
Coffee Origins: Varieties and Processing - Asheville
Hands-on coffee education exploring how origin, varietals, and processing methods shape flavor in the cup. Expect guided discussion and tasting comparisons in a professional training lab setting.
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A behind-the-scenes seed-to-cup deep dive into the coffee supply chain, tracing sourcing, processing, roasting, and brewing through a value stream lens. Expect hands-on learning in a professional training center geared toward coffee pros and curious drinkers.

A behind-the-scenes seed-to-cup deep dive into the coffee supply chain, tracing sourcing, processing, roasting, and brewing through a value stream lens. Expect hands-on learning in a professional training center geared toward coffee pros and curious drinkers.
A behind-the-scenes seed-to-cup deep dive into the coffee supply chain, tracing sourcing, processing, roasting, and brewing through a value stream lens. Expect hands-on learning in a professional training center geared toward coffee pros and curious drinkers.
Guided coffee cupping focused on building tasting vocabulary and sharpening sensory perception through side by side samples. Hands on palate development exercises in a professional coffee training lab environment.
Guided coffee cupping focused on building tasting vocabulary and sharpening sensory perception through side by side samples. Hands on palate development exercises in a professional coffee training lab environment.
Guided coffee cupping focused on building tasting vocabulary and sharpening sensory perception through side by side samples. Hands on palate development exercises in a professional coffee training lab environment.
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.

Pedaling through Asheville neighborhoods to an outdoor coffee stop, this relaxed community ride by Asheville on Bikes focuses on casual social cycling, beginner friendly pace, frequent stops, and coffee fueled conversation.

Pedaling through Asheville neighborhoods to an outdoor coffee stop, this relaxed community ride by Asheville on Bikes focuses on casual social cycling, beginner friendly pace, frequent stops, and coffee fueled conversation.
Pedaling through Asheville neighborhoods to an outdoor coffee stop, this relaxed community ride by Asheville on Bikes focuses on casual social cycling, beginner friendly pace, frequent stops, and coffee fueled conversation.
Practical gardening class on cultivating culinary herbs in beds and containers, with guidance on harvesting, processing, and kitchen uses. Taught by the N.C. Cooperative Extension with a focus on common, easy to grow herb varieties.
Practical gardening class on cultivating culinary herbs in beds and containers, with guidance on harvesting, processing, and kitchen uses. Taught by the N.C. Cooperative Extension with a focus on common, easy to grow herb varieties.
Practical gardening class on cultivating culinary herbs in beds and containers, with guidance on harvesting, processing, and kitchen uses. Taught by the N.C. Cooperative Extension with a focus on common, easy to grow herb varieties.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.

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.

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.
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.

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.

A 90 minute guided walk through the brewhouse, taproom, and outdoor spaces with a Highland Brewing ambassador, digging into the brewery’s origin story and brewing process. Includes a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).

A 90 minute guided walk through the brewhouse, taproom, and outdoor spaces with a Highland Brewing ambassador, digging into the brewery’s origin story and brewing process. Includes a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).
A 90 minute guided walk through the brewhouse, taproom, and outdoor spaces with a Highland Brewing ambassador, digging into the brewery’s origin story and brewing process. Includes a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).
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 pressure canning instruction focused on safe home food preservation, with step-by-step practice packing jars and processing green beans. Practical Cooperative Extension class geared toward building confidence with equipment, timing, and storage basics.
Hands-on pressure canning instruction focused on safe home food preservation, with step-by-step practice packing jars and processing green beans. Practical Cooperative Extension class geared toward building confidence with equipment, timing, and storage basics.
Hands-on pressure canning instruction focused on safe home food preservation, with step-by-step practice packing jars and processing green beans. Practical Cooperative Extension class geared toward building confidence with equipment, timing, and storage basics.

A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.

A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.
A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.

Low key afternoon hangout where you can knit, write, craft, or simply sip coffee and chat with other locals. A relaxed, introvert friendly meetup in a cozy coffee shop setting.

Low key afternoon hangout where you can knit, write, craft, or simply sip coffee and chat with other locals. A relaxed, introvert friendly meetup in a cozy coffee shop setting.
Low key afternoon hangout where you can knit, write, craft, or simply sip coffee and chat with other locals. A relaxed, introvert friendly meetup in a cozy coffee shop setting.

Hands-on tree identification workshop using leaf shape, bark, and other seasonal clues alongside field guides to recognize common Western North Carolina species. Mid-summer leafed-out canopies make comparisons easier during this NC Arboretum class.

Hands-on tree identification workshop using leaf shape, bark, and other seasonal clues alongside field guides to recognize common Western North Carolina species. Mid-summer leafed-out canopies make comparisons easier during this NC Arboretum class.
Hands-on tree identification workshop using leaf shape, bark, and other seasonal clues alongside field guides to recognize common Western North Carolina species. Mid-summer leafed-out canopies make comparisons easier during this NC Arboretum class.

A four-session online workshop blending simple mindfulness practices with community interaction to spark everyday creative inspiration and strengthen your creative process. Weekly guided exploration includes nature-based mindfulness and routines you can carry into daily life.

A four-session online workshop blending simple mindfulness practices with community interaction to spark everyday creative inspiration and strengthen your creative process. Weekly guided exploration includes nature-based mindfulness and routines you can carry into daily life.
A four-session online workshop blending simple mindfulness practices with community interaction to spark everyday creative inspiration and strengthen your creative process. Weekly guided exploration includes nature-based mindfulness and routines you can carry into daily life.

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.

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.

Quiet group writing time in a coffeeshop setting—bring your draft, laptop, or notebook and work alongside other local writers with coffee in hand. Brief social check-ins before and after keep it friendly without turning into a critique circle.

Quiet group writing time in a coffeeshop setting—bring your draft, laptop, or notebook and work alongside other local writers with coffee in hand. Brief social check-ins before and after keep it friendly without turning into a critique circle.
Quiet group writing time in a coffeeshop setting—bring your draft, laptop, or notebook and work alongside other local writers with coffee in hand. Brief social check-ins before and after keep it friendly without turning into a critique circle.