
Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
Behind-the-scenes walk-through of a small-batch distillery in Black Mountain, with stories of the grain-to-glass process and production equipment. Wrap up with a guided tasting flight of house craft spirits and flavor notes.
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Walk through a working craft distillery to learn grain-to-glass production, then sample a guided flight of house spirits with tasting notes and behind-the-scenes stories. Ideal for curious drinkers and spirit nerds.

Walk through a working craft distillery to learn grain-to-glass production, then sample a guided flight of house spirits with tasting notes and behind-the-scenes stories. Ideal for curious drinkers and spirit nerds.
Walk through a working craft distillery to learn grain-to-glass production, then sample a guided flight of house spirits with tasting notes and behind-the-scenes stories. Ideal for curious drinkers and spirit nerds.

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.
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.

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.

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.

Walk Black Mountain’s storied streets on a haunted history tour exploring the Swannanoa Valley’s famous spirits, local tragedies, humorous tales, and triumphs. Proceeds support the local history museum.

Walk Black Mountain’s storied streets on a haunted history tour exploring the Swannanoa Valley’s famous spirits, local tragedies, humorous tales, and triumphs. Proceeds support the local history museum.
Walk Black Mountain’s storied streets on a haunted history tour exploring the Swannanoa Valley’s famous spirits, local tragedies, humorous tales, and triumphs. Proceeds support the local history museum.

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 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.

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.

Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail sips set a lively, upscale bar vibe inside a downtown hotel lounge. Ideal for whiskey lovers looking to sample, socialize, and ease into a midweek night out.

Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail sips set a lively, upscale bar vibe inside a downtown hotel lounge. Ideal for whiskey lovers looking to sample, socialize, and ease into a midweek night out.
Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail sips set a lively, upscale bar vibe inside a downtown hotel lounge. Ideal for whiskey lovers looking to sample, socialize, and ease into a midweek night out.

Hands-on field class focused on identifying wild edible plants and mushrooms with practical safety tips for responsible harvesting. Guided nature walk blends seasonal Appalachian ecology, tasting notes, and take-home foraging skills.

Hands-on field class focused on identifying wild edible plants and mushrooms with practical safety tips for responsible harvesting. Guided nature walk blends seasonal Appalachian ecology, tasting notes, and take-home foraging skills.
Hands-on field class focused on identifying wild edible plants and mushrooms with practical safety tips for responsible harvesting. Guided nature walk blends seasonal Appalachian ecology, tasting notes, and take-home foraging skills.

A behind-the-scenes value stream walkthrough of how coffee moves from seed to cup, hosted in a dedicated training center. Expect origin and processing context, roasting workflow insights, and guided sensory tasting with Q&A.

A behind-the-scenes value stream walkthrough of how coffee moves from seed to cup, hosted in a dedicated training center. Expect origin and processing context, roasting workflow insights, and guided sensory tasting with Q&A.
A behind-the-scenes value stream walkthrough of how coffee moves from seed to cup, hosted in a dedicated training center. Expect origin and processing context, roasting workflow insights, and guided sensory tasting with Q&A.

A guided evening walk out at Lake Junaluska starting from the Asheville Visitor Center, built around an easy pace, lake views, and local storytelling. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic stroll and casual community connection.

A guided evening walk out at Lake Junaluska starting from the Asheville Visitor Center, built around an easy pace, lake views, and local storytelling. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic stroll and casual community connection.
A guided evening walk out at Lake Junaluska starting from the Asheville Visitor Center, built around an easy pace, lake views, and local storytelling. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic stroll and casual community connection.

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.
Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.
Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.
Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.

Appointment-only vineyard tastings offer a relaxed way to sample local wines in small groups of up to eight. Reservations are required for hourly sessions Thursday through Sunday.

Appointment-only vineyard tastings offer a relaxed way to sample local wines in small groups of up to eight. Reservations are required for hourly sessions Thursday through Sunday.
Appointment-only vineyard tastings offer a relaxed way to sample local wines in small groups of up to eight. Reservations are required for hourly sessions Thursday through Sunday.