Death Fest: Reclaiming the Art of Community Care
Hands-on presentations and workshops explore community-held death care, autonomous funeral practices, and green burial. Expect willow casket weaving, grief tending, ritual, and candid conversations on caring for the dead and each other.
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Coil and stitch split kudzu vines into a sturdy hand-built basket, with options for handles and experimenting with wisteria or other local plant fibers. Emphasis on foraging nearby materials and turning backyard vines into functional art.
Coil and stitch split kudzu vines into a sturdy hand-built basket, with options for handles and experimenting with wisteria or other local plant fibers. Emphasis on foraging nearby materials and turning backyard vines into functional art.
Coil and stitch split kudzu vines into a sturdy hand-built basket, with options for handles and experimenting with wisteria or other local plant fibers. Emphasis on foraging nearby materials and turning backyard vines into functional art.
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.
Hands-on broom making workshop crafting a traditional turkey wing whisk broom with simple tools and natural materials. Calm, rhythmic instruction emphasizes intentional making, care, and community connection in Marshall.
Hands-on broom making workshop crafting a traditional turkey wing whisk broom with simple tools and natural materials. Calm, rhythmic instruction emphasizes intentional making, care, and community connection in Marshall.
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A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.
A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.
A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.
Hands-on flower farm workshops focused on floral design and seasonal blooms, with step-by-step instruction and time to create your own arrangement. A relaxed midday class geared toward learning practical techniques and taking home something beautiful.
Hands-on flower farm workshops focused on floral design and seasonal blooms, with step-by-step instruction and time to create your own arrangement. A relaxed midday class geared toward learning practical techniques and taking home something beautiful.
Hands-on flower farm workshops focused on floral design and seasonal blooms, with step-by-step instruction and time to create your own arrangement. A relaxed midday class geared toward learning practical techniques and taking home something beautiful.
An eclipse-themed SoulCollage® session blends intuitive collage-making with reflective shadow work to surface hidden truths. Create personalized cards in a calm studio setting, then use them for guided self-inquiry, rebirth, and transformation.
An eclipse-themed SoulCollage® session blends intuitive collage-making with reflective shadow work to surface hidden truths. Create personalized cards in a calm studio setting, then use them for guided self-inquiry, rebirth, and transformation.
An eclipse-themed SoulCollage® session blends intuitive collage-making with reflective shadow work to surface hidden truths. Create personalized cards in a calm studio setting, then use them for guided self-inquiry, rebirth, and transformation.
Immersive three-day equine wisdom retreat with guided herd encounters, somatic practices, reflective journaling, and facilitated coaching to cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and embodied presence on a rural therapy farm.
Immersive three-day equine wisdom retreat with guided herd encounters, somatic practices, reflective journaling, and facilitated coaching to cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and embodied presence on a rural therapy farm.
Immersive three-day equine wisdom retreat with guided herd encounters, somatic practices, reflective journaling, and facilitated coaching to cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and embodied presence on a rural therapy farm.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
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Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.
Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.
Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.
An embodied voice workshop centered on breath, resonance, and releasing inhibition to reclaim confident self expression. Expect guided vocal exercises and supportive group exploration in a calm yoga studio environment.
An embodied voice workshop centered on breath, resonance, and releasing inhibition to reclaim confident self expression. Expect guided vocal exercises and supportive group exploration in a calm yoga studio environment.
An embodied voice workshop centered on breath, resonance, and releasing inhibition to reclaim confident self expression. Expect guided vocal exercises and supportive group exploration in a calm yoga studio environment.
An intentionally crafted, heart opening song journey that blends melodic vocals with somatic presence and nature connection, inviting participants back to body, Land, roots, and shared belonging. Expect a gentle, intimate gathering with communal reflection and emotional reset.
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A witchy day retreat blending yoga, grounding meditation, and holistic ritual space for healers, artists, mystics, and seekers. Expect earthy, plant-forward vibes with reflective practices aimed at reset, intention-setting, and community connection.
A witchy day retreat blending yoga, grounding meditation, and holistic ritual space for healers, artists, mystics, and seekers. Expect earthy, plant-forward vibes with reflective practices aimed at reset, intention-setting, and community connection.
A witchy day retreat blending yoga, grounding meditation, and holistic ritual space for healers, artists, mystics, and seekers. Expect earthy, plant-forward vibes with reflective practices aimed at reset, intention-setting, and community connection.
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A multi-day retreat focused on deep rest, personal reconnection, and burnout recovery through reflective practices. Expect guided renewal work and practical tools for building sustainable self care habits you can carry into daily life.
A multi-day retreat focused on deep rest, personal reconnection, and burnout recovery through reflective practices. Expect guided renewal work and practical tools for building sustainable self care habits you can carry into daily life.
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An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.
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Aikido-inspired tools for handling real-life conflict and stress through gentle movement, partnered awareness, and reflective discussion. Emphasizes a “partial arts” mindset that blends self-defense concepts with personal growth and resilience.
Aikido-inspired tools for handling real-life conflict and stress through gentle movement, partnered awareness, and reflective discussion. Emphasizes a “partial arts” mindset that blends self-defense concepts with personal growth and resilience.
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A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.
A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
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Hands-on psychic development practice focused on working from inner perception rather than cards or crystals, welcoming both beginners and practicing mediums. Expect skill-building exercises and intuitive techniques in a peaceful gardens setting.
Hands-on psychic development practice focused on working from inner perception rather than cards or crystals, welcoming both beginners and practicing mediums. Expect skill-building exercises and intuitive techniques in a peaceful gardens setting.
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A slow-down retreat designed to quiet a racing mind and help you “finally exhale,” using restorative practices and guided mindfulness. Set at a peaceful retreat space near Mars Hill for nervous-system reset and deep calm.
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