Nov 5 to 8
Breathwork & Meditation Retreat
Residential retreat · Art of Living Retreat Center, Boone, NC · Thursday to Sunday, November 5 to 8, 2026
Retreats in Boone, NC
Retreats in Boone, NC with Andrew Keaveney
Last updated: November 2026
Andrew Keaveney teaches residential retreats in Boone, NC at the Art of Living Retreat Center, a mountain retreat center he helped launch. His next programs are the Breathwork & Meditation Retreat, November 5 to 8, 2026, and the Happiness Retreat, November 11 to 13, 2026. Both are taught by a teacher with over 17 years of breathwork and meditation experience.
Are there meditation retreats in Boone, NC?
Yes. Andrew Keaveney leads two residential meditation retreats in Boone, NC this November, both at the Art of Living Retreat Center. Residential means you stay on site for the whole program, so your days are built around guided breathwork, meditation, meals and rest rather than errands and screens. The center also lists many programs beyond Andrew's, so if his dates do not fit, its calendar is the next place to look.
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Nov 11 to 13
Happiness Retreat
Residential retreat · Art of Living Retreat Center, Boone, NC · Wednesday to Friday, November 11 to 13, 2026
Side by side
Andrew Keaveney's two Boone retreats compared
| Program | Dates | Days of week | Length | Weekdays off work | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breathwork & Meditation Retreat | November 5 to 8, 2026 | Thursday to Sunday | 4 days | 2 (Thursday, Friday) | Art of Living Retreat Center, Boone, NC |
| Happiness Retreat | November 11 to 13, 2026 | Wednesday to Friday | 3 days | 3 (Wednesday to Friday) | Art of Living Retreat Center, Boone, NC |
Prices are not listed on this site. See current rates and full program details on the Art of Living Retreat Center program calendar.
The setting
What makes retreats in Boone, NC different?
A mountain setting in the North Carolina High Country
Boone is a town in Watauga County in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina, sitting above 3,000 feet. That elevation brings cooler air, long ridgeline views and quiet mornings, which is much of why people travel here to slow down. Andrew's own photographs from the area show clouds drifting through valleys, waterfalls and autumn color around the retreat center. For a residential meditation retreat, the setting does real work: there is little to pull your attention back to daily life, and walking outside between sessions becomes part of the practice. Andrew has written about this on his Substack in a post titled 'How to find yourself in nature: 3 simple steps,' which describes finding stillness through mindful attention in nature wherever you are.
Yoga retreats in Boone, NC: what Andrew offers and what he does not
People often search for yoga retreats in Boone, NC, so it is worth being precise. Andrew studied yoga, meditation and Sanskrit for four years at an ashram in India, but his current programs are breathwork and meditation retreats, named the Breathwork & Meditation Retreat and the Happiness Retreat. If yoga classes are your main goal, browse the Art of Living Retreat Center calendar, which lists many programs beyond Andrew's, and read each listing to see what is included. If you want to learn to breathe and sit with more ease, Andrew's retreats are built for exactly that. Either way, you will be in the same mountain setting in Boone.
Planning
Planning a trip for retreats in Boone, NC
Residential programs include a stay at the venue, so most people only need extra lodging if they arrive early or stay after. For context, AirROI reports that short-term rental listings in Boone averaged $349 a night and were booked on 38% of available nights, against $305 and 39% for the North Carolina average. These are market averages for private rentals, published by AirROI, not the retreat center's rates.
| Measure | Boone | North Carolina average | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average nightly rate | $349 | $305 | AirROI |
| Share of available nights booked | 38% | 39% | AirROI |
| Best month for average listing revenue | July ($5,260) | Not stated | AirROI |
| Slowest month for average listing revenue | March ($2,560) | Not stated | AirROI |
Source: AirROI, Boone, NC Airbnb Data 2026.
Confirm your program dates
Nov 5 to 8 (Thursday to Sunday) or Nov 11 to 13 (Wednesday to Friday), 2026.
Plan the drive
Most visitors drive into the mountains; larger airports serving the region include Charlotte and the Tri-Cities area of Tennessee.
Pack for the cold
November in Boone is usually cool to cold, and early snow is possible at this elevation.
Check arrival details
Read the program listing on the retreat center site for arrival times and what to bring.
Wider view
How Boone fits among meditation retreats in USA
Boone is one of many places to go on retreat in the United States, from Virginia to the Bay Area. What sets Andrew's Boone retreats apart is the pairing of guided breathwork with meditation, taught by someone who helped launch the center itself. For the bigger picture, read the overview of meditation retreats in USA with Andrew Keaveney or the guide to choosing the best meditation retreats in the US.
Questions people ask before booking
Read all 50 answers in the FAQWhere are Andrew's retreats held?
Andrew's current residential retreats are held at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina. He helped launch the center and regularly teaches programs there. Boone is a mountain town in Watauga County, in the High Country of northwestern North Carolina, in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
See this answer in the FAQHow do I get to Boone, NC?
Most visitors drive to Boone, which sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina. Larger airports serving the region include Charlotte and the Tri-Cities area of Tennessee, followed by a drive into the mountains. Confirm directions and arrival times on the retreat center's program page before you travel.
See this answer in the FAQWhat is the weather like in Boone in November?
November in Boone is usually cool to cold, since the town sits above 3,000 feet, and early snow is possible in the High Country. Pack warm layers, a jacket and shoes that handle wet ground. Andrew's November 2026 retreats fall in late autumn, so plan for chilly mornings and evenings.
See this answer in the FAQAre there yoga retreats in Boone, NC?
The Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone lists many programs beyond Andrew's, and you can browse its full calendar for yoga-focused options. Andrew's own programs are breathwork and meditation retreats rather than yoga retreats, even though he studied yoga for four years at an ashram in India.
See this answer in the FAQWhen is the next retreat with Andrew?
As of November 2026, the next retreat is the Breathwork & Meditation Retreat, November 5 to 8, 2026, followed by the Happiness Retreat, November 11 to 13, 2026. Both are residential programs at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, NC. Check andrewkeaveney.com for programs added after these dates.
See this answer in the FAQWhat does lodging in Boone cost if I arrive early?
Short-term rental listings in Boone averaged $349 a night and were booked on 38% of available nights, against $305 and 39% for the North Carolina average, according to AirROI's 2026 Boone data. That is a market average for private rentals, not the retreat center's rate, which is set separately for each program.
See this answer in the FAQ