
Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
Behind the scenes walkthrough of a craft distillery with a guided tasting of small batch spirits, highlighting grains, fermentation, and barrel aging. Relaxed Black Mountain stop for learning production details and sampling house pours.
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Walk through a working craft distillery to learn how grain-to-glass spirits are made, then sample a guided flight of Oak and Grist’s house offerings. A relaxed Black Mountain stop for curious drinkers and local flavor.

Walk through a working craft distillery to learn how grain-to-glass spirits are made, then sample a guided flight of Oak and Grist’s house offerings. A relaxed Black Mountain stop for curious drinkers and local flavor.
Walk through a working craft distillery to learn how grain-to-glass spirits are made, then sample a guided flight of Oak and Grist’s house offerings. A relaxed Black Mountain stop for curious drinkers and local flavor.

Craft spirits and cocktail pours anchor an early evening hang at a Black Mountain distillery, with a rotating Friday feature highlight. Ideal for a laid-back start to the weekend with sips, conversation, and small-batch vibes.

Craft spirits and cocktail pours anchor an early evening hang at a Black Mountain distillery, with a rotating Friday feature highlight. Ideal for a laid-back start to the weekend with sips, conversation, and small-batch vibes.
Craft spirits and cocktail pours anchor an early evening hang at a Black Mountain distillery, with a rotating Friday feature highlight. Ideal for a laid-back start to the weekend with sips, conversation, and small-batch vibes.
A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.
A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.
A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.

Father’s Day gathering at a Black Mountain distillery tasting room, centered on craft spirits and a laid-back afternoon hang. Ideal for celebrating dads with cocktails, pours, and casual conversation.

Father’s Day gathering at a Black Mountain distillery tasting room, centered on craft spirits and a laid-back afternoon hang. Ideal for celebrating dads with cocktails, pours, and casual conversation.
Father’s Day gathering at a Black Mountain distillery tasting room, centered on craft spirits and a laid-back afternoon hang. Ideal for celebrating dads with cocktails, pours, and casual conversation.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.
A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

Needles clicking and yarn in hand, a relaxed knitting circle meets in a Black Mountain distillery taproom for fiber arts, conversation, and sipping cocktails or spirits while you work on personal projects.

Needles clicking and yarn in hand, a relaxed knitting circle meets in a Black Mountain distillery taproom for fiber arts, conversation, and sipping cocktails or spirits while you work on personal projects.
Needles clicking and yarn in hand, a relaxed knitting circle meets in a Black Mountain distillery taproom for fiber arts, conversation, and sipping cocktails or spirits while you work on personal projects.

Casual knitting and fiber arts hangout with an open, welcoming vibe for all projects and skill levels. Settle in at a distillery for social stitching alongside food and drinks, in partnership with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.

Casual knitting and fiber arts hangout with an open, welcoming vibe for all projects and skill levels. Settle in at a distillery for social stitching alongside food and drinks, in partnership with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.
Casual knitting and fiber arts hangout with an open, welcoming vibe for all projects and skill levels. Settle in at a distillery for social stitching alongside food and drinks, in partnership with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.

Late-evening study hall and informal talk with Jason McDougald of Camp Grier inside a working distillery setting. Expect a casual, discussion-forward hang geared toward learning, questions, and community connection over craft spirits.

Late-evening study hall and informal talk with Jason McDougald of Camp Grier inside a working distillery setting. Expect a casual, discussion-forward hang geared toward learning, questions, and community connection over craft spirits.
Late-evening study hall and informal talk with Jason McDougald of Camp Grier inside a working distillery setting. Expect a casual, discussion-forward hang geared toward learning, questions, and community connection over craft spirits.
Late-night DJ set of electronic dance grooves that builds from sunset into a high-energy floor. Sip house-distilled cocktails in a distillery taproom setting in Black Mountain.
Late-night DJ set of electronic dance grooves that builds from sunset into a high-energy floor. Sip house-distilled cocktails in a distillery taproom setting in Black Mountain.
Late-night DJ set of electronic dance grooves that builds from sunset into a high-energy floor. Sip house-distilled cocktails in a distillery taproom setting in Black Mountain.
A historian-led walk through downtown Asheville’s past, weaving architectural landmarks, local legends, and civic history into an easy-paced city stroll. Ideal for curious locals and visitors who want context-rich storytelling and neighborhood insight.
A historian-led walk through downtown Asheville’s past, weaving architectural landmarks, local legends, and civic history into an easy-paced city stroll. Ideal for curious locals and visitors who want context-rich storytelling and neighborhood insight.
A historian-led walk through downtown Asheville’s past, weaving architectural landmarks, local legends, and civic history into an easy-paced city stroll. Ideal for curious locals and visitors who want context-rich storytelling and neighborhood insight.

Hands-on tequila cocktail lesson with guided tasting and step-by-step mixing techniques. Expect a social, bar-style class focused on tequila flavor profiles, classic builds, and practical bartender tips.

Hands-on tequila cocktail lesson with guided tasting and step-by-step mixing techniques. Expect a social, bar-style class focused on tequila flavor profiles, classic builds, and practical bartender tips.
Hands-on tequila cocktail lesson with guided tasting and step-by-step mixing techniques. Expect a social, bar-style class focused on tequila flavor profiles, classic builds, and practical bartender tips.

Anniversary celebration with complimentary wine and cider pours alongside cheese pairings, inviting casual drop in sipping all day. Relaxed tasting room vibe geared toward sampling new favorites and mingling with fellow locals.

Anniversary celebration with complimentary wine and cider pours alongside cheese pairings, inviting casual drop in sipping all day. Relaxed tasting room vibe geared toward sampling new favorites and mingling with fellow locals.
Anniversary celebration with complimentary wine and cider pours alongside cheese pairings, inviting casual drop in sipping all day. Relaxed tasting room vibe geared toward sampling new favorites and mingling with fellow locals.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic shoreline views and a relaxed group pace. Expect light local history and nature interpretation while connecting with fellow walkers.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic shoreline views and a relaxed group pace. Expect light local history and nature interpretation while connecting with fellow walkers.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic shoreline views and a relaxed group pace. Expect light local history and nature interpretation while connecting with fellow walkers.
After-dark walking tour tracing Asheville’s criminal past through gritty true-crime stories and local history. Starts at a downtown bar and coffee shop for an eerie, story-driven stroll past notable sites.
After-dark walking tour tracing Asheville’s criminal past through gritty true-crime stories and local history. Starts at a downtown bar and coffee shop for an eerie, story-driven stroll past notable sites.
After-dark walking tour tracing Asheville’s criminal past through gritty true-crime stories and local history. Starts at a downtown bar and coffee shop for an eerie, story-driven stroll past notable sites.

A guided trek into Pisgah National Forest to reach cascading waterfalls via wooded mountain trails. Expect a moderate-paced small-group hike with local guiding, scenic overlooks, and plenty of photo stops.

A guided trek into Pisgah National Forest to reach cascading waterfalls via wooded mountain trails. Expect a moderate-paced small-group hike with local guiding, scenic overlooks, and plenty of photo stops.
A guided trek into Pisgah National Forest to reach cascading waterfalls via wooded mountain trails. Expect a moderate-paced small-group hike with local guiding, scenic overlooks, and plenty of photo stops.

Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.

Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.
Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.
Slow, sensory immersion in the NC Arboretum’s lush trails blends mindful breathing with quiet observation of trees, birdsong, and forest scents. A calming, guided nature walk designed for stress relief and gentle connection to the landscape.
Slow, sensory immersion in the NC Arboretum’s lush trails blends mindful breathing with quiet observation of trees, birdsong, and forest scents. A calming, guided nature walk designed for stress relief and gentle connection to the landscape.
Slow, sensory immersion in the NC Arboretum’s lush trails blends mindful breathing with quiet observation of trees, birdsong, and forest scents. A calming, guided nature walk designed for stress relief and gentle connection to the landscape.

A leisurely garden walk paired with plein air painters capturing blooms, light, and landscapes in real time. Browse fresh works in an arts-center setting while meeting local artists and chatting about technique and process.

A leisurely garden walk paired with plein air painters capturing blooms, light, and landscapes in real time. Browse fresh works in an arts-center setting while meeting local artists and chatting about technique and process.
A leisurely garden walk paired with plein air painters capturing blooms, light, and landscapes in real time. Browse fresh works in an arts-center setting while meeting local artists and chatting about technique and process.

A morning deep dive into mushroom cultivation with local grower Greg Carter, blending ancient techniques with modern methods. Learn how Western North Carolina’s ecosystem supports fungi farming through an educational, nature rooted farm tour.

A morning deep dive into mushroom cultivation with local grower Greg Carter, blending ancient techniques with modern methods. Learn how Western North Carolina’s ecosystem supports fungi farming through an educational, nature rooted farm tour.
A morning deep dive into mushroom cultivation with local grower Greg Carter, blending ancient techniques with modern methods. Learn how Western North Carolina’s ecosystem supports fungi farming through an educational, nature rooted farm tour.