
Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
Behind-the-scenes walkthrough of a small-batch distillery paired with guided spirit tastings. Expect production insights, aroma and flavor notes, and a relaxed Black Mountain tasting-room vibe focused on whiskey and other craft spirits.
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Behind-the-scenes walk-through of a working craft distillery, with time to learn about grain-to-glass production and barrel aging. Guided tasting highlights house-made whiskeys and other small-batch spirits in an intimate Black Mountain setting.

Behind-the-scenes walk-through of a working craft distillery, with time to learn about grain-to-glass production and barrel aging. Guided tasting highlights house-made whiskeys and other small-batch spirits in an intimate Black Mountain setting.
Behind-the-scenes walk-through of a working craft distillery, with time to learn about grain-to-glass production and barrel aging. Guided tasting highlights house-made whiskeys and other small-batch spirits in an intimate Black Mountain setting.

After-work distillery social with house-made spirits and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. A casual Friday evening for sipping craft cocktails, meeting locals, and easing into the weekend in Black Mountain.

After-work distillery social with house-made spirits and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. A casual Friday evening for sipping craft cocktails, meeting locals, and easing into the weekend in Black Mountain.
After-work distillery social with house-made spirits and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. A casual Friday evening for sipping craft cocktails, meeting locals, and easing into the weekend in Black Mountain.

A Western North Carolina cheese celebration with curated tastings and artisan vendors set inside a working Black Mountain distillery. Expect local creamery specialties, community mingling, and spirit pairings in a relaxed fall festival atmosphere.

A Western North Carolina cheese celebration with curated tastings and artisan vendors set inside a working Black Mountain distillery. Expect local creamery specialties, community mingling, and spirit pairings in a relaxed fall festival atmosphere.
A Western North Carolina cheese celebration with curated tastings and artisan vendors set inside a working Black Mountain distillery. Expect local creamery specialties, community mingling, and spirit pairings in a relaxed fall festival atmosphere.

A fall food festival built around Carolina artisan cheeses with tasting-focused bites and a vendor-style market atmosphere. Sip craft spirits at a distillery while browsing local makers and connecting with the regional food community.

A fall food festival built around Carolina artisan cheeses with tasting-focused bites and a vendor-style market atmosphere. Sip craft spirits at a distillery while browsing local makers and connecting with the regional food community.
A fall food festival built around Carolina artisan cheeses with tasting-focused bites and a vendor-style market atmosphere. Sip craft spirits at a distillery while browsing local makers and connecting with the regional food community.

Hands-on whiskey cocktail class with guided tasting notes, mixing techniques, and bar tools fundamentals. Learn to balance spirit-forward builds and classic proportions in a stylish hotel setting.

Hands-on whiskey cocktail class with guided tasting notes, mixing techniques, and bar tools fundamentals. Learn to balance spirit-forward builds and classic proportions in a stylish hotel setting.
Hands-on whiskey cocktail class with guided tasting notes, mixing techniques, and bar tools fundamentals. Learn to balance spirit-forward builds and classic proportions in a stylish hotel setting.
After-hours arboretum wander with plant-forward sips that connect local botanicals, craft spirits, and sense of place. Expect guided tasting notes and garden strolls centered on roots, herbs, and regional terroir.
After-hours arboretum wander with plant-forward sips that connect local botanicals, craft spirits, and sense of place. Expect guided tasting notes and garden strolls centered on roots, herbs, and regional terroir.
After-hours arboretum wander with plant-forward sips that connect local botanicals, craft spirits, and sense of place. Expect guided tasting notes and garden strolls centered on roots, herbs, and regional terroir.

A guided brewery loop that mixes Asheville taproom stops with foodie bites and drink pairings. Expect a relaxed, walkable crawl vibe with curated pours, local flavors, and plenty of time to sample and socialize.

A guided brewery loop that mixes Asheville taproom stops with foodie bites and drink pairings. Expect a relaxed, walkable crawl vibe with curated pours, local flavors, and plenty of time to sample and socialize.
A guided brewery loop that mixes Asheville taproom stops with foodie bites and drink pairings. Expect a relaxed, walkable crawl vibe with curated pours, local flavors, and plenty of time to sample and socialize.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.

Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail sips in a sleek downtown hotel bar setting. A relaxed evening built for whiskey fans who want to sample, mingle, and ease into a lively midweek night out.

Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail sips in a sleek downtown hotel bar setting. A relaxed evening built for whiskey fans who want to sample, mingle, and ease into a lively midweek night out.
Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail sips in a sleek downtown hotel bar setting. A relaxed evening built for whiskey fans who want to sample, mingle, and ease into a lively midweek night out.

Cryptid-themed pub crawl through downtown Asheville with stops centered around a local brewery hangout and a lively bar-hop vibe. Expect costumed creatures, spooky social energy, and plenty of craft beer along the route.

Cryptid-themed pub crawl through downtown Asheville with stops centered around a local brewery hangout and a lively bar-hop vibe. Expect costumed creatures, spooky social energy, and plenty of craft beer along the route.
Cryptid-themed pub crawl through downtown Asheville with stops centered around a local brewery hangout and a lively bar-hop vibe. Expect costumed creatures, spooky social energy, and plenty of craft beer along the route.

Guided Pisgah Forest hike to a scenic waterfall with local trail insights and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate-pace outing focused on fresh air, forest views, and classic Blue Ridge hiking terrain.

Guided Pisgah Forest hike to a scenic waterfall with local trail insights and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate-pace outing focused on fresh air, forest views, and classic Blue Ridge hiking terrain.
Guided Pisgah Forest hike to a scenic waterfall with local trail insights and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate-pace outing focused on fresh air, forest views, and classic Blue Ridge hiking terrain.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and plenty of scenic water and mountain views. Designed for casual outdoor connection and local sightseeing with a group.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and plenty of scenic water and mountain views. Designed for casual outdoor connection and local sightseeing with a group.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and plenty of scenic water and mountain views. Designed for casual outdoor connection and local sightseeing with a group.

Spoken word and poetry readings bring local writers to the distillery for an intimate, late-night literary hang. Sip craft spirits while you listen, share your own work, or connect with the Dark City Poets Society community.

Spoken word and poetry readings bring local writers to the distillery for an intimate, late-night literary hang. Sip craft spirits while you listen, share your own work, or connect with the Dark City Poets Society community.
Spoken word and poetry readings bring local writers to the distillery for an intimate, late-night literary hang. Sip craft spirits while you listen, share your own work, or connect with the Dark City Poets Society community.

A fall festival night at a Black Mountain brewery with fresh pours and a lively taproom atmosphere. Expect an easygoing community hangout centered on seasonal beer releases and October weekend energy.

A fall festival night at a Black Mountain brewery with fresh pours and a lively taproom atmosphere. Expect an easygoing community hangout centered on seasonal beer releases and October weekend energy.
A fall festival night at a Black Mountain brewery with fresh pours and a lively taproom atmosphere. Expect an easygoing community hangout centered on seasonal beer releases and October weekend energy.
A guided walk through Whippoorwill Farm centered on the pawpaw—North America’s only native tropical fruit—paired with a focused tasting experience. Expect orchard side learning, seasonal flavors, and a relaxed brewery farm setting.
A guided walk through Whippoorwill Farm centered on the pawpaw—North America’s only native tropical fruit—paired with a focused tasting experience. Expect orchard side learning, seasonal flavors, and a relaxed brewery farm setting.
A guided walk through Whippoorwill Farm centered on the pawpaw—North America’s only native tropical fruit—paired with a focused tasting experience. Expect orchard side learning, seasonal flavors, and a relaxed brewery farm setting.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.

Hands-on field class focused on identifying wild edible plants and mushrooms with practical safety tips for responsible harvesting. Guided nature walk blends seasonal Appalachian ecology, tasting notes, and take-home foraging skills.

Hands-on field class focused on identifying wild edible plants and mushrooms with practical safety tips for responsible harvesting. Guided nature walk blends seasonal Appalachian ecology, tasting notes, and take-home foraging skills.
Hands-on field class focused on identifying wild edible plants and mushrooms with practical safety tips for responsible harvesting. Guided nature walk blends seasonal Appalachian ecology, tasting notes, and take-home foraging skills.

Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.

Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.

A behind-the-scenes value stream walkthrough of how coffee moves from seed to cup, hosted in a dedicated training center. Expect origin and processing context, roasting workflow insights, and guided sensory tasting with Q&A.

A behind-the-scenes value stream walkthrough of how coffee moves from seed to cup, hosted in a dedicated training center. Expect origin and processing context, roasting workflow insights, and guided sensory tasting with Q&A.
A behind-the-scenes value stream walkthrough of how coffee moves from seed to cup, hosted in a dedicated training center. Expect origin and processing context, roasting workflow insights, and guided sensory tasting with Q&A.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.