
Backyard Herbalism Summer Series
Hands on backyard herbalism workshops teach plant identification, seasonal foraging, and crafting simple remedies like infused oils and teas. Casual outdoor classes emphasize sustainable plant medicine, home apothecary skills, and community learning.
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Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

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.

Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.

Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.
Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.

A one day nature immersed creative writing and art making workshop rooted in forest bathing principles, mindfulness, and playful prompts. Expect reflective time outdoors that cultivates calm, intuition, and inspiration drawn from the Arboretum landscape.

A one day nature immersed creative writing and art making workshop rooted in forest bathing principles, mindfulness, and playful prompts. Expect reflective time outdoors that cultivates calm, intuition, and inspiration drawn from the Arboretum landscape.
A one day nature immersed creative writing and art making workshop rooted in forest bathing principles, mindfulness, and playful prompts. Expect reflective time outdoors that cultivates calm, intuition, and inspiration drawn from the Arboretum landscape.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.

An immersive Litha midsummer witchcraft class exploring Summer Solstice history, folklore, and magical correspondences. Learn practical seasonal ritual techniques aligned with abundance, vitality, growth, joy, and personal empowerment.

An immersive Litha midsummer witchcraft class exploring Summer Solstice history, folklore, and magical correspondences. Learn practical seasonal ritual techniques aligned with abundance, vitality, growth, joy, and personal empowerment.
An immersive Litha midsummer witchcraft class exploring Summer Solstice history, folklore, and magical correspondences. Learn practical seasonal ritual techniques aligned with abundance, vitality, growth, joy, and personal empowerment.
Hands-on herbal agriculture training focused on harvesting aerial medicinal herbs and post harvest handling to preserve potency and quality. Practical best practices for producing high grade ingredients for value added herbal products at a research and extension farm.
Hands-on herbal agriculture training focused on harvesting aerial medicinal herbs and post harvest handling to preserve potency and quality. Practical best practices for producing high grade ingredients for value added herbal products at a research and extension farm.
Hands-on herbal agriculture training focused on harvesting aerial medicinal herbs and post harvest handling to preserve potency and quality. Practical best practices for producing high grade ingredients for value added herbal products at a research and extension farm.
Hands-on herbalism workshop focused on nutritive herbs for everyday strength and daily routines. Learn practical ways to use supportive botanicals and leave with take-home samples to try at home.
Hands-on herbalism workshop focused on nutritive herbs for everyday strength and daily routines. Learn practical ways to use supportive botanicals and leave with take-home samples to try at home.
Hands-on herbalism workshop focused on nutritive herbs for everyday strength and daily routines. Learn practical ways to use supportive botanicals and leave with take-home samples to try at home.

Intentional Leo-season sun circle with astrology discussion on current zodiac transits and how they may show up in your life, with a birth chart encouraged. Grounding, body-based ritual and intention setting outdoors at Beaver Lake in North Asheville.

Intentional Leo-season sun circle with astrology discussion on current zodiac transits and how they may show up in your life, with a birth chart encouraged. Grounding, body-based ritual and intention setting outdoors at Beaver Lake in North Asheville.
Intentional Leo-season sun circle with astrology discussion on current zodiac transits and how they may show up in your life, with a birth chart encouraged. Grounding, body-based ritual and intention setting outdoors at Beaver Lake in North Asheville.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.

Beginner friendly instruction in an easy, effective mindfulness technique, with simple guidance on building a daily habit for stress relief, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding. Note: the class is currently canceled and will be rescheduled due to a building leak.

Beginner friendly instruction in an easy, effective mindfulness technique, with simple guidance on building a daily habit for stress relief, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding. Note: the class is currently canceled and will be rescheduled due to a building leak.
Beginner friendly instruction in an easy, effective mindfulness technique, with simple guidance on building a daily habit for stress relief, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding. Note: the class is currently canceled and will be rescheduled due to a building leak.

Outdoor fieldwork training on identifying common invasive plants and practicing practical control techniques on a Southern Appalachian preserve. Led by regional conservation partners with hands-on forestry instruction and a provided lunch.

Outdoor fieldwork training on identifying common invasive plants and practicing practical control techniques on a Southern Appalachian preserve. Led by regional conservation partners with hands-on forestry instruction and a provided lunch.
Outdoor fieldwork training on identifying common invasive plants and practicing practical control techniques on a Southern Appalachian preserve. Led by regional conservation partners with hands-on forestry instruction and a provided lunch.

Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walk along high elevation Blue Ridge trails, offering paced mindful breathing, sensory immersion among old growth pines, grounding barefoot moments, and nature based stress reduction techniques.

Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walk along high elevation Blue Ridge trails, offering paced mindful breathing, sensory immersion among old growth pines, grounding barefoot moments, and nature based stress reduction techniques.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walk along high elevation Blue Ridge trails, offering paced mindful breathing, sensory immersion among old growth pines, grounding barefoot moments, and nature based stress reduction techniques.
Guided coffee cupping with side by side tastings to sharpen aroma recognition, acidity, sweetness, and body. Hands on palate training in a specialty coffee training center geared toward curious beginners and aspiring baristas.
Guided coffee cupping with side by side tastings to sharpen aroma recognition, acidity, sweetness, and body. Hands on palate training in a specialty coffee training center geared toward curious beginners and aspiring baristas.
Guided coffee cupping with side by side tastings to sharpen aroma recognition, acidity, sweetness, and body. Hands on palate training in a specialty coffee training center geared toward curious beginners and aspiring baristas.

Slow, intentional walking meditation winds through lush gardens, pairing gentle breath awareness with steady, grounded steps. Qigong adds flowing, low impact movement for calm focus and embodied relaxation outdoors.

Slow, intentional walking meditation winds through lush gardens, pairing gentle breath awareness with steady, grounded steps. Qigong adds flowing, low impact movement for calm focus and embodied relaxation outdoors.
Slow, intentional walking meditation winds through lush gardens, pairing gentle breath awareness with steady, grounded steps. Qigong adds flowing, low impact movement for calm focus and embodied relaxation outdoors.

Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.

Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.
Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.

A guided woodland trail walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, led by trained volunteer naturalists. Expect small-group hiking with seasonal deep dives into wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history.

A guided woodland trail walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, led by trained volunteer naturalists. Expect small-group hiking with seasonal deep dives into wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history.
A guided woodland trail walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, led by trained volunteer naturalists. Expect small-group hiking with seasonal deep dives into wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.

An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.