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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Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
Pre-autumn equinox weekend immersion in native and wild plants at peak harvest, blending herbalism’s art, science, and spirit. Hands-on plant identification practice, ethical wildcrafting and stewardship skills, plus medicinal mushroom learning in a nature-based setting.
Pre-autumn equinox weekend immersion in native and wild plants at peak harvest, blending herbalism’s art, science, and spirit. Hands-on plant identification practice, ethical wildcrafting and stewardship skills, plus medicinal mushroom learning in a nature-based setting.
Pre-autumn equinox weekend immersion in native and wild plants at peak harvest, blending herbalism’s art, science, and spirit. Hands-on plant identification practice, ethical wildcrafting and stewardship skills, plus medicinal mushroom learning in a nature-based setting.
A queer-led forest forage in Masters Park blends mushroom hunting with call-and-response songs, rhythmic chanting, and a playful “mushroom dance.” Expect an earthy, community-ritual vibe with gentle walking and nature immersion.
A queer-led forest forage in Masters Park blends mushroom hunting with call-and-response songs, rhythmic chanting, and a playful “mushroom dance.” Expect an earthy, community-ritual vibe with gentle walking and nature immersion.
A queer-led forest forage in Masters Park blends mushroom hunting with call-and-response songs, rhythmic chanting, and a playful “mushroom dance.” Expect an earthy, community-ritual vibe with gentle walking and nature immersion.
Field-based instruction on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville. Emphasis on safe ID practices, sustainable harvesting ethics, and practical tips for finding, collecting, and using local forage.
Field-based instruction on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville. Emphasis on safe ID practices, sustainable harvesting ethics, and practical tips for finding, collecting, and using local forage.
Field-based instruction on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville. Emphasis on safe ID practices, sustainable harvesting ethics, and practical tips for finding, collecting, and using local forage.
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.
Hands-on herbalism apprenticeship centered on wildcrafting, plant identification, and ethical foraging. Learn to craft small-batch apothecary products and build practical skills for making remedies from locally gathered botanicals.
Hands-on herbalism apprenticeship centered on wildcrafting, plant identification, and ethical foraging. Learn to craft small-batch apothecary products and build practical skills for making remedies from locally gathered botanicals.
Hands-on herbalism apprenticeship centered on wildcrafting, plant identification, and ethical foraging. Learn to craft small-batch apothecary products and build practical skills for making remedies from locally gathered botanicals.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
A laid-back outdoor gathering for nature journaling, quiet reflection, and unhurried time among trees and mountain air. Expect a friendly, low-pressure vibe focused on connecting with nature and meeting new people.
A laid-back outdoor gathering for nature journaling, quiet reflection, and unhurried time among trees and mountain air. Expect a friendly, low-pressure vibe focused on connecting with nature and meeting new people.
A laid-back outdoor gathering for nature journaling, quiet reflection, and unhurried time among trees and mountain air. Expect a friendly, low-pressure vibe focused on connecting with nature and meeting new people.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.
Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.
Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
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.
A monthly in-person circle for connection and inner transformation, blending earth-based traditions, practical magic, and manifestation practices. Expect reflective prompts to unmask repeating patterns and “break the loop,” guided by intuitive, self-trust centered discussion.
A monthly in-person circle for connection and inner transformation, blending earth-based traditions, practical magic, and manifestation practices. Expect reflective prompts to unmask repeating patterns and “break the loop,” guided by intuitive, self-trust centered discussion.
A monthly in-person circle for connection and inner transformation, blending earth-based traditions, practical magic, and manifestation practices. Expect reflective prompts to unmask repeating patterns and “break the loop,” guided by intuitive, self-trust centered discussion.
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.
Ceremonial cacao opens the evening with heart-centered intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance states for inner insight and energetic clearing. A monthly ritual space emphasizing grounded embodiment, reflection, and community connection.
Ceremonial cacao opens the evening with heart-centered intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance states for inner insight and energetic clearing. A monthly ritual space emphasizing grounded embodiment, reflection, and community connection.
Ceremonial cacao opens the evening with heart-centered intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance states for inner insight and energetic clearing. A monthly ritual space emphasizing grounded embodiment, reflection, and community connection.
Freeform movement jam blending dance, spinning, and flow arts in an outdoor garden setting. Come solo or with friends to play, improvise, and soak up an open-hearted community vibe.
Freeform movement jam blending dance, spinning, and flow arts in an outdoor garden setting. Come solo or with friends to play, improvise, and soak up an open-hearted community vibe.
Freeform movement jam blending dance, spinning, and flow arts in an outdoor garden setting. Come solo or with friends to play, improvise, and soak up an open-hearted community vibe.
Guided shamatha silent sitting practice with periods of walking meditation, creating a calm, contemplative rhythm for steady attention and relaxation. Beginner friendly and free, held in person with a welcoming community atmosphere.
Guided shamatha silent sitting practice with periods of walking meditation, creating a calm, contemplative rhythm for steady attention and relaxation. Beginner friendly and free, held in person with a welcoming community atmosphere.
Guided shamatha silent sitting practice with periods of walking meditation, creating a calm, contemplative rhythm for steady attention and relaxation. Beginner friendly and free, held in person with a welcoming community atmosphere.
A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.
A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.
A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.
A four-week creative-practice series centered on staying grounded and human through reflection, making, and gentle structure. Expect guided prompts, supportive group discussion, and practical tools for sustaining creativity and resilience in daily life.
A four-week creative-practice series centered on staying grounded and human through reflection, making, and gentle structure. Expect guided prompts, supportive group discussion, and practical tools for sustaining creativity and resilience in daily life.
A four-week creative-practice series centered on staying grounded and human through reflection, making, and gentle structure. Expect guided prompts, supportive group discussion, and practical tools for sustaining creativity and resilience in daily life.