
Coffee Origins: Varieties and Processing - Asheville
Hands-on coffee workshop digging into how varietals and processing methods shape flavor in the cup. Learn tasting fundamentals and origin-driven differences at a specialty coffee training center.
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A behind the scenes look at how coffee travels from seed to cup through a value stream lens. Hosted in a professional training center with supply chain context and sensory learning geared toward curious drinkers and coffee professionals.

A behind the scenes look at how coffee travels from seed to cup through a value stream lens. Hosted in a professional training center with supply chain context and sensory learning geared toward curious drinkers and coffee professionals.
A behind the scenes look at how coffee travels from seed to cup through a value stream lens. Hosted in a professional training center with supply chain context and sensory learning geared toward curious drinkers and coffee professionals.
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.
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 field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

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 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.
Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.
Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.
Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.

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).
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).
Hands-on sourdough workshop covering starter care, feeding schedules, and troubleshooting fermentation. Practice mixing and baking rustic loaves while learning foundational techniques for consistent oven spring and tangy crumb.
Hands-on sourdough workshop covering starter care, feeding schedules, and troubleshooting fermentation. Practice mixing and baking rustic loaves while learning foundational techniques for consistent oven spring and tangy crumb.
Hands-on sourdough workshop covering starter care, feeding schedules, and troubleshooting fermentation. Practice mixing and baking rustic loaves while learning foundational techniques for consistent oven spring and tangy crumb.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix, salt, and pack cabbage into sauerkraut. Practical tips on safe techniques, timing, and storage for home ferments in a classroom setting.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix, salt, and pack cabbage into sauerkraut. Practical tips on safe techniques, timing, and storage for home ferments in a classroom setting.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix, salt, and pack cabbage into sauerkraut. Practical tips on safe techniques, timing, and storage for home ferments in a classroom setting.

Backyard-focused herbalism lessons blend plant identification with practical preparation skills like teas, tinctures, and salves. Outdoor, hands-on learning centered on seasonal medicinal herbs and everyday home remedies.

Backyard-focused herbalism lessons blend plant identification with practical preparation skills like teas, tinctures, and salves. Outdoor, hands-on learning centered on seasonal medicinal herbs and everyday home remedies.
Backyard-focused herbalism lessons blend plant identification with practical preparation skills like teas, tinctures, and salves. Outdoor, hands-on learning centered on seasonal medicinal herbs and everyday home remedies.

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.

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.
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.

Guided wild foraging walk focused on identifying edible plants and seasonal fungi in the Asheville area, with hands on tips for safe harvesting and ethical practices. Learn local ecology while tasting and discussing what’s in season.

Guided wild foraging walk focused on identifying edible plants and seasonal fungi in the Asheville area, with hands on tips for safe harvesting and ethical practices. Learn local ecology while tasting and discussing what’s in season.
Guided wild foraging walk focused on identifying edible plants and seasonal fungi in the Asheville area, with hands on tips for safe harvesting and ethical practices. Learn local ecology while tasting and discussing what’s in season.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.
A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

Casual neighborhood bike meetup rolling to local cafes for espresso fueled social rides and relaxed urban pedaling. All-ability cyclists gather for coffee, conversation, and short scenic routes organized by Asheville on Bikes.

Casual neighborhood bike meetup rolling to local cafes for espresso fueled social rides and relaxed urban pedaling. All-ability cyclists gather for coffee, conversation, and short scenic routes organized by Asheville on Bikes.
Casual neighborhood bike meetup rolling to local cafes for espresso fueled social rides and relaxed urban pedaling. All-ability cyclists gather for coffee, conversation, and short scenic routes organized by Asheville on Bikes.

Hands-on training in best practices for tea grade medicinal herb crops, from aerial harvest timing to post harvest handling and drying. Learn grower focused techniques at a horticulture research and extension center in Mills River.

Hands-on training in best practices for tea grade medicinal herb crops, from aerial harvest timing to post harvest handling and drying. Learn grower focused techniques at a horticulture research and extension center in Mills River.
Hands-on training in best practices for tea grade medicinal herb crops, from aerial harvest timing to post harvest handling and drying. Learn grower focused techniques at a horticulture research and extension center in Mills River.

Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.

Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.
Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.
Hands-on training in harvesting and post harvest handling of aerial medicinal herbs to preserve potency, color, and cleanliness for value added herbal products. Practical best practices from Cooperative Extension at an agricultural research and extension center.
Hands-on training in harvesting and post harvest handling of aerial medicinal herbs to preserve potency, color, and cleanliness for value added herbal products. Practical best practices from Cooperative Extension at an agricultural research and extension center.
Hands-on training in harvesting and post harvest handling of aerial medicinal herbs to preserve potency, color, and cleanliness for value added herbal products. Practical best practices from Cooperative Extension at an agricultural research and extension center.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix and pack brine to make classic fermented pickles. Practical tips on safe processing, ingredients, and troubleshooting for crunchy, tangy results at home.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix and pack brine to make classic fermented pickles. Practical tips on safe processing, ingredients, and troubleshooting for crunchy, tangy results at home.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix and pack brine to make classic fermented pickles. Practical tips on safe processing, ingredients, and troubleshooting for crunchy, tangy results at home.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, highlighting key stories and local context along the way. Meets at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop for a guided, discussion-friendly history experience.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, highlighting key stories and local context along the way. Meets at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop for a guided, discussion-friendly history experience.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, highlighting key stories and local context along the way. Meets at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop for a guided, discussion-friendly history experience.