
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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

A short teaching in nondual philosophy opens an accessible evening of guided meditation and silence, followed by optional questions, reflection, and conversation in a welcoming, belief-inclusive community.

A short teaching in nondual philosophy opens an accessible evening of guided meditation and silence, followed by optional questions, reflection, and conversation in a welcoming, belief-inclusive community.
A short teaching in nondual philosophy opens an accessible evening of guided meditation and silence, followed by optional questions, reflection, and conversation in a welcoming, belief-inclusive community.

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.
Slow, mindful wandering in the Blue Ridge Mountains invites nature connection and reflection on the wisdom of the Winter Solstice. An immersive afternoon retreat centered on seasonal awareness and time outdoors.
Slow, mindful wandering in the Blue Ridge Mountains invites nature connection and reflection on the wisdom of the Winter Solstice. An immersive afternoon retreat centered on seasonal awareness and time outdoors.
Slow, mindful wandering in the Blue Ridge Mountains invites nature connection and reflection on the wisdom of the Winter Solstice. An immersive afternoon retreat centered on seasonal awareness and time outdoors.

Slow down over coffee and pastries with short readings on creativity, gentle grounding practices, and reflection. A welcoming monthly gathering supports a more intentional, sustainable relationship with your creative life.

Slow down over coffee and pastries with short readings on creativity, gentle grounding practices, and reflection. A welcoming monthly gathering supports a more intentional, sustainable relationship with your creative life.
Slow down over coffee and pastries with short readings on creativity, gentle grounding practices, and reflection. A welcoming monthly gathering supports a more intentional, sustainable relationship with your creative life.
Slow down with a peaceful forest bathing practice among the Arboretum’s gardens and wooded grounds, using mindful sensory awareness to reconnect with nature and enjoy a restorative afternoon outdoors.
Slow down with a peaceful forest bathing practice among the Arboretum’s gardens and wooded grounds, using mindful sensory awareness to reconnect with nature and enjoy a restorative afternoon outdoors.
Slow down with a peaceful forest bathing practice among the Arboretum’s gardens and wooded grounds, using mindful sensory awareness to reconnect with nature and enjoy a restorative afternoon outdoors.

Nature-immersed micro retreat blending restorative yoga with a refreshing waterfall hike in Zirconia. Expect mindful movement, deep breathing, and unhurried time outdoors designed to reset your body and nervous system.

Nature-immersed micro retreat blending restorative yoga with a refreshing waterfall hike in Zirconia. Expect mindful movement, deep breathing, and unhurried time outdoors designed to reset your body and nervous system.
Nature-immersed micro retreat blending restorative yoga with a refreshing waterfall hike in Zirconia. Expect mindful movement, deep breathing, and unhurried time outdoors designed to reset your body and nervous system.
