Cupping and Palate Development Workshop - Asheville
Guided specialty coffee cupping with side by side tastings that train your palate to spot sweetness, acidity, and flavor notes. Hands-on sensory practice in a professional coffee training center geared toward curious beginners and enthusiasts.
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A behind-the-scenes look at coffee’s seed-to-cup journey through a value stream exploration, unpacking each step from growing and processing to roasting and brewing. Hands-on learning geared toward curious drinkers and coffee industry folks alike.

A behind-the-scenes look at coffee’s seed-to-cup journey through a value stream exploration, unpacking each step from growing and processing to roasting and brewing. Hands-on learning geared toward curious drinkers and coffee industry folks alike.
A behind-the-scenes look at coffee’s seed-to-cup journey through a value stream exploration, unpacking each step from growing and processing to roasting and brewing. Hands-on learning geared toward curious drinkers and coffee industry folks alike.
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.

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.
An historian-led walk through downtown Asheville, unpacking landmark stories and lesser-known local history on an early evening excursion. Starts from a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop as the meet-up point.
An historian-led walk through downtown Asheville, unpacking landmark stories and lesser-known local history on an early evening excursion. Starts from a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop as the meet-up point.
An historian-led walk through downtown Asheville, unpacking landmark stories and lesser-known local history on an early evening excursion. Starts from a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop as the meet-up point.

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.

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.

Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.

Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.
Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.

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.

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 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.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.

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.

Quiet, co working style group writing time where you bring your own project and draft alongside other local writers with coffee in hand. Short, low pressure social mingling happens before and after; not a critique or workshop.

Quiet, co working style group writing time where you bring your own project and draft alongside other local writers with coffee in hand. Short, low pressure social mingling happens before and after; not a critique or workshop.
Quiet, co working style group writing time where you bring your own project and draft alongside other local writers with coffee in hand. Short, low pressure social mingling happens before and after; not a critique or workshop.

Casual morning group ride with a stop for outdoor coffee and conversation, following a low speed urban loop ideal for commuters and leisure cyclists at all skill levels; social, bike friendly atmosphere.

Casual morning group ride with a stop for outdoor coffee and conversation, following a low speed urban loop ideal for commuters and leisure cyclists at all skill levels; social, bike friendly atmosphere.
Casual morning group ride with a stop for outdoor coffee and conversation, following a low speed urban loop ideal for commuters and leisure cyclists at all skill levels; social, bike friendly atmosphere.

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.
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.

Quiet, timed writing sprints with brief intros up front, then focused silence to make real progress on drafts and notes. A casual cafe coworking meetup that builds accountability and connection among local writers of any genre or experience level.

Quiet, timed writing sprints with brief intros up front, then focused silence to make real progress on drafts and notes. A casual cafe coworking meetup that builds accountability and connection among local writers of any genre or experience level.
Quiet, timed writing sprints with brief intros up front, then focused silence to make real progress on drafts and notes. A casual cafe coworking meetup that builds accountability and connection among local writers of any genre or experience level.

Casual Japanese conversation practice with timed Japanese-only speaking rounds plus gentle translation support so beginners can follow. Welcomes native speakers and learners for introductions, speaking drills, and language exchange in a relaxed market cafe setting.

Casual Japanese conversation practice with timed Japanese-only speaking rounds plus gentle translation support so beginners can follow. Welcomes native speakers and learners for introductions, speaking drills, and language exchange in a relaxed market cafe setting.
Casual Japanese conversation practice with timed Japanese-only speaking rounds plus gentle translation support so beginners can follow. Welcomes native speakers and learners for introductions, speaking drills, and language exchange in a relaxed market cafe setting.
Hands on tie dye basics using provided dyes, with options to bring your own garments or dye an Asheville Tool Library t shirt purchased with your ticket. Casual, beginner friendly learning in a community maker space.
Hands on tie dye basics using provided dyes, with options to bring your own garments or dye an Asheville Tool Library t shirt purchased with your ticket. Casual, beginner friendly learning in a community maker space.
Hands on tie dye basics using provided dyes, with options to bring your own garments or dye an Asheville Tool Library t shirt purchased with your ticket. Casual, beginner friendly learning in a community maker space.

Laid back, beginner friendly improv workshop with playful group exercises to unlock creativity, build performance confidence, and generate communal laughter in an intimate studio; RSVP recommended and note stairs at the entrance.

Laid back, beginner friendly improv workshop with playful group exercises to unlock creativity, build performance confidence, and generate communal laughter in an intimate studio; RSVP recommended and note stairs at the entrance.
Laid back, beginner friendly improv workshop with playful group exercises to unlock creativity, build performance confidence, and generate communal laughter in an intimate studio; RSVP recommended and note stairs at the entrance.

Casual coffee meetup over espresso and pastries fostering neighborly conversation and light networking in a bright local café; drop-in format welcomes locals, remote workers, and anyone seeking low-key daytime social connection.

Casual coffee meetup over espresso and pastries fostering neighborly conversation and light networking in a bright local café; drop-in format welcomes locals, remote workers, and anyone seeking low-key daytime social connection.
Casual coffee meetup over espresso and pastries fostering neighborly conversation and light networking in a bright local café; drop-in format welcomes locals, remote workers, and anyone seeking low-key daytime social connection.