# Event Details - **Event Name**: Authentic Relating Training - Level 1: Foundations - Asheville, NC - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 am - **Event Description**: THE ART OF BEING HUMAN LEVEL 1 A weekend immersion into the practices of Authentic Relating Imagine being yourself and speaking your truth at any moment in your life. Imagine having grace under fire in times of discomfort, conflict, or stress. Imagine building connections and relationships that are resilient and designed to last. Welcome to the ART of Being Human level 1: A weekend immersion into the practices of Authentic Relating WHAT IS AUTHENTIC RELATING TRAINING? Our Authentic Relating Training level 1 is a unique and profound course that helps refine communication skills and deepen human connections across all social contexts. From the workplace to the living room, from strangers to partners and everyone in between. The practices are designed to be as accessible, adoptable, and engaging as possible, so you can apply your new skills to your life right away, with immediate results. This is not a lecture or seminar – it is a deep dive full-immersion training that emphasizes on embodied and experiential learning and will leave you enlivened, heart and mind-opened, and deeply connected to yourself and others. This course is truly for everyone – no matter your level of prior experience or training. SCHEDULE, COST AND REGISTRATION DATES: June 13 & 14, 2026 SCHEDULE: Saturday 10am- approx. 8pm Sunday 10am - approx. 8pm LOCATION: Asheville, North Carolina COST: $365 USD Early Bird (thru May 29) / $465 USD Regular Price >>>To register please go to: https://authenticrelating.co/product/level-1-asheville-north-carolina-jun2026/ COURSE DETAILS A team of experienced facilitators will guide you through a thoroughly tested and proven sequence of interactive exercises. On DAY 1 we look into the foundational skills of authentic relating: – The Five Practices of Authentic Relating – The Three Levels of Conversation – The Foundation of Connection – Empathy and Authentic Listening – The Power of Setting Context – Dignity and Humility, Posture and Collapse & Cultivating Equanimity On DAY 2 we focus on the tools and skills you need to lead any relationship towards a greater understanding of one another: – The Role of the Witness – Cultivating Genuine Curiosity – Transforming Conflict into Connection – Embracing Discomfort as a Path of Personal Empowerment – Relational Aikido & Relational Alchemy In addition to the course you will receive: – Course notes that will help you deepen your practice in everyday life – Membership to the ART Graduates group on our community Platform ARTland with access to regular zoom calls, group resources and the opportunity to stay connected with ART graduates worldwide. ABOUT THE FACILITATORS Our expert facilitators are highly qualified in this art and bring years of experience teaching authentic relating. Our curriculum designers have found and created the most innovative and effective relational practices available to deliver a life-changing experience that deepens with practice. SYDNEY MCGARY Course Leader Sydney is a holistic health practitioner devoted to supporting people in navigating chronic illness and reconnecting to their innate body wisdom. She holds a deep appreciation for Authentic Relating as a powerful pathway for self-discovery and meaningful connection, and has been leading ART Courses since 2019. With a curious heart and creative spirit that’s rooted in the natural world, Sydney weaves presence, embodiment, and relationship into everything she does. When she isn’t facilitating or holding sessions, you’ll find her outside adventuring in the sun, studying plants, and deepening into community. ABOUT ART INTERNATIONAL Our vision is to co-create a more enlivened, awakened, and authentic world through human connection. We believe that we all have the capacity to be bridges – between parts of ourselves, between ourselves and others, and between different communities around the world. When we transform ourselves, we can then transform our relationships. When we transform our relationships, we can then transform the world. We are a team of experienced and passionate facilitators, leaders, coaches, entrepreneurs, and volunteers dedicated to the practice of authentic relating and the production of authentic relating trainings. We're committed to bringing about a world of healthy, conscious, connected, revealed, enlivened, and intimate relationships, with both self and others. SCHEDULE, COST AND REGISTRATION Dates: June 13 & 14, 2026 Schedule: Sat & Sun 10am - approx. 8pm Location: Asheville, NC Cost: $365/465 USD REGISTER NOW >>> https://authenticrelating.co/product/level-1-asheville-north-carolina-jun2026/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barnardsville/authentic-relating-training-level-1-foundations-asheville-nc/200030127026713 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, business, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 19 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Barnardsville - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Mandala Springs - **lat**: 35.732704856695 - **long**: -82.408447176681 - **full address**: Mandala Springs, 445 Stoney Fork Rd, Barnardsville, NC 28709-8700, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Authentic Relating Training - Level 1: Foundations - Asheville, NC - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d7b5726a1bfb7f073cfd2e3560de8886f508ca56967212f24a037fc881230f97-rimg-w1200-h675-dc605e5f-gmir?v=1780628083 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Authentic Relating Training - Level 1: Foundations - Asheville, NC being held? - **A:** Authentic Relating Training - Level 1: Foundations - Asheville, NC takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 am at Mandala Springs, 445 Stoney Fork Rd, Barnardsville, NC 28709-8700, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Authentic Relating Training - Level 1: Foundations - Asheville, NC? - **A:** Authentic Relating Training - Level 1: Foundations - Asheville, NC is organized by ART International. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Authentic Relating Training - Level 1: Foundations - Asheville, NC is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Barnardsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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