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Art of Living Retreat Center

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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.

11/09/2025

Feeling sluggish or bloated lately? Your agni—your digestive fire—might be asking for attention. 🔥
In Ayurveda, true gut health begins not with probiotics, but with strong digestion, mindful eating, and emotional balance.
Want to reset your system naturally? Join our Rest & Restore Retreat, where nourishing meals, daily yoga, and guided meditation help bring your body and mind back into balance.
Learn more about this rejuvenating experience here: https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/rest-and-relaxation-retreats/?comet_source=fb

11/08/2025

Sometimes happiness isn’t about adding more — it’s about returning to what’s already within you. 🌿
To learn more about Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s teachings, join one of the retreats he created at https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/category/meditation/meditation-mindfulness/?comet_source=fb

11/07/2025

✨ What can we learn from the original stewards of this land?
This National American Indian Heritage Month, we honor the deep wisdom of Indigenous peoples—reminding us that harmony with the Earth is harmony within ourselves. 🌿
Through stillness, gratitude, and mindful connection, we continue to learn from these ancestral teachings that celebrate balance, respect, and reverence for all life.

11/06/2025

Spiritual growth doesn’t mean floating away from life—it means becoming more grounded, more present, and more capable of meeting it with grace. 🌸
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar reminds us that true spirituality isn’t about running away—it’s about awakening right where you are.

Learn more about how meditation and breathwork can help you stay centered through it all: https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/category/meditation/meditation-mindfulness/?comet_source=fb

11/05/2025

Feeling slower or more reflective than usual?
This full moon—also one of the brightest of the year—marks a turning point.
You may feel the need to pause, protect your energy, or prepare for what’s next.
It’s not about rushing forward—it’s about resetting your rhythm.

🌕 Support your reflection with a calming full moon guided meditation from Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
👉 https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/blog/guided-meditation-full-moon-meditation/?comet_source=fb

11/04/2025

Have you ever felt a quiet nudge calling you inward?
This is your invitation to listen. In Simply Always Awake, Dr. Angelo DiLullo guides you through meditative stillness, sound synergy, and self-inquiry to uncover the unshakable peace that lives inside.
Follow this link to learn all about this upcoming retreat: https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/faculty/angelo-dilullo/simply-always-awake-silent-retreat/?comet_source=fb. What you’re seeking has been waiting within you all along.

11/03/2025

Can’t sleep? 🌙 You’re not alone—and the solution might be simpler than you think.

We’re honored to be featured in Psychology Today for the science-backed breathwork practice that’s helping thousands reset their sleep naturally. Studies show that structured breathwork, like SKY Breath Meditation, activates the body’s “rest and digest” response—lowering stress, calming the mind, and supporting deep, restorative rest.

You can experience this same powerful practice at our Sleep Reset Retreat here at the Art of Living Retreat Center. Learn tools to quiet your mind, balance your nervous system, and wake up truly refreshed.

✨ Learn more and reserve your spot: https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/sleep-reset-retreat/?comet_source=fb

11/02/2025

What if you could rest so deeply that joy naturally returned?
In Divine Relaxation with MC YOGI, you’ll explore gentle movement, sacred sound, reflective journaling, and deep rest. It’s not about doing more—it’s about softening into what restores you and remembering the calm, clear presence within.

Follow this link to learn all about this upcoming retreat: https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/faculty/mc-yogi/divine-relaxation-retreat/?comet_source=fb.
Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s your way back to peace.

11/01/2025

Emotions flow through us all—reminding us how connected we truly are. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s wisdom invites us to see beyond separation and recognize that we are part of something vast and beautiful. 🌿

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.

10/31/2025

Looking for a sweet way to celebrate Halloween without the sugar crash? 🍫✨
These coconut chocolate macaroons are rich, chocolatey, and completely nourishing—made with raw cacao to lift your mood and support heart health. A reminder that treats can be both delicious and good for you. 🎃
Recipe:
- ½ cup coconut powder (or 1½ cups finely shredded unsweetened coconut)
- ⅓ cup raw cacao powder
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
Mix everything in a food processor (or by hand) until a paste-like dough forms. Roll into balls—and that’s it!
Here’s to celebrating the season with balance, joy, and mindful indulgence.
Happy Halloween from all of us at the Art of Living Retreat Center! 🧡

10/30/2025

Do you feel a call to use your voice for something greater?
The Wise Women’s Retreat with Marianne Williamson and Katherine Woodward Thomas offers a sacred space to remember who you are and why you’re here. You’ll dissolve the old stories that silence your truth and awaken the power, grace, and courage that come from living as your most authentic self.
Follow this link to learn all about this upcoming retreat: https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/faculty/marianne-williamson-katherine-woodward-thomas/the-wise-womens-retreat/?comet_source=fb.
Your wisdom is your greatest gift—share it boldly.

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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

Telephone

+18003926870

Website

https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/

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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.