Art of Living Retreat Center

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Set amidst 380 acres of pristine forest high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the tranquil
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For more than ten years, the Center has hosted events and programs that help strengthen both individuals and the underlying bond we share as human beings. From our welcome team of authentic and caring staff to pristine grounds to delicious vegetarian food and everything in between, we are dedicated to making your stay extraordinary. You’ll experience true nourishment of body, mind, and spirit. Let our expert wisdom and knowledge guide you on the road to well-being and transformation. Choose from a selection of our renowned all-inclusive signature meditation and yoga retreats, life-changing events with sought-after guest presenters, or join us for an R&R Retreat and tailor your stay to suit your own rhythm. No matter why you visit, you’ll take home happiness, health, and peace that stays with you long after you’ve left our campus.

09/03/2025

Eat these foods if you want to be healthy past a hundred years old.
At The Ultimate Immune System Boosting Weekend, Joel Fuhrman, M.D. shares the science behind the world’s most powerful longevity foods—and how to use them to prevent disease, boost energy, and extend your lifespan. You’ll leave with a personalized nutrition plan designed to help you thrive for decades to come.

Follow this link to learn all about this upcoming retreat: https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/faculty/joel-fuhrman-m-d/the-ultimate-immune-system-boosting-weekend/?comet_source=fb. Longevity starts with the choices you make today.

Do you long to feel powerful, grounded, and in flow with life?This is your invitation to Soul Tending, a nourishing wome...
09/02/2025

Do you long to feel powerful, grounded, and in flow with life?
This is your invitation to Soul Tending, a nourishing women’s retreat with Renée Trudeau. Through meditation, song, movement, and nature walks, you’ll rediscover your strength, replenish your energy, and embrace the goddess life—where work, rest, and play align.
Follow this link to learn all about this upcoming retreat: https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/faculty/renee-trudeau/soul-tending/?comet_source=fb.
Let this be the moment you return to your true self.

🌿 This Labor Day, remember: work and rest are not opposites—they complete each other. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar remin...
09/01/2025

🌿 This Labor Day, remember: work and rest are not opposites—they complete each other. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar reminds us that while work builds strength in the world, rest and meditation are what truly renew our energy from within.
Take a moment today to breathe deeply, reflect, and allow yourself to rest fully. From that place of peace, your work becomes more powerful and joyful. ✨
Wishing you a restful and meaningful Labor Day from all of us at the Art of Living Retreat Center. 💛

What if your everyday movements were the key to long-term health?Inspired by her bestselling book Dynamic Aging, Katy Bo...
08/31/2025

What if your everyday movements were the key to long-term health?
Inspired by her bestselling book Dynamic Aging, Katy Bowman of Nutritious Movement’s retreat—featured on the Today Show—teaches simple, functional movements you can integrate into daily life. Move better, feel better, live better.
Follow this link to learn all about this upcoming retreat: https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/faculty/katy-bowman/dynamic-aging/?comet_source=fb. Add life to your years with every step you take.

08/30/2025

What do you do when the need to be perfect takes over?
Perfectionism can leave us stuck, always chasing something just out of reach. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar reminds us that instead of striving endlessly, there’s another way forward—one that lightens the weight of “having to be perfect.”

To learn more about Gurudev’s incredible teachings, join one of the retreats he created at https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/category/meditation/meditation-mindfulness/?comet_source=fb.

08/29/2025

Feeling the summer heat? ☀️💧
Emma shares a few simple herbs and spices that can help your body stay cool and balanced—naturally.
Mint, cilantro, coconut, and lime are all powerful ingredients for beating the heat. Plus, she shares a refreshing cucumber-lime water recipe you'll want to sip all summer long! 🌿
Learn more about our virtual clinic and one-on-one Ayurvedic consultations here: https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/ayurveda/virtual-clinic/?comet_source=fb

Join us for a soul-stirring evening of live music and immersive visuals with acclaimed artist Matt Venuti Music.✨ The Am...
08/28/2025

Join us for a soul-stirring evening of live music and immersive visuals with acclaimed artist Matt Venuti Music.
✨ The AmeriCosmos Experience is a journey through the heart of nature, the depth of sound, and the vastness of space.
🗓 Saturday, August 30
🕒 7:30pm
📍 Art of Living Retreat Center, Boone, NC, Veda 2

“Inspiring.” – Tampa Bay Times
“Soul-stirring.” – HuffPost
Come experience one of the most distinctive musical artists of our time. This free event is open to everyone—no registration needed. We’d love to have you join us!

08/28/2025

🌿 What if the medicine you need is growing right under your feet? 🌿
Benji shares the powerful benefits of mullein, an herb used in Ayurveda to support lung and respiratory health. Whether brewed as tea or gently smoked, it helps clear kapha and ease congestion—especially in early spring.
This is just a glimpse of what you'll experience on one of Benji’s guided nature hikes, included in our R&R Retreat program. Learn about the healing power of plants, connect with the wisdom of Ayurveda, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 🌲✨
Click here to learn more: https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/rest-and-relaxation-retreats/?comet_source=fb.

08/28/2025

Are you tired of feeling emotionally hijacked by your past?
This retreat with Anna Runkle the Crappy Childhood Fairy offers practical, proven tools to calm trauma-driven dysregulation and reclaim a sense of balance and safety in your body.
Through interactive teachings, small group work, and hands-on guidance, you’ll develop skills that support real, lasting change.
Follow this link to learn all about this upcoming retreat: https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/faculty/anna-runkle/you-can-heal-childhood-ptsd/?comet_source=fb.
The life you want is not beyond reach—it starts with one brave step.

08/26/2025

☀️ Summer can drain your body’s vital energy, leaving you feeling depleted. Ayurveda recommends cooling, calming exercises that restore balance instead of overheating the system. 🌿
Try swimming, yin yoga, tai chi, or a gentle morning walk before the sun rises to stay active while keeping your body refreshed.
Discover how Ayurveda can support your health and well-being through our virtual consultations and one-on-one offerings: https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/ayurveda/virtual-clinic/?comet_source=fb.

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639 Whispering Hills Road
Boone, NC
28607

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 11pm
Tuesday 9am - 11pm
Wednesday 9am - 11pm
Thursday 9am - 11pm
Friday 8am - 12am
Saturday 8am - 12am
Sunday 8am - 11pm

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The Art of Living Retreat Center is the perfect place to begin your journey to wellness. Set amidst more than 380 acres of pristine forest high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a tranquil sanctuary. Embrace the art of living in a pristine natural setting of Boone, North Carolina.

With vast open skies, magnificent panoramic views stretching to the horizon, delicious plant-based meals, and relaxing environment - it is here, in this peaceful sanctuary for the soul, that inner balance is nurtured and restored.

You’ll find an immersive workshop or retreat that’s perfect for your individual path. Be inspired to transform, grow, heal, relax, and renew with some of the best teachers in the world and through our renowned signature programs that have enhanced the lives of millions. Choose from a wealth of well-being retreats; yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to holistic programs and Ayurvedic wellness retreats, or create your own vacation - the Center is rich with offerings. Enjoy a variety of daily classes and activities, a rejuvenating Ayurvedic treatment at our award-winning spa, or explore the abundance of natural open spaces and nature trails - the choice is yours.

We are dedicated to making your stay extraordinary. Whether you’re a community group or solo traveler, we invite you to experience unparalleled nourishment in mind, body, and spirit.