
The Wild Foraged Apothecary A Wildcrafting & Herbal Product Apprenticeship
Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.
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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.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Slow, mindful wandering in the Blue Ridge Mountains invites nature connection and reflection on the wisdom of the Winter Solstice. An immersive afternoon retreat centered on seasonal awareness and time outdoors.
Slow, mindful wandering in the Blue Ridge Mountains invites nature connection and reflection on the wisdom of the Winter Solstice. An immersive afternoon retreat centered on seasonal awareness and time outdoors.
Slow, mindful wandering in the Blue Ridge Mountains invites nature connection and reflection on the wisdom of the Winter Solstice. An immersive afternoon retreat centered on seasonal awareness and time outdoors.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
A talk on medicinal herb production in Transylvania County explores farm operations, land stewardship, and the cultivation of plants used in herbal wellness, led by Gaia Herbs’ director of farm operations.
A talk on medicinal herb production in Transylvania County explores farm operations, land stewardship, and the cultivation of plants used in herbal wellness, led by Gaia Herbs’ director of farm operations.
A talk on medicinal herb production in Transylvania County explores farm operations, land stewardship, and the cultivation of plants used in herbal wellness, led by Gaia Herbs’ director of farm operations.
A contemplative winter gathering explores nature’s rhythms through the stillness, beauty, and mystery of the season. Connect with the landscape and reflect on the darkness of the solstice.
A contemplative winter gathering explores nature’s rhythms through the stillness, beauty, and mystery of the season. Connect with the landscape and reflect on the darkness of the solstice.
A contemplative winter gathering explores nature’s rhythms through the stillness, beauty, and mystery of the season. Connect with the landscape and reflect on the darkness of the solstice.

Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.

Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Plant Ecology
MoreExplore how plants interact with one another and with fungi, insects, and other organisms, building a deeper understanding of ecological relationships and the living systems around us.
Explore how plants interact with one another and with fungi, insects, and other organisms, building a deeper understanding of ecological relationships and the living systems around us.
Explore how plants interact with one another and with fungi, insects, and other organisms, building a deeper understanding of ecological relationships and the living systems around us.

Explore medicinal plants, fungi, antioxidant-rich foods, digestive bitters, and adaptogens through healing traditions spanning Africa, China, Greece, and India, connecting nutrition, natural compounds, and cross-cultural wellness practices.

Explore medicinal plants, fungi, antioxidant-rich foods, digestive bitters, and adaptogens through healing traditions spanning Africa, China, Greece, and India, connecting nutrition, natural compounds, and cross-cultural wellness practices.
Explore medicinal plants, fungi, antioxidant-rich foods, digestive bitters, and adaptogens through healing traditions spanning Africa, China, Greece, and India, connecting nutrition, natural compounds, and cross-cultural wellness practices.
Slow down with a peaceful forest bathing practice among the Arboretum’s gardens and wooded grounds, using mindful sensory awareness to reconnect with nature and enjoy a restorative afternoon outdoors.
Slow down with a peaceful forest bathing practice among the Arboretum’s gardens and wooded grounds, using mindful sensory awareness to reconnect with nature and enjoy a restorative afternoon outdoors.
Slow down with a peaceful forest bathing practice among the Arboretum’s gardens and wooded grounds, using mindful sensory awareness to reconnect with nature and enjoy a restorative afternoon outdoors.

Explore grounding Ayurveda and yoga practices for supporting digestion, maintaining nourishing routines, and staying connected to yourself amid holiday travel, gatherings, and seasonal busyness.

Explore grounding Ayurveda and yoga practices for supporting digestion, maintaining nourishing routines, and staying connected to yourself amid holiday travel, gatherings, and seasonal busyness.
Explore grounding Ayurveda and yoga practices for supporting digestion, maintaining nourishing routines, and staying connected to yourself amid holiday travel, gatherings, and seasonal busyness.

Hands on ritual blending of botanical oils to craft a personalized 10 ml anointing oil for love, vitality, prosperity, and soul aligned purpose. Intimate sacred circle workshop focused on intention setting and embodiment.

Hands on ritual blending of botanical oils to craft a personalized 10 ml anointing oil for love, vitality, prosperity, and soul aligned purpose. Intimate sacred circle workshop focused on intention setting and embodiment.
Hands on ritual blending of botanical oils to craft a personalized 10 ml anointing oil for love, vitality, prosperity, and soul aligned purpose. Intimate sacred circle workshop focused on intention setting and embodiment.
Hands-on wreath making with fresh seasonal greenery, learning how to layer, wrap, and embellish with locally sourced flora. A cozy holiday workshop at a garden center with take-home decor skills and a finished wreath.
Hands-on wreath making with fresh seasonal greenery, learning how to layer, wrap, and embellish with locally sourced flora. A cozy holiday workshop at a garden center with take-home decor skills and a finished wreath.
Hands-on wreath making with fresh seasonal greenery, learning how to layer, wrap, and embellish with locally sourced flora. A cozy holiday workshop at a garden center with take-home decor skills and a finished wreath.
An expert-led winter woods walk teaches tree identification through bark, branching, and other leafless clues. Naturalists explore seasonal forest ecology and sharpen their field observation skills near Waynesville.
An expert-led winter woods walk teaches tree identification through bark, branching, and other leafless clues. Naturalists explore seasonal forest ecology and sharpen their field observation skills near Waynesville.
An expert-led winter woods walk teaches tree identification through bark, branching, and other leafless clues. Naturalists explore seasonal forest ecology and sharpen their field observation skills near Waynesville.
A seasonal farm to table supper celebrates local farmers with fresh Appalachian flavors and a community gathering around the harvest. Enjoy a locally rooted dining experience centered on regional food and seasonal ingredients.
A seasonal farm to table supper celebrates local farmers with fresh Appalachian flavors and a community gathering around the harvest. Enjoy a locally rooted dining experience centered on regional food and seasonal ingredients.
A seasonal farm to table supper celebrates local farmers with fresh Appalachian flavors and a community gathering around the harvest. Enjoy a locally rooted dining experience centered on regional food and seasonal ingredients.

A reflective, body-led approach to setting intentions shifts focus from resolutions and outcomes toward how you want to feel each day, cultivating devotion, self-awareness, and a grounded sense of direction.

A reflective, body-led approach to setting intentions shifts focus from resolutions and outcomes toward how you want to feel each day, cultivating devotion, self-awareness, and a grounded sense of direction.
A reflective, body-led approach to setting intentions shifts focus from resolutions and outcomes toward how you want to feel each day, cultivating devotion, self-awareness, and a grounded sense of direction.

Turn small plant illustrations into a handmade zine depicting a plant of your choice. This creative workshop welcomes participants creating botanical artwork as a follow-up or standalone project.

Turn small plant illustrations into a handmade zine depicting a plant of your choice. This creative workshop welcomes participants creating botanical artwork as a follow-up or standalone project.
Turn small plant illustrations into a handmade zine depicting a plant of your choice. This creative workshop welcomes participants creating botanical artwork as a follow-up or standalone project.

Trace Blue Ridge ecosystems from the Ice Age through geologic history, discovering how shifting climate and landscapes shaped the region’s plants, animals, and present-day biodiversity.

Trace Blue Ridge ecosystems from the Ice Age through geologic history, discovering how shifting climate and landscapes shaped the region’s plants, animals, and present-day biodiversity.
Trace Blue Ridge ecosystems from the Ice Age through geologic history, discovering how shifting climate and landscapes shaped the region’s plants, animals, and present-day biodiversity.

A six-week experiential study blends yoga movement, reflection, journaling, and small-group sharing to explore intuition, the wild woman archetype, belonging, individuation, and returning to oneself through Clarissa Pinkola Estés’ book.

A six-week experiential study blends yoga movement, reflection, journaling, and small-group sharing to explore intuition, the wild woman archetype, belonging, individuation, and returning to oneself through Clarissa Pinkola Estés’ book.
A six-week experiential study blends yoga movement, reflection, journaling, and small-group sharing to explore intuition, the wild woman archetype, belonging, individuation, and returning to oneself through Clarissa Pinkola Estés’ book.

Expert-led presentations explore southern Appalachian history, ecology, outdoor recreation, and cultural life, connecting regional landscapes and communities through accessible, one-hour talks for adult learners. The monthly series brings local expertise to topics spanning the region.

Expert-led presentations explore southern Appalachian history, ecology, outdoor recreation, and cultural life, connecting regional landscapes and communities through accessible, one-hour talks for adult learners. The monthly series brings local expertise to topics spanning the region.
Expert-led presentations explore southern Appalachian history, ecology, outdoor recreation, and cultural life, connecting regional landscapes and communities through accessible, one-hour talks for adult learners. The monthly series brings local expertise to topics spanning the region.
