
Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
Guided walk through a working distillery with an inside look at fermentation, distillation, and barrel aging. Wrap up with a curated tasting flight of Oak and Grist’s house spirits in a relaxed, small group setting.
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Behind-the-scenes walk-through of a working craft distillery in Black Mountain, followed by a guided tasting flight. Learn about grain-to-glass production, still equipment, and flavor notes across small-batch spirits.

Behind-the-scenes walk-through of a working craft distillery in Black Mountain, followed by a guided tasting flight. Learn about grain-to-glass production, still equipment, and flavor notes across small-batch spirits.
Behind-the-scenes walk-through of a working craft distillery in Black Mountain, followed by a guided tasting flight. Learn about grain-to-glass production, still equipment, and flavor notes across small-batch spirits.

Oak-aged bourbons, peaty single malts, and artisanal small-batch spirits from regional distilleries, with guided tasting flights, vendor booths, and savory food pairings at a ticketed spring whiskey festival.

Oak-aged bourbons, peaty single malts, and artisanal small-batch spirits from regional distilleries, with guided tasting flights, vendor booths, and savory food pairings at a ticketed spring whiskey festival.
Oak-aged bourbons, peaty single malts, and artisanal small-batch spirits from regional distilleries, with guided tasting flights, vendor booths, and savory food pairings at a ticketed spring whiskey festival.

Taste the smooth character of Jameson with a guided flight of Jameson Original, Jameson Black Barrel, and Jameson Triple Triple, plus a Jameson Orange cocktail and chef curated small bites paired to each pour.

Taste the smooth character of Jameson with a guided flight of Jameson Original, Jameson Black Barrel, and Jameson Triple Triple, plus a Jameson Orange cocktail and chef curated small bites paired to each pour.
Taste the smooth character of Jameson with a guided flight of Jameson Original, Jameson Black Barrel, and Jameson Triple Triple, plus a Jameson Orange cocktail and chef curated small bites paired to each pour.

Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.

Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.

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.

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.
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.
Evening historian-led walking excursion through downtown streets, focusing on archival stories, architectural highlights, and civic lore; conversational pace ideal for curious adults and history buffs seeking context-rich local storytelling.
Evening historian-led walking excursion through downtown streets, focusing on archival stories, architectural highlights, and civic lore; conversational pace ideal for curious adults and history buffs seeking context-rich local storytelling.
Evening historian-led walking excursion through downtown streets, focusing on archival stories, architectural highlights, and civic lore; conversational pace ideal for curious adults and history buffs seeking context-rich local storytelling.

Rooftop culinary and cocktail experience atop a downtown hotel, serving Asian inspired plates and craft cocktails with a whiskey focused menu that invites deep tasting and friendly, down to earth bar hospitality.

Rooftop culinary and cocktail experience atop a downtown hotel, serving Asian inspired plates and craft cocktails with a whiskey focused menu that invites deep tasting and friendly, down to earth bar hospitality.
Rooftop culinary and cocktail experience atop a downtown hotel, serving Asian inspired plates and craft cocktails with a whiskey focused menu that invites deep tasting and friendly, down to earth bar hospitality.
Guided tasting of new customer favorite nonalcoholic and zero proof beverages, with curated sips and producer stories in a relaxed, all ages evening sampling session at a booze free bottle shop.
Guided tasting of new customer favorite nonalcoholic and zero proof beverages, with curated sips and producer stories in a relaxed, all ages evening sampling session at a booze free bottle shop.
Guided tasting of new customer favorite nonalcoholic and zero proof beverages, with curated sips and producer stories in a relaxed, all ages evening sampling session at a booze free bottle shop.
Guided forest bathing on the NC Arboretum's verdant trails, combining mindful breathing, slow walking, and sensory awareness for restorative nature therapy and gentle stress reduction suitable for all levels.
Guided forest bathing on the NC Arboretum's verdant trails, combining mindful breathing, slow walking, and sensory awareness for restorative nature therapy and gentle stress reduction suitable for all levels.
Guided forest bathing on the NC Arboretum's verdant trails, combining mindful breathing, slow walking, and sensory awareness for restorative nature therapy and gentle stress reduction suitable for all levels.

Moonlit forest trek to glimpse bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies during a guided night hike, focusing on quiet, dim light viewing and naturalist interpretation of seasonal mating displays.

Moonlit forest trek to glimpse bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies during a guided night hike, focusing on quiet, dim light viewing and naturalist interpretation of seasonal mating displays.
Moonlit forest trek to glimpse bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies during a guided night hike, focusing on quiet, dim light viewing and naturalist interpretation of seasonal mating displays.

Guided tour exploring the Montreat Hydroelectric plant's historic turbines, dam infrastructure, and impact on Swannanoa Valley's industrial development and rural electrification; museum educators deliver hands on interpretation and archival storytelling.

Guided tour exploring the Montreat Hydroelectric plant's historic turbines, dam infrastructure, and impact on Swannanoa Valley's industrial development and rural electrification; museum educators deliver hands on interpretation and archival storytelling.
Guided tour exploring the Montreat Hydroelectric plant's historic turbines, dam infrastructure, and impact on Swannanoa Valley's industrial development and rural electrification; museum educators deliver hands on interpretation and archival storytelling.

Lively team trivia night blending pop culture, music, and random facts rounds in Eda Rhyne's distillery taproom, where teams sip award-winning spirits while competing for bragging rights and casual glory.

Lively team trivia night blending pop culture, music, and random facts rounds in Eda Rhyne's distillery taproom, where teams sip award-winning spirits while competing for bragging rights and casual glory.
Lively team trivia night blending pop culture, music, and random facts rounds in Eda Rhyne's distillery taproom, where teams sip award-winning spirits while competing for bragging rights and casual glory.
Twilight guided naturalist walks through Blue Ridge woodlands to witness bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies and learn about nighttime ecology, with gentle night hikes suited to families, photographers, and curious naturalists.
Twilight guided naturalist walks through Blue Ridge woodlands to witness bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies and learn about nighttime ecology, with gentle night hikes suited to families, photographers, and curious naturalists.
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Moonlit walking tour exploring Asheville's darker history through storyteller led true crime accounts and local mysteries. Atmospheric late night neighborhood stroll with stops at storied downtown sites and narrative rich commentary.
Moonlit walking tour exploring Asheville's darker history through storyteller led true crime accounts and local mysteries. Atmospheric late night neighborhood stroll with stops at storied downtown sites and narrative rich commentary.
Moonlit walking tour exploring Asheville's darker history through storyteller led true crime accounts and local mysteries. Atmospheric late night neighborhood stroll with stops at storied downtown sites and narrative rich commentary.

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.

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.
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.

Sunlit spring taps and crisp seasonal ales poured in Lookout Brewing’s brewery yard, creating a convivial community gathering focused on local craft beer and outdoor festival vibes.

Sunlit spring taps and crisp seasonal ales poured in Lookout Brewing’s brewery yard, creating a convivial community gathering focused on local craft beer and outdoor festival vibes.
Sunlit spring taps and crisp seasonal ales poured in Lookout Brewing’s brewery yard, creating a convivial community gathering focused on local craft beer and outdoor festival vibes.

Indoor taproom and open air summer bar hosting frequent live music nights alongside Pisgah's sought after craft ales, featuring local bands and a rotating weekly lineup in Black Mountain; visit pisgahbrewing.com/events for details.

Indoor taproom and open air summer bar hosting frequent live music nights alongside Pisgah's sought after craft ales, featuring local bands and a rotating weekly lineup in Black Mountain; visit pisgahbrewing.com/events for details.
Indoor taproom and open air summer bar hosting frequent live music nights alongside Pisgah's sought after craft ales, featuring local bands and a rotating weekly lineup in Black Mountain; visit pisgahbrewing.com/events for details.

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.
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.

Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.

Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.

A specialty guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds centered on Elizabeth Hemphill’s Vanceville, blending local history with place-based storytelling. Expect interpretive stops around the historic homestead for deeper context on people, landscape, and daily life.

A specialty guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds centered on Elizabeth Hemphill’s Vanceville, blending local history with place-based storytelling. Expect interpretive stops around the historic homestead for deeper context on people, landscape, and daily life.
A specialty guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds centered on Elizabeth Hemphill’s Vanceville, blending local history with place-based storytelling. Expect interpretive stops around the historic homestead for deeper context on people, landscape, and daily life.