Here Still: A Place-Based Writing Walk
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.
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Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.

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Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.

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Focused co-writing sprints in a downtown cafe, with a brief intro followed by a 60-minute heads-down timer for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work projects—accountability and communal quiet.

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Timed quiet writing sprints in a bustling coffeehouse, with brief introductions and coworking accountability to help writers of all levels focus. Arrive early for drinks, setup, and casual networking with local authors.

Timed quiet writing sprints in a bustling coffeehouse, with brief introductions and coworking accountability to help writers of all levels focus. Arrive early for drinks, setup, and casual networking with local authors.
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Historian-led evening walking tour through downtown Asheville, exploring local architecture, cultural anecdotes, and hidden stories; gather at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop on Patton Avenue for a neighborhood history stroll.
Historian-led evening walking tour through downtown Asheville, exploring local architecture, cultural anecdotes, and hidden stories; gather at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop on Patton Avenue for a neighborhood history stroll.
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Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.

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Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.

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Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.

Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
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Guided walk through Asheville woodlands identifying wild edible plants and seasonal forageables; hands on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local foodways context for beginners and home cooks.

Guided walk through Asheville woodlands identifying wild edible plants and seasonal forageables; hands on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local foodways context for beginners and home cooks.
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Conversational Spanish and English practice split into 30-minute segments with speaker rotation to balance practice, guided prompts, and a supportive, low-pressure in-person meetup at One World West for all skill levels.

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No-pressure, drop-in creative writing evenings in an impeccably furnished inn with working fireplaces and cozy writing nests; beginners welcome at 1st and 3rd Monday sessions (5:30–7:30pm), with edibles and potables.

No-pressure, drop-in creative writing evenings in an impeccably furnished inn with working fireplaces and cozy writing nests; beginners welcome at 1st and 3rd Monday sessions (5:30–7:30pm), with edibles and potables.
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Morning birding walk through the NC Arboretum gardens and trails, spotting colorful resident songbirds while learning binocular technique, purchasing recommendations, and favorite field guides; loaner binoculars available for beginners.

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Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.

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Bustling outdoor marketplace celebrating Black owned vendors and artisan makers, with handmade goods, food stalls, live community conversation, and family-friendly activities in a daytime public market focused on cooperative economics and local entrepreneurship.

Bustling outdoor marketplace celebrating Black owned vendors and artisan makers, with handmade goods, food stalls, live community conversation, and family-friendly activities in a daytime public market focused on cooperative economics and local entrepreneurship.
Bustling outdoor marketplace celebrating Black owned vendors and artisan makers, with handmade goods, food stalls, live community conversation, and family-friendly activities in a daytime public market focused on cooperative economics and local entrepreneurship.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.
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Evidence-based expressive writing practice uses guided prompts and reflective exercises to support emotional processing and physical health; a free, beginner-friendly morning ritual led by wellness staff grounded in peer-reviewed research.
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