The Art of Living
Step Into Peace

Healing and Vitality

Bring more happiness, health, and calm to your life at the Art of Living Retreat Center, where we strive to bring you the powerful practices of meditation and mindfulness, Ayurveda, yoga, and more, in a nurturing environment designed to inspire clarity and balance.

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Your Journey to Inner Calm

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OUR TRANSFORMATIVE

Programs

From meditation and yoga retreats to Ayurveda wellness stays, our programs restore balance, spark renewal, and nurture your whole being.

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Signature Meditation Retreats

Discover the power of stillness as you calm your mind and immerse fully in the present moment through breathwork, meditation, and silence.

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R&R Retreats

Craft your ideal retreat experience with flexible  dates, customized activities, and personalized Ayurveda treatments.

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Guest Presenters

Experience programs led by renowned guest teachers, visionary thought leaders, and inspiring authors.

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Yoga Retreats

Rooted in ancient wisdom, our yoga retreats and teacher trainings guide you to deeper through movement, breath, and meditation.

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Ayurveda Wellness Retreats

Use Ayurveda’s timeless tools to cultivate holistic health, balance, and happiness, and thrive amidst the complexities of modern life.

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Featured

Retreats & Offers

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Panchakarma 8-Day Cleanse

Panchakarma 8-Day Cleanse

Start your sacred journey back to wellness and the Self in our Signature Panchakarma Retreat.

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Midweek Reset

Midweek Reset

Escape the routine and find your calm with a restorative midweek R&R retreat! Stay for three nights and only pay for two!
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The Wise Women's Retreat

The Wise Women's Retreat

with Marianne Williamson and Kathleen Woodward Thomas

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4.8 (1,672 reviews)

We had the most wonderful experience at Art of Living Retreat Center. The food was delicious, the spa was sumptuous, and the Center was run so well. It surpassed our expectations!

—Lisa H., Google Reviews

I had an excellent experience during my stay here ... the place is so beautiful I wanted to stay longer. Very peaceful and everything I was hoping it would be. I can't wait to come back.

—Andreza O., Google Reviews

Just what my busy life needed. An R&R spiritual reset with meditation, yoga, chanting, sound bath therapy, hiking in nature, and healthy food. I will definitely be back soon.

—Jim E., Tripadvisor

My retreat at the art of living center was nothing short of amazing. I would highly recommend visiting if you’re looking to find your joy, peace or tranquility!

—Robin C., Tripadvisor

SHANKARA AYURVEDA

Wellness Spa

The Shankara Ayurveda Wellness Spa is a sanctuary for whole-being wellness. Blending ancient traditions with modern science, we offer retreats, cleanses, and restorative treatments to rejuvenate the body, calm the mind, and uplift the spirit.

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Come enjoy OUR

Beautiful Campus

Discover our 380-acre retreat center in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains—a space for transformation, community, and meaningful experiences. From intimate gatherings to large events, we host programs in meditation, Ayurveda, wellness, and workshops with today’s leading thought leaders.

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Let us host your

Next Event

Amidst the calming embrace of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Art of Living Retreat Center offers an extraordinary event-hosting experience with accommodations for up to 600 guests, surrounded by 380 acres of pristine forest that inspire clarity, connection, and creativity.

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About US

Art of Living Retreat Center

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to reawaken the human values of compassion, love, togetherness, joy, and harmony in order to realize a true representation of a one-world family—a place that unites people from all walks of life in the spirit of wisdom, celebration, and service to the world.

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