
Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
Guided behind the scenes walk through a Black Mountain craft distillery, with a curated tasting flight of small batch spirits. Learn the grain to glass process, stillhouse details, and flavor notes in a relaxed taproom setting.
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Behind-the-scenes walk-through of a working craft distillery, with time to learn about grain-to-glass production and barrel aging. Guided tasting highlights house-made whiskeys and other small-batch spirits in an intimate Black Mountain setting.

Behind-the-scenes walk-through of a working craft distillery, with time to learn about grain-to-glass production and barrel aging. Guided tasting highlights house-made whiskeys and other small-batch spirits in an intimate Black Mountain setting.
Behind-the-scenes walk-through of a working craft distillery, with time to learn about grain-to-glass production and barrel aging. Guided tasting highlights house-made whiskeys and other small-batch spirits in an intimate Black Mountain setting.

After-work distillery social with house-made spirits and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. A casual Friday evening for sipping craft cocktails, meeting locals, and easing into the weekend in Black Mountain.

After-work distillery social with house-made spirits and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. A casual Friday evening for sipping craft cocktails, meeting locals, and easing into the weekend in Black Mountain.
After-work distillery social with house-made spirits and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. A casual Friday evening for sipping craft cocktails, meeting locals, and easing into the weekend in Black Mountain.

A Western North Carolina cheese celebration with curated tastings and artisan vendors set inside a working Black Mountain distillery. Expect local creamery specialties, community mingling, and spirit pairings in a relaxed fall festival atmosphere.

A Western North Carolina cheese celebration with curated tastings and artisan vendors set inside a working Black Mountain distillery. Expect local creamery specialties, community mingling, and spirit pairings in a relaxed fall festival atmosphere.
A Western North Carolina cheese celebration with curated tastings and artisan vendors set inside a working Black Mountain distillery. Expect local creamery specialties, community mingling, and spirit pairings in a relaxed fall festival atmosphere.

A fall food festival built around Carolina artisan cheeses with tasting-focused bites and a vendor-style market atmosphere. Sip craft spirits at a distillery while browsing local makers and connecting with the regional food community.

A fall food festival built around Carolina artisan cheeses with tasting-focused bites and a vendor-style market atmosphere. Sip craft spirits at a distillery while browsing local makers and connecting with the regional food community.
A fall food festival built around Carolina artisan cheeses with tasting-focused bites and a vendor-style market atmosphere. Sip craft spirits at a distillery while browsing local makers and connecting with the regional food community.

A guided brewery loop that mixes Asheville taproom stops with foodie bites and drink pairings. Expect a relaxed, walkable crawl vibe with curated pours, local flavors, and plenty of time to sample and socialize.

A guided brewery loop that mixes Asheville taproom stops with foodie bites and drink pairings. Expect a relaxed, walkable crawl vibe with curated pours, local flavors, and plenty of time to sample and socialize.
A guided brewery loop that mixes Asheville taproom stops with foodie bites and drink pairings. Expect a relaxed, walkable crawl vibe with curated pours, local flavors, and plenty of time to sample and socialize.
After-hours arboretum wander with plant-forward sips that connect local botanicals, craft spirits, and sense of place. Expect guided tasting notes and garden strolls centered on roots, herbs, and regional terroir.
After-hours arboretum wander with plant-forward sips that connect local botanicals, craft spirits, and sense of place. Expect guided tasting notes and garden strolls centered on roots, herbs, and regional terroir.
After-hours arboretum wander with plant-forward sips that connect local botanicals, craft spirits, and sense of place. Expect guided tasting notes and garden strolls centered on roots, herbs, and regional terroir.

Hands-on whiskey cocktail class with guided tasting notes, mixing techniques, and bar tools fundamentals. Learn to balance spirit-forward builds and classic proportions in a stylish hotel setting.

Hands-on whiskey cocktail class with guided tasting notes, mixing techniques, and bar tools fundamentals. Learn to balance spirit-forward builds and classic proportions in a stylish hotel setting.
Hands-on whiskey cocktail class with guided tasting notes, mixing techniques, and bar tools fundamentals. Learn to balance spirit-forward builds and classic proportions in a stylish hotel setting.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.

Guided Pisgah Forest hike to a scenic waterfall with local trail insights and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate-pace outing focused on fresh air, forest views, and classic Blue Ridge hiking terrain.

Guided Pisgah Forest hike to a scenic waterfall with local trail insights and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate-pace outing focused on fresh air, forest views, and classic Blue Ridge hiking terrain.
Guided Pisgah Forest hike to a scenic waterfall with local trail insights and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate-pace outing focused on fresh air, forest views, and classic Blue Ridge hiking terrain.

Cryptid-themed pub crawl through downtown Asheville with stops centered around a local brewery hangout and a lively bar-hop vibe. Expect costumed creatures, spooky social energy, and plenty of craft beer along the route.

Cryptid-themed pub crawl through downtown Asheville with stops centered around a local brewery hangout and a lively bar-hop vibe. Expect costumed creatures, spooky social energy, and plenty of craft beer along the route.
Cryptid-themed pub crawl through downtown Asheville with stops centered around a local brewery hangout and a lively bar-hop vibe. Expect costumed creatures, spooky social energy, and plenty of craft beer along the route.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and plenty of scenic water and mountain views. Designed for casual outdoor connection and local sightseeing with a group.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and plenty of scenic water and mountain views. Designed for casual outdoor connection and local sightseeing with a group.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and plenty of scenic water and mountain views. Designed for casual outdoor connection and local sightseeing with a group.
A guided walk through Whippoorwill Farm centered on the pawpaw—North America’s only native tropical fruit—paired with a focused tasting experience. Expect orchard side learning, seasonal flavors, and a relaxed brewery farm setting.
A guided walk through Whippoorwill Farm centered on the pawpaw—North America’s only native tropical fruit—paired with a focused tasting experience. Expect orchard side learning, seasonal flavors, and a relaxed brewery farm setting.
A guided walk through Whippoorwill Farm centered on the pawpaw—North America’s only native tropical fruit—paired with a focused tasting experience. Expect orchard side learning, seasonal flavors, and a relaxed brewery farm setting.

Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail sips in a sleek downtown hotel bar setting. A relaxed evening built for whiskey fans who want to sample, mingle, and ease into a lively midweek night out.

Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail sips in a sleek downtown hotel bar setting. A relaxed evening built for whiskey fans who want to sample, mingle, and ease into a lively midweek night out.
Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail sips in a sleek downtown hotel bar setting. A relaxed evening built for whiskey fans who want to sample, mingle, and ease into a lively midweek night out.
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.

A fall festival night at a Black Mountain brewery with fresh pours and a lively taproom atmosphere. Expect an easygoing community hangout centered on seasonal beer releases and October weekend energy.

A fall festival night at a Black Mountain brewery with fresh pours and a lively taproom atmosphere. Expect an easygoing community hangout centered on seasonal beer releases and October weekend energy.
A fall festival night at a Black Mountain brewery with fresh pours and a lively taproom atmosphere. Expect an easygoing community hangout centered on seasonal beer releases and October weekend energy.

Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.

Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.

Field-based instruction in Appalachian plant identification and responsible wild harvesting, with hands-on practice spotting seasonal edibles. Expect practical safety guidance, habitat awareness, and take-home foraging know-how for local trails and woods.

Field-based instruction in Appalachian plant identification and responsible wild harvesting, with hands-on practice spotting seasonal edibles. Expect practical safety guidance, habitat awareness, and take-home foraging know-how for local trails and woods.
Field-based instruction in Appalachian plant identification and responsible wild harvesting, with hands-on practice spotting seasonal edibles. Expect practical safety guidance, habitat awareness, and take-home foraging know-how for local trails and woods.

Reserved, small-group tasting-room appointments at a Leicester vineyard with hourly seating from noon to 4pm (Thu–Sun) and a max of 8 guests per slot. Expect guided sipping and a relaxed vineyard setting; larger groups must arrange by email.

Reserved, small-group tasting-room appointments at a Leicester vineyard with hourly seating from noon to 4pm (Thu–Sun) and a max of 8 guests per slot. Expect guided sipping and a relaxed vineyard setting; larger groups must arrange by email.
Reserved, small-group tasting-room appointments at a Leicester vineyard with hourly seating from noon to 4pm (Thu–Sun) and a max of 8 guests per slot. Expect guided sipping and a relaxed vineyard setting; larger groups must arrange by email.

Spoken word and poetry readings bring local writers to the distillery for an intimate, late-night literary hang. Sip craft spirits while you listen, share your own work, or connect with the Dark City Poets Society community.

Spoken word and poetry readings bring local writers to the distillery for an intimate, late-night literary hang. Sip craft spirits while you listen, share your own work, or connect with the Dark City Poets Society community.
Spoken word and poetry readings bring local writers to the distillery for an intimate, late-night literary hang. Sip craft spirits while you listen, share your own work, or connect with the Dark City Poets Society community.