Cherokee History Tour- In a way the books won’t ever tell
A guided deep dive into Cherokee history centered on oral stories, cultural memory, and perspectives often left out of textbooks. Expect discussion-rich stops that connect place, people, and lived experience in Cherokee, NC.
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A guided walk through Riverside Cemetery weaving fact and fiction around Thomas Wolfe’s Asheville, spotlighting real people who inspired his characters alongside other notable locals. Expect storytelling, literary context, and historic gravesite stops.

A guided walk through Riverside Cemetery weaving fact and fiction around Thomas Wolfe’s Asheville, spotlighting real people who inspired his characters alongside other notable locals. Expect storytelling, literary context, and historic gravesite stops.
A guided walk through Riverside Cemetery weaving fact and fiction around Thomas Wolfe’s Asheville, spotlighting real people who inspired his characters alongside other notable locals. Expect storytelling, literary context, and historic gravesite stops.

Historic objects paired with contemporary Cherokee artworks trace 250 years of Aniyvwiya innovation, adaptability, and resistance. A Native centered lens on the American Revolution era and the U.S. 250th anniversary sparks reflection on perspective and creativity.

Historic objects paired with contemporary Cherokee artworks trace 250 years of Aniyvwiya innovation, adaptability, and resistance. A Native centered lens on the American Revolution era and the U.S. 250th anniversary sparks reflection on perspective and creativity.
Historic objects paired with contemporary Cherokee artworks trace 250 years of Aniyvwiya innovation, adaptability, and resistance. A Native centered lens on the American Revolution era and the U.S. 250th anniversary sparks reflection on perspective and creativity.
A historian-led walking tour traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets and landmark stories, blending local history lessons with an easy paced group stroll. Ideal for curious visitors and locals starting at a Patton Avenue coffee bar.
A historian-led walking tour traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets and landmark stories, blending local history lessons with an easy paced group stroll. Ideal for curious visitors and locals starting at a Patton Avenue coffee bar.
A historian-led walking tour traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets and landmark stories, blending local history lessons with an easy paced group stroll. Ideal for curious visitors and locals starting at a Patton Avenue coffee bar.

A morning deep dive into mushroom cultivation with local grower Greg Carter, blending ancient techniques with modern methods. Learn how Western North Carolina’s ecosystem supports fungi farming through an educational, nature rooted farm tour.

A morning deep dive into mushroom cultivation with local grower Greg Carter, blending ancient techniques with modern methods. Learn how Western North Carolina’s ecosystem supports fungi farming through an educational, nature rooted farm tour.
A morning deep dive into mushroom cultivation with local grower Greg Carter, blending ancient techniques with modern methods. Learn how Western North Carolina’s ecosystem supports fungi farming through an educational, nature rooted farm tour.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.

A centennial deep-dive into the Grove Park Inn’s golf legacy, blending course history, landmark moments, and behind-the-scenes stories in a historic resort setting. Expect archival anecdotes and context for Asheville’s long-running golf tradition.

A centennial deep-dive into the Grove Park Inn’s golf legacy, blending course history, landmark moments, and behind-the-scenes stories in a historic resort setting. Expect archival anecdotes and context for Asheville’s long-running golf tradition.
A centennial deep-dive into the Grove Park Inn’s golf legacy, blending course history, landmark moments, and behind-the-scenes stories in a historic resort setting. Expect archival anecdotes and context for Asheville’s long-running golf tradition.

A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with relaxed pacing and conversation-friendly stops for scenic overlooks and local nature history. Ideal for visitors seeking an easy outdoor outing and community connection.

A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with relaxed pacing and conversation-friendly stops for scenic overlooks and local nature history. Ideal for visitors seeking an easy outdoor outing and community connection.
A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with relaxed pacing and conversation-friendly stops for scenic overlooks and local nature history. Ideal for visitors seeking an easy outdoor outing and community connection.

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.
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A virtual Lunch and Learn traces the human history of South Yellow Mountain’s rugged landscape, from Indigenous presence and early settlements to mining, logging, and farming. Led by preserve manager Park Greer with a conservation focused lens.

A virtual Lunch and Learn traces the human history of South Yellow Mountain’s rugged landscape, from Indigenous presence and early settlements to mining, logging, and farming. Led by preserve manager Park Greer with a conservation focused lens.
A virtual Lunch and Learn traces the human history of South Yellow Mountain’s rugged landscape, from Indigenous presence and early settlements to mining, logging, and farming. Led by preserve manager Park Greer with a conservation focused lens.

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.
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Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.

Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
A guided kindness challenge around downtown Asheville with a remote interactive host prompting spontaneous good deeds and local discovery. Expect a scavenger hunt style route through hidden gems near Pack Square with playful, team friendly missions.
A guided kindness challenge around downtown Asheville with a remote interactive host prompting spontaneous good deeds and local discovery. Expect a scavenger hunt style route through hidden gems near Pack Square with playful, team friendly missions.
A guided kindness challenge around downtown Asheville with a remote interactive host prompting spontaneous good deeds and local discovery. Expect a scavenger hunt style route through hidden gems near Pack Square with playful, team friendly missions.

Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.

Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
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Guided trek through Pisgah National Forest to a cascading waterfall, with trail navigation, local natural history, and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate hike paced for a small group with time to soak in the scenery.

Guided trek through Pisgah National Forest to a cascading waterfall, with trail navigation, local natural history, and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate hike paced for a small group with time to soak in the scenery.
Guided trek through Pisgah National Forest to a cascading waterfall, with trail navigation, local natural history, and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate hike paced for a small group with time to soak in the scenery.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.

An afternoon storytime for kids set at a historic homestead in Weaverville, blending read aloud tales with fresh air and hands on learning about local history. Ideal for families looking for a relaxed, educational outing.

An afternoon storytime for kids set at a historic homestead in Weaverville, blending read aloud tales with fresh air and hands on learning about local history. Ideal for families looking for a relaxed, educational outing.
An afternoon storytime for kids set at a historic homestead in Weaverville, blending read aloud tales with fresh air and hands on learning about local history. Ideal for families looking for a relaxed, educational outing.
Guided wisdom walk through Doug Elliott’s home landscape, blending wild plant identification with rich woodslore, weeds knowledge, and nature stories. A rare, slow paced ramble on Painters Gap Road focused on wonder, learning, and place based ecology.
Guided wisdom walk through Doug Elliott’s home landscape, blending wild plant identification with rich woodslore, weeds knowledge, and nature stories. A rare, slow paced ramble on Painters Gap Road focused on wonder, learning, and place based ecology.
Guided wisdom walk through Doug Elliott’s home landscape, blending wild plant identification with rich woodslore, weeds knowledge, and nature stories. A rare, slow paced ramble on Painters Gap Road focused on wonder, learning, and place based ecology.