
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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A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.

A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.

Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe harvesting practices. Expect practical field-based learning that blends local ecology, seasonal food knowledge, and outdoors exploration around Asheville.

Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe harvesting practices. Expect practical field-based learning that blends local ecology, seasonal food knowledge, and outdoors exploration around Asheville.
Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe harvesting practices. Expect practical field-based learning that blends local ecology, seasonal food knowledge, and outdoors exploration around Asheville.

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.

Guided shamatha practice blends quiet seated meditation with slow walking meditation in a calm, supportive dharma space. Beginner friendly and free, with in person attendance only for all levels.

Guided shamatha practice blends quiet seated meditation with slow walking meditation in a calm, supportive dharma space. Beginner friendly and free, with in person attendance only for all levels.
Guided shamatha practice blends quiet seated meditation with slow walking meditation in a calm, supportive dharma space. Beginner friendly and free, with in person attendance only for all levels.

Explore local medicinal plants with an experienced herbalist, then make a winter salve using calendula or white pine. This hands-on workshop focuses on natural care for cold, dry-season skin.

Explore local medicinal plants with an experienced herbalist, then make a winter salve using calendula or white pine. This hands-on workshop focuses on natural care for cold, dry-season skin.
Explore local medicinal plants with an experienced herbalist, then make a winter salve using calendula or white pine. This hands-on workshop focuses on natural care for cold, dry-season skin.

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.

A welcoming community circle for reflecting on psychedelic experiences, sacred plant medicines, and other non-ordinary states of consciousness. Embodied integration and meaningful connection support personal transformation and lasting change.

A welcoming community circle for reflecting on psychedelic experiences, sacred plant medicines, and other non-ordinary states of consciousness. Embodied integration and meaningful connection support personal transformation and lasting change.
A welcoming community circle for reflecting on psychedelic experiences, sacred plant medicines, and other non-ordinary states of consciousness. Embodied integration and meaningful connection support personal transformation and lasting change.

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.

Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.

Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Explore Ayurvedic cooking foundations through the six tastes, spices, and kitchen techniques rooted in holistic food traditions. Take practical ideas home for building more balanced, flavorful meals.
Explore Ayurvedic cooking foundations through the six tastes, spices, and kitchen techniques rooted in holistic food traditions. Take practical ideas home for building more balanced, flavorful meals.
Explore Ayurvedic cooking foundations through the six tastes, spices, and kitchen techniques rooted in holistic food traditions. Take practical ideas home for building more balanced, flavorful meals.
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.
Relaxed literary discussion for outdoor-minded readers explores life’s paradoxes through stories, thoughtful conversation, and shared reflection, creating an accessible space for curiosity, connection, and perspective.
Relaxed literary discussion for outdoor-minded readers explores life’s paradoxes through stories, thoughtful conversation, and shared reflection, creating an accessible space for curiosity, connection, and perspective.
Relaxed literary discussion for outdoor-minded readers explores life’s paradoxes through stories, thoughtful conversation, and shared reflection, creating an accessible space for curiosity, connection, and perspective.

A gentle, facilitated practice in concise personal storytelling and empathetic listening, building communication skills, self-understanding, and connection across differences through shared stories in a welcoming community setting.

A gentle, facilitated practice in concise personal storytelling and empathetic listening, building communication skills, self-understanding, and connection across differences through shared stories in a welcoming community setting.
A gentle, facilitated practice in concise personal storytelling and empathetic listening, building communication skills, self-understanding, and connection across differences through shared stories in a welcoming community setting.

Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered night of intention setting, breathwork, and guided shamanic journeying. Expect drum-led visualization, grounding practices, and a restorative group container for inner exploration and emotional release.

Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered night of intention setting, breathwork, and guided shamanic journeying. Expect drum-led visualization, grounding practices, and a restorative group container for inner exploration and emotional release.
Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered night of intention setting, breathwork, and guided shamanic journeying. Expect drum-led visualization, grounding practices, and a restorative group container for inner exploration and emotional release.

Tarot with Cats
MoreHands-on tarot basics in a cozy cat lounge, with a quick history lesson and practical one and three card pulls for daily guidance. Playful witchy atmosphere includes “resident panthers” as feline familiars and purr powered company.

Hands-on tarot basics in a cozy cat lounge, with a quick history lesson and practical one and three card pulls for daily guidance. Playful witchy atmosphere includes “resident panthers” as feline familiars and purr powered company.
Hands-on tarot basics in a cozy cat lounge, with a quick history lesson and practical one and three card pulls for daily guidance. Playful witchy atmosphere includes “resident panthers” as feline familiars and purr powered company.

Gentle yoga, music, and hands-on nest crafting invite a slower pace and a sense of seasonal renewal. Explore warmth, comfort, and sanctuary within yourself and your surroundings.

Gentle yoga, music, and hands-on nest crafting invite a slower pace and a sense of seasonal renewal. Explore warmth, comfort, and sanctuary within yourself and your surroundings.
Gentle yoga, music, and hands-on nest crafting invite a slower pace and a sense of seasonal renewal. Explore warmth, comfort, and sanctuary within yourself and your surroundings.

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.

Tarot Club
MoreMonthly tarot study explores a new method or approach to working with the cards, blending practical learning with metaphysical practice and guided personal self-exploration.

Monthly tarot study explores a new method or approach to working with the cards, blending practical learning with metaphysical practice and guided personal self-exploration.
Monthly tarot study explores a new method or approach to working with the cards, blending practical learning with metaphysical practice and guided personal self-exploration.

Browse locally made pottery, jewelry, clothing, botanical tinctures and salves, home décor, and nature-inspired art in a thoughtfully curated, earth-friendly shopping experience supporting community makers.

Browse locally made pottery, jewelry, clothing, botanical tinctures and salves, home décor, and nature-inspired art in a thoughtfully curated, earth-friendly shopping experience supporting community makers.
Browse locally made pottery, jewelry, clothing, botanical tinctures and salves, home décor, and nature-inspired art in a thoughtfully curated, earth-friendly shopping experience supporting community makers.

A cozy winter cacao ceremony blends heart-opening cacao, guided breathwork, and soothing sound bath tones in a candlelit studio setting. Expect a reflective holiday ritual focused on relaxation, connection, and gentle nervous-system reset.

A cozy winter cacao ceremony blends heart-opening cacao, guided breathwork, and soothing sound bath tones in a candlelit studio setting. Expect a reflective holiday ritual focused on relaxation, connection, and gentle nervous-system reset.
A cozy winter cacao ceremony blends heart-opening cacao, guided breathwork, and soothing sound bath tones in a candlelit studio setting. Expect a reflective holiday ritual focused on relaxation, connection, and gentle nervous-system reset.
