May 1-3, 2026
The Gathering - a coming home to ourselves & each other.
Join us for our 1st annual YAM Family retreat!
What's included
The Accommodations
The Accommodations
The Accommodations
Retreat Room* Accommodations are simple and cozy, thoughtfully designed to support rest, reflection, and a deeper connection with yourself. These retreat rooms offer a peaceful space to unwind and settle into the experience.—while still keeping you close to the heart and spirit of the retreat.
- Twin beds,
- Private bath
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Ac
Retreat Room* Accommodations are simple and cozy, thoughtfully designed to support rest, reflection, and a deeper connection with yourself. These retreat rooms offer a peaceful space to unwind and settle into the experience.—while still keeping you close to the heart and spirit of the retreat.
- Twin beds,
- Private bath
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Access to the coffee and tea lounge
- Desk and office chair for journaling or quiet reflection
Designed for comfort without distraction, these spaces support the heart of your retreat—connection, restoration, and returning home to yourself.
* For those who desire a bit more comfort, upgraded hotel-style rooms are an option if available, providing a more spacious and refined stay.
The Food
The Accommodations
The Accommodations
All meals, snacks, tea, and coffee are included in your stay. We nurture ourselves—and our sense of community—over every shared meal. At the Art of Living Retreat Center, each dish is a celebration of global flavor and Ayurvedic wisdom, thoughtfully crafted to support balance, vitality, and well-being. Nourishing vegetarian meals draw fr
All meals, snacks, tea, and coffee are included in your stay. We nurture ourselves—and our sense of community—over every shared meal. At the Art of Living Retreat Center, each dish is a celebration of global flavor and Ayurvedic wisdom, thoughtfully crafted to support balance, vitality, and well-being. Nourishing vegetarian meals draw from Boone’s local harvests and the vibrant spices of Mumbai to the Caribbean, all made with fresh, sun-grown ingredients infused with nature’s life force. As we gather around the table, we’re invited to slow down, savor, and truly connect—feeding both body and spirit with every bite.
The Yoga
The Accommodations
The Yoga
Friday Welcome Circle
We begin with a warm and heart-opening welcome led by Averee, Danielle, Theo, and Tim. This circle sets the tone for the weekend: spacious, supportive, and full of possibility. You’ll be invited to arrive fully, breathe deeply, and connect with the group through gentle guided practices and a short meditation to settl
Friday Welcome Circle
We begin with a warm and heart-opening welcome led by Averee, Danielle, Theo, and Tim. This circle sets the tone for the weekend: spacious, supportive, and full of possibility. You’ll be invited to arrive fully, breathe deeply, and connect with the group through gentle guided practices and a short meditation to settle into the experience.
Saturday & Sunday
Morning Vinyasa Flow (6:00 AM)
Each morning, we greet the sun with an energizing Vinyasa Flow Yoga practice (TBD instructor). This class awakens the body, sharpens the mind, and lights the spirit for the day ahead. Expect mindful movement, breath-led flow, and space to feel both steady and expansive.
Saturday afternoon Restorative Yoga & Massage Experience
On Saturday night, sink into a deeply nurturing session of Restorative Yoga, led by Danielle. Supported by props and guided into stillness, your body is invited to soften and release. As you rest, Theo and Averee offer intuitive massage to encourage deeper relaxation, while live sound healing (TBD) washes over the room in soothing waves. This is a true reset for your nervous system—an invitation to surrender, restore, and be held.
...and there is more!
Kirtan
Fire & Cacao Ceremony
Nature Trails
Join us for a heart-centered evening of Community Kirtan, a sacred gathering where voices, breath, and spirit come together. Settle in and let the rhythm of ancient mantras and modern melodies guide you into connection, stillness, and joy. Whether you’ve chanted a thousand times or are brand new to the practice, you’ll be welcomed with o
Join us for a heart-centered evening of Community Kirtan, a sacred gathering where voices, breath, and spirit come together. Settle in and let the rhythm of ancient mantras and modern melodies guide you into connection, stillness, and joy. Whether you’ve chanted a thousand times or are brand new to the practice, you’ll be welcomed with open arms. This is a space to soften, to sing freely, and to feel the nourishment of community as we lift our voices together.
Nature Trails
Fire & Cacao Ceremony
Nature Trails
The Center is nestled within 380 acres of forested mountain, offering a sanctuary where nature becomes both guide and companion. Two peaceful trails wind through the woods on campus, inviting quiet walks, mindful moments, and gentle reconnection with the earth. For those seeking deeper immersion, nearby trail networks provide miles of ru
The Center is nestled within 380 acres of forested mountain, offering a sanctuary where nature becomes both guide and companion. Two peaceful trails wind through the woods on campus, inviting quiet walks, mindful moments, and gentle reconnection with the earth. For those seeking deeper immersion, nearby trail networks provide miles of rugged exploration and sweeping mountain views. Here, surrounded by towering trees and wild stillness, we’re given the space to slow down, breathe differently, and rediscover ourselves through the beauty of the natural world.
Fire & Cacao Ceremony
Fire & Cacao Ceremony
Fire & Cacao Ceremony
Join us on the first night as we gather around the fire for a warm and heart-opening cacao ceremony. This shared ritual invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with our inner wisdom while building meaningful connection with one another. With the glow of the flames and the grounding presence of cacao, we open our weekend to
Join us on the first night as we gather around the fire for a warm and heart-opening cacao ceremony. This shared ritual invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with our inner wisdom while building meaningful connection with one another. With the glow of the flames and the grounding presence of cacao, we open our weekend together in a space of intention, authenticity, and deep belonging—a gentle coming home to ourselves and each other.
Ayurvedic Spa
Fire & Cacao Ceremony
Fire & Cacao Ceremony
To deepen your connection to yourself and your personal self-care journey, you’ll have the option to book treatments at the award-winning Shankara Ayurveda Wellness Spa, where whole-being wellness is at the heart of every experience. Their Ayurveda-based treatments provide tools for healing, balance, and lasting vitality - helping you di
To deepen your connection to yourself and your personal self-care journey, you’ll have the option to book treatments at the award-winning Shankara Ayurveda Wellness Spa, where whole-being wellness is at the heart of every experience. Their Ayurveda-based treatments provide tools for healing, balance, and lasting vitality - helping you discover what truly supports your unique body and energy. From personalized consultations and dosha-balancing therapies to detoxifying rituals, facials, massages, and specialty treatments, each offering draws on ancient Ayurvedic wisdom to restore harmony from the inside out. You’ll emerge feeling lighter, more grounded, deeply rested, and ready to re-enter your life with clarity and renewed strength.