Celebrate Christmas
with Gurudev in Boone
Celebrate Christmas
with Gurudev in Boone
Christmas Retreat with Gurudev
Deepen your practice, reconnect with community, and celebrate the season in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
For Art of Living teachers
Teacher Retreats
Join the Winter Part 2 Retreat for the full week or for five days.
7-Day Retreat
Winter Part 2 Retreat for Teachers
December 19–26, 2026
Prerequisite: Art of Living Part 1 Teacher, SKY Campus Teacher, Sahaj Teacher, or Youth Teacher
5-Day Retreat
Winter Part 2 Retreat for Teachers
December 21–26, 2026
Prerequisite: Art of Living Part 1 Teacher, SKY Campus Teacher, Sahaj Teacher, or Youth Teacher
Important: Please use your @artofliving.org or @iahv.org email address. The registration links are exclusively for US teachers and should not be shared.
Ages 4–17
Youth Programs
December 21–26, 2026. Select the program that fits your child’s age and prerequisites.
Ages 4–7
Angels
No prerequisite
Ages 8–12
IP Level 1 with SKY Kids
No prerequisite
Ages 13–17
IP Level 1 with SKY Teens2
Prerequisite: SKY Teens
Ages 8–12
IP Level 2 with SKY Kids
Prerequisite: IP Level 1
Ages 13–17
IP Level 2 with SKY Teens2
Prerequisites: IP Level 1 and SKY Teens
Stay with us
Accommodations & Meals
On-Campus Accommodation
- All on-campus lodging options, including Quad-Share Retreat Rooms, Triple-Share Retreat Rooms, and Hotel Rooms, are shared accommodations. Room assignments will be based on gender and the lodging type selected during registration.
- Participants wishing to share a room with family members or friends must register for programs with the same check-in and checkout dates, select the same lodging type, and meet the required occupancy for that lodging type (2 guests for Shared Hotel Rooms, 3 for Triple-Share Retreat Rooms, and 4 for Quad-Share Retreat Rooms). Once everyone in the group has registered, please complete the Roommate & Family Housing Request Form. We will do our best to accommodate requests, but room assignments are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
- Children under 5 who share a bed with their parents may stay at no additional lodging charge.
Self-Arranged Accommodation
Participants may choose to arrange their own accommodations off-campus. Housing is not included in the course fee for those selecting the Self-Arranged Accommodation option.
For nearby hotels, cabins, and other lodging options, visit the Explore Boone website.
Meals
Meals are included in your package, beginning with dinner the day of your arrival through lunch on the day of your departure. The Center serves a delicious range of healthy, vegetarian cuisine.
- Sit-down dining will be available at the Center.
- You may bring food from outside. We are a no-meat, no-alcohol facility; meat and alcohol are not permitted.
- We will have one or more dishes available daily to support participants with gluten, dairy, soy, or nut allergies.
Plan your visit
Support Services
Planning your visit to the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone? These resources make for a comfortable, convenient retreat.
Airport Shuttle
- CLT → AOLRC · Dec 19 at 3:00 pm ET
- CLT → AOLRC · Dec 21 at 1:00 pm ET
- CLT → AOLRC · Dec 21 at 4:00 pm ET
- AOLRC → CLT · Dec 26 at 2:30 pm ET
Shuttle registration opens November 1.
Ride & Room Share
Connect with fellow participants to coordinate rides or explore shared lodging options.
Stay in Touch
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Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Join Us in Boone This Christmas
Questions? Contact events.boone@aolrc.org