
Champion Trees at Biltmore NOTE: $70 entry fee unless you have a pass
Guided educational walk led by Mark Schmidt from the Gardener’s Cottage through Biltmore Gardens to view multiple Champion Trees, then a short drive to the Lagoon for more. Roughly 3 miles of moderate walking with limited attendance and a $70 entry fee without a pass.
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A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.

A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.
A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.

Early-entry gem mining and wet ore screening with a short primer on gemstones and mining. Hands-on bucket digging includes viewing a fossilized dinosaur egg and rare stones, with the option to keep finds and pay for cutting.

Early-entry gem mining and wet ore screening with a short primer on gemstones and mining. Hands-on bucket digging includes viewing a fossilized dinosaur egg and rare stones, with the option to keep finds and pay for cutting.
Early-entry gem mining and wet ore screening with a short primer on gemstones and mining. Hands-on bucket digging includes viewing a fossilized dinosaur egg and rare stones, with the option to keep finds and pay for cutting.

A self guided daytime walk through Riverside Cemetery that blends fact, fiction, and Asheville literary history tied to Thomas Wolfe’s characters and inspirations. Starts at the front gate with nearby Birch Street parking and takes about two hours.

A self guided daytime walk through Riverside Cemetery that blends fact, fiction, and Asheville literary history tied to Thomas Wolfe’s characters and inspirations. Starts at the front gate with nearby Birch Street parking and takes about two hours.
A self guided daytime walk through Riverside Cemetery that blends fact, fiction, and Asheville literary history tied to Thomas Wolfe’s characters and inspirations. Starts at the front gate with nearby Birch Street parking and takes about two hours.

A free, volunteer led woodland walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, exploring shifting forest types. Seasonal natural history chats cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local ecology in small groups.

A free, volunteer led woodland walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, exploring shifting forest types. Seasonal natural history chats cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local ecology in small groups.
A free, volunteer led woodland walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, exploring shifting forest types. Seasonal natural history chats cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local ecology in small groups.
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.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.

A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.

A guided exploration of Biltmore Village and the surrounding forest, weaving local history with on-site storytelling. Expect a leisurely pace with architectural and landscape context anchored at the Cathedral of All Souls.

A guided exploration of Biltmore Village and the surrounding forest, weaving local history with on-site storytelling. Expect a leisurely pace with architectural and landscape context anchored at the Cathedral of All Souls.
A guided exploration of Biltmore Village and the surrounding forest, weaving local history with on-site storytelling. Expect a leisurely pace with architectural and landscape context anchored at the Cathedral of All Souls.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

An evening history walk tracing Biltmore Village’s development beyond the estate, with stories of early residents, industry, and neighborhood change. Expect a guided route highlighting architectural landmarks and local heritage around the Cathedral of All Souls.

An evening history walk tracing Biltmore Village’s development beyond the estate, with stories of early residents, industry, and neighborhood change. Expect a guided route highlighting architectural landmarks and local heritage around the Cathedral of All Souls.
An evening history walk tracing Biltmore Village’s development beyond the estate, with stories of early residents, industry, and neighborhood change. Expect a guided route highlighting architectural landmarks and local heritage around the Cathedral of All Souls.

A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.

A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.
A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.

Outdoor evening concert on the Antler Village Green with a covers band playing classic pop, rock and roll, and R&B hits spanning the 1950s through the 1990s. Lawn-chair listening vibes inside Biltmore Estate; entry requires an estate pass or arriving after 4pm with a pass holder.

Outdoor evening concert on the Antler Village Green with a covers band playing classic pop, rock and roll, and R&B hits spanning the 1950s through the 1990s. Lawn-chair listening vibes inside Biltmore Estate; entry requires an estate pass or arriving after 4pm with a pass holder.
Outdoor evening concert on the Antler Village Green with a covers band playing classic pop, rock and roll, and R&B hits spanning the 1950s through the 1990s. Lawn-chair listening vibes inside Biltmore Estate; entry requires an estate pass or arriving after 4pm with a pass holder.

Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.

Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.

A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.

A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.
A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.

A moderately difficult 3.5-mile counterclockwise loop on Biltmore’s narrow Westover Black Trail, winding through quiet woodlands with steady elevation changes. Suited for walkers who want a brisk, scenic group hike starting near The Inn.

A moderately difficult 3.5-mile counterclockwise loop on Biltmore’s narrow Westover Black Trail, winding through quiet woodlands with steady elevation changes. Suited for walkers who want a brisk, scenic group hike starting near The Inn.
A moderately difficult 3.5-mile counterclockwise loop on Biltmore’s narrow Westover Black Trail, winding through quiet woodlands with steady elevation changes. Suited for walkers who want a brisk, scenic group hike starting near The Inn.

Docent-led walk through themed garden beds like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, Pollinator and Vegetable gardens, plus the compost area and sun and shade plantings. Practical horticulture tips and seasonal growing insights throughout the tour.

Docent-led walk through themed garden beds like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, Pollinator and Vegetable gardens, plus the compost area and sun and shade plantings. Practical horticulture tips and seasonal growing insights throughout the tour.
Docent-led walk through themed garden beds like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, Pollinator and Vegetable gardens, plus the compost area and sun and shade plantings. Practical horticulture tips and seasonal growing insights throughout the tour.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.

PGA Tour tournament golf unfolds across the mountain-lined fairways at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, co-sponsored by Explore Asheville and Biltmore Estate. Expect championship-level play, clubhouse hospitality, and polished spectator energy in Arden.

PGA Tour tournament golf unfolds across the mountain-lined fairways at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, co-sponsored by Explore Asheville and Biltmore Estate. Expect championship-level play, clubhouse hospitality, and polished spectator energy in Arden.
PGA Tour tournament golf unfolds across the mountain-lined fairways at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, co-sponsored by Explore Asheville and Biltmore Estate. Expect championship-level play, clubhouse hospitality, and polished spectator energy in Arden.

Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.

Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.
Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.