WILDFIRE: Dining & Gathering Adventure Under the Stars (Autumn Edition)
A fall fire to table dinner in a forest farm retreat led by James Beard nominated chef Alek Schober, pairing open flame cooking with a starlit gathering atmosphere. Ideal for food focused travelers seeking an outdoorsy, seasonal tasting experience.
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Fire to table dinner in a farm and forest retreat, built around open flame cooking and a communal gathering atmosphere under the night sky. A chef led Summer Edition experience with James Beard nominated chef Alek Schober.
Fire to table dinner in a farm and forest retreat, built around open flame cooking and a communal gathering atmosphere under the night sky. A chef led Summer Edition experience with James Beard nominated chef Alek Schober.
Fire to table dinner in a farm and forest retreat, built around open flame cooking and a communal gathering atmosphere under the night sky. A chef led Summer Edition experience with James Beard nominated chef Alek Schober.
A garden party supper centered on sweetness, poetry, and slow, nourishing connection in a nature-filled retreat setting. The evening leans reflective and heart-forward, celebrating kindness, goodness, and community care over shared food.
A garden party supper centered on sweetness, poetry, and slow, nourishing connection in a nature-filled retreat setting. The evening leans reflective and heart-forward, celebrating kindness, goodness, and community care over shared food.
A garden party supper centered on sweetness, poetry, and slow, nourishing connection in a nature-filled retreat setting. The evening leans reflective and heart-forward, celebrating kindness, goodness, and community care over shared food.
Hands on farmyard time with fluffy highland cows—learn their care, feed and pet them behind the farmhouse, then linger over a highland cow themed afternoon tea in a rustic rural setting.
Hands on farmyard time with fluffy highland cows—learn their care, feed and pet them behind the farmhouse, then linger over a highland cow themed afternoon tea in a rustic rural setting.
Hands on farmyard time with fluffy highland cows—learn their care, feed and pet them behind the farmhouse, then linger over a highland cow themed afternoon tea in a rustic rural setting.
An elegant summer afternoon tea designed for slow living and beautiful rituals. Settle into a refined setting for a leisurely, social sip and savor experience at Bellewood.
An elegant summer afternoon tea designed for slow living and beautiful rituals. Settle into a refined setting for a leisurely, social sip and savor experience at Bellewood.
An elegant summer afternoon tea designed for slow living and beautiful rituals. Settle into a refined setting for a leisurely, social sip and savor experience at Bellewood.

Wild, fireside style storytelling drawn from Ireland’s Fenian Cycle, weaving shapeshifting and otherworld journeys through themes of grief, joy, loss, and renewal. An intimate late night gathering for myth lovers and imaginative community.

Wild, fireside style storytelling drawn from Ireland’s Fenian Cycle, weaving shapeshifting and otherworld journeys through themes of grief, joy, loss, and renewal. An intimate late night gathering for myth lovers and imaginative community.
Wild, fireside style storytelling drawn from Ireland’s Fenian Cycle, weaving shapeshifting and otherworld journeys through themes of grief, joy, loss, and renewal. An intimate late night gathering for myth lovers and imaginative community.

Immersive three-day equine wisdom retreat with guided herd encounters, somatic practices, reflective journaling, and facilitated coaching to cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and embodied presence on a rural therapy farm.

Immersive three-day equine wisdom retreat with guided herd encounters, somatic practices, reflective journaling, and facilitated coaching to cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and embodied presence on a rural therapy farm.
Immersive three-day equine wisdom retreat with guided herd encounters, somatic practices, reflective journaling, and facilitated coaching to cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and embodied presence on a rural therapy farm.
Nature-forward solstice gathering with land-based activations, healing practices, and playful community connection. Spend the longest day outdoors in Cedar Mountain tuning into seasonal energy, grounding, and shared intention.
Nature-forward solstice gathering with land-based activations, healing practices, and playful community connection. Spend the longest day outdoors in Cedar Mountain tuning into seasonal energy, grounding, and shared intention.
Nature-forward solstice gathering with land-based activations, healing practices, and playful community connection. Spend the longest day outdoors in Cedar Mountain tuning into seasonal energy, grounding, and shared intention.

Chef J Chong takes over the kitchen for a one night collaborative dinner with a curated multi course tasting menu. Expect a refined, intimate dining vibe with carefully paired flavors and a special occasion feel.

Chef J Chong takes over the kitchen for a one night collaborative dinner with a curated multi course tasting menu. Expect a refined, intimate dining vibe with carefully paired flavors and a special occasion feel.
Chef J Chong takes over the kitchen for a one night collaborative dinner with a curated multi course tasting menu. Expect a refined, intimate dining vibe with carefully paired flavors and a special occasion feel.

Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.

Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.
Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.
Cozy small-group dinner tables mix locals and newcomers for easy conversation, new friendships, and community connection. Dining out supports a local restaurant while incorporating a giving back element tied to the gathering.
Cozy small-group dinner tables mix locals and newcomers for easy conversation, new friendships, and community connection. Dining out supports a local restaurant while incorporating a giving back element tied to the gathering.
Cozy small-group dinner tables mix locals and newcomers for easy conversation, new friendships, and community connection. Dining out supports a local restaurant while incorporating a giving back element tied to the gathering.
Late-night stargazing at a dark-sky observatory with telescope views of the moon, planets, constellations, and deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulae. Astronomy fun facts and sky-spotting make it an easygoing community hangout for curious learners.
Late-night stargazing at a dark-sky observatory with telescope views of the moon, planets, constellations, and deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulae. Astronomy fun facts and sky-spotting make it an easygoing community hangout for curious learners.
Late-night stargazing at a dark-sky observatory with telescope views of the moon, planets, constellations, and deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulae. Astronomy fun facts and sky-spotting make it an easygoing community hangout for curious learners.

Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.

Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.

An afternoon of nature-based wellness at an equine farm, blending outdoor grounding practices with horse-centered connection. Expect a calm, restorative vibe focused on mind body regulation, gentle reflection, and community support.

An afternoon of nature-based wellness at an equine farm, blending outdoor grounding practices with horse-centered connection. Expect a calm, restorative vibe focused on mind body regulation, gentle reflection, and community support.
An afternoon of nature-based wellness at an equine farm, blending outdoor grounding practices with horse-centered connection. Expect a calm, restorative vibe focused on mind body regulation, gentle reflection, and community support.

Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.

Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.

Hands-on flower farm workshops focused on floral design and seasonal blooms, with step-by-step instruction and time to create your own arrangement. A relaxed midday class geared toward learning practical techniques and taking home something beautiful.

Hands-on flower farm workshops focused on floral design and seasonal blooms, with step-by-step instruction and time to create your own arrangement. A relaxed midday class geared toward learning practical techniques and taking home something beautiful.
Hands-on flower farm workshops focused on floral design and seasonal blooms, with step-by-step instruction and time to create your own arrangement. A relaxed midday class geared toward learning practical techniques and taking home something beautiful.

A sunset mountaintop micro retreat blending guided yoga and vortex-inspired intention setting with wide Blue Ridge Parkway views. Expect an outdoor, nature-forward practice designed for grounding, breath, and end-of-day reset.

A sunset mountaintop micro retreat blending guided yoga and vortex-inspired intention setting with wide Blue Ridge Parkway views. Expect an outdoor, nature-forward practice designed for grounding, breath, and end-of-day reset.
A sunset mountaintop micro retreat blending guided yoga and vortex-inspired intention setting with wide Blue Ridge Parkway views. Expect an outdoor, nature-forward practice designed for grounding, breath, and end-of-day reset.

Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.

Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.
Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.
A guided pasture hike at a historic farm with up close time learning about Highland cows, including petting and photo opportunities. Browse Highland cow merchandise after the tour for a playful, family friendly outing.
A guided pasture hike at a historic farm with up close time learning about Highland cows, including petting and photo opportunities. Browse Highland cow merchandise after the tour for a playful, family friendly outing.
A guided pasture hike at a historic farm with up close time learning about Highland cows, including petting and photo opportunities. Browse Highland cow merchandise after the tour for a playful, family friendly outing.

Nature-immersed yoga practice paired with a rejuvenating waterfall outing in Zirconia. A short micro retreat blending gentle movement, fresh mountain air, and postures designed to reset body and mind in the forest.

Nature-immersed yoga practice paired with a rejuvenating waterfall outing in Zirconia. A short micro retreat blending gentle movement, fresh mountain air, and postures designed to reset body and mind in the forest.
Nature-immersed yoga practice paired with a rejuvenating waterfall outing in Zirconia. A short micro retreat blending gentle movement, fresh mountain air, and postures designed to reset body and mind in the forest.
Guided specialty coffee cupping with slurping, aroma identification, and structured tasting protocols to sharpen your palate. Hands on sensory training in a professional coffee lab setting with community discussion around flavor notes and extraction.
Guided specialty coffee cupping with slurping, aroma identification, and structured tasting protocols to sharpen your palate. Hands on sensory training in a professional coffee lab setting with community discussion around flavor notes and extraction.
Guided specialty coffee cupping with slurping, aroma identification, and structured tasting protocols to sharpen your palate. Hands on sensory training in a professional coffee lab setting with community discussion around flavor notes and extraction.