Art of Living Retreat Center

The Art of Living Retreat Center is a sanctuary nestled on 380 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Boone, North Carolina. For over a decade, we have offered retreats rooted in meditation, yoga, and Ayurveda, drawing on the lineage of founder Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The Art of Living Retreat Center is a premier wellness sanctuary nestled across 380 pristine acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, North Carolina. Inspired by the teachings of global humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the center serves as a transformative hub for meditation, yoga, ancient wisdom, and modern holistic health. Surrounded by tranquil forests and sweeping mountain vistas, the property provides an inviting space for individuals seeking to pause, reset, and reconnect with inner peace, emotional balance, and whole-person wellness. The center offers a diverse curriculum of signature programs, including immersive breathwork and meditation courses, silent retreats, Sri Sri Yoga teacher trainings, and specialized wellness getaways. Alongside its retreat offerings, it features the renowned Shankara Ayurveda Wellness Spa—specializing in traditional Panchakarma cleanses and holistic bodywork—as well as flexible rest-and-relaxation stays. By blending time-tested Eastern traditions with contemporary wellness care, the center empowers guests to navigate stress, cultivate deep mindfulness, and foster lasting personal transformation.