Queer-Led Mushroom Forage
A queer-led forest forage in Masters Park blends mushroom hunting with call-and-response songs, rhythmic chanting, and a playful “mushroom dance.” Expect an earthy, community-ritual vibe with gentle walking and nature immersion.
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Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
A fall equinox journey dance focused on movement, release, and embodied connection through freeform, ecstatic-style dancing. Expect a ritual-leaning, heart-opening flow that invites remembering and community presence.
A fall equinox journey dance focused on movement, release, and embodied connection through freeform, ecstatic-style dancing. Expect a ritual-leaning, heart-opening flow that invites remembering and community presence.
A fall equinox journey dance focused on movement, release, and embodied connection through freeform, ecstatic-style dancing. Expect a ritual-leaning, heart-opening flow that invites remembering and community presence.

Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.

Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.

Pre-autumn equinox weekend immersion in native and wild plants at peak harvest, blending herbalism’s art, science, and spirit. Hands-on plant identification practice, ethical wildcrafting and stewardship skills, plus medicinal mushroom learning in a nature-based setting.

Pre-autumn equinox weekend immersion in native and wild plants at peak harvest, blending herbalism’s art, science, and spirit. Hands-on plant identification practice, ethical wildcrafting and stewardship skills, plus medicinal mushroom learning in a nature-based setting.
Pre-autumn equinox weekend immersion in native and wild plants at peak harvest, blending herbalism’s art, science, and spirit. Hands-on plant identification practice, ethical wildcrafting and stewardship skills, plus medicinal mushroom learning in a nature-based setting.
Free flow, joyful movement blends dance and somatic wellness in an outdoor setting, emphasizing mind body spirit connection and nature immersion. Expect a self guided, expressive vibe geared toward stress release and embodied presence.
Free flow, joyful movement blends dance and somatic wellness in an outdoor setting, emphasizing mind body spirit connection and nature immersion. Expect a self guided, expressive vibe geared toward stress release and embodied presence.
Free flow, joyful movement blends dance and somatic wellness in an outdoor setting, emphasizing mind body spirit connection and nature immersion. Expect a self guided, expressive vibe geared toward stress release and embodied presence.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey circle designed to shift brain waves and deepen ancestral connection. A late-night community ritual weaves seasonal celebration with reflective integration practices for personal renewal.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey circle designed to shift brain waves and deepen ancestral connection. A late-night community ritual weaves seasonal celebration with reflective integration practices for personal renewal.
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Sacred, embodied guided movement for the Fall Equinox, leaning into balance as light and dark meet. A reflective dance ritual focused on attuning to inner ripening, harvest abundance, and somatic release of what no longer serves.

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Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.

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An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.

An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
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Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.

Free-form ecstatic dance session blending DJ-driven wave sets with playful movement prompts and a lab-style space to experiment with flow, breath, and somatic expression. Community-minded daytime dance in a school gym setting.

Free-form ecstatic dance session blending DJ-driven wave sets with playful movement prompts and a lab-style space to experiment with flow, breath, and somatic expression. Community-minded daytime dance in a school gym setting.
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Pride-themed late-night dance party powered by electronic DJ sets from Tamagotchi, Good Sweat, and Ganymede. Expect a high-energy, queer-forward club atmosphere built for nonstop dancing and celebration.
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Pulse-driven community drumming fills the downtown park as hand drums and percussion build into a loose, danceable groove. An after-work Friday-night gathering where anyone can sway, listen, or jump into the circle.
Pulse-driven community drumming fills the downtown park as hand drums and percussion build into a loose, danceable groove. An after-work Friday-night gathering where anyone can sway, listen, or jump into the circle.

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A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.

A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.
A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.

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Cozy story time in a cat-centric magical shop, with feline companions roaming the room while tales are read aloud. A gentle, whimsical evening built for animal lovers and community connection.

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Immersive sound bath led by Joy Bush with resonant tones designed to calm the nervous system and deepen relaxation. A quiet, candlelit-style studio setting supports breath-centered mindfulness and gentle rest.
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