Truest You-est You®

Demystify and Experience Your Higher Self

ANJIE HIPPLE &
JULIE REISLER

Starting at

$340 (Tuition) + $616 (Lodging + Meals) plus tax

ANJIE HIPPLE &
JULIE REISLER

JULY 10–12, 2026

at the Art of Living Retreat Center

Truest You-est You®

Demystify and Experience Your Higher Self
Live daily as your Higher Self
Starting at $340 (Tuition) + $616 (Lodging + Meals) plus tax
A Structured
3-Day/2-Night Retreat
Energy Work
Meditation & Mindfulness
Self-Discovery
Spiritual
Calm & Clear Mind
Cleanse & Detox
Personal Development

Become the Truest You—Every Day

If you’re craving steadiness, self-trust, and a felt connection to something wiser within, this retreat was made for you. Co-hosted by intuitive teacher Julie Reisler and channel Anjie Hipple (bringing through the angelic collective Judah), this heart-opening immersion equips you with direct experiences and simple, repeatable practices to remember who you are—and live from it. Through channeled meditations, sound healing, and gentle energy attunements, you’ll clear limiting imprints (including ancestral patterns), open and stabilize your heart, activate intuition, and anchor simple daily practices that keep you aligned long after you return home.

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SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.

 

Retreat Benefits

Higher-Self Connection

Access your wise inner presence and the unseen world daily.

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Heart Coherence

Regulate your nervous system and align heart, mind, and emotions.

Ancestral Release

Clear inherited patterns and limiting beliefs with compassion.

Stronger Intuition

Fine-tune inner guidance for clear, soul-aligned choices.

raise your vibration

Frequency Elevation

Cultivate calm, clarity, and purpose with practical tools and processes.

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Daily Integration

Establish a simple “Integration Bridge” you’ll actually use.

SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.

 

Are you ready to align with your truest you—consistently, clearly, and with heart?

WHAT TO EXPECT

Real Change You Can Feel—and Keep

Through guided explorations, partnered practice, and practical integration, you’ll build emotional steadiness, calm the body, and turn luminous moments into everyday habits. Expect sharper discernment, a gentler inner voice, and genuine belonging with others on the path. You’ll leave with a personalized, repeatable Integration Bridge—so your You-est You® becomes your new way of living, not a weekend glimpse.

1. Channeled Meditations

Experience Judah’s transmissions to activate Higher-Self connection.

2. Energy Attunements

Gentle, hands-off harmonization to stabilize your system

3. Breathwork & Visualization

Regulate emotions and build coherence through guided breathing patterns and envisioning.

4. Sound Healing

Soothing tones to relax, open the heart, and shift frequency.

5. Ancestral Clearing

Forgiveness and release rituals for inherited patterns.

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Transforming Lives

—Matang G.
I left in a higher state of awareness. I am still processing all the things I experienced. I learned so much about consciousness, energy, the mind, the heart, life… “just be—breathe”.
—Jane S.
Still smiling when I think about our time together. LOVE.
—Elizabeth
What an amazing, rejuvenating, and connective weekend. I’m so grateful. Anjie and Julie, thank you for giving your time, knowledge, and hearts in service. I’m deeply humbled by your generosity and willingness to serve.
—Jagu G.
Thank you, Anjie and Julie, for a magical weekend. I’m integrating practices—connecting to my higher self and asking Judah to help clear and tag things. Feeling blessed to have attended and met so many amazing friends.
—Angela C.
Julie, Anjie, and Judah—words can’t capture how magical the Truest You-est You Retreat was. Together we created Heaven on Earth, filled with unconditional love. My life is forever changed.

Program FAQ

Who is this retreat for?

A: Seekers at any stage—new to meditation or experienced practitioners—who feel called to connect with the Higher Self, raise their frequency, and live as their You-est You®.

 

 

A: No. We’ll demystify channeling and energy practices from the ground up. Everything is guided, invitational, and easy to follow.

A: Anjie serves as a clear channel for Judah, an angelic collective that offers high-frequency guidance and meditative transmissions. You’ll experience this in a grounded, practical way aimed at real-life integration.

A: A gentle arc of: guided/channeled meditations and sound healing → breathwork & heart-coherence training → partner/small-group resonance → journaling and coaching for real-life integration.

A: No. Our approach is non-dogmatic and honors all faiths and backgrounds. Bring your own language for the sacred.

A: Yes. Practices are consent-based with clear opt-in/opt-out choices, alternatives for every modality, and no required touch.

A: Light. Any movement is gentle and optional (grounding, breath, seated/lying-down practices). Suitable for all bodies and experience levels.

A: For participant privacy, group sessions are not publicly recorded. We may share brief guided practices/meditations with registered attendees afterward. Any promotional clips will exclude identifiable participants unless explicit consent is given.

A: Absolutely. Many do. The community field is warm, supportive, and designed for meaningful connection. Or, bring you friends and family!

A: A list of essentials and optional items will be provided in communications and content immediately following registration.

A: This work complements (does not replace) licensed medical or mental-health care. Please honor your needs and consult your providers as appropriate.

A: We aim to accommodate accessibility and sensitivity. Let us know your needs in advance so we can support you.

A: 18+; substance-free.

A: Please see the registration confirmation for the current refund/transfer policy, or contact us with questions so we can help you find the best option.

Presenter

Anjie Hipple

Anjie Hipple is an intuitive teacher and the channel for Judah, an angelic collective offering high-frequency guidance. Through channeled meditations, sound healing, and gentle energy attunements, Anjie helps people reconnect with the Higher Self, open the heart, and live from soul-aligned clarity. She is the creator of transformative programs and audio experiences that support subconscious re-patterning, intuitive activation, and everyday spiritual integration, and the author of The Answer To All Your Questions: The First Book of Judah. Learn more at  thejudahchannel.com.

Julie Reisler

Julie Reisler, MA, NBC-HWC is a board-certified master coach, Georgetown University coaching faculty, TEDx speaker, and host of The You-est You® Podcast (2.8M+ downloads). A pioneer of intuitive, evidence-informed coaching, Julie is the author of Get a PhD in YOU and founder of the Intuitive Life Designer® Coach Academy, where she trains spiritual life coaches. Her work blends heart-centered wisdom with practical tools for behavior change, intuition development, and lasting embodied integration. Learn more at juliereisler.com.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Truest You-est You®

This experiential retreat offers a well-balanced schedule that combines structured educational sessions with flexible time blocks – ensuring you have ample opportunity to engage in learning while also allowing personal time to explore the retreat center and enjoy moments of reflection and relaxation.
(Program schedule subject to change.)

4:00 pm
Check-in Begins

6:00–7:30 pm
Light Dinner

7:00–7:20 pm
Guest Orientation

7:30–9:00 pm
Session 1

7:30–9:30 am
Breakfast

9:30 am–12:30 pm
Session 2

12:00–1:30 pm
Lunch

2:00–4:00 pm
Session 3

4:00–6:00 pm
Free Time

6:00–7:30 pm
Dinner

7:30–9:30 am
Breakfast

9:30 am–12:00 pm
Session 4

Room Checkout
11:00 am
Luggage may be held at Reception.

12:00–1:30 pm
Lunch

Optional Activities
Yoga • Meditation • Kirtan • Bonfire • Labyrinth • Nature Trails

UPGRADE OPTIONS

Extend your Stay and Don't Miss a Thing

Add a day to enjoy R&R activities!

Free activities include
Interactive Nature Hikes
Cooking Demos
Meditation & Movement Classes
Wellness Workshops

Paid activities include
Pottery Classes
Ayurvedic Wellness & Healing Arts Treatments

Nourish Your Body

Take your rejuvenation to another level with a soothing Ayurvedic treatment. 

Call to check availability during Shankara business hours:
Wednesday 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Thursday–Saturday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am–2:00 pm

SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.

 

THE ART OF LIVING RETREAT CENTER

Scenic. Serene. Inspiring.

The perfect place to begin your journey to holistic wellness.

Since 2012, the Art of Living Retreat Center has offered wellness retreats featuring meditation, yoga, and Ayurveda. The Center is high in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, North Carolina, surrounded by 380 acres of pristine forest. Beauty, nature, and time-honored architecture create the perfect setting that is authentic, not extravagant.

“You drive up this mountain and it’s instant, total bliss. It’s beautiful. Everything about it is magical.”

—Chelsea H.

1000+ enthusiastic Google reviews

PRICING & ROOMS

All-Inclusive Accommodations

Prices include daily vegetarian meals from dinner on the night of check-in through lunch on the day of checkout. (Rates below are per person.)

Private Hotel Room

$407 per person/per night + tax

Shared Hotel Room (for 2)

$316 per person/per night + tax

Private Retreat Room

$308 per person/per night + tax

Shared Retreat Room (for 2)

Shared Retreat Room (for 3)

Private Hotel Room
$407 per person/per night + tax
Shared Hotel Room (for 2)
$316 per person/per night + tax
Private Retreat Room
$308 per person/per night + tax
Shared Retreat Room (for 2)
Shared Retreat Room (for 3)
TRAVEL INFO

We are remote—yet easy to get to.

The Art of Living Retreat Center offers the right balance between serenity and easy access.
  • Fly into Charlotte, NC—Two hours away by drive.
  • Check-in at 4:00 pm first day—eat dinner shortly after that.
  • Leave after lunch the last day—schedule your flight anytime
    after 5:00 pm.

Transportation Options Between Charlotte and the Center

Hickory Hop Shuttle Service
Book online

hickoryhop.com

High Country Black Car
828.387.1977

High Country Black Car

Oscar’s Car Service
704.965.5800

Edwardo’s Car Service
704.949.6775

Blue Bird Transportation
828.989.7286

Blue Bird of Boone

Uber or Lyft
Book in app on arrival

Service

Phone

Website

Hickory Hop Shuttle Service

Book online

High Country Limo

Oscar’s Car Service

Edwardo’s Car Service

Blue Bird Transportation

Uber or Lyft

Book in app on arrival

Are you ready for a transformational experience?

SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.

 

Great experience, great people, great food, great place to unplug from the hustle & bustle of everyday life and relax.

Stay a little longer—save 20% when you add a day or two of R&R during registration. 

HAVE QUESTIONS?

We are here to help.

For room reservations, Ayurveda Wellness Retreats, and Art of Living Retreat Center (AOLRC) signature retreats, we have the following cancellation policy:

  • Refunds are available (less a $50/per person processing fee) up to 15 days before your program or stay.
  • Nonrefundable credit toward a future AOLRC program or stay (less a $50/per person processing fee) is available if you give notice between 14 and one day(s) before your program or stay. Credit may be applied to any AOLRC program or stay for one year following date of issue.
  • No credit or refund is available if you cancel on the arrival day, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content.

AOLRC reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If AOLRC cancels a program, you will receive a full refund. Some programs may have special cancellation policies; see individual workshop descriptions. For all other retreats, please be sure to check the registration page specific to that retreat.

Unless otherwise indicated, our programs are open to participants 18 years of age and older.

To encourage a healthy environment we ask that guests not consume alcohol or meat in our public spaces, however, guests may enjoy these items in their rooms.

Our property is always smoke-free.

Yes, we ask that guests with food allergies simply inform us so we can communicate those needs to our chef. Typically, we label potential allergens such as gluten, dairy, and nuts.

Thanks to the cool climate of the Blue Ridge Mountains, air conditioning is rarely needed. For the occasional warm day, there is a fan in each room to help keep you comfortable.

We do have lodging and event venues that are ADA-compliant. Due to the topography of our mountain campus, some are easier to access than others, so please speak to Guest Services (800.392.6870) prior to registering to ensure we can best accommodate your needs. We also have shuttles that run frequently throughout the campus.

We are committed to the safety of our guests and staff. Our mountaintop location and the surrounding areas are spacious, remote, safe, and secure.

  • It is safe to leave your windows open—and necessary for proper airflow!
  • Nature surrounds our campus, and it’s common to see rabbits, deer, gophers, wild turkeys, and other small animals. Please give them space, and they’ll do the same for you. We’ve never had a safety incident with animals on campus.

You can help!

  • If you come across an animal on campus or a trail, give it space, and please do not attempt to pet or feed it.
  • There’s no need to bring valuables to the retreat center; leaving them at home is best.

Location

639 Whispering Hills Road
Boone, NC 28607
800.392.6870

Discover deep rest and rejuvenation on our tranquil mountaintop campus set amidst 380 acres of pristine forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, North Carolina.  

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SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.

 

Private Hotel Room

$407 per person/per night + tax

per person + tax

All options include daily vegetarian meals from dinner on the night of check-in through lunch on the day of checkout. (Rates below are per person.)

 

  • King bed or two full beds
  • Flat screen TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Daily delicious vegetarian meals
  • Complimentary tea/coffee & fresh fruit
  • Daily yoga & meditation classes
  • Access to fitness & steam rooms

Shared Hotel Room (2 People)​

$316 per person/per night + tax

per person + tax

  • Twin beds
  • Flat screen TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Daily delicious vegetarian meals
  • Complimentary tea/coffee & fresh fruit
  • Daily yoga & meditation classes
  • Access to fitness & steam rooms

Private Retreat Room​

$308 per person/per night + tax

per person + tax

  • Twin beds
  • Private Bath
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Daily delicious vegetarian meals
  • Complimentary tea/coffee & fresh fruit
  • Daily yoga & meditation classes
  • Access to fitness & steam rooms

Shared Retreat Room (2 People)

per person + tax

  • Twin beds
  • Private Bath
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Daily delicious vegetarian meals
  • Complimentary tea/coffee & fresh fruit
  • Daily yoga & meditation classes
  • Access to fitness & steam rooms

Shared Retreat Room (3 People)

per person + tax

  • Twin beds
  • Private Bath
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Daily delicious vegetarian meals
  • Complimentary tea/coffee & fresh fruit
  • Daily yoga & meditation classes
  • Access to fitness & steam rooms

Weekend of Creativity Wellness Escape

(Sample Schedule)

MORNING

  • Plan your special day over a delicious whole-foods breakfast.
  • Walk our beautiful labyrinth or hike one of our scenic nature trails and reconnect with your inner self.
  • Express your creativity and have some fun playing with and shaping clay in your pottery class.

AFTERNOON

  • Mingle with like-minded visitors over lunch in the Dining Hall.
  • Cook up something new together in our Ayurveda cooking class or get clever on the canvas in a painting class.
  • Unwind with a relaxing spa treatment. Choose from a warm oil massage, energizing facial, or rejuvenating Netra Tarpana treatment and let our professional therapists pamper you. (Additional spa treatments available here.)
  • Recharge in the steam room.

EVENING

  • Browse our shop for crystals, jewelry, scarves, and more.
  • Nourish your body with a healthy dinner.
  • Take in the spectacular sunset or join the fireside concert.

Discover Ayurveda Solo Escape

(Sample Schedule)

MORNING

  • Energize your mind, body, and spirit with morning yoga or meditation class.
  • Savor a delicious and nutritious breakfast.
  • Self-reflect as you leisurely walk our beautiful labyrinth.
  • Rest, replenish and rejuvenate with Abhyanga therapy—a detoxifying warm oil Ayurveda massage that incorporates warm, aromatic oils, rhythmically massaged into your body, cleansing, relaxing, and re-energizing the body and mind.

AFTERNOON

  • Grab some delicious chai and relax in our cafe or take in the majestic views on our deck.
  • Plan your afternoon over a nourishing lunch.
  • Connect with nature while hiking or walking one of our many breathtaking mountain trails.
  • Return to the spa for a Basti session to rejuvenate your joints! Stiff joints are bathed in warm medicated oil and massaged to deepen the therapeutic effects that increase lubrication and promote smooth flexibility and mobility.

EVENING

  • Get creative and have fun in our painting studio or kitchen.
  • Refuel your body with a tasty and healthy dinner.

Rejuvenating Bliss Solo Escape

(Sample Schedule)

MORNING

  • Gaze at the sunrise while filling your lungs with fresh mountain air and feel the warmth of the sun on your skin.
  • Sow a new level of calm and balance into your life with a Yoga or meditation class.
  • Enjoy a delicious whole-foods breakfast.
  • Cleanse your soul with a leisurely walk on one of our beautiful nature trails.

AFTERNOON

  • Nourish your body with a healthy and nutritious lunch.
  • Make a new memory with a cooking, painting, or pottery* class (*additional cost).
  • Choose from the widest selection of Ayurvedic therapies in the US for whole-body nourishment and renewal and let our professional therapists do all the work while you relax and rejuvenate.
  • Unwind in the steam room.

EVENING

  • Stop by our bookstore and explore our collection of new and classic self-care and spiritual resources.
  • Grab a fresh, calming herbal tea and curl up with a good book in your cozy room.

Mother-Daughter Wellness Escape

(Sample Schedule)

MORNING

  • Plan your special day over a delicious whole-foods breakfast.
  • Retreat into relaxation with a mother-daughter spa treatment. Choose from a warm oil massage, energizing facial, or rejuvenating Netra Tarpana treatment and let our professional therapists pamper you. (Additional spa treatments available here.)
  • Recharge in the steam room.

AFTERNOON

  • Enjoy a decadent Mexican hot chocolate and reminisce in our cozy cafe.
  • Browse our shop for crystals, jewelry, scarves, and more.
  • Mingle with like-minded visitors over lunch in the Dining Hall.
  • Explore our captivating campus or head out on one of our guided mountain trail hikes.
  • Cook up something new together in our Ayurveda cooking class.
  • Self-reflect as you leisurely walk our beautiful labyrinth.

EVENING

  • Feed your body with a healthy dinner.
  • Take in the spectacular sunset or join the fireside concert.

Girlfriends Wellness Escape

(Sample Schedule)

MORNING
  • Energize your mind, body, and spirit together with morning yoga or meditation class.
  • Catch up over a delicious and nutritious breakfast.
  • Connect with nature and reminisce while hiking one of our many mountain trails.
AFTERNOON
  • Plan your afternoon over a nourishing lunch.
  • De-stress with a girlfriends spa treatment, like our relaxing signature massage, hydrating facial, or energizing Marma session, and let our therapists work their magic. (Additional spa treatments available here.)
  • Get creative and have fun in our painting studio or Ayurveda food kitchen.
  • Grab some delicious chai and relax in our cafe or take in the majestic views on our deck.
EVENING
  • Plenty of time for bonding during a dinner.
  • Visit our shop and grab some souvenirs, rejuvenating herbal supplements, and restorative health products from Shankara’s all-natural beauty line.
  • Dance and sing at Kirtan.

Couples Wellness Escape

(Sample Schedule)

MORNING

  • Gaze at the sunrise while filling your lungs with fresh mountain air and reminisce on the moments that connected you.
  • Bring a new level of calm and balance to your relationship with a Yoga or Meditation class.
  • Enjoy a delicious whole-foods breakfast together.
  • Walk or hike one of our beautiful nature trails and reconnect with each other, nature, and oneself.

AFTERNOON

  • Share a healthy and nutritious lunch.
  • Make a new memory by taking a workshop or educational class, or create a new experience together with a pottery*, watercolor painting, or cooking class (*additional cost).
  • Reduce tension and stress with a couple’s or individual Ayurveda spa treatment. Choose from the widest selection of Ayurvedic therapies in the US for whole-body nourishment and renewal.
  • Unwind in the steam room together.

EVENING

  • Stop by our bookstore and explore our collection of self-care and spiritual resources or spend time reading in the cafe.