
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.

Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.

Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.

Explore useful plants on a guided walk, then share an educational conversation in the herb garden. This casual gathering offers hands-on botanical learning and seasonal herb knowledge.

Explore useful plants on a guided walk, then share an educational conversation in the herb garden. This casual gathering offers hands-on botanical learning and seasonal herb knowledge.
Explore useful plants on a guided walk, then share an educational conversation in the herb garden. This casual gathering offers hands-on botanical learning and seasonal herb knowledge.

Hands-on field instruction in Appalachian foraging techniques, focusing on identifying seasonal wild edibles and understanding local ecology. Expect practical safety guidance, ethical harvesting practices, and an immersive outdoor learning experience.

Hands-on field instruction in Appalachian foraging techniques, focusing on identifying seasonal wild edibles and understanding local ecology. Expect practical safety guidance, ethical harvesting practices, and an immersive outdoor learning experience.
Hands-on field instruction in Appalachian foraging techniques, focusing on identifying seasonal wild edibles and understanding local ecology. Expect practical safety guidance, ethical harvesting practices, and an immersive outdoor learning experience.

Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.

Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.

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.

Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.

Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.
Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.
Hands-on gardening workshop on choosing and timing autumn and winter cover crops, plus organic methods to build rich spring soil. Focuses on practical planting strategies that keep beds healthy and attractive through the cold season.
Hands-on gardening workshop on choosing and timing autumn and winter cover crops, plus organic methods to build rich spring soil. Focuses on practical planting strategies that keep beds healthy and attractive through the cold season.
Hands-on gardening workshop on choosing and timing autumn and winter cover crops, plus organic methods to build rich spring soil. Focuses on practical planting strategies that keep beds healthy and attractive through the cold season.

A slow, gentle grief-support walk designed for widows and widowers, set among streamside trails and garden paths. Peer-led companionship creates space for remembrance, open-hearted sharing, and quiet reflection in nature.

A slow, gentle grief-support walk designed for widows and widowers, set among streamside trails and garden paths. Peer-led companionship creates space for remembrance, open-hearted sharing, and quiet reflection in nature.
A slow, gentle grief-support walk designed for widows and widowers, set among streamside trails and garden paths. Peer-led companionship creates space for remembrance, open-hearted sharing, and quiet reflection in nature.

Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.

Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.

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.

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.

An easy-paced autumn stroll through colorful gardens offers fresh mountain air, mindful moments, and relaxed conversation. Slow down, enjoy fall scenery, and connect with fellow walkers without the demands of a strenuous hike.

An easy-paced autumn stroll through colorful gardens offers fresh mountain air, mindful moments, and relaxed conversation. Slow down, enjoy fall scenery, and connect with fellow walkers without the demands of a strenuous hike.
An easy-paced autumn stroll through colorful gardens offers fresh mountain air, mindful moments, and relaxed conversation. Slow down, enjoy fall scenery, and connect with fellow walkers without the demands of a strenuous hike.

Hands-on volunteer gardening brings neighbors together to care for an edible urban park. Spend an afternoon outdoors supporting community green space and local food-growing efforts.

Hands-on volunteer gardening brings neighbors together to care for an edible urban park. Spend an afternoon outdoors supporting community green space and local food-growing efforts.
Hands-on volunteer gardening brings neighbors together to care for an edible urban park. Spend an afternoon outdoors supporting community green space and local food-growing efforts.

Hands-on poetry writing practice in a calm, intimate studio setting, mixing prompts, gentle critique, and craft discussion. A weekly creative circle geared toward building voice, revision skills, and supportive community.

Hands-on poetry writing practice in a calm, intimate studio setting, mixing prompts, gentle critique, and craft discussion. A weekly creative circle geared toward building voice, revision skills, and supportive community.
Hands-on poetry writing practice in a calm, intimate studio setting, mixing prompts, gentle critique, and craft discussion. A weekly creative circle geared toward building voice, revision skills, and supportive community.

Hands-on herbal crafting and mountain storytelling dive into southern Appalachian folk medicine, blending immigrant traditions with Indigenous plant knowledge. Samhain-season themes and folk magic frame a practical, tradition-rich workshop led by Byron Ballard.

Hands-on herbal crafting and mountain storytelling dive into southern Appalachian folk medicine, blending immigrant traditions with Indigenous plant knowledge. Samhain-season themes and folk magic frame a practical, tradition-rich workshop led by Byron Ballard.
Hands-on herbal crafting and mountain storytelling dive into southern Appalachian folk medicine, blending immigrant traditions with Indigenous plant knowledge. Samhain-season themes and folk magic frame a practical, tradition-rich workshop led by Byron Ballard.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.
Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.

A facilitator-led shared creative practice session focused on building creative courage and trust in your own abilities. Expect a supportive small-group atmosphere geared toward reflection, experimentation, and consistent artistic growth.

A facilitator-led shared creative practice session focused on building creative courage and trust in your own abilities. Expect a supportive small-group atmosphere geared toward reflection, experimentation, and consistent artistic growth.
A facilitator-led shared creative practice session focused on building creative courage and trust in your own abilities. Expect a supportive small-group atmosphere geared toward reflection, experimentation, and consistent artistic growth.

Hands on ritual blending of botanical oils to craft a personalized 10 ml anointing oil for love, vitality, prosperity, and soul aligned purpose. Intimate sacred circle workshop focused on intention setting and embodiment.

Hands on ritual blending of botanical oils to craft a personalized 10 ml anointing oil for love, vitality, prosperity, and soul aligned purpose. Intimate sacred circle workshop focused on intention setting and embodiment.
Hands on ritual blending of botanical oils to craft a personalized 10 ml anointing oil for love, vitality, prosperity, and soul aligned purpose. Intimate sacred circle workshop focused on intention setting and embodiment.

An afternoon micro retreat blending all-levels yoga and mindful movement with a rejuvenating waterfall hike in the forests around Zirconia. Expect nature immersion, fresh mountain air, and a reset-focused pace geared toward relaxation and renewal.

An afternoon micro retreat blending all-levels yoga and mindful movement with a rejuvenating waterfall hike in the forests around Zirconia. Expect nature immersion, fresh mountain air, and a reset-focused pace geared toward relaxation and renewal.
An afternoon micro retreat blending all-levels yoga and mindful movement with a rejuvenating waterfall hike in the forests around Zirconia. Expect nature immersion, fresh mountain air, and a reset-focused pace geared toward relaxation and renewal.