Native Bee Garden Walk & Alpaca Meet-and-Greet
A guided garden walk with a local bee expert explores native pollinators and habitat-friendly planting on a working farm. Friendly alpaca feeding, farm exploring, and light refreshments round out an easygoing afternoon at the estate.
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A guided pasture hike on a historic farm with up close time meeting Highland cows. Learn about the breed, pet them, snap photos, and browse Highland cow themed merchandise after the walk.
A guided pasture hike on a historic farm with up close time meeting Highland cows. Learn about the breed, pet them, snap photos, and browse Highland cow themed merchandise after the walk.
A guided pasture hike on a historic farm with up close time meeting Highland cows. Learn about the breed, pet them, snap photos, and browse Highland cow themed merchandise after the walk.
A laid-back paint and sip session where you create an alpaca-themed canvas artwork while sipping drinks and relaxing with the group. Expect easy, guided painting steps and a casual social vibe ideal for beginners.
A laid-back paint and sip session where you create an alpaca-themed canvas artwork while sipping drinks and relaxing with the group. Expect easy, guided painting steps and a casual social vibe ideal for beginners.
A laid-back paint and sip session where you create an alpaca-themed canvas artwork while sipping drinks and relaxing with the group. Expect easy, guided painting steps and a casual social vibe ideal for beginners.

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.

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.

Outdoor yoga flow in a grassy farm setting while friendly goats roam, cuddle, and climb for a playful, laughter-filled session. A lighthearted all-levels practice that blends movement, animal therapy vibes, and fresh-air relaxation.

Outdoor yoga flow in a grassy farm setting while friendly goats roam, cuddle, and climb for a playful, laughter-filled session. A lighthearted all-levels practice that blends movement, animal therapy vibes, and fresh-air relaxation.
Outdoor yoga flow in a grassy farm setting while friendly goats roam, cuddle, and climb for a playful, laughter-filled session. A lighthearted all-levels practice that blends movement, animal therapy vibes, and fresh-air relaxation.

A guided mindfulness session alongside calm horses in a pastoral equine wellness farm setting. Slow breathing, grounded presence, and gentle animal connection create an outdoor nature based reset for stress relief and embodied calm.

A guided mindfulness session alongside calm horses in a pastoral equine wellness farm setting. Slow breathing, grounded presence, and gentle animal connection create an outdoor nature based reset for stress relief and embodied calm.
A guided mindfulness session alongside calm horses in a pastoral equine wellness farm setting. Slow breathing, grounded presence, and gentle animal connection create an outdoor nature based reset for stress relief and embodied calm.

Guided one hour mindfulness in a quiet equine wellness farm beside a harmonious horse herd. Focus centers on stillness, heart field coherence, and calming presence as daily noise fades into gentle pasture energy.

Guided one hour mindfulness in a quiet equine wellness farm beside a harmonious horse herd. Focus centers on stillness, heart field coherence, and calming presence as daily noise fades into gentle pasture energy.
Guided one hour mindfulness in a quiet equine wellness farm beside a harmonious horse herd. Focus centers on stillness, heart field coherence, and calming presence as daily noise fades into gentle pasture energy.

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.

Casual happy hour plant gathering centered on horticulture chats, swapping cuttings, and trading local growing tips. A laid-back social meetup for plant lovers to connect over greenery and community.

Casual happy hour plant gathering centered on horticulture chats, swapping cuttings, and trading local growing tips. A laid-back social meetup for plant lovers to connect over greenery and community.
Casual happy hour plant gathering centered on horticulture chats, swapping cuttings, and trading local growing tips. A laid-back social meetup for plant lovers to connect over greenery and community.

Guided LGBTQ+ friendly hike focused on spotting and learning about local mushrooms and forest ecology along the Rice Pinnacle trails. Expect an affirming small group nature walk with identification tips and outdoor community connection.

Guided LGBTQ+ friendly hike focused on spotting and learning about local mushrooms and forest ecology along the Rice Pinnacle trails. Expect an affirming small group nature walk with identification tips and outdoor community connection.
Guided LGBTQ+ friendly hike focused on spotting and learning about local mushrooms and forest ecology along the Rice Pinnacle trails. Expect an affirming small group nature walk with identification tips and outdoor community connection.

A one hour equine assisted meditation centered on stillness, presence, and deep connection with horses in a quiet farm setting. Suitable for beginners or experienced meditators seeking mindfulness and nature grounded calm.

A one hour equine assisted meditation centered on stillness, presence, and deep connection with horses in a quiet farm setting. Suitable for beginners or experienced meditators seeking mindfulness and nature grounded calm.
A one hour equine assisted meditation centered on stillness, presence, and deep connection with horses in a quiet farm setting. Suitable for beginners or experienced meditators seeking mindfulness and nature grounded calm.

A lively birdhouse auction and community fundraiser supporting Bountiful Cities, set in an outdoor orchard setting. Browse and bid on handcrafted birdhouses while connecting with neighbors and supporting local food access work.

A lively birdhouse auction and community fundraiser supporting Bountiful Cities, set in an outdoor orchard setting. Browse and bid on handcrafted birdhouses while connecting with neighbors and supporting local food access work.
A lively birdhouse auction and community fundraiser supporting Bountiful Cities, set in an outdoor orchard setting. Browse and bid on handcrafted birdhouses while connecting with neighbors and supporting local food access work.

A fall agritourism stop on a working Leicester farm with guided insights into fields, barns, and farm operations. Expect a relaxed, community-minded afternoon centered on local food systems, seasonal harvest, and rural scenery.

A fall agritourism stop on a working Leicester farm with guided insights into fields, barns, and farm operations. Expect a relaxed, community-minded afternoon centered on local food systems, seasonal harvest, and rural scenery.
A fall agritourism stop on a working Leicester farm with guided insights into fields, barns, and farm operations. Expect a relaxed, community-minded afternoon centered on local food systems, seasonal harvest, and rural scenery.

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.

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.

Relaxed midweek garden hang with cocktails and mocktails, fire tables, and easy conversation in an outdoor patio setting. Optional add-ons like karaoke or trivia keep it lively while others wander by koi ponds and soak in the vibe.

Relaxed midweek garden hang with cocktails and mocktails, fire tables, and easy conversation in an outdoor patio setting. Optional add-ons like karaoke or trivia keep it lively while others wander by koi ponds and soak in the vibe.
Relaxed midweek garden hang with cocktails and mocktails, fire tables, and easy conversation in an outdoor patio setting. Optional add-ons like karaoke or trivia keep it lively while others wander by koi ponds and soak in the vibe.

Hands-on intro to nature journaling with staff guidance on core principles, inspiration from sample journals, and gentle walks to observation spots across the Arboretum. Expect sketching, note-taking, and close looking at plants and landscapes.

Hands-on intro to nature journaling with staff guidance on core principles, inspiration from sample journals, and gentle walks to observation spots across the Arboretum. Expect sketching, note-taking, and close looking at plants and landscapes.
Hands-on intro to nature journaling with staff guidance on core principles, inspiration from sample journals, and gentle walks to observation spots across the Arboretum. Expect sketching, note-taking, and close looking at plants and landscapes.

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.

A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.

A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.
A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.

A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.

A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.
A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.