Hike & Highland Cow tour
A guided pasture hike at a historic farm that ends with an up close Highland cow meet and greet. Learn about the breed, pet and take photos with the cows, and browse Highland cow merchandise on site.
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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.

Guided equine assisted meditation with calm horses in a pastoral farm setting, focusing on grounding breathwork, gentle sensory connection, and stress relief. Beginner friendly, small-group session held outdoors amid pastures.

Guided equine assisted meditation with calm horses in a pastoral farm setting, focusing on grounding breathwork, gentle sensory connection, and stress relief. Beginner friendly, small-group session held outdoors amid pastures.
Guided equine assisted meditation with calm horses in a pastoral farm setting, focusing on grounding breathwork, gentle sensory connection, and stress relief. Beginner friendly, small-group session held outdoors amid pastures.

Playful goat yoga with snuggly, social baby goats that nudge, climb, and cuddle through a gentle all levels vinyasa flow on a secluded private farm in a peaceful valley—expect giggles, grounding, and joy.

Playful goat yoga with snuggly, social baby goats that nudge, climb, and cuddle through a gentle all levels vinyasa flow on a secluded private farm in a peaceful valley—expect giggles, grounding, and joy.
Playful goat yoga with snuggly, social baby goats that nudge, climb, and cuddle through a gentle all levels vinyasa flow on a secluded private farm in a peaceful valley—expect giggles, grounding, and joy.

A guided behind the scenes walk through a working distillery, with tastings of house made spirits and an introduction to the ingredients, fermentation, and barrel aging process. Ideal for craft whiskey and cocktail curious visitors.

A guided behind the scenes walk through a working distillery, with tastings of house made spirits and an introduction to the ingredients, fermentation, and barrel aging process. Ideal for craft whiskey and cocktail curious visitors.
A guided behind the scenes walk through a working distillery, with tastings of house made spirits and an introduction to the ingredients, fermentation, and barrel aging process. Ideal for craft whiskey and cocktail curious visitors.
Sunlit spring celebration with rescued horses, pony rides, barn tours, and family friendly activities supporting REIN Rescue's equine rehabilitation and adoption efforts. Community centered fundraiser with kids activities, educational demos, and local nonprofit volunteers.
Sunlit spring celebration with rescued horses, pony rides, barn tours, and family friendly activities supporting REIN Rescue's equine rehabilitation and adoption efforts. Community centered fundraiser with kids activities, educational demos, and local nonprofit volunteers.
Sunlit spring celebration with rescued horses, pony rides, barn tours, and family friendly activities supporting REIN Rescue's equine rehabilitation and adoption efforts. Community centered fundraiser with kids activities, educational demos, and local nonprofit volunteers.
Lighthearted yoga flow outdoors while friendly, playful goats wander through the group, nudging mats and sparking plenty of laughter. A casual, beginner friendly wellness experience on a farm like setting in Candler.
Lighthearted yoga flow outdoors while friendly, playful goats wander through the group, nudging mats and sparking plenty of laughter. A casual, beginner friendly wellness experience on a farm like setting in Candler.
Lighthearted yoga flow outdoors while friendly, playful goats wander through the group, nudging mats and sparking plenty of laughter. A casual, beginner friendly wellness experience on a farm like setting in Candler.

Gentle, breath-synced vinyasa flow held outdoors in a pastoral equine setting with soft grass under mats and the distant sound of horses; suitable for all levels seeking restorative movement and grounding.

Gentle, breath-synced vinyasa flow held outdoors in a pastoral equine setting with soft grass under mats and the distant sound of horses; suitable for all levels seeking restorative movement and grounding.
Gentle, breath-synced vinyasa flow held outdoors in a pastoral equine setting with soft grass under mats and the distant sound of horses; suitable for all levels seeking restorative movement and grounding.

Private, hands-on 1:1 equine coaching combining horsemanship and mindful horse connection for personal development and stress reduction at the serene HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm in Leicester.

Private, hands-on 1:1 equine coaching combining horsemanship and mindful horse connection for personal development and stress reduction at the serene HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm in Leicester.
Private, hands-on 1:1 equine coaching combining horsemanship and mindful horse connection for personal development and stress reduction at the serene HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm in Leicester.

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.

A fibershed heritage festival set on the Hickory Nut Gap farm, blending an artisan market with fiber crafts and hands-on demonstrations. Browse locally made textiles and goods while connecting with regional makers in an outdoor, community-forward setting.

A fibershed heritage festival set on the Hickory Nut Gap farm, blending an artisan market with fiber crafts and hands-on demonstrations. Browse locally made textiles and goods while connecting with regional makers in an outdoor, community-forward setting.
A fibershed heritage festival set on the Hickory Nut Gap farm, blending an artisan market with fiber crafts and hands-on demonstrations. Browse locally made textiles and goods while connecting with regional makers in an outdoor, community-forward setting.
An immersive Cherokee history tour centered on lived stories, cultural heritage, and perspectives often left out of textbooks. Expect guided storytelling with contextual stops that connect place, memory, and identity.
An immersive Cherokee history tour centered on lived stories, cultural heritage, and perspectives often left out of textbooks. Expect guided storytelling with contextual stops that connect place, memory, and identity.
An immersive Cherokee history tour centered on lived stories, cultural heritage, and perspectives often left out of textbooks. Expect guided storytelling with contextual stops that connect place, memory, and identity.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.

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.

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.
Explore spring fungi on shaded trails during a guided beginner friendly hike that focuses on mushroom identification, seasonal ecology, and spotting unique caps and gills in a hands on outdoor learning experience.
Explore spring fungi on shaded trails during a guided beginner friendly hike that focuses on mushroom identification, seasonal ecology, and spotting unique caps and gills in a hands on outdoor learning experience.
Explore spring fungi on shaded trails during a guided beginner friendly hike that focuses on mushroom identification, seasonal ecology, and spotting unique caps and gills in a hands on outdoor learning experience.

Guided group hikes and trail excursions along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, paired with community meetups and volunteer friendly programming for local hikers, trail supporters, and outdoor minded neighbors.

Guided group hikes and trail excursions along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, paired with community meetups and volunteer friendly programming for local hikers, trail supporters, and outdoor minded neighbors.
Guided group hikes and trail excursions along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, paired with community meetups and volunteer friendly programming for local hikers, trail supporters, and outdoor minded neighbors.

Gentle coloring session for young children with quiet, friendly resident cats in a cozy cat lounge; small tables, crayons, and soft supervision encourage hands on artmaking and calm animal interaction for families.

Gentle coloring session for young children with quiet, friendly resident cats in a cozy cat lounge; small tables, crayons, and soft supervision encourage hands on artmaking and calm animal interaction for families.
Gentle coloring session for young children with quiet, friendly resident cats in a cozy cat lounge; small tables, crayons, and soft supervision encourage hands on artmaking and calm animal interaction for families.

Gentle guided nature walk for young naturalists at the WNC Nature Center, exploring habitats, spotting native wildlife, and taking part in hands on animal themed activities designed for preschool and early elementary kids.

Gentle guided nature walk for young naturalists at the WNC Nature Center, exploring habitats, spotting native wildlife, and taking part in hands on animal themed activities designed for preschool and early elementary kids.
Gentle guided nature walk for young naturalists at the WNC Nature Center, exploring habitats, spotting native wildlife, and taking part in hands on animal themed activities designed for preschool and early elementary kids.

Soothing, low-lit cat lounge session of gentle purring and cuddles alongside 50 minutes of adult coloring from provided books and markers; a social, stress-relief evening for cat-lovers seeking calm and creative connection.

Soothing, low-lit cat lounge session of gentle purring and cuddles alongside 50 minutes of adult coloring from provided books and markers; a social, stress-relief evening for cat-lovers seeking calm and creative connection.
Soothing, low-lit cat lounge session of gentle purring and cuddles alongside 50 minutes of adult coloring from provided books and markers; a social, stress-relief evening for cat-lovers seeking calm and creative connection.