Queer-Led Mushroom Forage
Queer-led forest foray at Bent Creek with mushroom foraging alongside nature songs, rhythmic chanting, and a playful mushroom dance. An outdoor group adventure centered on woodland exploration and community connection.
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A chill, no drop queer affinity mountain bike ride through Bent Creek singletrack, with a quick trail overview, bike check, and Q&A before rolling out. Best for riders with beginner skills like neutral position and ready attack stance.

A chill, no drop queer affinity mountain bike ride through Bent Creek singletrack, with a quick trail overview, bike check, and Q&A before rolling out. Best for riders with beginner skills like neutral position and ready attack stance.
A chill, no drop queer affinity mountain bike ride through Bent Creek singletrack, with a quick trail overview, bike check, and Q&A before rolling out. Best for riders with beginner skills like neutral position and ready attack stance.

Connection and healing-centered community gathering led by a BIPOC nonprofit focused on psychedelic-positive wellness. Expect mental health conversation, somatic care elements, and creative expression aimed at collective liberation and mutual support.

Connection and healing-centered community gathering led by a BIPOC nonprofit focused on psychedelic-positive wellness. Expect mental health conversation, somatic care elements, and creative expression aimed at collective liberation and mutual support.
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Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
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Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

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Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

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Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
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Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walk along high elevation Blue Ridge trails, offering paced mindful breathing, sensory immersion among old growth pines, grounding barefoot moments, and nature based stress reduction techniques.

Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walk along high elevation Blue Ridge trails, offering paced mindful breathing, sensory immersion among old growth pines, grounding barefoot moments, and nature based stress reduction techniques.
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A one day nature immersed creative writing and art making workshop rooted in forest bathing principles, mindfulness, and playful prompts. Expect reflective time outdoors that cultivates calm, intuition, and inspiration drawn from the Arboretum landscape.

A one day nature immersed creative writing and art making workshop rooted in forest bathing principles, mindfulness, and playful prompts. Expect reflective time outdoors that cultivates calm, intuition, and inspiration drawn from the Arboretum landscape.
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Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.

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An immersive, interactive theater performance that surrounds the audience with surreal visuals, atmospheric sound, and movement-driven scenes. Expect experimental storytelling and a boundary-blurring experience that feels part installation, part live performance.

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A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a scenic waterfall destination and shaded forest trail miles. Expect a daytime meetup vibe with a moderate pace, trail conversation, and a shared nature outing.

A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a scenic waterfall destination and shaded forest trail miles. Expect a daytime meetup vibe with a moderate pace, trail conversation, and a shared nature outing.
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A pride-style celebration centered on neurodivergence, queer identity, and nerd culture with a welcoming community vibe. Held in a campus gym setting in Swannanoa for connection, visibility, and shared fandom.

A pride-style celebration centered on neurodivergence, queer identity, and nerd culture with a welcoming community vibe. Held in a campus gym setting in Swannanoa for connection, visibility, and shared fandom.
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An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.

An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
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A brisk morning walk on The North Carolina Arboretum’s wooded trails with gentle elevation and stair sections for a cardio boost. Expect fresh mountain air, leafy scenery, and an easygoing pace focused on movement and balance.

A brisk morning walk on The North Carolina Arboretum’s wooded trails with gentle elevation and stair sections for a cardio boost. Expect fresh mountain air, leafy scenery, and an easygoing pace focused on movement and balance.
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Outdoor pollinator safari through blooming garden patches, learning to spot and identify bees, butterflies, and other insects with a smartphone. Hands-on practice using the iNaturalist app to document observations in the Asheville Botanical Garden.

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Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.

Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.

Playful improv exercises — scene work, ensemble listening, and yes and games — in a supportive queer centered atmosphere led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez; free with optional donations.

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Boot scootin line dancing paired with a daytime brunch party where queer culture reshapes country dance into an inclusive, high energy social scene. Choreography spans multiple music styles with steps accessible for all skill levels and ages.
Boot scootin line dancing paired with a daytime brunch party where queer culture reshapes country dance into an inclusive, high energy social scene. Choreography spans multiple music styles with steps accessible for all skill levels and ages.
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Slow, intentional walking meditation winds through lush gardens, pairing gentle breath awareness with steady, grounded steps. Qigong adds flowing, low impact movement for calm focus and embodied relaxation outdoors.

Slow, intentional walking meditation winds through lush gardens, pairing gentle breath awareness with steady, grounded steps. Qigong adds flowing, low impact movement for calm focus and embodied relaxation outdoors.
Slow, intentional walking meditation winds through lush gardens, pairing gentle breath awareness with steady, grounded steps. Qigong adds flowing, low impact movement for calm focus and embodied relaxation outdoors.

Hands on field study in a high elevation cloud forest focused on mushroom ecology and fungi identification. Expect guided observation, note taking, and practical ID techniques while hiking and exploring damp, mossy microhabitats.

Hands on field study in a high elevation cloud forest focused on mushroom ecology and fungi identification. Expect guided observation, note taking, and practical ID techniques while hiking and exploring damp, mossy microhabitats.
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