At the Art of Living Retreat Center, we strive to bring you the powerful practices of meditation and mindfulness, Ayurveda, yoga, so that you may have more happiness, health, and peace in your life. From online retreats to distance e-learning to FB Live, and more-we'll meet you where you are! Do you long to reconnect with your wild soul?
Are you in transition and asking, "What is uniquely mine to do?"Transformational coach, author, and master retreat facilitator Renee Trudeau has designed a deeply restorative, nature-based self-renewal retreat just for women.
Are you in transition and asking, "What is uniquely mine to do?"Transformational coach, author, and master retreat facilitator Renee Trudeau has designed a deeply restorative, nature-based self-renewal retreat just for women.
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Revel in the beautiful drive along the scenic winding road carved through the resplendent Blue Ridge Mountains. We do not recommend using your GPS for driving directions, as many roads are incorrectly marked in the navigation system and inputting our address will take you on a wild ride. Many prefer to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway route only May through October since the road closes often in winter.
All we ever experience is this moment, right now. So often the mind is crammed with thoughts or stresses that we miss what's happening directly in front of us and consequently life itself. To be in the present moment, with a centered state of mind, is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and those around you.
Ancient Ayurveda integrated with contemporary wellness to bring body, mind, spirit, and environment into balance. At the Shankara Ayurveda Wellness, we know how important whole-being wellness is to living a life of health and happiness. We provide a number of Ayurveda retreats to help people come closer to the experience of an Ayurvedic lifestyle.
Choose from a variety of transformative programs and trainings with invited teachers, thought leaders, authors, and experts. Our programming is carefully curated to bring you the best of the best. Be inspired with great wisdom, insight, and knowledge-in-action-transformation that makes anything possible.
Find much-deserved rest and relaxation-the R&R Retreat features a variety of workshops and activities you can choose from. In this creative getaway, you are free to structure your time as you need. Restore & Revive programming includes a variety of options designed to enhance your life. You can join a journey through the labyrinth; dive into yoga; explore your meditative side and take home a few ways to calm your mind.
Reviews (10)
Sai Varunreddy
Dec 16, 2021
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Malai Roper
Oct 27, 2021
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I've visited three times in three years and this is place is amazing. It is my absolute favorite place to getaway for some quiet time. So far, I've experienced the Mother-Daughter getaway, Happiness Retreat, and Meditation Retreat. Looking forward to the Silent Retreat soon. The Art of Living Retreat Center makes the world a better place! *heart
V. L.
Oct 20, 2021
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The AOL retreat center did not honor my hotel reservation, and I had to commute for 4 nights from a Boone motel. AOL and Tripaneer have not acknowledged my request for a reimbursement for the AOL lodging. I am disappointed in how this is being handled, and the lack of business ethics has overshadowed my retreat experience.
Ritesh Sheth
Sep 22, 2021
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Sylvia Yowe
Sep 05, 2021
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Flavia S.
Aug 22, 2021
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The pace of my program was just right and allowed me enough free time to participate in additional activities and explore the beautiful property. The staff was caring and made me feel welcomed. Being a vegetarian and Indian food lover, I really enjoyed all the delicious meals (that alone is a reason to go back). Getting up at 6 to see the sunrise was so worth it! I highly recommend this retreat center to anyone looking for a relaxing and therapeutic experience.
Anna Y.
Aug 20, 2021
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Worst stay ever. Reserved the hotel room months ago, got a dusty room without view, TV was not working, and shower gel was lacking. Added to the fact the room had no air conditioning (website did not mention that), the food was also terrible (was more of a caricature of Indian food with curry and spices in everything with not much choice - I had excellent Indian food before, and it did not necessarily mean curry and spices in everything).Clearly the place needs better or some management. Only staff at the spa were friendly AND competent. Besides Stephen, staff at the reception had a hard time following
Erin Heim
Jun 11, 2021
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I had a fabulous time attending the happiness and meditation retreats. The food was amazing and I had never eaten a strictly vegetarian diet before. My hotel room was well-appointed and lovely and had everything I needed. The bed was very comfortable. The best part of my room was the amazing view of the mountains, moon and stars. The programs have been great and were exactly what I needed to bounce back after a years worth of pandemic stress. I highly recommend to everyone
Elizabeth Harlan
May 15, 2021
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One of the most peaceful and naturally beautiful places I have ever been. Even just after a two day meditation retreat, I felt so much more relaxed and rejuvenated in returning to my day to day life. I can't wait to go back and have already booked my next retreat. I did not try the Spa, but wish I had.
Tracy Fit
May 05, 2021
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I came here on the first day the center opened after being closed for over a year! Let me tell you; this place is AMAZING! The ambiance, the staff, the food, the activities, the massage. Just perfect!
Kim and Charlie are so nice and very accommodating. Marys voice is angelic, Allies energy is soothing to the soul. The words of wisdom being shared after meditation chant is practical.
You don’t just do the activities; each activity like yoga, meditation or cooking class etc has a deeper meaning. They teach you the why and the how. The staff are so courteous and ready to help you truly rest and
Kim and Charlie are so nice and very accommodating. Marys voice is angelic, Allies energy is soothing to the soul. The words of wisdom being shared after meditation chant is practical.
You don’t just do the activities; each activity like yoga, meditation or cooking class etc has a deeper meaning. They teach you the why and the how. The staff are so courteous and ready to help you truly rest and
