6/10 Good
Too Hot!
I have not stayed in a hotel without air conditioning in years. If I had known, I would not have booked. North Carolina summers are too warm to be AC free.
Verified traveller
Art of Living Retreat Center
All-inclusive resort in Boone with spa and restaurant
Surrounded by mountains, Art of Living Retreat Center offers a serene getaway with opportunities to unwind at the garden or playground. Indulge in rejuvenating treatments at Shankara Ayurveda Spa and connect with nature through yoga classes or hiking/biking. With an on-site vegetarian buffet restaurant and library, you'll find plenty of ways to nourish your body and mind.
Very good
Popular amenities
- Spa
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Gym
- Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
- Restaurants
- Full-service spa
- Breakfast available
- Fitness centre
- Steam room
- Coffee shop/cafe
- Massage/treatment rooms
- Meeting rooms
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Garden
- Library
- Computer station
Feel at home (6)
- Children stay free
- Playground on-site
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Separate sitting area
- Television
Room options
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King/2 Full Bed, Garden View - Meals & Wellness Activities
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
- 33 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
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639 Whispering Hills Rd., Boone, NC, 28607
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Art of Living Retreat Center Reviews
Very good
9.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.2
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
I have a wonderful stay each and every time I stay at AOL!
Verified traveller
3-night trip
6/10 Good
Hotel was empty and we get the worst room, big construction machine in front of our room.
Otto
Otto, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The Art of Living Retreat center in Boone NC
This retreat center is one my favorite places to go for healing, rest, relaxation and beauty. It is an amazing place!!!
Verified traveller
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Out of the Ay
It may be physically close to Boone, but it takes a while to drive there.minutes on winding road). There is no pool, vending machines and our room did not have AC. However, the room was super clean and comfortable. We stayed in late October and open ended widows. Most of all it was quiet. You won’t hear cars or orther people. Just wind through trees. On site cafeteria was non traditional food, so we drove to town.
If you just want peace and quiet this is the place.
Mike
Mike, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
guest house in the boondocks
Hard to find retreat center pretending to be a hotel. Check-in was difficult. Had I seen room prior I would not have booked and only stayed because unsure of refund. guesthouse room was more like a dorm room. Bathroom was cramped with bathtub shower which had no safety aids. My wife sipped and fell in the tub and we discovered that there was no night staff in the guest house,but at reception half a mile away. When we notified the morning staff of her fall they gave us a rubber mat for the tub and did not seem concerned if she was seriously hurt. She is bruised and still sore two days later. She didn't think that she had anything broken and preferred to leave as soon as we could. There was nobody at the guesthouse for check out and we had to go back to reception. Other than the retreat dinning hall the closest restaurant was seven miles away. We were not pleased and as I stated before, if I could have been assured of a refund I would have refused to stay.
George
George, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Birthday shenanigans!
Very relaxing and beautiful scenery from most rooms.
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Calm, Relaxing, Warmth, Peaceful
overall wonderful experience. If you need a stress-free, relaxing stay, look no further. very friendly and helpful staff
Verified traveller
4/10 Fair
Great location for mountain viewing; odd set-up
Location is great. Facility is strange. Room was in a building quite far from reception. Had a bit of a "Shining" feel since not many guests were around.
Andrea
10/10 Exceptional
Quiet, peaceful, mountain breezes
We stayed at Shankara while visiting family in the area so we did not have time to try the spa treatments, but the quiet peaceful atmosphere was just what we needed. We plan to return and take advantage of the spa!
Joy
8/10 Very good
Relaxing, flexible getaway
The views from this retreat center are extraordinary.
The vegetarian meals were delicious & innovative.
There are hiking trails for those not into meditation/yoga.
I did not book w/ that intention, but enjoyed the 2 classes I took.
Greatest thing is doing meals/activities ala carte; not just expensive packages.
Friendly, experienced, helpful staff.
Verified traveller
8/10 Very good
festival accomodations
Went to merlefest
Donald
8/10 Very good
Beautiful view of mountain
Room was beautiful .it was one of the best sleep I have had in a long time! My husband and I had massage for 30. Minutes and at the end, we wish we had a full hour! It was that good. I also love the 24 hour tea room. We met with our friend for a late night tea.
Verified traveller
4/10 Fair
Disappointing
Misleading while looking a t pics, and way overpriced!
Verified traveller
10/10 Exceptional
This is a wonderful lace to stay!! Amazing View!
Had a wonderful spa massage, very friendly staff, excellent dinner and breakfast! Absolutely the place to stay for a nice retreat. Yoga, Spa, Nature trails and so much more!!!
Verified traveller
8/10 Very good
Just what we needed. Sufficient for a stay while attending a course nearby. We could have used a more comfortable chair in the room. Otherwise was good.
Verified traveller
4/10 Fair
New Age Resort
No air conditioning in the room.
The Internet didn't work and when we called the front desk to ask about it, no one returned our call.
Verified traveller
10/10 Exceptional
stunning views, unusual venue
great view, no A/C and did not have enough staff to get great service but I would go back
David
4/10 Fair
The desk isn't manned after 6pm so a late check in was difficult. It was extremely difficult to find - took over an hour after dark. It was even difficult to find the correct way to go upon departure! I had ZERO cell signal and the wi-fi signal was weak. They don't have/allow alcohol or meat. The room was clean but not comfortable. The bed was extremely hard.
Verified traveller
8/10 Very good
Peace and quiet in the Mountains
Our 3 nights at the Spa were peaceful. I recommend booking any spa treatments ahead of time; we were able to squeeze in a massage, but not able to book everything we wanted. The vegetarian food was excellent, but be advised, it isn't a restaurant, you get the meal prepared by the chef for each meal - we loved not having to search for a vegetarian friendly restaurant, and never having to leave the top of the mountain. The view from the main dining hall building is the most spectacular thing you'll ever see. For a quiet, peaceful retreat, it was incredible, and was a nice respite in the middle of a more hectic vacation. Map out routes in and out ahead of time; GPS doesn't work in these mountains. No cell service, but you'll have internet while there.
Anne
8/10 Very good
relaxing
everything was great with the exception of the check out and the TV service.
checkout took too long
TV service, no one told me of any problem with it.
need to communicate more with guest and have knowledgeable staff at front desk.
the views were spectacular, I would go back again
Bárbara
10/10 Exceptional
This place was awesome! It is very quiet and relaxing! Highly recommend
Presley
8/10 Very good
My wife and I stayed there over the 4th of July weekend. The staff were very friendly. The hotel was very clean and rooms were a good size. We enjoyed our stay and in all likelihood will visit again. There was no cell service at the hotel as it is high up on the mountain. We actually enjoyed being able to unplug for a few days. Spa area was very nice. Fitness room was equipped with enough exercise equipment to get a decent workout in. Great place to go if you want peace and quiet
jeff
6/10 Good
Person Retreat Getaway
Blue Heaven Spa is a very lovely and relaxing space...located high up in the mountains outside Boone,NC. The staff were very friendly and helpful and I enjoyed three wonderful nights while on a personal retreat. I plan to return in the near future.
Anne
8/10 Very good
excellent
My stay in the resort was great, just a little thing was that the heat in bedroom does not work properly,but the service gave us a portable heater, the views are beautiful, quiet, the food was good . of curse I recomend the place
GILBERTO