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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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 foraging training in the Asheville area focused on identifying edible wild plants and fungi, with practical tips on harvesting ethics and safety. Field-based learning blends nature walking with seasonal Appalachian ecology.
Hands-on foraging training in the Asheville area focused on identifying edible wild plants and fungi, with practical tips on harvesting ethics and safety. Field-based learning blends nature walking with seasonal Appalachian ecology.
Hands-on foraging training in the Asheville area focused on identifying edible wild plants and fungi, with practical tips on harvesting ethics and safety. Field-based learning blends nature walking with seasonal Appalachian ecology.
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.
A women’s writing circle moves through the botanical gardens after dusk, drawing inspiration from the nighttime landscape for reflective creative writing, shared prompts, and community connection.
A women’s writing circle moves through the botanical gardens after dusk, drawing inspiration from the nighttime landscape for reflective creative writing, shared prompts, and community connection.
A women’s writing circle moves through the botanical gardens after dusk, drawing inspiration from the nighttime landscape for reflective creative writing, shared prompts, and community connection.
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.
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.
Gentle Tai Chi, MELT bodywork, and forest bathing combine mindful movement, tension release, and nature immersion in a restorative community wellness gathering amid Kanuga’s wooded surroundings.
Gentle Tai Chi, MELT bodywork, and forest bathing combine mindful movement, tension release, and nature immersion in a restorative community wellness gathering amid Kanuga’s wooded surroundings.
Gentle Tai Chi, MELT bodywork, and forest bathing combine mindful movement, tension release, and nature immersion in a restorative community wellness gathering amid Kanuga’s wooded surroundings.
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.
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.
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.
Guided shamatha practice blends silent seated meditation with periods of slow walking meditation in a quiet sangha setting. Beginner friendly and open to all levels, with an in person, donation free gathering focused on calm attention.
Guided shamatha practice blends silent seated meditation with periods of slow walking meditation in a quiet sangha setting. Beginner friendly and open to all levels, with an in person, donation free gathering focused on calm attention.
Guided shamatha practice blends silent seated meditation with periods of slow walking meditation in a quiet sangha setting. Beginner friendly and open to all levels, with an in person, donation free gathering focused on calm attention.
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.
Explore permaculture as a land-based model of care through hands-on, place-based workshops in ecological design, everyday activism, and resilience. Learn alongside Earthaven villagers, designers, and experienced land stewards across three autumn weekends.
Explore permaculture as a land-based model of care through hands-on, place-based workshops in ecological design, everyday activism, and resilience. Learn alongside Earthaven villagers, designers, and experienced land stewards across three autumn weekends.
Explore permaculture as a land-based model of care through hands-on, place-based workshops in ecological design, everyday activism, and resilience. Learn alongside Earthaven villagers, designers, and experienced land stewards across three autumn weekends.