Art of Living Retreat Center Information

High atop the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina lies the Art of Living Retreat Center. Our authentic and caring staff, 380-acre campus of lush forests, and selection of all-inclusive programming combine to create extraordinary experiences. We are proud to have 1,000+ reviews with an average rating of 4.8 on Google and have been rated one of the best retreat centers in the country by USA Today 10Best, Organic Spa, and TripAdvisor. Choose from renowned all-inclusive meditation, yoga, wellness retreats; or life-changing events with sought-after guest presenters. Or, try an R&R Retreat and tailor your stay to suit your rhythm with a variety of activities that foster personal growth, health, and wellness. You'll also enjoy world-class vegetarian cuisine and comfortable accommodations. We're home to the award-winning Shankara Ayurveda Wellness spa. Expert practitioners provide therapeutic Ayurvedic treatments and therapies designed to cultivate relaxation and rejuvenation. HOST YOUR EVENT Looking for the ideal space to hold your retreat, workshop, or conference? We’ve hosted hundreds of events with groups sized 50 to 2000 who’ve shared that their time here felt sacred and powerful, the grounds were peaceful and calming, and the staff knowledgeable and compassionate. Options available include • Ticketing, rooms, and meals • Beverages and snacks • Yoga props and A/V equipment • Access to a daily schedule of workshops and activities. Our event team works tirelessly to provide customized services, venues, and accommodations to meet your group’s unique needs—leaving you to enjoy your program. No matter why you visit, you’ll experience true nourishment of body, mind, and spirit that stays with you long after you’ve left our campus. The Art of Living Retreat Center is 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.