
Legacy Trust Information Session
Tax-wise legacy planning guidance focused on wills, bequests, and charitable giving that can support both loved ones and long-term community impact. Practical gift-planning strategies and Q&A in a thoughtful, informational setting.
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An estate planning and planned giving info session focused on building a Legacy Trust that supports Southern Appalachian mountain landscapes, conservation work, and long-term education programs. Held in the Arboretum’s Education Center Library with time for questions about including the Arboretum Society in your will.

An estate planning and planned giving info session focused on building a Legacy Trust that supports Southern Appalachian mountain landscapes, conservation work, and long-term education programs. Held in the Arboretum’s Education Center Library with time for questions about including the Arboretum Society in your will.
An estate planning and planned giving info session focused on building a Legacy Trust that supports Southern Appalachian mountain landscapes, conservation work, and long-term education programs. Held in the Arboretum’s Education Center Library with time for questions about including the Arboretum Society in your will.
Practical overview of affordable homeownership options in McDowell County through the Community Land Trust model, with details on eligibility, application steps, and long term affordability. Hosted at Foothills Watershed in Old Fort for local residents and prospective buyers.
Practical overview of affordable homeownership options in McDowell County through the Community Land Trust model, with details on eligibility, application steps, and long term affordability. Hosted at Foothills Watershed in Old Fort for local residents and prospective buyers.
Practical overview of affordable homeownership options in McDowell County through the Community Land Trust model, with details on eligibility, application steps, and long term affordability. Hosted at Foothills Watershed in Old Fort for local residents and prospective buyers.

Easy-paced guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring changing forest types along the route. Volunteer naturalists share seasonal highlights like wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history in a small-group setting.

Easy-paced guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring changing forest types along the route. Volunteer naturalists share seasonal highlights like wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history in a small-group setting.
Easy-paced guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring changing forest types along the route. Volunteer naturalists share seasonal highlights like wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history in a small-group setting.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.

A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.
A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.

Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.

Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.
Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.

Beginner-friendly botanical watercolor class exploring brushwork, washes, layering, and texture as you paint leaves and flowers. All supplies are provided, and you’ll take home in-progress or finished artwork after each of the four Tuesday sessions.

Beginner-friendly botanical watercolor class exploring brushwork, washes, layering, and texture as you paint leaves and flowers. All supplies are provided, and you’ll take home in-progress or finished artwork after each of the four Tuesday sessions.
Beginner-friendly botanical watercolor class exploring brushwork, washes, layering, and texture as you paint leaves and flowers. All supplies are provided, and you’ll take home in-progress or finished artwork after each of the four Tuesday sessions.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.

Immersive sound bath set among botanical gardens, blending resonant tones and calming vibration with an outdoor nature backdrop. A midafternoon reset geared toward deep relaxation, mindful breathing, and gentle restoration.

Immersive sound bath set among botanical gardens, blending resonant tones and calming vibration with an outdoor nature backdrop. A midafternoon reset geared toward deep relaxation, mindful breathing, and gentle restoration.
Immersive sound bath set among botanical gardens, blending resonant tones and calming vibration with an outdoor nature backdrop. A midafternoon reset geared toward deep relaxation, mindful breathing, and gentle restoration.

A 60-minute sound bath surrounded by blooming gardens, using resonant healing instruments to soothe and reset the nervous system. Rain plans shift indoors to a window-lined space overlooking the forest for the same calming immersion.

A 60-minute sound bath surrounded by blooming gardens, using resonant healing instruments to soothe and reset the nervous system. Rain plans shift indoors to a window-lined space overlooking the forest for the same calming immersion.
A 60-minute sound bath surrounded by blooming gardens, using resonant healing instruments to soothe and reset the nervous system. Rain plans shift indoors to a window-lined space overlooking the forest for the same calming immersion.

Practical tax Q&A for freelancers and solopreneurs with an enrolled agent, covering deductions, receipts workflow, quarterly estimated payments, Schedule C, and home office or studio write offs. Meet local designers and creatives in a coworking space setting.

Practical tax Q&A for freelancers and solopreneurs with an enrolled agent, covering deductions, receipts workflow, quarterly estimated payments, Schedule C, and home office or studio write offs. Meet local designers and creatives in a coworking space setting.
Practical tax Q&A for freelancers and solopreneurs with an enrolled agent, covering deductions, receipts workflow, quarterly estimated payments, Schedule C, and home office or studio write offs. Meet local designers and creatives in a coworking space setting.
Midday lunch and learn focused on affordable homeownership and how the Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust model works. Practical guidance for prospective buyers and locals who want to support stable community housing.
Midday lunch and learn focused on affordable homeownership and how the Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust model works. Practical guidance for prospective buyers and locals who want to support stable community housing.
Midday lunch and learn focused on affordable homeownership and how the Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust model works. Practical guidance for prospective buyers and locals who want to support stable community housing.

A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.

A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

Real estate investors and aspiring dealmakers gather for relationship-driven networking and Asheville market talk, swapping current investing strategies and collaboration leads. Chapter-style meetup format emphasizes building connections that turn into partnerships and closed deals.

Real estate investors and aspiring dealmakers gather for relationship-driven networking and Asheville market talk, swapping current investing strategies and collaboration leads. Chapter-style meetup format emphasizes building connections that turn into partnerships and closed deals.
Real estate investors and aspiring dealmakers gather for relationship-driven networking and Asheville market talk, swapping current investing strategies and collaboration leads. Chapter-style meetup format emphasizes building connections that turn into partnerships and closed deals.

Midday lunch-and-learn exploring the mysterious Franklinia alatamaha, tracing Bartram-era botanical discovery along Georgia’s Altamaha River and the plant’s rare, elegant flowering legacy. Set in an arboretum classroom with storytelling rooted in plant history and ecology.

Midday lunch-and-learn exploring the mysterious Franklinia alatamaha, tracing Bartram-era botanical discovery along Georgia’s Altamaha River and the plant’s rare, elegant flowering legacy. Set in an arboretum classroom with storytelling rooted in plant history and ecology.
Midday lunch-and-learn exploring the mysterious Franklinia alatamaha, tracing Bartram-era botanical discovery along Georgia’s Altamaha River and the plant’s rare, elegant flowering legacy. Set in an arboretum classroom with storytelling rooted in plant history and ecology.