
Coffee Origins: Varieties and Processing - Asheville
Hands-on coffee education exploring how origin, varietals, and processing methods shape aroma, acidity, and flavor in the cup. Ideal for curious drinkers and aspiring baristas wanting a deeper tasting vocabulary and brewing insight.
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A behind the scenes look at coffee’s seed to cup journey through a value stream exploration at a hands on training center. Expect process focused learning on sourcing, production steps, and how each stage shapes what ends up in your mug.

A behind the scenes look at coffee’s seed to cup journey through a value stream exploration at a hands on training center. Expect process focused learning on sourcing, production steps, and how each stage shapes what ends up in your mug.
A behind the scenes look at coffee’s seed to cup journey through a value stream exploration at a hands on training center. Expect process focused learning on sourcing, production steps, and how each stage shapes what ends up in your mug.
Hands-on coffee cupping focused on sensory tasting skills, aroma identification, and palate calibration. Practice tasting like a pro in a professional training center with guided discussion and community learning.
Hands-on coffee cupping focused on sensory tasting skills, aroma identification, and palate calibration. Practice tasting like a pro in a professional training center with guided discussion and community learning.
Hands-on coffee cupping focused on sensory tasting skills, aroma identification, and palate calibration. Practice tasting like a pro in a professional training center with guided discussion and community learning.
Hands-on espresso training focused on dialing in grind size, dosing, and extraction for better shots at home. Practice barista techniques in a professional training center with guidance on equipment setup and troubleshooting.
Hands-on espresso training focused on dialing in grind size, dosing, and extraction for better shots at home. Practice barista techniques in a professional training center with guidance on equipment setup and troubleshooting.
Hands-on espresso training focused on dialing in grind size, dosing, and extraction for better shots at home. Practice barista techniques in a professional training center with guidance on equipment setup and troubleshooting.

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.

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.

Hands-on mixology session centered on gin, moving from botanical aroma tasting to shaking and stirring classic builds and modern riffs. Expect guided technique tips, recipe takeaways, and a spirited bar class vibe at a boutique hotel.

Hands-on mixology session centered on gin, moving from botanical aroma tasting to shaking and stirring classic builds and modern riffs. Expect guided technique tips, recipe takeaways, and a spirited bar class vibe at a boutique hotel.
Hands-on mixology session centered on gin, moving from botanical aroma tasting to shaking and stirring classic builds and modern riffs. Expect guided technique tips, recipe takeaways, and a spirited bar class vibe at a boutique hotel.
Hands-on sourdough workshop covering starter care, feeding schedules, and troubleshooting fermentation. Practice mixing and baking rustic loaves while learning foundational techniques for consistent oven spring and tangy crumb.
Hands-on sourdough workshop covering starter care, feeding schedules, and troubleshooting fermentation. Practice mixing and baking rustic loaves while learning foundational techniques for consistent oven spring and tangy crumb.
Hands-on sourdough workshop covering starter care, feeding schedules, and troubleshooting fermentation. Practice mixing and baking rustic loaves while learning foundational techniques for consistent oven spring and tangy crumb.

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.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.

Guided wild-foraging walk focused on identifying edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal ingredients in the Asheville area. Learn safe harvesting practices, local ecology, and how to use found foods in the kitchen.

Guided wild-foraging walk focused on identifying edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal ingredients in the Asheville area. Learn safe harvesting practices, local ecology, and how to use found foods in the kitchen.
Guided wild-foraging walk focused on identifying edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal ingredients in the Asheville area. Learn safe harvesting practices, local ecology, and how to use found foods in the kitchen.
Hands-on herbal agriculture training focused on harvesting aerial medicinal herbs and post harvest handling to preserve potency and quality. Practical best practices for producing high grade ingredients for value added herbal products at a research and extension farm.
Hands-on herbal agriculture training focused on harvesting aerial medicinal herbs and post harvest handling to preserve potency and quality. Practical best practices for producing high grade ingredients for value added herbal products at a research and extension farm.
Hands-on herbal agriculture training focused on harvesting aerial medicinal herbs and post harvest handling to preserve potency and quality. Practical best practices for producing high grade ingredients for value added herbal products at a research and extension farm.

Hands-on color mixing practice with a color wheel, building primary, secondary, and intermediate hues into a take-home set of color trials. Explore grayscale, monochromatic and analogous palettes, and neutrals in a focused afternoon workshop.

Hands-on color mixing practice with a color wheel, building primary, secondary, and intermediate hues into a take-home set of color trials. Explore grayscale, monochromatic and analogous palettes, and neutrals in a focused afternoon workshop.
Hands-on color mixing practice with a color wheel, building primary, secondary, and intermediate hues into a take-home set of color trials. Explore grayscale, monochromatic and analogous palettes, and neutrals in a focused afternoon workshop.

A relaxed neighborhood group ride that rolls to a local coffee stop, blending casual cycling with sidewalk conversations, community connection, and morning brews for riders of all levels.

A relaxed neighborhood group ride that rolls to a local coffee stop, blending casual cycling with sidewalk conversations, community connection, and morning brews for riders of all levels.
A relaxed neighborhood group ride that rolls to a local coffee stop, blending casual cycling with sidewalk conversations, community connection, and morning brews for riders of all levels.

Intro botany class exploring how plants survive and reproduce using modified leaves, stems, and roots. Learn core plant structure and function with practical examples in an arboretum setting suited to beginners.

Intro botany class exploring how plants survive and reproduce using modified leaves, stems, and roots. Learn core plant structure and function with practical examples in an arboretum setting suited to beginners.
Intro botany class exploring how plants survive and reproduce using modified leaves, stems, and roots. Learn core plant structure and function with practical examples in an arboretum setting suited to beginners.

A 90 minute guided walk through the brewhouse, taproom, and outdoor spaces with a Highland Brewing ambassador, digging into the brewery’s origin story and brewing process. Includes a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).

A 90 minute guided walk through the brewhouse, taproom, and outdoor spaces with a Highland Brewing ambassador, digging into the brewery’s origin story and brewing process. Includes a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).
A 90 minute guided walk through the brewhouse, taproom, and outdoor spaces with a Highland Brewing ambassador, digging into the brewery’s origin story and brewing process. Includes a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).

Hands-on landscape design fundamentals in a two-part class covering design principles, site assessment, and planning for sustainable, aesthetically appealing yards. Expect practical guidance on creating and managing landscapes in an arboretum learning setting.

Hands-on landscape design fundamentals in a two-part class covering design principles, site assessment, and planning for sustainable, aesthetically appealing yards. Expect practical guidance on creating and managing landscapes in an arboretum learning setting.
Hands-on landscape design fundamentals in a two-part class covering design principles, site assessment, and planning for sustainable, aesthetically appealing yards. Expect practical guidance on creating and managing landscapes in an arboretum learning setting.

Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.

Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.
Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.
Regional ginseng production and marketing update led by N.C. Cooperative Extension, with practical cultivation insights and market context. Includes one ounce of high quality stratified ginseng seed for growers to take home.
Regional ginseng production and marketing update led by N.C. Cooperative Extension, with practical cultivation insights and market context. Includes one ounce of high quality stratified ginseng seed for growers to take home.
Regional ginseng production and marketing update led by N.C. Cooperative Extension, with practical cultivation insights and market context. Includes one ounce of high quality stratified ginseng seed for growers to take home.

Two hours of littles only museum floor time paired with STEAM storytimes led by PreK educators and a nature based play workshop with Kids Garden. Complimentary coffee and a light breakfast set an easygoing morning vibe for families with kids 5 and under.

Two hours of littles only museum floor time paired with STEAM storytimes led by PreK educators and a nature based play workshop with Kids Garden. Complimentary coffee and a light breakfast set an easygoing morning vibe for families with kids 5 and under.
Two hours of littles only museum floor time paired with STEAM storytimes led by PreK educators and a nature based play workshop with Kids Garden. Complimentary coffee and a light breakfast set an easygoing morning vibe for families with kids 5 and under.

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.