Hike & Highland Cow tour
Gentle pasture hike to meet shaggy highland cows, with hands on petting, photo ops, and on site farm merchandise; an informal guided talk covers cow care and farm history for all ages.
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Gentle meet and greet with docile highland cows on the Farm the House front porch, with hands-on petting, photo opportunities, and a relaxed afternoon Highland tea at New Beginnings Historic Farm.
Gentle meet and greet with docile highland cows on the Farm the House front porch, with hands-on petting, photo opportunities, and a relaxed afternoon Highland tea at New Beginnings Historic Farm.
Gentle meet and greet with docile highland cows on the Farm the House front porch, with hands-on petting, photo opportunities, and a relaxed afternoon Highland tea at New Beginnings Historic Farm.
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.

Moonlit guided exploration of the WNC Nature Center spotlighting nocturnal animals and adaptations; families engage in sensory challenges, interactive games, and close-up nighttime encounters along dimly lit trails.

Moonlit guided exploration of the WNC Nature Center spotlighting nocturnal animals and adaptations; families engage in sensory challenges, interactive games, and close-up nighttime encounters along dimly lit trails.
Moonlit guided exploration of the WNC Nature Center spotlighting nocturnal animals and adaptations; families engage in sensory challenges, interactive games, and close-up nighttime encounters along dimly lit trails.

Gentle vinyasa flow on a countryside equine wellness farm, moving through mindful stretches and breathwork amid pastures and distant horse sounds; accessible pace for all levels, bring a mat and water.

Gentle vinyasa flow on a countryside equine wellness farm, moving through mindful stretches and breathwork amid pastures and distant horse sounds; accessible pace for all levels, bring a mat and water.
Gentle vinyasa flow on a countryside equine wellness farm, moving through mindful stretches and breathwork amid pastures and distant horse sounds; accessible pace for all levels, bring a mat and water.
Saddle up for scenic guided trail rides through rolling farm fields and shaded woodlands, with one- and two-hour options on calm, well-trained horses suited to riders of all skill levels.
Saddle up for scenic guided trail rides through rolling farm fields and shaded woodlands, with one- and two-hour options on calm, well-trained horses suited to riders of all skill levels.
Saddle up for scenic guided trail rides through rolling farm fields and shaded woodlands, with one- and two-hour options on calm, well-trained horses suited to riders of all skill levels.

Quiet guided meditation among gentle horses at a Leicester equine wellness farm, emphasizing grounding breathwork, sensory awareness, and horse facilitated presence in a peaceful outdoor pasture setting.

Quiet guided meditation among gentle horses at a Leicester equine wellness farm, emphasizing grounding breathwork, sensory awareness, and horse facilitated presence in a peaceful outdoor pasture setting.
Quiet guided meditation among gentle horses at a Leicester equine wellness farm, emphasizing grounding breathwork, sensory awareness, and horse facilitated presence in a peaceful outdoor pasture setting.

Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.

Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.

Gentle, guided 1:1 healing sessions with a herd of therapy horses on a rural equine farm, led by Eden; blends equine-assisted presence, energy work, and somatic grounding for emotional restoration.

Gentle, guided 1:1 healing sessions with a herd of therapy horses on a rural equine farm, led by Eden; blends equine-assisted presence, energy work, and somatic grounding for emotional restoration.
Gentle, guided 1:1 healing sessions with a herd of therapy horses on a rural equine farm, led by Eden; blends equine-assisted presence, energy work, and somatic grounding for emotional restoration.

Guided winter bird walk across Hickory Nut Gap’s farm pastures and woodlots, spotting sparrows, raptors, and winter migrants while learning binocular techniques, field identification tips, and habitat cues from experienced naturalists.

Guided winter bird walk across Hickory Nut Gap’s farm pastures and woodlots, spotting sparrows, raptors, and winter migrants while learning binocular techniques, field identification tips, and habitat cues from experienced naturalists.
Guided winter bird walk across Hickory Nut Gap’s farm pastures and woodlots, spotting sparrows, raptors, and winter migrants while learning binocular techniques, field identification tips, and habitat cues from experienced naturalists.

Guided distillery walkthrough of copper stills and barrel rooms followed by a seated tasting of small batch whiskey and gin, with tasting notes and mixology tips from the distillers.

Guided distillery walkthrough of copper stills and barrel rooms followed by a seated tasting of small batch whiskey and gin, with tasting notes and mixology tips from the distillers.
Guided distillery walkthrough of copper stills and barrel rooms followed by a seated tasting of small batch whiskey and gin, with tasting notes and mixology tips from the distillers.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.

Three-day immersive equine guided workshop combining somatic practices and mindful horsemanship to deepen self connection and emotional awareness on a rural wellness farm. Small group experiential retreat with hands on horse interactions and reflective practices.

Three-day immersive equine guided workshop combining somatic practices and mindful horsemanship to deepen self connection and emotional awareness on a rural wellness farm. Small group experiential retreat with hands on horse interactions and reflective practices.
Three-day immersive equine guided workshop combining somatic practices and mindful horsemanship to deepen self connection and emotional awareness on a rural wellness farm. Small group experiential retreat with hands on horse interactions and reflective practices.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.

Kids relax on cushions in a cozy cat lounge while a reader narrates cat centric picture books surrounded by resident panthers, creating a low-key storytime experience for families with children under eight.

Kids relax on cushions in a cozy cat lounge while a reader narrates cat centric picture books surrounded by resident panthers, creating a low-key storytime experience for families with children under eight.
Kids relax on cushions in a cozy cat lounge while a reader narrates cat centric picture books surrounded by resident panthers, creating a low-key storytime experience for families with children under eight.

Gentle equine assisted coaching uses horse feedback and guided groundwork in a quiet paddock to build emotional awareness, leadership, and confidence through tailored one on one horsemanship and mindfulness exercises.

Gentle equine assisted coaching uses horse feedback and guided groundwork in a quiet paddock to build emotional awareness, leadership, and confidence through tailored one on one horsemanship and mindfulness exercises.
Gentle equine assisted coaching uses horse feedback and guided groundwork in a quiet paddock to build emotional awareness, leadership, and confidence through tailored one on one horsemanship and mindfulness exercises.

Soft purrs and colored pencils set the mood in a cat filled lounge where teens and adults quietly color intricate designs, socialize, and de stress; materials and gentle guidance create a beginner friendly creative night.

Soft purrs and colored pencils set the mood in a cat filled lounge where teens and adults quietly color intricate designs, socialize, and de stress; materials and gentle guidance create a beginner friendly creative night.
Soft purrs and colored pencils set the mood in a cat filled lounge where teens and adults quietly color intricate designs, socialize, and de stress; materials and gentle guidance create a beginner friendly creative night.

Hands-on coloring workshop for kids surrounded by resident friendly cats at the House of Black Cat Magic, blending crafty creativity with gentle feline interaction in a cozy, family friendly gallery setting.

Hands-on coloring workshop for kids surrounded by resident friendly cats at the House of Black Cat Magic, blending crafty creativity with gentle feline interaction in a cozy, family friendly gallery setting.
Hands-on coloring workshop for kids surrounded by resident friendly cats at the House of Black Cat Magic, blending crafty creativity with gentle feline interaction in a cozy, family friendly gallery setting.

Forest trails lead to mossy waterfall viewpoints on a guided midday hike, with interpretive trail commentary, steady paced walking, and panoramic creekside scenery, ideal for outdoors enthusiasts and photographers.

Forest trails lead to mossy waterfall viewpoints on a guided midday hike, with interpretive trail commentary, steady paced walking, and panoramic creekside scenery, ideal for outdoors enthusiasts and photographers.
Forest trails lead to mossy waterfall viewpoints on a guided midday hike, with interpretive trail commentary, steady paced walking, and panoramic creekside scenery, ideal for outdoors enthusiasts and photographers.