Property is Gorgeous. Views are spectacular. Sessions are well organized, informative and deeply memorable. Food is vegetarian. I am not a vegetarian. But, every meal was tasty, nutritious and very satisfying. Which was a nice surprise. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Rooms are very comfortable, well furnished and extremely clean. And, the best sunrise ever. This was everything I hoped it would be.

I visited the retreat for a 5 day ayurvedic detox cleanse after checking out spas all over the country. There are plenty of places where you can spend a LOT of money and be pampered, but my interest was to improve my health and well being and was glad I chose AOL. AOL was also a fraction of the cost compared to most of the places I found while searching, and the only place I found with the added plus of Ayurvedic focus. My cleanse exceeded my expectations. Kim runs the program, she was attentive to our every need, she is kind, caring and supportive and went out of her way to ensure we had the everything we needed for a successful cleanse. This is not something I would do at home, but in the retreat environment and fresh air of the mountains I left feeling lighter in mind, body and spirit. The included massages were incredible, and yoga, mediation, chanting and ayurvedic health style, cooking and healthy eating classes were included as part the cleanse. All of the staff I encountered were friendly, pleasant, and helpful. The food we ate while cleansing was fresh and delicious but simple to support the cleanse. And I loved the loose dosha teas and clean water refills that were always available in the lobby outside the beautiful mediation room. The rooms at the spa were simple and clean, with a tv, small fridge, and private bathroom. Next time I may stay in a retreat room instead of hotel style, I did not turn on the TV once and don't think the other differences matter. There is no AC in the rooms. There is a ceiling fan in the room, and additional fans in the closet if needed, but the mountain air is cool and clean and I felt it best to sleep with full open windows(there are screens). The bed was comfy and I slept better than I usually do at home. There were also spa robes in the closet to don prior to massage. The last day we ate in the main dining room outside on the terrace with beautiful mountain views. I saw many comments in the reviews, and I am HAPPY they do not allow smoking on site. I found the food to be simple but fresh, and was actually surprised to see some cereal, coffee and other additional not so healthy items so there appears to be something for anyone on a vegetarian diet. I did not see anything that looked like it came from a can or was previously frozen. The is a wonderful place to be quiet and reflective, especially while cleansing. I felt it was a great bargain and wonderful experience, and would love to return with my family.

It was one of the best retreats I have been. The setting is beautiful, serene and peaceful. The main meditation hall is really nice for big groups and has floor heating and soft carpet. Loved the experience!!!