
Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
Walk through a working Black Mountain distillery for a behind the scenes look at grain to glass production. Guided tasting highlights Oak and Grist’s house spirits with notes on process, ingredients, and flavor profiles.
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Guided walk-through of a working craft distillery paired with a curated tasting flight. Learn how grain and barrel choices shape aroma and flavor while sampling small-batch spirits in a laid-back Black Mountain setting.

Guided walk-through of a working craft distillery paired with a curated tasting flight. Learn how grain and barrel choices shape aroma and flavor while sampling small-batch spirits in a laid-back Black Mountain setting.
Guided walk-through of a working craft distillery paired with a curated tasting flight. Learn how grain and barrel choices shape aroma and flavor while sampling small-batch spirits in a laid-back Black Mountain setting.

Craft spirits and cocktail pours anchor an early evening hang at a Black Mountain distillery, with a rotating Friday feature highlight. Ideal for a laid-back start to the weekend with sips, conversation, and small-batch vibes.

Craft spirits and cocktail pours anchor an early evening hang at a Black Mountain distillery, with a rotating Friday feature highlight. Ideal for a laid-back start to the weekend with sips, conversation, and small-batch vibes.
Craft spirits and cocktail pours anchor an early evening hang at a Black Mountain distillery, with a rotating Friday feature highlight. Ideal for a laid-back start to the weekend with sips, conversation, and small-batch vibes.

Father’s Day gathering at a Black Mountain distillery tasting room, centered on craft spirits and a laid-back afternoon hang. Ideal for celebrating dads with cocktails, pours, and casual conversation.

Father’s Day gathering at a Black Mountain distillery tasting room, centered on craft spirits and a laid-back afternoon hang. Ideal for celebrating dads with cocktails, pours, and casual conversation.
Father’s Day gathering at a Black Mountain distillery tasting room, centered on craft spirits and a laid-back afternoon hang. Ideal for celebrating dads with cocktails, pours, and casual conversation.
A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.
A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.
A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.

Needles clicking and yarn in hand, a relaxed knitting circle meets in a Black Mountain distillery taproom for fiber arts, conversation, and sipping cocktails or spirits while you work on personal projects.

Needles clicking and yarn in hand, a relaxed knitting circle meets in a Black Mountain distillery taproom for fiber arts, conversation, and sipping cocktails or spirits while you work on personal projects.
Needles clicking and yarn in hand, a relaxed knitting circle meets in a Black Mountain distillery taproom for fiber arts, conversation, and sipping cocktails or spirits while you work on personal projects.

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.

Casual knitting and fiber arts hangout with an open, welcoming vibe for all projects and skill levels. Settle in at a distillery for social stitching alongside food and drinks, in partnership with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.

Casual knitting and fiber arts hangout with an open, welcoming vibe for all projects and skill levels. Settle in at a distillery for social stitching alongside food and drinks, in partnership with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.
Casual knitting and fiber arts hangout with an open, welcoming vibe for all projects and skill levels. Settle in at a distillery for social stitching alongside food and drinks, in partnership with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.

Late-evening study hall and informal talk with Jason McDougald of Camp Grier inside a working distillery setting. Expect a casual, discussion-forward hang geared toward learning, questions, and community connection over craft spirits.

Late-evening study hall and informal talk with Jason McDougald of Camp Grier inside a working distillery setting. Expect a casual, discussion-forward hang geared toward learning, questions, and community connection over craft spirits.
Late-evening study hall and informal talk with Jason McDougald of Camp Grier inside a working distillery setting. Expect a casual, discussion-forward hang geared toward learning, questions, and community connection over craft spirits.
Late-night DJ set of electronic dance grooves that builds from sunset into a high-energy floor. Sip house-distilled cocktails in a distillery taproom setting in Black Mountain.
Late-night DJ set of electronic dance grooves that builds from sunset into a high-energy floor. Sip house-distilled cocktails in a distillery taproom setting in Black Mountain.
Late-night DJ set of electronic dance grooves that builds from sunset into a high-energy floor. Sip house-distilled cocktails in a distillery taproom setting in Black Mountain.

Hands-on tequila cocktail lesson with guided tasting and step-by-step mixing techniques. Expect a social, bar-style class focused on tequila flavor profiles, classic builds, and practical bartender tips.

Hands-on tequila cocktail lesson with guided tasting and step-by-step mixing techniques. Expect a social, bar-style class focused on tequila flavor profiles, classic builds, and practical bartender tips.
Hands-on tequila cocktail lesson with guided tasting and step-by-step mixing techniques. Expect a social, bar-style class focused on tequila flavor profiles, classic builds, and practical bartender tips.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic shoreline views and a relaxed group pace. Expect light local history and nature interpretation while connecting with fellow walkers.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic shoreline views and a relaxed group pace. Expect light local history and nature interpretation while connecting with fellow walkers.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic shoreline views and a relaxed group pace. Expect light local history and nature interpretation while connecting with fellow walkers.

Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.

Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.
Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.

A morning deep dive into mushroom cultivation with local grower Greg Carter, blending ancient techniques with modern methods. Learn how Western North Carolina’s ecosystem supports fungi farming through an educational, nature rooted farm tour.

A morning deep dive into mushroom cultivation with local grower Greg Carter, blending ancient techniques with modern methods. Learn how Western North Carolina’s ecosystem supports fungi farming through an educational, nature rooted farm tour.
A morning deep dive into mushroom cultivation with local grower Greg Carter, blending ancient techniques with modern methods. Learn how Western North Carolina’s ecosystem supports fungi farming through an educational, nature rooted farm tour.

Anniversary celebration with complimentary wine and cider pours alongside cheese pairings, inviting casual drop in sipping all day. Relaxed tasting room vibe geared toward sampling new favorites and mingling with fellow locals.

Anniversary celebration with complimentary wine and cider pours alongside cheese pairings, inviting casual drop in sipping all day. Relaxed tasting room vibe geared toward sampling new favorites and mingling with fellow locals.
Anniversary celebration with complimentary wine and cider pours alongside cheese pairings, inviting casual drop in sipping all day. Relaxed tasting room vibe geared toward sampling new favorites and mingling with fellow locals.

Hands-on value stream exploration tracing coffee from seed to cup, with an inside look at sourcing, roasting, and brewing workflow. Hosted at a professional training center for curious coffee drinkers and industry folks alike.

Hands-on value stream exploration tracing coffee from seed to cup, with an inside look at sourcing, roasting, and brewing workflow. Hosted at a professional training center for curious coffee drinkers and industry folks alike.
Hands-on value stream exploration tracing coffee from seed to cup, with an inside look at sourcing, roasting, and brewing workflow. Hosted at a professional training center for curious coffee drinkers and industry folks alike.

A guided trek into Pisgah National Forest to reach cascading waterfalls via wooded mountain trails. Expect a moderate-paced small-group hike with local guiding, scenic overlooks, and plenty of photo stops.

A guided trek into Pisgah National Forest to reach cascading waterfalls via wooded mountain trails. Expect a moderate-paced small-group hike with local guiding, scenic overlooks, and plenty of photo stops.
A guided trek into Pisgah National Forest to reach cascading waterfalls via wooded mountain trails. Expect a moderate-paced small-group hike with local guiding, scenic overlooks, and plenty of photo stops.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
Hands-on tie dye workshop where you create bright, homemade wearable pieces with bold color patterns. Craft and sip in a laid-back brewery setting at Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain.
Hands-on tie dye workshop where you create bright, homemade wearable pieces with bold color patterns. Craft and sip in a laid-back brewery setting at Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain.
Hands-on tie dye workshop where you create bright, homemade wearable pieces with bold color patterns. Craft and sip in a laid-back brewery setting at Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain.

Curated cake and beverage pairing flight with Gena Bakes in a cozy cider house tasting room. Expect sweet layered slices matched with Botanist & Barrel pours for a relaxed Sunday afternoon treat and mingling.

Curated cake and beverage pairing flight with Gena Bakes in a cozy cider house tasting room. Expect sweet layered slices matched with Botanist & Barrel pours for a relaxed Sunday afternoon treat and mingling.
Curated cake and beverage pairing flight with Gena Bakes in a cozy cider house tasting room. Expect sweet layered slices matched with Botanist & Barrel pours for a relaxed Sunday afternoon treat and mingling.

A casual late-night guided tasting pairing DéFi wines with briny tinned fish, led by Amie, Lyndon, and Jim. Expect conversation-forward pours, flavor comparisons, and snackable seafood bites in a relaxed tasting-room setting.

A casual late-night guided tasting pairing DéFi wines with briny tinned fish, led by Amie, Lyndon, and Jim. Expect conversation-forward pours, flavor comparisons, and snackable seafood bites in a relaxed tasting-room setting.
A casual late-night guided tasting pairing DéFi wines with briny tinned fish, led by Amie, Lyndon, and Jim. Expect conversation-forward pours, flavor comparisons, and snackable seafood bites in a relaxed tasting-room setting.