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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Fire to table dinner in a farm and forest retreat, built around open flame cooking and a communal gathering atmosphere under the night sky. A chef led Summer Edition experience with James Beard nominated chef Alek Schober.
Fire to table dinner in a farm and forest retreat, built around open flame cooking and a communal gathering atmosphere under the night sky. A chef led Summer Edition experience with James Beard nominated chef Alek Schober.
Fire to table dinner in a farm and forest retreat, built around open flame cooking and a communal gathering atmosphere under the night sky. A chef led Summer Edition experience with James Beard nominated chef Alek Schober.

Chef-driven tasting festival centered on live-fire cooking and heritage-inspired barbecue, with pours of craft beer in an outdoor brewery setting. Expect a walk-around, mingle-friendly evening with multiple stations and a celebratory summer vibe.

Chef-driven tasting festival centered on live-fire cooking and heritage-inspired barbecue, with pours of craft beer in an outdoor brewery setting. Expect a walk-around, mingle-friendly evening with multiple stations and a celebratory summer vibe.
Chef-driven tasting festival centered on live-fire cooking and heritage-inspired barbecue, with pours of craft beer in an outdoor brewery setting. Expect a walk-around, mingle-friendly evening with multiple stations and a celebratory summer vibe.

A Provence themed prix fixe dinner pairs southern French flavors with curated wines in an intimate setting. Expect multi course pacing, guided pairings, and Mediterranean aromatics like herbs, citrus, and olive oil.

A Provence themed prix fixe dinner pairs southern French flavors with curated wines in an intimate setting. Expect multi course pacing, guided pairings, and Mediterranean aromatics like herbs, citrus, and olive oil.
A Provence themed prix fixe dinner pairs southern French flavors with curated wines in an intimate setting. Expect multi course pacing, guided pairings, and Mediterranean aromatics like herbs, citrus, and olive oil.
An elegant summer afternoon tea designed for slow living and beautiful rituals. Settle into a refined setting for a leisurely, social sip and savor experience at Bellewood.
An elegant summer afternoon tea designed for slow living and beautiful rituals. Settle into a refined setting for a leisurely, social sip and savor experience at Bellewood.
An elegant summer afternoon tea designed for slow living and beautiful rituals. Settle into a refined setting for a leisurely, social sip and savor experience at Bellewood.
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.

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.

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.
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A nature based micro retreat pairing guided yoga with a rejuvenating waterfall setting in Zirconia. Expect mindful movement, fresh mountain air, and a reset focused on relaxation and outdoor restoration.

A nature based micro retreat pairing guided yoga with a rejuvenating waterfall setting in Zirconia. Expect mindful movement, fresh mountain air, and a reset focused on relaxation and outdoor restoration.
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Hands-on coffee education unpacking how varietals and processing methods shape flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel in the cup. Hosted at a dedicated training center with guided tasting and discussion geared to curious coffee drinkers.

Hands-on coffee education unpacking how varietals and processing methods shape flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel in the cup. Hosted at a dedicated training center with guided tasting and discussion geared to curious coffee drinkers.
Hands-on coffee education unpacking how varietals and processing methods shape flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel in the cup. Hosted at a dedicated training center with guided tasting and discussion geared to curious coffee drinkers.

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.
Queer-led mushroom foraging walk in Bent Creek with playful ritual elements like songs, chanting, and a communal “mushroom dance.” A forest-focused afternoon blending nature exploration with queer community connection.
Queer-led mushroom foraging walk in Bent Creek with playful ritual elements like songs, chanting, and a communal “mushroom dance.” A forest-focused afternoon blending nature exploration with queer community connection.
Queer-led mushroom foraging walk in Bent Creek with playful ritual elements like songs, chanting, and a communal “mushroom dance.” A forest-focused afternoon blending nature exploration with queer community connection.

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.

Hands-on flower farm workshops focused on floral design and seasonal blooms, with step-by-step instruction and time to create your own arrangement. A relaxed midday class geared toward learning practical techniques and taking home something beautiful.

Hands-on flower farm workshops focused on floral design and seasonal blooms, with step-by-step instruction and time to create your own arrangement. A relaxed midday class geared toward learning practical techniques and taking home something beautiful.
Hands-on flower farm workshops focused on floral design and seasonal blooms, with step-by-step instruction and time to create your own arrangement. A relaxed midday class geared toward learning practical techniques and taking home something beautiful.
Cozy small-group dinner built for meeting locals and making new friends around shared plates at a downtown restaurant. Community-minded night that supports local businesses while incorporating a giving back theme and casual conversation.
Cozy small-group dinner built for meeting locals and making new friends around shared plates at a downtown restaurant. Community-minded night that supports local businesses while incorporating a giving back theme and casual conversation.
Cozy small-group dinner built for meeting locals and making new friends around shared plates at a downtown restaurant. Community-minded night that supports local businesses while incorporating a giving back theme and casual conversation.

Hands-on herbalism apprenticeship centered on wildcrafting and ethical foraging, with field time for plant identification and harvesting. Learn to turn seasonal botanicals into practical apothecary products like tinctures, salves, and teas.

Hands-on herbalism apprenticeship centered on wildcrafting and ethical foraging, with field time for plant identification and harvesting. Learn to turn seasonal botanicals into practical apothecary products like tinctures, salves, and teas.
Hands-on herbalism apprenticeship centered on wildcrafting and ethical foraging, with field time for plant identification and harvesting. Learn to turn seasonal botanicals into practical apothecary products like tinctures, salves, and teas.

Multi-course prix fixe dinner paired with Argot Wines, celebrating the 2023 Winery of the Year. Expect guided pours, curated pairing notes, and an elevated, chef-driven evening built around conversation and tasting.

Multi-course prix fixe dinner paired with Argot Wines, celebrating the 2023 Winery of the Year. Expect guided pours, curated pairing notes, and an elevated, chef-driven evening built around conversation and tasting.
Multi-course prix fixe dinner paired with Argot Wines, celebrating the 2023 Winery of the Year. Expect guided pours, curated pairing notes, and an elevated, chef-driven evening built around conversation and tasting.

Moonlit sound healing blends crystal singing bowls and resonant tones for deep nervous system reset and quiet introspection. A full moon ritual atmosphere on an equine wellness farm invites grounding, breathwork, and restorative stillness.

Moonlit sound healing blends crystal singing bowls and resonant tones for deep nervous system reset and quiet introspection. A full moon ritual atmosphere on an equine wellness farm invites grounding, breathwork, and restorative stillness.
Moonlit sound healing blends crystal singing bowls and resonant tones for deep nervous system reset and quiet introspection. A full moon ritual atmosphere on an equine wellness farm invites grounding, breathwork, and restorative stillness.
Telescope-guided stargazing and bite-size astronomy lessons on planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteors. A community night under dark skies with fun space facts and skywatching tips.
Telescope-guided stargazing and bite-size astronomy lessons on planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteors. A community night under dark skies with fun space facts and skywatching tips.
Telescope-guided stargazing and bite-size astronomy lessons on planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteors. A community night under dark skies with fun space facts and skywatching tips.

Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.

Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.
Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.
Hands on blacksmithing session where you heat and hammer steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker, with optional upgrades to a horseshoe knife, railspike knife, or dagger. Hosted at a farm brewery for an afternoon of sparks, anvils, and cold beer nearby.
Hands on blacksmithing session where you heat and hammer steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker, with optional upgrades to a horseshoe knife, railspike knife, or dagger. Hosted at a farm brewery for an afternoon of sparks, anvils, and cold beer nearby.
Hands on blacksmithing session where you heat and hammer steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker, with optional upgrades to a horseshoe knife, railspike knife, or dagger. Hosted at a farm brewery for an afternoon of sparks, anvils, and cold beer nearby.