Queer-Led Mushroom Forage
A queer led forest foraging walk at Bent Creek blends mushroom hunting with call and response songs, group chants, and a playful “mushroom dance.” Expect a nature focused community gathering with light ritual vibes and outdoor exploration.
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Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Connection and healing-centered community gathering led by a BIPOC nonprofit focused on psychedelic-positive wellness. Expect mental health conversation, somatic care elements, and creative expression aimed at collective liberation and mutual support.

Connection and healing-centered community gathering led by a BIPOC nonprofit focused on psychedelic-positive wellness. Expect mental health conversation, somatic care elements, and creative expression aimed at collective liberation and mutual support.
Connection and healing-centered community gathering led by a BIPOC nonprofit focused on psychedelic-positive wellness. Expect mental health conversation, somatic care elements, and creative expression aimed at collective liberation and mutual support.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Playful improv exercises — scene work, ensemble listening, and yes and games — in a supportive queer centered atmosphere led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez; free with optional donations.

Playful improv exercises — scene work, ensemble listening, and yes and games — in a supportive queer centered atmosphere led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez; free with optional donations.
Playful improv exercises — scene work, ensemble listening, and yes and games — in a supportive queer centered atmosphere led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez; free with optional donations.

Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walk along high elevation Blue Ridge trails, offering paced mindful breathing, sensory immersion among old growth pines, grounding barefoot moments, and nature based stress reduction techniques.

Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walk along high elevation Blue Ridge trails, offering paced mindful breathing, sensory immersion among old growth pines, grounding barefoot moments, and nature based stress reduction techniques.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walk along high elevation Blue Ridge trails, offering paced mindful breathing, sensory immersion among old growth pines, grounding barefoot moments, and nature based stress reduction techniques.

A brisk morning walk on The North Carolina Arboretum’s wooded trails with gentle elevation and stair sections for a cardio boost. Expect fresh mountain air, leafy scenery, and an easygoing pace focused on movement and balance.

A brisk morning walk on The North Carolina Arboretum’s wooded trails with gentle elevation and stair sections for a cardio boost. Expect fresh mountain air, leafy scenery, and an easygoing pace focused on movement and balance.
A brisk morning walk on The North Carolina Arboretum’s wooded trails with gentle elevation and stair sections for a cardio boost. Expect fresh mountain air, leafy scenery, and an easygoing pace focused on movement and balance.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
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Hands-on old-time tune workshop centered on Appalachian fiddle melodies, banjo rhythms, and tight string-band ensemble playing led by the New Amsterdam String Band. Expect slow-to-fast breakdowns of tunes, technique tips, and a communal jam-style learning vibe.

Hands-on old-time tune workshop centered on Appalachian fiddle melodies, banjo rhythms, and tight string-band ensemble playing led by the New Amsterdam String Band. Expect slow-to-fast breakdowns of tunes, technique tips, and a communal jam-style learning vibe.
Hands-on old-time tune workshop centered on Appalachian fiddle melodies, banjo rhythms, and tight string-band ensemble playing led by the New Amsterdam String Band. Expect slow-to-fast breakdowns of tunes, technique tips, and a communal jam-style learning vibe.
Boot scootin line dancing paired with a daytime brunch party where queer culture reshapes country dance into an inclusive, high energy social scene. Choreography spans multiple music styles with steps accessible for all skill levels and ages.
Boot scootin line dancing paired with a daytime brunch party where queer culture reshapes country dance into an inclusive, high energy social scene. Choreography spans multiple music styles with steps accessible for all skill levels and ages.
Boot scootin line dancing paired with a daytime brunch party where queer culture reshapes country dance into an inclusive, high energy social scene. Choreography spans multiple music styles with steps accessible for all skill levels and ages.

Early-summer nature immersion on a mature mountainside forest in Weaverville, blending quiet listening, reflective silence, and tree wisdom. Group sharing circle with journaling prompts invites community connection and personal insight.

Early-summer nature immersion on a mature mountainside forest in Weaverville, blending quiet listening, reflective silence, and tree wisdom. Group sharing circle with journaling prompts invites community connection and personal insight.
Early-summer nature immersion on a mature mountainside forest in Weaverville, blending quiet listening, reflective silence, and tree wisdom. Group sharing circle with journaling prompts invites community connection and personal insight.
Freeform, guided movement designed for release and embodied connection, blending a journey style dance flow with restorative stillness. Ambient sound bath tones support nervous system reset, reflection, and communal grounding.
Freeform, guided movement designed for release and embodied connection, blending a journey style dance flow with restorative stillness. Ambient sound bath tones support nervous system reset, reflection, and communal grounding.
Freeform, guided movement designed for release and embodied connection, blending a journey style dance flow with restorative stillness. Ambient sound bath tones support nervous system reset, reflection, and communal grounding.

Ceremonial “medicine music” led by Biruany & Txana of the Huni Kuin, blending Indigenous chanting, rattles, and call and response songs. A reverent, heart centered listening space oriented toward healing, intention, and community.

Ceremonial “medicine music” led by Biruany & Txana of the Huni Kuin, blending Indigenous chanting, rattles, and call and response songs. A reverent, heart centered listening space oriented toward healing, intention, and community.
Ceremonial “medicine music” led by Biruany & Txana of the Huni Kuin, blending Indigenous chanting, rattles, and call and response songs. A reverent, heart centered listening space oriented toward healing, intention, and community.

A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.

A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.
A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.

Create sun-printed cyanotype art using foraged leaves and flowers, layering botanical silhouettes into deep indigo prints. A hands-on art party with guided instruction and plenty of time to experiment and socialize.

Create sun-printed cyanotype art using foraged leaves and flowers, layering botanical silhouettes into deep indigo prints. A hands-on art party with guided instruction and plenty of time to experiment and socialize.
Create sun-printed cyanotype art using foraged leaves and flowers, layering botanical silhouettes into deep indigo prints. A hands-on art party with guided instruction and plenty of time to experiment and socialize.

Hands on field study in a high elevation cloud forest focused on mushroom ecology and fungi identification. Expect guided observation, note taking, and practical ID techniques while hiking and exploring damp, mossy microhabitats.

Hands on field study in a high elevation cloud forest focused on mushroom ecology and fungi identification. Expect guided observation, note taking, and practical ID techniques while hiking and exploring damp, mossy microhabitats.
Hands on field study in a high elevation cloud forest focused on mushroom ecology and fungi identification. Expect guided observation, note taking, and practical ID techniques while hiking and exploring damp, mossy microhabitats.
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Speed-dating-style “speed friending” rounds help female-identifying locals meet new friends through quick conversations and guided connection prompts. A casual evening social mixer geared toward building supportive community in Western North Carolina.
Speed-dating-style “speed friending” rounds help female-identifying locals meet new friends through quick conversations and guided connection prompts. A casual evening social mixer geared toward building supportive community in Western North Carolina.

A mountaintop yoga micro retreat blending gentle flow, breathwork, and grounding self-care with expansive Blue Ridge Parkway views. Expect a nature-immersed morning reset centered on “vortex” energy and quiet reflection.

A mountaintop yoga micro retreat blending gentle flow, breathwork, and grounding self-care with expansive Blue Ridge Parkway views. Expect a nature-immersed morning reset centered on “vortex” energy and quiet reflection.
A mountaintop yoga micro retreat blending gentle flow, breathwork, and grounding self-care with expansive Blue Ridge Parkway views. Expect a nature-immersed morning reset centered on “vortex” energy and quiet reflection.

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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 community hike to Linville Falls blends steady trail time with gentle, stigma-free conversation around mental health. Expect fresh mountain air, waterfall views, and a supportive pace designed to nurture wellbeing and connection.
A community hike to Linville Falls blends steady trail time with gentle, stigma-free conversation around mental health. Expect fresh mountain air, waterfall views, and a supportive pace designed to nurture wellbeing and connection.
A community hike to Linville Falls blends steady trail time with gentle, stigma-free conversation around mental health. Expect fresh mountain air, waterfall views, and a supportive pace designed to nurture wellbeing and connection.