
Appalachian Foraging School
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
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Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.

Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.
Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.

Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying edible plants and mushrooms in Western North Carolina. A guided nature walk blends safety, seasonal ecology, and practical harvesting tips for confident wild food exploration.

Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying edible plants and mushrooms in Western North Carolina. A guided nature walk blends safety, seasonal ecology, and practical harvesting tips for confident wild food exploration.
Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying edible plants and mushrooms in Western North Carolina. A guided nature walk blends safety, seasonal ecology, and practical harvesting tips for confident wild food exploration.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Queer-led woodland ramble at Bent Creek with mushroom foraging alongside nature songs, rhythmic chants, and a playful mushroom dance. An outdoor, community-centered gathering blending guided exploration with lighthearted movement and ritual.
Queer-led woodland ramble at Bent Creek with mushroom foraging alongside nature songs, rhythmic chants, and a playful mushroom dance. An outdoor, community-centered gathering blending guided exploration with lighthearted movement and ritual.
Queer-led woodland ramble at Bent Creek with mushroom foraging alongside nature songs, rhythmic chants, and a playful mushroom dance. An outdoor, community-centered gathering blending guided exploration with lighthearted movement and ritual.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshop focused on identifying common summer herbs, seasonal harvesting techniques, and making simple tinctures and salves. Ideal for urban gardeners and beginners seeking practical plant medicine skills.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshop focused on identifying common summer herbs, seasonal harvesting techniques, and making simple tinctures and salves. Ideal for urban gardeners and beginners seeking practical plant medicine skills.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshop focused on identifying common summer herbs, seasonal harvesting techniques, and making simple tinctures and salves. Ideal for urban gardeners and beginners seeking practical plant medicine skills.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.

A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.
A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.

Guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds highlighting backyard and historic homestead plants, with practical identification tips and seasonal growing insights. A relaxed, beginner friendly outdoor tour blending local history with hands on plant learning.

Guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds highlighting backyard and historic homestead plants, with practical identification tips and seasonal growing insights. A relaxed, beginner friendly outdoor tour blending local history with hands on plant learning.
Guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds highlighting backyard and historic homestead plants, with practical identification tips and seasonal growing insights. A relaxed, beginner friendly outdoor tour blending local history with hands on plant learning.

Weekly backyard herbalism classes explore the wise woman healing tradition, summer skin care, and plant-based support for stress. Learn medicinal uses of garden plants and wild weeds, plus kitchen remedies, essential oils, and flower essences.

Weekly backyard herbalism classes explore the wise woman healing tradition, summer skin care, and plant-based support for stress. Learn medicinal uses of garden plants and wild weeds, plus kitchen remedies, essential oils, and flower essences.
Weekly backyard herbalism classes explore the wise woman healing tradition, summer skin care, and plant-based support for stress. Learn medicinal uses of garden plants and wild weeds, plus kitchen remedies, essential oils, and flower essences.

An interactive trail-safety talk with a local park ranger covering the 10 Essentials, emergency decision-making, and how to handle bears, snakes, off leash dogs, and unpredictable people. Practical outdoor preparedness tips for both new hikers and seasoned adventurers in a casual taproom setting.

An interactive trail-safety talk with a local park ranger covering the 10 Essentials, emergency decision-making, and how to handle bears, snakes, off leash dogs, and unpredictable people. Practical outdoor preparedness tips for both new hikers and seasoned adventurers in a casual taproom setting.
An interactive trail-safety talk with a local park ranger covering the 10 Essentials, emergency decision-making, and how to handle bears, snakes, off leash dogs, and unpredictable people. Practical outdoor preparedness tips for both new hikers and seasoned adventurers in a casual taproom setting.
Hands-on guidance for stocking a fall and winter home apothecary as indoor season begins, focusing on practical home health essentials and simple remedies. Expect wellness education geared toward preparedness for colds and seasonal shifts.
Hands-on guidance for stocking a fall and winter home apothecary as indoor season begins, focusing on practical home health essentials and simple remedies. Expect wellness education geared toward preparedness for colds and seasonal shifts.
Hands-on guidance for stocking a fall and winter home apothecary as indoor season begins, focusing on practical home health essentials and simple remedies. Expect wellness education geared toward preparedness for colds and seasonal shifts.

Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.

Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.
Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.

Guided shamatha silent sitting practice with periods of walking meditation, welcoming complete beginners and experienced meditators alike. A quiet, in person evening sit focused on steadiness, breath, and mindful movement in a dedicated dharma space.

Guided shamatha silent sitting practice with periods of walking meditation, welcoming complete beginners and experienced meditators alike. A quiet, in person evening sit focused on steadiness, breath, and mindful movement in a dedicated dharma space.
Guided shamatha silent sitting practice with periods of walking meditation, welcoming complete beginners and experienced meditators alike. A quiet, in person evening sit focused on steadiness, breath, and mindful movement in a dedicated dharma space.

A beginner-friendly watercolor class inspired by late-summer gardens and meadows, using loose strokes, layered washes, and drybrush details. Take home a finished painting with instructor tips and all materials provided (optional sketchbook).

A beginner-friendly watercolor class inspired by late-summer gardens and meadows, using loose strokes, layered washes, and drybrush details. Take home a finished painting with instructor tips and all materials provided (optional sketchbook).
A beginner-friendly watercolor class inspired by late-summer gardens and meadows, using loose strokes, layered washes, and drybrush details. Take home a finished painting with instructor tips and all materials provided (optional sketchbook).

Free community Reiki share in Triangle Park with a Reiki Master and local practitioners offering short, first come first served mini sessions. Outdoor, drop in energy healing support for beginners, regulars, and skeptics alike.

Free community Reiki share in Triangle Park with a Reiki Master and local practitioners offering short, first come first served mini sessions. Outdoor, drop in energy healing support for beginners, regulars, and skeptics alike.
Free community Reiki share in Triangle Park with a Reiki Master and local practitioners offering short, first come first served mini sessions. Outdoor, drop in energy healing support for beginners, regulars, and skeptics alike.

A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.

A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.
A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.

Facilitated storytelling practice focused on shaping personal narratives with concise, effective communication while others listen with acceptance and empathy. A morning session centered on deep listening, connection building, and self understanding in a supportive circle.

Facilitated storytelling practice focused on shaping personal narratives with concise, effective communication while others listen with acceptance and empathy. A morning session centered on deep listening, connection building, and self understanding in a supportive circle.
Facilitated storytelling practice focused on shaping personal narratives with concise, effective communication while others listen with acceptance and empathy. A morning session centered on deep listening, connection building, and self understanding in a supportive circle.

Interactive Enneagram-based writing lab blending short teachings, lively discussion, and guided prompts to unlock creative blocks and deepen self-awareness. Weekly themed sessions invite reflection, experimentation, and supportive feedback in a Zoom setting.

Interactive Enneagram-based writing lab blending short teachings, lively discussion, and guided prompts to unlock creative blocks and deepen self-awareness. Weekly themed sessions invite reflection, experimentation, and supportive feedback in a Zoom setting.
Interactive Enneagram-based writing lab blending short teachings, lively discussion, and guided prompts to unlock creative blocks and deepen self-awareness. Weekly themed sessions invite reflection, experimentation, and supportive feedback in a Zoom setting.

Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered ritual with breathwork and intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance-like visualization. A grounding, soulful late-evening gathering oriented around healing and inner insight.

Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered ritual with breathwork and intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance-like visualization. A grounding, soulful late-evening gathering oriented around healing and inner insight.
Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered ritual with breathwork and intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance-like visualization. A grounding, soulful late-evening gathering oriented around healing and inner insight.
Guided breathwork paired with ceremonial cacao in a cozy coffee and tea bar, creating a grounded, heart-opening space to regulate the nervous system and connect with others in circle.
Guided breathwork paired with ceremonial cacao in a cozy coffee and tea bar, creating a grounded, heart-opening space to regulate the nervous system and connect with others in circle.
Guided breathwork paired with ceremonial cacao in a cozy coffee and tea bar, creating a grounded, heart-opening space to regulate the nervous system and connect with others in circle.