Queer-Led Mushroom Forage
Queer-led woodland ramble at Bent Creek with mushroom foraging alongside nature songs, rhythmic chants, and a playful mushroom dance. An outdoor, community-centered gathering blending guided exploration with lighthearted movement and ritual.
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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.
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.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend global rhythms with guided warmups and an opening circle led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. A freeform, body-positive dance floor emphasizes somatic release, self-expression, and community connection.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend global rhythms with guided warmups and an opening circle led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. A freeform, body-positive dance floor emphasizes somatic release, self-expression, and community connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend global rhythms with guided warmups and an opening circle led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. A freeform, body-positive dance floor emphasizes somatic release, self-expression, and community connection.

A guided ecstatic dance wave with warmup and an opening circle before an eclectic DJ journey through shifting time signatures and emotive peaks. Expect a community-focused, freeform movement space for expressive dance and embodied release.

A guided ecstatic dance wave with warmup and an opening circle before an eclectic DJ journey through shifting time signatures and emotive peaks. Expect a community-focused, freeform movement space for expressive dance and embodied release.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with warmup and an opening circle before an eclectic DJ journey through shifting time signatures and emotive peaks. Expect a community-focused, freeform movement space for expressive dance and embodied release.
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.
An intentionally crafted, heart opening song journey that blends melodic vocals with somatic presence and nature connection, inviting participants back to body, Land, roots, and shared belonging. Expect a gentle, intimate gathering with communal reflection and emotional reset.
An intentionally crafted, heart opening song journey that blends melodic vocals with somatic presence and nature connection, inviting participants back to body, Land, roots, and shared belonging. Expect a gentle, intimate gathering with communal reflection and emotional reset.
An intentionally crafted, heart opening song journey that blends melodic vocals with somatic presence and nature connection, inviting participants back to body, Land, roots, and shared belonging. Expect a gentle, intimate gathering with communal reflection and emotional reset.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend modern electronic beats with a guided warmup and opening circle to help participants drop out of their heads and into embodied movement. Facilitator Ted Riskin curates an inner-journey dance floor focused on shift and connection.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend modern electronic beats with a guided warmup and opening circle to help participants drop out of their heads and into embodied movement. Facilitator Ted Riskin curates an inner-journey dance floor focused on shift and connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend modern electronic beats with a guided warmup and opening circle to help participants drop out of their heads and into embodied movement. Facilitator Ted Riskin curates an inner-journey dance floor focused on shift and connection.

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.

A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.

A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.
A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.

An intentional yet delightfully unserious three hour playshop centered on inner child joy, wonder, and connection. Guided group games and playful somatic techniques create a relaxed space to reconnect with curiosity and lighthearted community.

An intentional yet delightfully unserious three hour playshop centered on inner child joy, wonder, and connection. Guided group games and playful somatic techniques create a relaxed space to reconnect with curiosity and lighthearted community.
An intentional yet delightfully unserious three hour playshop centered on inner child joy, wonder, and connection. Guided group games and playful somatic techniques create a relaxed space to reconnect with curiosity and lighthearted community.

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.

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.
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.
An evening sacred fire gathering centered on the healing medicine of flames, shared presence, and heartfelt connection. Gather outdoors in Hendersonville for an intentional ritual circle with community warmth and grounding energy.
An evening sacred fire gathering centered on the healing medicine of flames, shared presence, and heartfelt connection. Gather outdoors in Hendersonville for an intentional ritual circle with community warmth and grounding energy.
An evening sacred fire gathering centered on the healing medicine of flames, shared presence, and heartfelt connection. Gather outdoors in Hendersonville for an intentional ritual circle with community warmth and grounding energy.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshop focused on identifying common summer herbs, seasonal harvesting techniques, and making simple tinctures and salves. Ideal for urban gardeners and beginners seeking practical plant medicine skills.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshop focused on identifying common summer herbs, seasonal harvesting techniques, and making simple tinctures and salves. Ideal for urban gardeners and beginners seeking practical plant medicine skills.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshop focused on identifying common summer herbs, seasonal harvesting techniques, and making simple tinctures and salves. Ideal for urban gardeners and beginners seeking practical plant medicine skills.
Hands-on pollinator ID and counting session in a learning garden supporting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Expect guided observation of bees, butterflies, and other common pollinators while contributing local data for conservation.
Hands-on pollinator ID and counting session in a learning garden supporting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Expect guided observation of bees, butterflies, and other common pollinators while contributing local data for conservation.
Hands-on pollinator ID and counting session in a learning garden supporting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Expect guided observation of bees, butterflies, and other common pollinators while contributing local data for conservation.

Candlelit cacao ceremony honoring the autumn equinox, blending heart-opening ritual, guided intention-setting, and quiet reflection. Mars and Venus symbolism shapes the evening’s themes of balance, desire, and grounded connection in an intimate studio setting.

Candlelit cacao ceremony honoring the autumn equinox, blending heart-opening ritual, guided intention-setting, and quiet reflection. Mars and Venus symbolism shapes the evening’s themes of balance, desire, and grounded connection in an intimate studio setting.
Candlelit cacao ceremony honoring the autumn equinox, blending heart-opening ritual, guided intention-setting, and quiet reflection. Mars and Venus symbolism shapes the evening’s themes of balance, desire, and grounded connection in an intimate studio setting.
An autumn witch day retreat blending nature based ritual, mindful movement, and reflective meditation for healers, artists, mystics, rebels, and seekers. Set in a quiet Mars Hill setting designed for grounding, seasonal intention, and community connection.
An autumn witch day retreat blending nature based ritual, mindful movement, and reflective meditation for healers, artists, mystics, rebels, and seekers. Set in a quiet Mars Hill setting designed for grounding, seasonal intention, and community connection.
An autumn witch day retreat blending nature based ritual, mindful movement, and reflective meditation for healers, artists, mystics, rebels, and seekers. Set in a quiet Mars Hill setting designed for grounding, seasonal intention, and community connection.

A quiet pre opening morning inside the galleries pairs brief seated meditation with slow mindful walking through selected exhibits. Gentle prompts support nervous system settling, reflection, and a sanctuary like sense of spaciousness and renewal.

A quiet pre opening morning inside the galleries pairs brief seated meditation with slow mindful walking through selected exhibits. Gentle prompts support nervous system settling, reflection, and a sanctuary like sense of spaciousness and renewal.
A quiet pre opening morning inside the galleries pairs brief seated meditation with slow mindful walking through selected exhibits. Gentle prompts support nervous system settling, reflection, and a sanctuary like sense of spaciousness and renewal.

Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered circle exploring eclipse-themed identity shifts, followed by guided intentional movement that turns into intuitive freeform shapes and somatic release. The evening closes with a calming sound bowl meditation in a studio setting.

Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered circle exploring eclipse-themed identity shifts, followed by guided intentional movement that turns into intuitive freeform shapes and somatic release. The evening closes with a calming sound bowl meditation in a studio setting.
Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered circle exploring eclipse-themed identity shifts, followed by guided intentional movement that turns into intuitive freeform shapes and somatic release. The evening closes with a calming sound bowl meditation in a studio setting.

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.