Old Fort For All
Casual hangout at Camp Grier that blends social mingling with an introduction to the Community Land Trust of WNC. Meet neighbors, make new friends, and learn about community-led land and housing stewardship in Old Fort.
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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.

A friends-and-family style reunion gathering at White Horse in Black Mountain with a late-night, social vibe geared toward catching up, mingling, and celebrating community connections.

A friends-and-family style reunion gathering at White Horse in Black Mountain with a late-night, social vibe geared toward catching up, mingling, and celebrating community connections.
A friends-and-family style reunion gathering at White Horse in Black Mountain with a late-night, social vibe geared toward catching up, mingling, and celebrating community connections.

Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.

Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.
Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.

A hometown Pioneer Day festival returns with Appalachian heritage crafts, hands on farm demonstrations, and old time tunes on museum grounds. Browse food trucks and family friendly activities like children’s games in a daytime outdoor setting.

A hometown Pioneer Day festival returns with Appalachian heritage crafts, hands on farm demonstrations, and old time tunes on museum grounds. Browse food trucks and family friendly activities like children’s games in a daytime outdoor setting.
A hometown Pioneer Day festival returns with Appalachian heritage crafts, hands on farm demonstrations, and old time tunes on museum grounds. Browse food trucks and family friendly activities like children’s games in a daytime outdoor setting.

A restorative yoga micro retreat set beside a refreshing waterfall on Catawba River Road in Old Fort. Expect gentle movement, fresh mountain air, and nature immersion designed for reset and relaxation.

A restorative yoga micro retreat set beside a refreshing waterfall on Catawba River Road in Old Fort. Expect gentle movement, fresh mountain air, and nature immersion designed for reset and relaxation.
A restorative yoga micro retreat set beside a refreshing waterfall on Catawba River Road in Old Fort. Expect gentle movement, fresh mountain air, and nature immersion designed for reset and relaxation.

Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.

Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.
Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.

An afternoon walk through Asheville’s Montford Area Historic District highlighting landmark homes, preservation stories, and neighborhood history. Expect a community-focused guided stroll with architecture details and local anecdotes.

An afternoon walk through Asheville’s Montford Area Historic District highlighting landmark homes, preservation stories, and neighborhood history. Expect a community-focused guided stroll with architecture details and local anecdotes.
An afternoon walk through Asheville’s Montford Area Historic District highlighting landmark homes, preservation stories, and neighborhood history. Expect a community-focused guided stroll with architecture details and local anecdotes.

A van life campout rally built around swapping road stories, touring rigs, and meeting fellow travelers in a laid-back outdoor hang. Expect community vibes, casual meetups, and a basecamp feel in Weaverville.

A van life campout rally built around swapping road stories, touring rigs, and meeting fellow travelers in a laid-back outdoor hang. Expect community vibes, casual meetups, and a basecamp feel in Weaverville.
A van life campout rally built around swapping road stories, touring rigs, and meeting fellow travelers in a laid-back outdoor hang. Expect community vibes, casual meetups, and a basecamp feel in Weaverville.

An outdoor folk festival set on the Daniel Ridge grounds, blending rootsy live sets with a relaxed summer gathering vibe. Expect lawn seating, community mingling, and space to roam in a scenic Candler setting.

An outdoor folk festival set on the Daniel Ridge grounds, blending rootsy live sets with a relaxed summer gathering vibe. Expect lawn seating, community mingling, and space to roam in a scenic Candler setting.
An outdoor folk festival set on the Daniel Ridge grounds, blending rootsy live sets with a relaxed summer gathering vibe. Expect lawn seating, community mingling, and space to roam in a scenic Candler setting.

A relaxed singles gathering centered on slowing down and meeting like hearted people through present moment conversation in a grounded, welcoming space. Designed for newcomers and locals who want intentional connection beyond speed dating.

A relaxed singles gathering centered on slowing down and meeting like hearted people through present moment conversation in a grounded, welcoming space. Designed for newcomers and locals who want intentional connection beyond speed dating.
A relaxed singles gathering centered on slowing down and meeting like hearted people through present moment conversation in a grounded, welcoming space. Designed for newcomers and locals who want intentional connection beyond speed dating.

Low-pressure midday coffee hangout built for genuine conversation—no agenda, no business cards, no sales pitches. Mingle with Asheville-area business owners, doers, and creatives in a casual cafe setting in Fletcher.

Low-pressure midday coffee hangout built for genuine conversation—no agenda, no business cards, no sales pitches. Mingle with Asheville-area business owners, doers, and creatives in a casual cafe setting in Fletcher.
Low-pressure midday coffee hangout built for genuine conversation—no agenda, no business cards, no sales pitches. Mingle with Asheville-area business owners, doers, and creatives in a casual cafe setting in Fletcher.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

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.

Monthly co working and open project sprint with a casual drop in format, spanning everything from emailing and data entry to coding help. Hosted at a brewery hangout with a Cuban food truck for social tech community connection.

Monthly co working and open project sprint with a casual drop in format, spanning everything from emailing and data entry to coding help. Hosted at a brewery hangout with a Cuban food truck for social tech community connection.
Monthly co working and open project sprint with a casual drop in format, spanning everything from emailing and data entry to coding help. Hosted at a brewery hangout with a Cuban food truck for social tech community connection.

An afternoon market gathering at a rural ranch setting in Candler with local vendors and a laid-back community vibe. Browse goods and connect with neighbors in an open-air, country backdrop.

An afternoon market gathering at a rural ranch setting in Candler with local vendors and a laid-back community vibe. Browse goods and connect with neighbors in an open-air, country backdrop.
An afternoon market gathering at a rural ranch setting in Candler with local vendors and a laid-back community vibe. Browse goods and connect with neighbors in an open-air, country backdrop.

Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.

Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.
Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.

A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a scenic waterfall destination and shaded forest trail miles. Expect a daytime meetup vibe with a moderate pace, trail conversation, and a shared nature outing.

A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a scenic waterfall destination and shaded forest trail miles. Expect a daytime meetup vibe with a moderate pace, trail conversation, and a shared nature outing.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a scenic waterfall destination and shaded forest trail miles. Expect a daytime meetup vibe with a moderate pace, trail conversation, and a shared nature outing.

A pride-style celebration centered on neurodivergence, queer identity, and nerd culture with a welcoming community vibe. Held in a campus gym setting in Swannanoa for connection, visibility, and shared fandom.

A pride-style celebration centered on neurodivergence, queer identity, and nerd culture with a welcoming community vibe. Held in a campus gym setting in Swannanoa for connection, visibility, and shared fandom.
A pride-style celebration centered on neurodivergence, queer identity, and nerd culture with a welcoming community vibe. Held in a campus gym setting in Swannanoa for connection, visibility, and shared fandom.

An early-evening distillery hang built around a rotating featured spirit and cocktail pours in a small craft setting. Ideal for a laid-back Friday kickoff with locals, tasting notes, and bar-side conversation.

An early-evening distillery hang built around a rotating featured spirit and cocktail pours in a small craft setting. Ideal for a laid-back Friday kickoff with locals, tasting notes, and bar-side conversation.
An early-evening distillery hang built around a rotating featured spirit and cocktail pours in a small craft setting. Ideal for a laid-back Friday kickoff with locals, tasting notes, and bar-side conversation.

A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.

A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.
A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.