code which is available during payment on the registration link. Students will need to register with their .edu email account to avail $100 off.
The Art of Living Part 2 course builds on your Part 1 experience with a unique blend of advanced breathwork, signature guided meditations/hollow and empty meditations, daily yoga, and profound insights into the mind as you uncover the profound art of inner silence and immerse yourself in deep rest and rejuvenation.
Check-in December 22, 3:00 pm EST
Course Begins December 23, 7:00 am EST
Course Ends December 26, 1:00 pm EST
Checkout December 26, 10:00 am EST
Course fee increases by $100 on December 7.
Prerequisites Art of Living Part 1
Check-In December 22, 3:00 pm EST
Course Begins December 23, 7:00 am EST
Course Ends December 28, 1:00 pm EST
Checkout December 28, 10:00 am EST
Please note Being on time and attending all sessions are important requirements for this course; please make your travel plans accordingly.
Course fee increases by $100 on December 7.
Prerequisites Art of Living Part 1 teacher, SKY Breath Meditation teacher, SKY Campus Part 1 teacher, Youth programs teacher, Sahaj Samadhi Meditation teacher. TRM is for US and Canada teachers only.
Check-In December 22, 3:00 pm EST
Course Begins December 23, 7:00 am EST
Course Ends January 1, 9:00 pm EST
Checkout January 2, 10:00 am EST
Please note Being on time and attending all sessions are important requirements for this course; please make your travel plans accordingly.
Course fee increases by $100 on December 11.
Prerequisites Art of Living Part 1 teacher, SKY Breath Meditation teacher, SKY Campus Part 1 teacher, Youth programs teacher, Sahaj Samadhi Meditation teacher. TRM is for US and Canada teachers only.
Check-In December 24, 3:00 pm EST
Course Begins December 25, 7:00 am EST
Course Ends January 1, 9:00 pm EST
Checkout January 2, 10:00 am EST
Please note Being on time and attending all sessions are important requirements for this course; please make your travel plans accordingly.
Course fee increases by $100 on December 11.
Prerequisites Art of Living Part 1 teacher, SKY Breath Meditation teacher, SKY Campus Part 1 teacher, Youth programs teacher, Sahaj Samadhi Meditation teacher. TRM is for US and Canada teachers only.
Check-In December 26, 3:00 pm EST
Course Begins December 26, 7:30 pm EST
Course Ends January 1, 9:00 pm EST
Checkout January 2, 10:00 am EST
Please note Being on time and attending all sessions are important requirements for this course; please make your travel plans accordingly.
Programs (Without Onsite Accommodations)
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Prerequisites Art of Living Part 1 teacher, SKY Campus Happiness Teacher. Please note, before attending Teachers Refreshers Meet, the Teachers Upgrade program should be completed.
Check-in December 24, 3:00 pm EST
Course Starts December 25, 7:00 am EST
Course Ends December 26, 1:00 pm EST
Checkout December 26, 10:00 am EST
Prerequisites Art of Living Part 1 teacher, SKY Breath Meditation teacher, SKY Campus Part 1 teacher, Youth program teachers, Sahaj Samadhi Meditation teacher
Check-In December 28, 3:00 pm EST
Course Begins December 29, 7:00 am EST
Course Ends January 1, 9:00 pm EST
Checkout January 2, 10:00 am EST
Please note Being on time and attending all sessions are important requirements for this course; please make your travel plans accordingly.
Youth Program Offerings
Important
- Please ensure your child meets the age requirements before registering. If a child does not meet the age requirement, the registration will be transferred to the appropriate program or canceled.
- Youth course registrations that include accommodations will be honored when parents are registered with accommodation on courses.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Onsite Hotel and Retreat rooms are fully booked.
We have now closed family accommodations form and hotel room request form as we are unable to take a waitlist.
We suggest that you book a hotel or Airbnb around the Art of Living Retreat Center. If you are staying offsite; we have limited registrations open for all programs. You can now register for a program choosing the “Commuter” option.
Please note the following:
- When you register, please select the appropriate housing option.
- Onsite hotel and retreat rooms, including family housing, are fully booked and no longer available.
- Limited offsite accommodations are available at Appalachian State University (ASU) in Boone.
To reserve offsite ASU sharing accommodations, please review and follow these steps:
- First, register for your programs and select the Offsite ASU 2 Sharing housing option. Your course registration does not include Offsite ASU 2 Sharing room charges.
- All rooms at ASU are 2-sharing; twin beds with an attached bathroom and air conditioner.
- Complete the ASU Housing Request Form.
- Once you provide your consent for us to charge you for the ASU 2 Sharing in the form, our Registrations team will charge the card linked to your course registration.
- Our team will send you an ASU 2 Sharing accommodation confirmation email.
To enhance the experience of your course and events, we highly encourage you to book housing on the Center premises. Please note the following:
- ID will be required for all adults and children at check-in.
- Please select the appropriate housing option when you register.
- Onsite accommodations are available to those who sign up for programs listed on the event schedule as having onsite accommodation options available.
- Onsite accommodations are available on a first-come first-serve basis for all housing types.
- Men and women will be housed separately, except for families with minor children.
- Limited hotel rooms, family accommodations, and double-occupancy rooms available onsite.
To reserve family housing or hotel rooms, please review and follow the steps below.
Family Housing
- Family housing is only applicable to families with children under the age of 18.
- Family housing course packages include tuition, housing, and meals starting with dinner on day one and ending with lunch on the last day of the course.
- Family housing is very limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- All family members staying in family housing must be registered for a program package with the same check-in and checkout dates.
How to Register for Family Housing (families with children under the age of 18)
- Register all family members for a course package.
- When registering your child for a youth program, make sure to choose an accommodation option that is available for both your and their program with the SAME accommodation type.
- Fill out the FAMILY HOUSING REQUEST form after registering all family members with valid registration IDs.
- For families of sizes other than four choosing quad-sharing, extra charges may apply (will be confirmed by the events team).
- Children under 5 co-sleeping with parents incur no charge; older children are charged and provided a bed.
- Accommodation will be assigned after verifying registrations.
- Allow 72 hours for the events team to process requests and respond.
- Accommodation availability is not guaranteed by form completion; please wait for confirmation from the customer service team.
- Contact [email protected] or 1-828-513-0032 for queries.
How to Request a Hotel Room at the Retreat Center
- Register for the course and select the Hotel Room Request option.
- Fill out the HOTEL REQUEST FORM (room prices are listed).
- Room charges are not included in course registration; pay separately upon approval.
- Once we receive your form, based on availability we will confirm your reservation and charge your credit card on file.
- Note Filling out the form does not guarantee onsite hotel accommodation.
Self-Arranged Housing
Participants may opt for self-arranged housing, where they book accommodations of their choice independently. Please note that the course fee does not include housing for those selecting the self-arranged option.
Find a list of local Boone accommodations on the Explore Boone website.
Transportation
We have arranged a shuttle for transportation to and from the Charlotte, NC (CLT) airport to the Center. Registration opens October 24.
Cancellation Policy No refunds/no transfers.
From CLT to Boone $65 per person
In the event the shuttle timings do not suit your travel plans, you may wish to use the following services:
- Rent a car
- Taxi Apps such as Uber or Lyft
- Hickory Hop (Airport Shuttle Service)
MEALS
Meals are included in your package beginning with dinner the day of your arrival through breakfast on the day of your departure. The Center serves a delicious range of healthy, vegetarian cuisine.
- Sit-down dining will be available at the Center.
- You may bring food from outside. We are a no-meat, no-alcohol facility—meat and alcohol are not permitted.
- We will have one or more dishes available daily to support participants with gluten, dairy, soy, or nut allergies.
Visitors General Information
- The ashram is open for visitors July 15–21.
- All visitors are allowed to be in Satsang.
- Food is available; purchase a Dining Hall meal pass at the Front Desk or choose to eat at the Cafe.
- Noon meditation with Gurudev is strictly for course participants only. Visitors can meditate in Gita Hall under the Dining Hall via webcast (when available).
Parking & Shuttle Information
PARK at Watauga High School, 300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone, North Carolina 28607
Shuttle Service
Available between Watauga High School and AOLRC is available
8:00 am–12:00 pm and 8:00–11:00 pm
NOTE Shuttle service is NOT available between 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm. You must call Uber or other services for a ride.
CANCELLATION POLICY
For Programs
- Written cancellation requests received up to 15 days before the course start date: Full refund minus a $100 administrative processing fee.
- Written cancellation requests received 14 days or less before the program starts: Program expenses non-refundable. Course tuition refundable, minus a $100 cancellation fee.
- No refunds or transfers after program start date or for no-shows.
Note We require a written request along with a physician’s letter or relevant documentation for all medical emergency cancellations. We will issue a full refund, minus a $100 administrative fee once we receive this documentation.
For Hotel Rooms
- Written request for cancellation up to 15 days before program start date: Full refund.
- Written request for cancellation 14 days or less before program start date: Full refund minus one-night hotel room charge.
- No refunds for no-shows.
CONTACT US
For more information
Call 828-513-0032
Email [email protected]
Address: Art of Living Retreat Center, 639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NC 28607
