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Name: Purna Dining Hall at The Art of Living Retreat Center
Address: 639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NC, United States, 28607-7378
Telephone: (828) 263-4910
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 5

Purna Dining Hall at The Art of Living Retreat Center

5.0

7 Reviews

$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NC 28607-7378

About this restaurant

Healthy
Great for scenic views
Vegan-friendly

The Art of Living Retreat Center, a 381-acre mountaintop campus boasting spectacular views, has been dedicated to health and well-being since it opened in 2012. The Purna Dining Hall has provided thousands of guests with nourishing and nutritional vegetarian foods carefully and mindfully prepared and selected. We offer self-serve, buffet-style dining with a vegetarian menu that changes daily. Ayurvedic principles tell us to eat nature—real food grown by sun, soil, wind, and water that is full of nature’s prana, or life force. Chef Sean Sigmon and his staff know this, and they know that food prepared with love for the planet and for the person being fed is the best food. ⁠We grow a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs right here in our own gardens, and the rest we source organic, seasonal, and local whenever we can. Join us at the Center for a nourishing meal—combined with the breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s a feast for the eyes and the belly.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Vegetarian / Vegan, International, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
(828) 263-4910
Website
https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/purna-dining-hall/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sean Sigmon

Location
639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NC 28607-7378
Neighborhood
Boone
Cross street
Rock Cliff Rd
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View

What 7 people are saying

Purna Dining Hall at The Art of Living Retreat Center reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

5.0

5 based on all time ratings

5Food
5Service
5Ambience
5Value

Noise • Moderate

7 Reviews

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Breana
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined on January 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the vegan food and the fact it's prepared with love. The views are awesome as well.
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AnkitS
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on December 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing satvic, vegan and gluten free food buffet with soul awakening atmosphere and ambience
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LindaW
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on October 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was marvelous and the view from the outdoor seating area is beautiful!
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Claudia VIP
Richmond9 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An exceptional hidden gem in Boone. I’ve been coming here for years and can’t believe I’ve just found The Art of Living. Wonderful yoga class in a calm and truly lovely surrounding, followed by a tasty, healthy vegan buffet. They even have a great little store for books, clothing and more. Friendly staff and overall lovely experience. Highly recommended.
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SaiV
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a awesome dining experience at Purna and would love to comeback soon for a program.
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oksanaS
Cleveland6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food with a million dollar views! Love this place!
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ChiaMazing
Western NC1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This food here is incredibly delicious! I eat here all the time. The views are breathtaking and the staff is wonderful and kind. This restaurant is a must-visit hidden gem in Boone.
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639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NC 28607-7378

Additional information

Cross street
Rock Cliff Rd
Neighborhood
Boone
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Vegetarian / Vegan, International, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sean Sigmon
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View

Website
https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/purna-dining-hall/
Phone number
(828) 263-4910

Purna Dining Hall at The Art of Living Retreat Center

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Wednesday

Dinner

Winter Squash Soup

Shepard's Pie

Roasted Root Vegetables

Farro Salad

Steamed Greens

Kichari

Apple Cobbler

Thursday

Lunch

Chipotle Tomato Soup

"Refried" Beans

Spanish Rice

Charred Corn

Tortilla Chips

Guacamole

Salsa Pico

Kichari

Dinner

Sayur Lodeh

Sambal Tempeh

Nasi Goreng

Coconut Green Beans

Creamy Lemongrass Slaw

Kichari

Lime Panna Cotta

Friday

Lunch

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Hummus

Pita/Romain Wraps

Tabbouleh

Hearth-Roasted Zucchini

Chickpea Salad

Kichari

Dinner

White Bean Italian Soup

Creamy Penne Pasta

Lentil Ragu

Sauteed Seasonal Greens

Bread

Caesar Salad

Cheesecake

Saturday

Lunch

Carrot Soup

Ginger Pinto Beans

Roasted Beets with Basil Vinaigrette

Steamed Quinoa

Tahini Kale

Cabbage Salad

Kichari

Dinner

Masoor Dal Soup

Palak Paneer

Jeera Rice

Aloo Gobi

Naan

Kachumber Salad

Carrott Cake

Sunday

Lunch

Kyoto White Miso Soup

5-Spice Tofu

Vegetable Fried Ride with Cabbage

Sesame Broccoli

Sesame Ginger Slaw

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