Queer-Led Mushroom Forage
A queer led evening forest wander at Bent Creek with mushroom foraging woven into songs, rhythmic chants, and a playful mushroom dance. Nature based community gathering with a ritual folk vibe on the trail.
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Guided foraging walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles, mushrooms, and native plants in the Asheville area. Expect hands-on tips for safe harvesting, plant ID, and practical ways to use your finds at home.

Guided foraging walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles, mushrooms, and native plants in the Asheville area. Expect hands-on tips for safe harvesting, plant ID, and practical ways to use your finds at home.
Guided foraging walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles, mushrooms, and native plants in the Asheville area. Expect hands-on tips for safe harvesting, plant ID, and practical ways to use your finds at home.

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.
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.

Mindful foraging practice that blends gentle yoga philosophy with hands-on plant identification and ethical harvesting tips. Expect a nature-focused learning session grounded in local ecology and practical takeaways for safe, respectful wildcrafting.

Mindful foraging practice that blends gentle yoga philosophy with hands-on plant identification and ethical harvesting tips. Expect a nature-focused learning session grounded in local ecology and practical takeaways for safe, respectful wildcrafting.
Mindful foraging practice that blends gentle yoga philosophy with hands-on plant identification and ethical harvesting tips. Expect a nature-focused learning session grounded in local ecology and practical takeaways for safe, respectful wildcrafting.
A slow, sensory forest bathing experience unfolds on the Arboretum’s lush trails, blending mindful walking with quiet reflection and deep nature connection. Expect a calm, restorative afternoon outdoors guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing experience unfolds on the Arboretum’s lush trails, blending mindful walking with quiet reflection and deep nature connection. Expect a calm, restorative afternoon outdoors guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing experience unfolds on the Arboretum’s lush trails, blending mindful walking with quiet reflection and deep nature connection. Expect a calm, restorative afternoon outdoors guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.

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.

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.
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.

An evening field trip blending a guided salt cave session for deep relaxation with a botanical walk highlighting Asheville’s healing plants. Built for connection, with a welcome circle and time to unwind alongside fellow adventurers.

An evening field trip blending a guided salt cave session for deep relaxation with a botanical walk highlighting Asheville’s healing plants. Built for connection, with a welcome circle and time to unwind alongside fellow adventurers.
An evening field trip blending a guided salt cave session for deep relaxation with a botanical walk highlighting Asheville’s healing plants. Built for connection, with a welcome circle and time to unwind alongside fellow adventurers.

Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.

Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.

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.

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.

An intimate eight person queer supper club centered on a homemade Italian inspired dinner, designed for relaxed conversation and community building around cooking. Expect a cozy shared table vibe with limited seating.

An intimate eight person queer supper club centered on a homemade Italian inspired dinner, designed for relaxed conversation and community building around cooking. Expect a cozy shared table vibe with limited seating.
An intimate eight person queer supper club centered on a homemade Italian inspired dinner, designed for relaxed conversation and community building around cooking. Expect a cozy shared table vibe with limited seating.

Late-night sensory immersion blending improvised sound and subtle, meditative atmosphere—tuning attention to what can’t be seen but can be felt. A quiet, intimate setting in Black Mountain invites deep listening, breath-led presence, and restorative calm.

Late-night sensory immersion blending improvised sound and subtle, meditative atmosphere—tuning attention to what can’t be seen but can be felt. A quiet, intimate setting in Black Mountain invites deep listening, breath-led presence, and restorative calm.
Late-night sensory immersion blending improvised sound and subtle, meditative atmosphere—tuning attention to what can’t be seen but can be felt. A quiet, intimate setting in Black Mountain invites deep listening, breath-led presence, and restorative calm.

Gentle, guided platonic cuddle gathering held outdoors, centering consent, communication, and clear boundaries for non sexual touch in nature. Includes an optional cuddle component during the Montford Players show at 7:30 pm.

Gentle, guided platonic cuddle gathering held outdoors, centering consent, communication, and clear boundaries for non sexual touch in nature. Includes an optional cuddle component during the Montford Players show at 7:30 pm.
Gentle, guided platonic cuddle gathering held outdoors, centering consent, communication, and clear boundaries for non sexual touch in nature. Includes an optional cuddle component during the Montford Players show at 7:30 pm.
Freeform, guided movement designed for release and embodied connection, blending a journey style dance flow with restorative stillness. Ambient sound bath tones support nervous system reset, reflection, and communal grounding.
Freeform, guided movement designed for release and embodied connection, blending a journey style dance flow with restorative stillness. Ambient sound bath tones support nervous system reset, reflection, and communal grounding.
Freeform, guided movement designed for release and embodied connection, blending a journey style dance flow with restorative stillness. Ambient sound bath tones support nervous system reset, reflection, and communal grounding.

Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.

Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.
Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.
Speed-dating-style “speed friending” rounds help female-identifying locals meet new friends through quick conversations and guided connection prompts. A casual evening social mixer geared toward building supportive community in Western North Carolina.
Speed-dating-style “speed friending” rounds help female-identifying locals meet new friends through quick conversations and guided connection prompts. A casual evening social mixer geared toward building supportive community in Western North Carolina.
Speed-dating-style “speed friending” rounds help female-identifying locals meet new friends through quick conversations and guided connection prompts. A casual evening social mixer geared toward building supportive community in Western North Carolina.

Downtown Pack Square turns into an outdoor Pride celebration with a vendor village, colorful community booths, and high-energy drag and live performances. Expect an inclusive festival vibe with music, dancing, and local organizations throughout the park.

Downtown Pack Square turns into an outdoor Pride celebration with a vendor village, colorful community booths, and high-energy drag and live performances. Expect an inclusive festival vibe with music, dancing, and local organizations throughout the park.
Downtown Pack Square turns into an outdoor Pride celebration with a vendor village, colorful community booths, and high-energy drag and live performances. Expect an inclusive festival vibe with music, dancing, and local organizations throughout the park.

A morning trail loop hike from the Bent Creek River Park parking lot, meeting across Hwy 191 from the Arboretum entrance. Outdoor community gathering with a faith based “Worship in the Wild” vibe on the Shut In Trail to Hard Times Road route.

A morning trail loop hike from the Bent Creek River Park parking lot, meeting across Hwy 191 from the Arboretum entrance. Outdoor community gathering with a faith based “Worship in the Wild” vibe on the Shut In Trail to Hard Times Road route.
A morning trail loop hike from the Bent Creek River Park parking lot, meeting across Hwy 191 from the Arboretum entrance. Outdoor community gathering with a faith based “Worship in the Wild” vibe on the Shut In Trail to Hard Times Road route.

A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a midday meet-up and shared trail time through forested paths to a cascading waterfall. Expect community-focused pacing, casual conversation, and an active outdoor outing near Asheville.

A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a midday meet-up and shared trail time through forested paths to a cascading waterfall. Expect community-focused pacing, casual conversation, and an active outdoor outing near Asheville.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a midday meet-up and shared trail time through forested paths to a cascading waterfall. Expect community-focused pacing, casual conversation, and an active outdoor outing near Asheville.

An evening artisan market and community celebration with women makers and local vendors. Browse handmade goods and small-batch finds in a lively, social atmosphere geared toward supporting local creatives.

An evening artisan market and community celebration with women makers and local vendors. Browse handmade goods and small-batch finds in a lively, social atmosphere geared toward supporting local creatives.
An evening artisan market and community celebration with women makers and local vendors. Browse handmade goods and small-batch finds in a lively, social atmosphere geared toward supporting local creatives.

Create sun-printed cyanotype art using foraged leaves and flowers, layering botanical silhouettes into deep indigo prints. A hands-on art party with guided instruction and plenty of time to experiment and socialize.

Create sun-printed cyanotype art using foraged leaves and flowers, layering botanical silhouettes into deep indigo prints. A hands-on art party with guided instruction and plenty of time to experiment and socialize.
Create sun-printed cyanotype art using foraged leaves and flowers, layering botanical silhouettes into deep indigo prints. A hands-on art party with guided instruction and plenty of time to experiment and socialize.