
Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
A guided distillery tour pairs a look at small-batch spirit production with a tasting of Oak and Grist’s craft spirits, offering an introduction to Black Mountain distilling.
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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.

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.
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.

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.

Explore Highland’s brewhouse, taproom, and outdoor spaces on a guided brewery tour covering Asheville brewing history and production. Sample five year-round and seasonal beers, including the returning Thunderstruck Coffee Porter.

Explore Highland’s brewhouse, taproom, and outdoor spaces on a guided brewery tour covering Asheville brewing history and production. Sample five year-round and seasonal beers, including the returning Thunderstruck Coffee Porter.
Explore Highland’s brewhouse, taproom, and outdoor spaces on a guided brewery tour covering Asheville brewing history and production. Sample five year-round and seasonal beers, including the returning Thunderstruck Coffee Porter.

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.

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.
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.

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.
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 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.
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 guided walk to Lake Junaluska with an easy pace geared toward sightseeing and light exercise. Expect lake views, seasonal mountain scenery, and local guide commentary for a relaxed group outing.

A guided walk to Lake Junaluska with an easy pace geared toward sightseeing and light exercise. Expect lake views, seasonal mountain scenery, and local guide commentary for a relaxed group outing.
A guided walk to Lake Junaluska with an easy pace geared toward sightseeing and light exercise. Expect lake views, seasonal mountain scenery, and local guide commentary for a relaxed group outing.

Needles clicking and cozy conversation fill a distillery taproom during an open knitting hang with food and drinks. Bring any project at any skill level for a relaxed, welcoming craft social with community vibes.

Needles clicking and cozy conversation fill a distillery taproom during an open knitting hang with food and drinks. Bring any project at any skill level for a relaxed, welcoming craft social with community vibes.
Needles clicking and cozy conversation fill a distillery taproom during an open knitting hang with food and drinks. Bring any project at any skill level for a relaxed, welcoming craft social with community vibes.

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.

Hands-on field instruction in Appalachian foraging techniques, focusing on identifying seasonal wild edibles and understanding local ecology. Expect practical safety guidance, ethical harvesting practices, and an immersive outdoor learning experience.

Hands-on field instruction in Appalachian foraging techniques, focusing on identifying seasonal wild edibles and understanding local ecology. Expect practical safety guidance, ethical harvesting practices, and an immersive outdoor learning experience.
Hands-on field instruction in Appalachian foraging techniques, focusing on identifying seasonal wild edibles and understanding local ecology. Expect practical safety guidance, ethical harvesting practices, and an immersive outdoor learning experience.

A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.

A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.

Reserved, on-the-hour tasting room appointments at a Leicester vineyard, with curated pours in a relaxed countryside setting. Limited to 8 guests per time slot (larger groups by email), running Thursday–Sunday from noon to 5pm.

Reserved, on-the-hour tasting room appointments at a Leicester vineyard, with curated pours in a relaxed countryside setting. Limited to 8 guests per time slot (larger groups by email), running Thursday–Sunday from noon to 5pm.
Reserved, on-the-hour tasting room appointments at a Leicester vineyard, with curated pours in a relaxed countryside setting. Limited to 8 guests per time slot (larger groups by email), running Thursday–Sunday from noon to 5pm.

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.