ABOUT US
639 Whispering Hills Rd., Boone, NC 28607
On 380 breathtaking acres of pristine forest located on the 3600’ Heavenly Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountain highlands of Boone, North Carolina, the Art of Living Retreat Center is a renowned sanctuary with the largest Ayurvedic Spa east of the Mississippi River.
TRANSPORTATION
* Under two hours north of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) https://www.cltairport.com (100 miles).
* Hickory Hop shuttle goes from Charlotte airport to Boone 5x daily, reservations required. https://hickoryhop.com
* Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) in Johnson City, TN (80 miles).
* Uber is available from Charlotte airport to the Center.
* If driving, the last 20 minutes are on the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway before arriving at the retreat’s entrance.
* Mountaineer Express public bus goes from Boone to Charlotte at 9:25am and from Charlotte to Boone at 6pm daily. Take an Uber to the Center from Boone.
https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/integrated-mobility/public-transit-services/Documents/mountaineer.pdf
OVERNIGHT HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS
* Plan to arrive between 11am to 4pm (check-in) on arrival day
* Hotel-like rooms have en-suite bathrooms, fluffy towels, hair dryers, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. There is no air-conditioning. All rooms have ceiling fans and casement windows that open to let in the fresh mountain air.
* There is mini-van shuttle service available all day for participants moving about campus. Scan the QR code posted around the campus to arrange your pick-up and drop-off.
* WIFI is available in all gathering spaces; the dining room, spa and other locations.
*Mandatory orientation for all visitors to the retreat center to help you learn your way around campus.
DINING
From the local harvest in Boone to Bombay and the Caribbean, vegetarian nourishment made from fresh, seasonal ingredients is designed to energize and nourish all body types—3 meals a day.
* This is exclusively vegetarian, inspired by the ancient science of Ayurveda.
* Gluten, dairy, soy, and nut-related allergies are accommodated. Allergens and ingredients are listed on their menus.
* Breakfast is 7:30 – 9:00am. Lunch is 12:30 – 1:30pm. Dinner is 6:30 – 7:30pm
MEETING SPACES
Coffee and tea is available all day in the dining room. Each venue has a tea service available all day. No food allowed in the meeting spaces. Venue is less than a mile to the rooms.
AMENITIES AVAILABLE – at additional cost. Schedule them during mid-day breaks (12:30pm to 3:30pm) or before or after the program.
* Shankara Ayurveda Wellness Spa offers massage, steam room, flotation tank and other wellness services. Contact the front desk at 828-264-8382 to reserve spa services. We recommend booking 4 – 6 weeks out to secure availability.
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