
The Asheville-Blue Ridge Rose Society Exhibition
A fragrant showcase of 100+ Western North Carolina grown rose varieties, from rare garden showpieces to easy care favorites. Stroll display tables at the NC Arboretum and connect with local rosarians and gardening know how.
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Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.

Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.
Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.

Morning tunes spill across an arboretum garden setting with a relaxed outdoor concert atmosphere. Expect a community-forward performance vibe ideal for strolling the grounds, picnicking, and enjoying live sets in the fresh air.

Morning tunes spill across an arboretum garden setting with a relaxed outdoor concert atmosphere. Expect a community-forward performance vibe ideal for strolling the grounds, picnicking, and enjoying live sets in the fresh air.
Morning tunes spill across an arboretum garden setting with a relaxed outdoor concert atmosphere. Expect a community-forward performance vibe ideal for strolling the grounds, picnicking, and enjoying live sets in the fresh air.

Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.

Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.
Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
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.
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.

Hundreds of quilts fill the WNC Ag Center with gallery-style displays, hands-on quilting demonstrations, and a bustling vendor area plus gift shop. Expect a raffle, quilts for sale, and a silent auction alongside kid-friendly activities.

Hundreds of quilts fill the WNC Ag Center with gallery-style displays, hands-on quilting demonstrations, and a bustling vendor area plus gift shop. Expect a raffle, quilts for sale, and a silent auction alongside kid-friendly activities.
Hundreds of quilts fill the WNC Ag Center with gallery-style displays, hands-on quilting demonstrations, and a bustling vendor area plus gift shop. Expect a raffle, quilts for sale, and a silent auction alongside kid-friendly activities.

Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.

Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.

Lively Celtic folk tunes and upbeat pub-style melodies drift through the Arboretum’s outdoor setting for a relaxed daytime concert. Expect a community-friendly vibe with plenty of room to wander the gardens between sets.

Lively Celtic folk tunes and upbeat pub-style melodies drift through the Arboretum’s outdoor setting for a relaxed daytime concert. Expect a community-friendly vibe with plenty of room to wander the gardens between sets.
Lively Celtic folk tunes and upbeat pub-style melodies drift through the Arboretum’s outdoor setting for a relaxed daytime concert. Expect a community-friendly vibe with plenty of room to wander the gardens between sets.

An outdoor summer concert set in the Arboretum’s gardens, with Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles bringing groove-forward soul and funk under the evening sky. Expect a relaxed lawn vibe ideal for a late-night walk-and-listen show.

An outdoor summer concert set in the Arboretum’s gardens, with Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles bringing groove-forward soul and funk under the evening sky. Expect a relaxed lawn vibe ideal for a late-night walk-and-listen show.
An outdoor summer concert set in the Arboretum’s gardens, with Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles bringing groove-forward soul and funk under the evening sky. Expect a relaxed lawn vibe ideal for a late-night walk-and-listen show.
Practical gardening class on cultivating culinary herbs in beds and containers, with guidance on harvesting, processing, and kitchen uses. Taught by the N.C. Cooperative Extension with a focus on common, easy to grow herb varieties.
Practical gardening class on cultivating culinary herbs in beds and containers, with guidance on harvesting, processing, and kitchen uses. Taught by the N.C. Cooperative Extension with a focus on common, easy to grow herb varieties.
Practical gardening class on cultivating culinary herbs in beds and containers, with guidance on harvesting, processing, and kitchen uses. Taught by the N.C. Cooperative Extension with a focus on common, easy to grow herb varieties.

Cajun two-steps, zydeco grooves, and old school country tunes fill the Arboretum on Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 17, with rotating local and regional artists in an open-air garden setting.

Cajun two-steps, zydeco grooves, and old school country tunes fill the Arboretum on Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 17, with rotating local and regional artists in an open-air garden setting.
Cajun two-steps, zydeco grooves, and old school country tunes fill the Arboretum on Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 17, with rotating local and regional artists in an open-air garden setting.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.

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.
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.

Twilight outdoor concert on the Arboretum grounds with Holler & Crow delivering rootsy Americana and bluegrass harmonies. Relax under the trees with a laid-back summer-night crowd in a scenic garden setting.

Twilight outdoor concert on the Arboretum grounds with Holler & Crow delivering rootsy Americana and bluegrass harmonies. Relax under the trees with a laid-back summer-night crowd in a scenic garden setting.
Twilight outdoor concert on the Arboretum grounds with Holler & Crow delivering rootsy Americana and bluegrass harmonies. Relax under the trees with a laid-back summer-night crowd in a scenic garden setting.

Silent morning hours invite slow walking and stillness on garden paths and wooded trails, creating a calm, self guided window for reflection. Ideal for mindful nature immersion in a peaceful arboretum setting.

Silent morning hours invite slow walking and stillness on garden paths and wooded trails, creating a calm, self guided window for reflection. Ideal for mindful nature immersion in a peaceful arboretum setting.
Silent morning hours invite slow walking and stillness on garden paths and wooded trails, creating a calm, self guided window for reflection. Ideal for mindful nature immersion in a peaceful arboretum setting.

After-dark wandering through the Biltmore Estate grounds with glowing light displays and a relaxed summer night atmosphere. Ideal for scenic photos and a leisurely walk in a landmark Asheville setting.

After-dark wandering through the Biltmore Estate grounds with glowing light displays and a relaxed summer night atmosphere. Ideal for scenic photos and a leisurely walk in a landmark Asheville setting.
After-dark wandering through the Biltmore Estate grounds with glowing light displays and a relaxed summer night atmosphere. Ideal for scenic photos and a leisurely walk in a landmark Asheville setting.

Gallery exhibition of regional visual art and handmade crafts at the historic Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center beside Black Mountain's railroad tracks; artist meet and greets, art for sale, and a relaxed community vibe.

Gallery exhibition of regional visual art and handmade crafts at the historic Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center beside Black Mountain's railroad tracks; artist meet and greets, art for sale, and a relaxed community vibe.
Gallery exhibition of regional visual art and handmade crafts at the historic Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center beside Black Mountain's railroad tracks; artist meet and greets, art for sale, and a relaxed community vibe.

Two hours of uninterrupted quiet in the gardens and on the trails, with the working crew pausing leaf blowers, mowers, and other equipment. Ideal for mindful walking, reflection, and birdsong-filled stillness in the arboretum.

Two hours of uninterrupted quiet in the gardens and on the trails, with the working crew pausing leaf blowers, mowers, and other equipment. Ideal for mindful walking, reflection, and birdsong-filled stillness in the arboretum.
Two hours of uninterrupted quiet in the gardens and on the trails, with the working crew pausing leaf blowers, mowers, and other equipment. Ideal for mindful walking, reflection, and birdsong-filled stillness in the arboretum.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

A large-scale gardening show with 150+ vendors selling annuals, perennials, trees, herbs, and fruit and vegetable plants for home gardens. Browse garden-inspired artwork, outdoor furniture, and tools while mingling with regional growers downtown.

A large-scale gardening show with 150+ vendors selling annuals, perennials, trees, herbs, and fruit and vegetable plants for home gardens. Browse garden-inspired artwork, outdoor furniture, and tools while mingling with regional growers downtown.
A large-scale gardening show with 150+ vendors selling annuals, perennials, trees, herbs, and fruit and vegetable plants for home gardens. Browse garden-inspired artwork, outdoor furniture, and tools while mingling with regional growers downtown.