Set amidst 380 acres of pristine forest high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the tranquil Art of Living Retreat Center. From our welcoming team of authentic and caring staff to incredible natural surroundings and everything in between, we are dedicated to making your stay extraordinary. Choose from a selection of our renowned all-inclusive meditation, yoga, and wellness retreats or life-changing events with sought-after guest presenters. Or try an R&R Retreat and tailor your stay to suit your own rhythm. All-inclusive means three nourishing meals a day are included in your stay. Our world-class vegetarian cuisine is made from fresh, seasonal ingredients by chefs who put love into everything they do. We have an on-site café and gift shop, as well as a daily schedule of activities to choose from. We’re also home to Shankara Ayurveda Wellness—our award-winning spa. Providing therapeutic Ayurvedic treatments designed to cultivate relaxation and rejuvenation, Shankara is the perfect addition to your stay. Looking for the ideal space to hold your retreat, workshop, or conference? We’ve hosted hundreds of events with guests, teachers, and invited faculty who’ve shared that their time here felt sacred and powerful, the grounds were peaceful and calming, and the staff knowledgeable and compassionate. From groups sized 50 to 2000—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—a place that unites people from all walks of life in the spirit of wisdom, celebration, and service to the world.