Queer-Led Mushroom Forage
A queer led forest foraging walk at Bent Creek trailhead with playful songs, group chants, and a communal “mushroom dance.” Expect an earthy, joyful outdoor gathering blending nature connection, movement, and lighthearted ritual.
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Guided LGBTQ+ friendly hike focused on spotting and learning about local mushrooms and forest ecology along the Rice Pinnacle trails. Expect an affirming small group nature walk with identification tips and outdoor community connection.

Guided LGBTQ+ friendly hike focused on spotting and learning about local mushrooms and forest ecology along the Rice Pinnacle trails. Expect an affirming small group nature walk with identification tips and outdoor community connection.
Guided LGBTQ+ friendly hike focused on spotting and learning about local mushrooms and forest ecology along the Rice Pinnacle trails. Expect an affirming small group nature walk with identification tips and outdoor community connection.

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.
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.
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.

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.

Outdoor yoga practice on Bearwallow Mountain with sweeping Blue Ridge views and fresh-air movement. A daytime session that blends light hiking vibes, grounding breathwork, and nature immersion on a popular local trail.

Outdoor yoga practice on Bearwallow Mountain with sweeping Blue Ridge views and fresh-air movement. A daytime session that blends light hiking vibes, grounding breathwork, and nature immersion on a popular local trail.
Outdoor yoga practice on Bearwallow Mountain with sweeping Blue Ridge views and fresh-air movement. A daytime session that blends light hiking vibes, grounding breathwork, and nature immersion on a popular local trail.

Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.

Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.

A queer artist field trip to Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center centered on the ELEMENTS of BMC exhibition, exploring collage across space and time. Expect gallery conversation, creative prompts, and community networking for artists of all levels.

A queer artist field trip to Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center centered on the ELEMENTS of BMC exhibition, exploring collage across space and time. Expect gallery conversation, creative prompts, and community networking for artists of all levels.
A queer artist field trip to Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center centered on the ELEMENTS of BMC exhibition, exploring collage across space and time. Expect gallery conversation, creative prompts, and community networking for artists of all levels.

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.

Gentle outdoor yoga beneath shady trees pairs slow stretching and breathwork with grounding live didgeridoo tones and sound healing. Restorative, most bodies welcome, with an unhurried vibe for releasing tension and reconnecting.

Gentle outdoor yoga beneath shady trees pairs slow stretching and breathwork with grounding live didgeridoo tones and sound healing. Restorative, most bodies welcome, with an unhurried vibe for releasing tension and reconnecting.
Gentle outdoor yoga beneath shady trees pairs slow stretching and breathwork with grounding live didgeridoo tones and sound healing. Restorative, most bodies welcome, with an unhurried vibe for releasing tension and reconnecting.

An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.

An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.

Mountain-air yoga and mindful movement on a Blue Ridge Parkway overlook, blending breathwork, gentle flow, and quiet nature immersion. A short retreat-style reset designed for grounding, clarity, and post-practice stillness with sweeping views.

Mountain-air yoga and mindful movement on a Blue Ridge Parkway overlook, blending breathwork, gentle flow, and quiet nature immersion. A short retreat-style reset designed for grounding, clarity, and post-practice stillness with sweeping views.
Mountain-air yoga and mindful movement on a Blue Ridge Parkway overlook, blending breathwork, gentle flow, and quiet nature immersion. A short retreat-style reset designed for grounding, clarity, and post-practice stillness with sweeping views.

Sunset yoga flow on a Blue Ridge Parkway mountaintop framed by sweeping ridgeline views and cooling evening air. A micro retreat vibe blends breathwork and grounding practices around an “energy vortex” theme, suitable for all levels.

Sunset yoga flow on a Blue Ridge Parkway mountaintop framed by sweeping ridgeline views and cooling evening air. A micro retreat vibe blends breathwork and grounding practices around an “energy vortex” theme, suitable for all levels.
Sunset yoga flow on a Blue Ridge Parkway mountaintop framed by sweeping ridgeline views and cooling evening air. A micro retreat vibe blends breathwork and grounding practices around an “energy vortex” theme, suitable for all levels.

Immersive summer forest bathing in the Blue Ridge invites slow, sensory attention in lush verdant woodland. A gentle guided walk explores connection with self, community, and the more than human world at The North Carolina Arboretum.

Immersive summer forest bathing in the Blue Ridge invites slow, sensory attention in lush verdant woodland. A gentle guided walk explores connection with self, community, and the more than human world at The North Carolina Arboretum.
Immersive summer forest bathing in the Blue Ridge invites slow, sensory attention in lush verdant woodland. A gentle guided walk explores connection with self, community, and the more than human world at The North Carolina Arboretum.
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.
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.
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.

A guided ecstatic dance wave builds from a warmup into an opening circle, then opens the floor for freeform movement and connection. Guest DJ Bobcat blends layered genres and global rhythms for an emotionally immersive, community-minded dance journey.

A guided ecstatic dance wave builds from a warmup into an opening circle, then opens the floor for freeform movement and connection. Guest DJ Bobcat blends layered genres and global rhythms for an emotionally immersive, community-minded dance journey.
A guided ecstatic dance wave builds from a warmup into an opening circle, then opens the floor for freeform movement and connection. Guest DJ Bobcat blends layered genres and global rhythms for an emotionally immersive, community-minded dance journey.

A guided ecstatic dance wave with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle, led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. Global music textures and freeform, body-led movement create a communal, spirit-forward dancefloor.

A guided ecstatic dance wave with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle, led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. Global music textures and freeform, body-led movement create a communal, spirit-forward dancefloor.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle, led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. Global music textures and freeform, body-led movement create a communal, spirit-forward dancefloor.

A half-day micro retreat pairing an outdoor waterfall hike with rejuvenating yoga and mindful nature immersion near Zirconia. Expect a slow, restorative pace geared toward stress relief, breathing, and outdoor movement in a scenic setting.

A half-day micro retreat pairing an outdoor waterfall hike with rejuvenating yoga and mindful nature immersion near Zirconia. Expect a slow, restorative pace geared toward stress relief, breathing, and outdoor movement in a scenic setting.
A half-day micro retreat pairing an outdoor waterfall hike with rejuvenating yoga and mindful nature immersion near Zirconia. Expect a slow, restorative pace geared toward stress relief, breathing, and outdoor movement in a scenic setting.

Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.

Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.
Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.