WILDFIRE: Dining & Gathering Adventure Under the Stars (Autumn Edition)
A fall fire to table dinner in a forest farm retreat led by James Beard nominated chef Alek Schober, pairing open flame cooking with a starlit gathering atmosphere. Ideal for food focused travelers seeking an outdoorsy, seasonal tasting experience.
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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.
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 garden supper blending sweet, comfort-forward food with intimate poetry and nature-soaked ambiance. Designed as a tender community gathering centered on kindness, optimism, and nourishing conversation in a retreat setting.
A garden supper blending sweet, comfort-forward food with intimate poetry and nature-soaked ambiance. Designed as a tender community gathering centered on kindness, optimism, and nourishing conversation in a retreat setting.
A garden supper blending sweet, comfort-forward food with intimate poetry and nature-soaked ambiance. Designed as a tender community gathering centered on kindness, optimism, and nourishing conversation in a retreat setting.

A communal Sunday supper centered on resilience, pairing a shared table meal with heartfelt personal stories and conversation. Expect an intimate, reflective gathering designed for connection and mutual support over comfort-focused dishes.

A communal Sunday supper centered on resilience, pairing a shared table meal with heartfelt personal stories and conversation. Expect an intimate, reflective gathering designed for connection and mutual support over comfort-focused dishes.
A communal Sunday supper centered on resilience, pairing a shared table meal with heartfelt personal stories and conversation. Expect an intimate, reflective gathering designed for connection and mutual support over comfort-focused dishes.

A communal downtown dinner on Wall Street built around long-table seating and a neighborhood block-party feel. Expect a curated, ticketed meal with local chefs and a lively street-side atmosphere for meeting new people.

A communal downtown dinner on Wall Street built around long-table seating and a neighborhood block-party feel. Expect a curated, ticketed meal with local chefs and a lively street-side atmosphere for meeting new people.
A communal downtown dinner on Wall Street built around long-table seating and a neighborhood block-party feel. Expect a curated, ticketed meal with local chefs and a lively street-side atmosphere for meeting new people.

Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.

Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.

Seasonal harvest supper with home cooked fall flavors like roasted pumpkin risotto topped with toasted pine nuts and crispy fried sage, plus scratch made apple pie. A queer community dinner centered on connection, garden inspired cooking, and early autumn vibes.

Seasonal harvest supper with home cooked fall flavors like roasted pumpkin risotto topped with toasted pine nuts and crispy fried sage, plus scratch made apple pie. A queer community dinner centered on connection, garden inspired cooking, and early autumn vibes.
Seasonal harvest supper with home cooked fall flavors like roasted pumpkin risotto topped with toasted pine nuts and crispy fried sage, plus scratch made apple pie. A queer community dinner centered on connection, garden inspired cooking, and early autumn vibes.

Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.

Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.
Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.

An intimate chef dinner experience centered on a curated multi course prix fixe menu in a polished, upscale setting. Expect seasonal plates, thoughtful pacing, and a special occasion vibe geared toward reservations.

An intimate chef dinner experience centered on a curated multi course prix fixe menu in a polished, upscale setting. Expect seasonal plates, thoughtful pacing, and a special occasion vibe geared toward reservations.
An intimate chef dinner experience centered on a curated multi course prix fixe menu in a polished, upscale setting. Expect seasonal plates, thoughtful pacing, and a special occasion vibe geared toward reservations.
Self-supported gravel cycling ride exploring the lesser-traveled roads and rugged forest routes of “the other” Pisgah National Forest. Starts from a reservation-only farm and forest retreat near Newland for an endurance-focused backcountry adventure.
Self-supported gravel cycling ride exploring the lesser-traveled roads and rugged forest routes of “the other” Pisgah National Forest. Starts from a reservation-only farm and forest retreat near Newland for an endurance-focused backcountry adventure.
Self-supported gravel cycling ride exploring the lesser-traveled roads and rugged forest routes of “the other” Pisgah National Forest. Starts from a reservation-only farm and forest retreat near Newland for an endurance-focused backcountry adventure.

Low Country style seafood boil served as a laid back block party with communal eating and a casual neighborhood hang. Expect outdoor socializing, messy hands, and a festive late afternoon into evening vibe.

Low Country style seafood boil served as a laid back block party with communal eating and a casual neighborhood hang. Expect outdoor socializing, messy hands, and a festive late afternoon into evening vibe.
Low Country style seafood boil served as a laid back block party with communal eating and a casual neighborhood hang. Expect outdoor socializing, messy hands, and a festive late afternoon into evening vibe.
Hands-on farm time for kids to meet friendly animals and explore nature up close at a therapeutic horsemanship facility. Expect an easygoing outdoor learning experience focused on animal interaction and simple nature education.
Hands-on farm time for kids to meet friendly animals and explore nature up close at a therapeutic horsemanship facility. Expect an easygoing outdoor learning experience focused on animal interaction and simple nature education.
Hands-on farm time for kids to meet friendly animals and explore nature up close at a therapeutic horsemanship facility. Expect an easygoing outdoor learning experience focused on animal interaction and simple nature education.

Immersive three-day equine wisdom retreat with guided herd encounters, somatic practices, reflective journaling, and facilitated coaching to cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and embodied presence on a rural therapy farm.

Immersive three-day equine wisdom retreat with guided herd encounters, somatic practices, reflective journaling, and facilitated coaching to cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and embodied presence on a rural therapy farm.
Immersive three-day equine wisdom retreat with guided herd encounters, somatic practices, reflective journaling, and facilitated coaching to cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and embodied presence on a rural therapy farm.

Late-summer night sky viewing on a rural farm in Fairview with wide-open horizons for spotting constellations and planets. A laid-back, community hangout that blends fresh air, dark skies, and casual astronomy conversation.

Late-summer night sky viewing on a rural farm in Fairview with wide-open horizons for spotting constellations and planets. A laid-back, community hangout that blends fresh air, dark skies, and casual astronomy conversation.
Late-summer night sky viewing on a rural farm in Fairview with wide-open horizons for spotting constellations and planets. A laid-back, community hangout that blends fresh air, dark skies, and casual astronomy conversation.
A slow-down retreat designed to quiet a racing mind and help you “finally exhale,” using restorative practices and guided mindfulness. Set at a peaceful retreat space near Mars Hill for nervous-system reset and deep calm.
A slow-down retreat designed to quiet a racing mind and help you “finally exhale,” using restorative practices and guided mindfulness. Set at a peaceful retreat space near Mars Hill for nervous-system reset and deep calm.
A slow-down retreat designed to quiet a racing mind and help you “finally exhale,” using restorative practices and guided mindfulness. Set at a peaceful retreat space near Mars Hill for nervous-system reset and deep calm.
Telescope-guided stargazing under dark skies with close-up views of the moon, planets, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteors. Mixes astronomy fun facts with a relaxed community night at an observatory.
Telescope-guided stargazing under dark skies with close-up views of the moon, planets, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteors. Mixes astronomy fun facts with a relaxed community night at an observatory.
Telescope-guided stargazing under dark skies with close-up views of the moon, planets, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteors. Mixes astronomy fun facts with a relaxed community night at an observatory.

A five course chef driven dinner paired with Davis Family Vineyards wines, hosted by founder and winemaker Guy Davis with passionate storytelling and insider notes on Russian River winemaking. Set in an intimate dining room for a special occasion tasting experience.

A five course chef driven dinner paired with Davis Family Vineyards wines, hosted by founder and winemaker Guy Davis with passionate storytelling and insider notes on Russian River winemaking. Set in an intimate dining room for a special occasion tasting experience.
A five course chef driven dinner paired with Davis Family Vineyards wines, hosted by founder and winemaker Guy Davis with passionate storytelling and insider notes on Russian River winemaking. Set in an intimate dining room for a special occasion tasting experience.

Sunset yoga and grounding practices on a mountaintop off the Blue Ridge Parkway, framed by expansive ridge views and cooling evening air. A short micro retreat blends flow, breathwork, and energy focused intentions.

Sunset yoga and grounding practices on a mountaintop off the Blue Ridge Parkway, framed by expansive ridge views and cooling evening air. A short micro retreat blends flow, breathwork, and energy focused intentions.
Sunset yoga and grounding practices on a mountaintop off the Blue Ridge Parkway, framed by expansive ridge views and cooling evening air. A short micro retreat blends flow, breathwork, and energy focused intentions.

Outdoor yoga flows on a sunshaded deck, followed by lingering over espresso drinks and light bites. A casual midday hangout designed for movement, mellow conversation, and meeting new friends.

Outdoor yoga flows on a sunshaded deck, followed by lingering over espresso drinks and light bites. A casual midday hangout designed for movement, mellow conversation, and meeting new friends.
Outdoor yoga flows on a sunshaded deck, followed by lingering over espresso drinks and light bites. A casual midday hangout designed for movement, mellow conversation, and meeting new friends.

Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.

Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.

Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.

Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.
Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.