
Coffee Origins: A Value Stream Exploration - Asheville
A behind the scenes deep dive into coffee’s seed to cup journey, framed through value stream exploration and supply chain flow. Hosted at a training center for curious drinkers and industry folks interested in sourcing, processing, and production steps.
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Hands-on coffee education exploring how origin varieties and processing methods shape flavor in the cup. Expect guided sensory tasting and practical coffee science in a professional training center setting.

Hands-on coffee education exploring how origin varieties and processing methods shape flavor in the cup. Expect guided sensory tasting and practical coffee science in a professional training center setting.
Hands-on coffee education exploring how origin varieties and processing methods shape flavor in the cup. Expect guided sensory tasting and practical coffee science in a professional training center setting.
Hands on coffee cupping with guided sensory tasting to build flavor vocabulary, identify aroma and acidity, and calibrate your palate. Specialty coffee education in a training lab setting with other curious coffee drinkers.
Hands on coffee cupping with guided sensory tasting to build flavor vocabulary, identify aroma and acidity, and calibrate your palate. Specialty coffee education in a training lab setting with other curious coffee drinkers.
Hands on coffee cupping with guided sensory tasting to build flavor vocabulary, identify aroma and acidity, and calibrate your palate. Specialty coffee education in a training lab setting with other curious coffee drinkers.
Hands-on espresso training focused on dialing in grind size, dosing, and extraction for better shots at home. Practice barista techniques in a professional training center with guidance on equipment setup and troubleshooting.
Hands-on espresso training focused on dialing in grind size, dosing, and extraction for better shots at home. Practice barista techniques in a professional training center with guidance on equipment setup and troubleshooting.
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An immersive herbalism foundations session focused on plant identification, basic preparations like teas and tinctures, and safe use guidelines. Expect hands-on learning geared toward building practical home apothecary skills and confidence.

An immersive herbalism foundations session focused on plant identification, basic preparations like teas and tinctures, and safe use guidelines. Expect hands-on learning geared toward building practical home apothecary skills and confidence.
An immersive herbalism foundations session focused on plant identification, basic preparations like teas and tinctures, and safe use guidelines. Expect hands-on learning geared toward building practical home apothecary skills and confidence.

Beginner-friendly terpene class exploring the aromatic compounds in cannabis alongside everyday herbs and plants, with guided scent and flavor context. Donation-based and paired with seasonal sips like coffee, tea, boba, or zero-proof cocktails.

Beginner-friendly terpene class exploring the aromatic compounds in cannabis alongside everyday herbs and plants, with guided scent and flavor context. Donation-based and paired with seasonal sips like coffee, tea, boba, or zero-proof cocktails.
Beginner-friendly terpene class exploring the aromatic compounds in cannabis alongside everyday herbs and plants, with guided scent and flavor context. Donation-based and paired with seasonal sips like coffee, tea, boba, or zero-proof cocktails.

A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.

A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.
A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, tying landmarks to local stories and context. Starts from a central coffee bar meetup spot and focuses on place-based history learning.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, tying landmarks to local stories and context. Starts from a central coffee bar meetup spot and focuses on place-based history learning.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, tying landmarks to local stories and context. Starts from a central coffee bar meetup spot and focuses on place-based history learning.

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.

A beginner friendly terpene talk breaks down the aromatics behind cannabis and other plants, connecting scent profiles to effects and everyday plant chemistry. Expect practical takeaways, Q and A, and a dispensary learning vibe.

A beginner friendly terpene talk breaks down the aromatics behind cannabis and other plants, connecting scent profiles to effects and everyday plant chemistry. Expect practical takeaways, Q and A, and a dispensary learning vibe.
A beginner friendly terpene talk breaks down the aromatics behind cannabis and other plants, connecting scent profiles to effects and everyday plant chemistry. Expect practical takeaways, Q and A, and a dispensary learning vibe.

An afternoon deep-dive into asteroids in astrology, connecting collective mythology to the finer details of your natal chart. Settle into a cozy plant-filled cafe with lattes and botanical zero proof pours for curious conversation and learning.

An afternoon deep-dive into asteroids in astrology, connecting collective mythology to the finer details of your natal chart. Settle into a cozy plant-filled cafe with lattes and botanical zero proof pours for curious conversation and learning.
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A 90 minute guided brewery walkthrough moves from brewhouse to taproom and outdoor spaces, unpacking Highland’s origin story and brewing process. The experience ends with a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).

A 90 minute guided brewery walkthrough moves from brewhouse to taproom and outdoor spaces, unpacking Highland’s origin story and brewing process. The experience ends with a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).
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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.

Guided foraging walk focused on identifying and harvesting wild edible plants and mushrooms in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety basics, ethical picking practices, and how to use your finds in the kitchen.

Guided foraging walk focused on identifying and harvesting wild edible plants and mushrooms in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety basics, ethical picking practices, and how to use your finds in the kitchen.
Guided foraging walk focused on identifying and harvesting wild edible plants and mushrooms in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety basics, ethical picking practices, and how to use your finds in the kitchen.

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Hands-on mixology lesson centered on gin, with guided tasting and step-by-step cocktail building. Learn balance, botanicals, and classic techniques while shaking and stirring drinks in a hotel bar setting.
Hands-on mixology lesson centered on gin, with guided tasting and step-by-step cocktail building. Learn balance, botanicals, and classic techniques while shaking and stirring drinks in a hotel bar setting.
Certification-focused training diving into Agile foundations and practical variants like Scrum, Kanban, and XP, with hands-on tooling and workflow concepts. Hosted in a Regus business center setting with career-oriented professional learning and peer connection.
Certification-focused training diving into Agile foundations and practical variants like Scrum, Kanban, and XP, with hands-on tooling and workflow concepts. Hosted in a Regus business center setting with career-oriented professional learning and peer connection.
Certification-focused training diving into Agile foundations and practical variants like Scrum, Kanban, and XP, with hands-on tooling and workflow concepts. Hosted in a Regus business center setting with career-oriented professional learning and peer connection.
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Regional ginseng production and marketing update led by N.C. Cooperative Extension, with practical cultivation insights and market context. Includes one ounce of high quality stratified ginseng seed for growers to take home.
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A civic panel with West Asheville business owners digs into city governance, post Helene lessons, and community resilience, then shifts into mingling and a DJ Soul Motion dance party. Expect mocktails, coffee, and beer wine in a neighborhood cafe fundraiser vibe.

A civic panel with West Asheville business owners digs into city governance, post Helene lessons, and community resilience, then shifts into mingling and a DJ Soul Motion dance party. Expect mocktails, coffee, and beer wine in a neighborhood cafe fundraiser vibe.
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Guided whiskey tasting with curated pours and aroma focused sipping in a stylish hotel setting. Expect a relaxed, late evening vibe geared toward discovering flavor notes, finishes, and favorites.
Hands-on beekeeping workshop covering the full honey-extraction process from comb to jar, with practical tips on tools and technique. Leave with your own jar of raw, local honey and new know-how for small-scale harvesting.
Hands-on beekeeping workshop covering the full honey-extraction process from comb to jar, with practical tips on tools and technique. Leave with your own jar of raw, local honey and new know-how for small-scale harvesting.
Hands-on beekeeping workshop covering the full honey-extraction process from comb to jar, with practical tips on tools and technique. Leave with your own jar of raw, local honey and new know-how for small-scale harvesting.