Cupping and Palate Development Workshop - Asheville
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.
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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.

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.

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.
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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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.

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.

Quiet, focused group writing time in a coffee shop where participants work side by side on any in progress draft. Short social windows before and after create low pressure accountability and local writer connection without critique.

Quiet, focused group writing time in a coffee shop where participants work side by side on any in progress draft. Short social windows before and after create low pressure accountability and local writer connection without critique.
Quiet, focused group writing time in a coffee shop where participants work side by side on any in progress draft. Short social windows before and after create low pressure accountability and local writer connection without critique.

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.

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.

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.
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.
Hands-on ceramic painting workshop where you hand-paint a bowl or plate at an easy, beginner-friendly pace. A relaxing afternoon with all materials provided, focused on simple techniques and take-home functional art.
Hands-on ceramic painting workshop where you hand-paint a bowl or plate at an easy, beginner-friendly pace. A relaxing afternoon with all materials provided, focused on simple techniques and take-home functional art.
Hands-on ceramic painting workshop where you hand-paint a bowl or plate at an easy, beginner-friendly pace. A relaxing afternoon with all materials provided, focused on simple techniques and take-home functional art.

Sunlit neighborhood pedal through Asheville streets to a café patio for outdoor coffee and relaxed conversation; an all abilities social group ride hosted by Asheville on Bikes that emphasizes friendly pace and bike camaraderie.

Sunlit neighborhood pedal through Asheville streets to a café patio for outdoor coffee and relaxed conversation; an all abilities social group ride hosted by Asheville on Bikes that emphasizes friendly pace and bike camaraderie.
Sunlit neighborhood pedal through Asheville streets to a café patio for outdoor coffee and relaxed conversation; an all abilities social group ride hosted by Asheville on Bikes that emphasizes friendly pace and bike camaraderie.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.