Paw Paw Palooza Guided Tour & Tasting
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.
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A small-batch pawpaw ice cream drop highlights the tropical banana mango flavor of foraged Appalachian fruit. Swing by the local creamery for a limited-run scoop and a sweet early-fall community hang.

A small-batch pawpaw ice cream drop highlights the tropical banana mango flavor of foraged Appalachian fruit. Swing by the local creamery for a limited-run scoop and a sweet early-fall community hang.
A small-batch pawpaw ice cream drop highlights the tropical banana mango flavor of foraged Appalachian fruit. Swing by the local creamery for a limited-run scoop and a sweet early-fall community hang.

An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.

An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.

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.
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.

Cryptid-themed pub crawl with costumed bar hopping through downtown Asheville, anchored at a local brewery for pints and meetups. Expect a playful creature-hunt vibe, group photo moments, and a roaming crawl itinerary.

Cryptid-themed pub crawl with costumed bar hopping through downtown Asheville, anchored at a local brewery for pints and meetups. Expect a playful creature-hunt vibe, group photo moments, and a roaming crawl itinerary.
Cryptid-themed pub crawl with costumed bar hopping through downtown Asheville, anchored at a local brewery for pints and meetups. Expect a playful creature-hunt vibe, group photo moments, and a roaming crawl itinerary.

Field-based instruction on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville. Emphasis on safe ID practices, sustainable harvesting ethics, and practical tips for finding, collecting, and using local forage.

Field-based instruction on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville. Emphasis on safe ID practices, sustainable harvesting ethics, and practical tips for finding, collecting, and using local forage.
Field-based instruction on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville. Emphasis on safe ID practices, sustainable harvesting ethics, and practical tips for finding, collecting, and using local forage.

Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.

Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.

Guided behind the scenes walk through a small batch distillery, from grain and mash to fermentation and stills. End with a curated spirits tasting that highlights house-made flavors and production techniques.

Guided behind the scenes walk through a small batch distillery, from grain and mash to fermentation and stills. End with a curated spirits tasting that highlights house-made flavors and production techniques.
Guided behind the scenes walk through a small batch distillery, from grain and mash to fermentation and stills. End with a curated spirits tasting that highlights house-made flavors and production techniques.

Hands-on coffee education with guided tasting that breaks down how origin, variety, and processing shape flavor—think fruity washed lots versus chocolatey naturals. Ideal for curious beginners and home brewers looking to sharpen sensory skills and vocabulary.

Hands-on coffee education with guided tasting that breaks down how origin, variety, and processing shape flavor—think fruity washed lots versus chocolatey naturals. Ideal for curious beginners and home brewers looking to sharpen sensory skills and vocabulary.
Hands-on coffee education with guided tasting that breaks down how origin, variety, and processing shape flavor—think fruity washed lots versus chocolatey naturals. Ideal for curious beginners and home brewers looking to sharpen sensory skills and vocabulary.

Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.

Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, digging into local lore and landmark backstories with context-rich storytelling. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee shop bar for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, digging into local lore and landmark backstories with context-rich storytelling. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee shop bar for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, digging into local lore and landmark backstories with context-rich storytelling. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee shop bar for an easy meet-up and community vibe.

Beer-and-food pairing in a funky taproom setting, centered on pizza alongside a perni-style sandwich. Expect casual afternoon sipping with house brews and comfort-food bites designed to complement each pour.

Beer-and-food pairing in a funky taproom setting, centered on pizza alongside a perni-style sandwich. Expect casual afternoon sipping with house brews and comfort-food bites designed to complement each pour.
Beer-and-food pairing in a funky taproom setting, centered on pizza alongside a perni-style sandwich. Expect casual afternoon sipping with house brews and comfort-food bites designed to complement each pour.

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.

Volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, exploring multiple trail habitats. Seasonal naturalist talks may cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history in a small-group walk.

Volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, exploring multiple trail habitats. Seasonal naturalist talks may cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history in a small-group walk.
Volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, exploring multiple trail habitats. Seasonal naturalist talks may cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history in a small-group walk.

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.

An outdoor fall festival on the brewery lawn centered on hard seltzer and seasonal pours, with tasting flights and a lively taproom vibe. Expect vendor shopping and a laid-back community hangout atmosphere.

An outdoor fall festival on the brewery lawn centered on hard seltzer and seasonal pours, with tasting flights and a lively taproom vibe. Expect vendor shopping and a laid-back community hangout atmosphere.
An outdoor fall festival on the brewery lawn centered on hard seltzer and seasonal pours, with tasting flights and a lively taproom vibe. Expect vendor shopping and a laid-back community hangout atmosphere.

A Sherlock Holmes–themed pub crawl winds through downtown Asheville, blending clue-chasing antics with pints and late-night revelry. Expect costumes, playful detective vibes, and a social bar-hopping route anchored at a local brewery.

A Sherlock Holmes–themed pub crawl winds through downtown Asheville, blending clue-chasing antics with pints and late-night revelry. Expect costumes, playful detective vibes, and a social bar-hopping route anchored at a local brewery.
A Sherlock Holmes–themed pub crawl winds through downtown Asheville, blending clue-chasing antics with pints and late-night revelry. Expect costumes, playful detective vibes, and a social bar-hopping route anchored at a local brewery.

A bike-forward festival atmosphere with New Belgium pours, playful bemusement, and a party vibe that leans into costumes and community fun. Expect a ride friendly gathering that blends cycling culture with brewery energy.

A bike-forward festival atmosphere with New Belgium pours, playful bemusement, and a party vibe that leans into costumes and community fun. Expect a ride friendly gathering that blends cycling culture with brewery energy.
A bike-forward festival atmosphere with New Belgium pours, playful bemusement, and a party vibe that leans into costumes and community fun. Expect a ride friendly gathering that blends cycling culture with brewery energy.

Pedal assist e bikes cruise the French Broad River greenway past riverside parks and historic bridges on an easy paced guided loop across town. The ride finishes at New Belgium Brewing for post tour exploring and beers.

Pedal assist e bikes cruise the French Broad River greenway past riverside parks and historic bridges on an easy paced guided loop across town. The ride finishes at New Belgium Brewing for post tour exploring and beers.
Pedal assist e bikes cruise the French Broad River greenway past riverside parks and historic bridges on an easy paced guided loop across town. The ride finishes at New Belgium Brewing for post tour exploring and beers.
A bird-focused festival at a Sweeten Creek brewery pairing fresh pours with birdwatching energy and nature appreciation. Expect a community-forward evening centered on local birds and wildlife learning with Wild Birds Unlimited.
A bird-focused festival at a Sweeten Creek brewery pairing fresh pours with birdwatching energy and nature appreciation. Expect a community-forward evening centered on local birds and wildlife learning with Wild Birds Unlimited.
A bird-focused festival at a Sweeten Creek brewery pairing fresh pours with birdwatching energy and nature appreciation. Expect a community-forward evening centered on local birds and wildlife learning with Wild Birds Unlimited.