Restoring Clarity and Purpose in a Frenzied World

Weekend Retreat JANUARY 8-10, 2027 at The Art of Living Center in Boone, NC

Wake up to your life — it belongs to you
A phone-free, clinically informed weekend retreat led by licensed psychotherapist Claire Dennis, designed as a deliberate disruption to the non-stop cycle of intense burnout and digital overload. Take a break from the demands of everyday life to reconnect with your priorities and consider what you want more—and less—of in 2027.

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Learn more about Claire here

rediscover your direction

Ever have the sense that there's another life path for you but feel trapped in your current one?

Are you too busy, too stressed, too distracted to even hear yourself think?

Constant demands, noise, and chaos have a way of pulling us from our own clarity.

Over the course of a weekend retreat led by licensed psychotherapist Claire Dennis, you’ll reconnect with what you actually want in life—and understand what's been getting in the way. Set within an all-inclusive resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this retreat offers a rare, distraction-free space away from constant obligations, digital noise, and the onslaught of life—so you can rediscover what actually matters to you. Through thought-provoking prompts and carefully facilitated group conversations, Claire guides you toward greater clarity, self-trust, and a sense that you are in the driver’s seat of your life. Leave restored, with clarity and confidence to take action on insights that you’ve gained.

This is your chance to step out of the daily grind, clear the mental fog, and identify your priorities and what you actually want out of 2027.

what to expect

Over the course of three days, Claire will guide the group through introspective exercises designed to challenge existing self-narratives and promote psychological awareness. You’ll leave with insights you can actually use—and strategies to help you make real changes in your daily life.

*Please note, the phone-free structure is a deliberate clinical choice—it's what makes the depth of this work possible. You’ll be encouraged to turn off your phone for the weekend so that you can be fully present for the retreat. Cell phones are a complicated and powerful tool that can often serve as an impediment to our self-discovery. A landline will be available for emergencies. *

Accomodations

The Art of Living Retreat Center is set amidst 380 acres of pristine forest high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Enjoy vast open skies, magnificent panoramic views, three complimentary delicious vegetarian meals daily, and a nurturing and relaxing environment. They offer a range of comfortable rooms starting at $675 - read details about the rooms here. Cost includes the entire experience - room, food, amenities, and workshop.

The retreat center also houses an Ayurvedic Spa; you are welcome to book any offerings during your weekend for an additional cost.

Find information about directions to their facility, in Boone, NC, here.

Spots are limited to keep the group intentional and focused.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This retreat is designed for anyone who feels too busy, distracted, or stuck to hear themselves think — whether you’ve been on autopilot, you feel like you’ve lost a part of yourself, or you just feel foggy and stuck in life. No prior therapy experience or mental health background is required.
No, this retreat is not a substitute for individual or group therapy. Claire is a licensed psychotherapist, and the methods she uses are grounded in evidence-based practice, but this is a structured group experience focused on self-reflection and clarity, not clinical treatment. If you're currently working with a therapist, this retreat can complement that work. If you've been on the fence about therapy, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work with a clinical professional.
Constant access to our devices can be a barrier to self-reflection. Stepping away from it, even briefly, is part of what makes the depth of this work possible. A landline will be available for emergencies.
Not at all. You get to decide how much you share and with whom. The experiential work is designed so that you can reflect privately and you don't need to disclose anything to the group to get real value from the weekend.
Absolutely. You can choose to attend the retreat with a friend, partner, family member, etc. Whether you want to share your insights with each other or just have a buddy for your free time — it’s totally up to you and all are welcome!
Everything. Your room, three meals daily, all sessions with Claire, and access to the center's amenities, which includes hiking trails, steam room, exercise room, and the grounds. Packages start at $675. (For context, a single hour with a licensed psychotherapist typically runs $200 or more. This is a full weekend, all-in, with meals and housing included.)
Yes — Claire offers a complimentary call for anyone who wants to get a better sense of her approach, ask questions, or figure out whether this is the right fit. Reach out at claireadennis@gmail.com or 919-622-4096 to set one up.