Art of Living Retreat Center

All-inclusive resort in Boone with spa and restaurant

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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.
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Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • 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 | Garden view
Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room amenity
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

King/2 Full Bed, Garden View - Meals & Wellness Activities

  • Garden view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
639 Whispering Hills Rd., Boone, NC, 28607

What's nearby

  • Boone Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Mystery Hill - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Appalachian State University - 14 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pepper's Restaurant and Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Art of Living Retreat Center

At Art of Living Retreat Center, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Appalachian State University. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments, and vegetarian cuisine is served at Vegetarian Dining Hall, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A fitness center and a steam room are offered, and in-room conveniences at this all-inclusive resort include refrigerators and microwaves.

All inclusive

This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks, and select beverages included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Spa facilities
Limited spa services

Lessons/classes/games

Yoga

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 31 units
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (8 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (22 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Area rugs in room
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Cleaning supplies

Special features

Spa

Shankara Ayurveda Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

Dining

Vegetarian Dining Hall - This buffet restaurant specializes in vegetarian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Blue Heaven Spa Art Living Retreat Center
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Art of Living Retreat Center?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Art of Living Retreat Center?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Art of Living Retreat Center?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Art of Living Retreat Center and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a steam room and spa services. Art of Living Retreat Center also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Art of Living Retreat Center?

Yes, Vegetarian Dining Hall offers vegetarian cuisine.

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Art of Living Retreat Center Reviews

8.2

Very Good

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

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

10/10 Exceptional

I have a wonderful stay each and every time I stay at AOL!
3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Hotel was empty and we get the worst room, big construction machine in front of our room.
Otto, 2-night trip
Verified

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!!!
4-night trip
Verified

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, 2-night trip
Verified

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, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Birthday shenanigans!

Very relaxing and beautiful scenery from most rooms.
Patricia, 2-night trip
Verified

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

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.
Verified

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!
Verified

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

8/10 Very good

festival accomodations

Went to merlefest
Verified

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

4/10 Fair

Disappointing

Misleading while looking a t pics, and way overpriced!
Verified

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

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

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

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
Verified

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

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.
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This place was awesome! It is very quiet and relaxing! Highly recommend
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

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