Women’s Tenkara Gathering
An evening gathering at Kuykendall Group Campground centered on tenkara fly fishing, led by Lady Tenkara Bum and the Heritage Tenkara Project. Skill-sharing, community connection, and women-focused outdoor angling in Western North Carolina.
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A women-focused fly fishing weekend retreat at a creekside campground with hands-on casting practice and on-water learning. Optional fly rod combo purchase makes it easy to show up, unwind, and build skills together.
A women-focused fly fishing weekend retreat at a creekside campground with hands-on casting practice and on-water learning. Optional fly rod combo purchase makes it easy to show up, unwind, and build skills together.

Monthly women’s gathering centered on bird friendly gardening and local habitat tips. A speaker led talk is followed by relaxed lingering and mingling at the community center with neighbors and fellow gardeners.

Monthly women’s gathering centered on bird friendly gardening and local habitat tips. A speaker led talk is followed by relaxed lingering and mingling at the community center with neighbors and fellow gardeners.
Monthly women’s gathering centered on bird friendly gardening and local habitat tips. A speaker led talk is followed by relaxed lingering and mingling at the community center with neighbors and fellow gardeners.
Hands-on forestry stewardship training focused on snag creation and management to support healthy forests and wildlife habitat. Field-based learning with practical conservation techniques and peer connection in the Mountains Region.
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Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.

Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
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Nature photography gathering centered on Western North Carolina’s dramatic mountains, waterfalls, cliffs, old growth trees, and rich botanical diversity. Expect a community meetup vibe with inspiration, learning, and shared appreciation for Appalachian landscapes and wildlife.

Nature photography gathering centered on Western North Carolina’s dramatic mountains, waterfalls, cliffs, old growth trees, and rich botanical diversity. Expect a community meetup vibe with inspiration, learning, and shared appreciation for Appalachian landscapes and wildlife.
Nature photography gathering centered on Western North Carolina’s dramatic mountains, waterfalls, cliffs, old growth trees, and rich botanical diversity. Expect a community meetup vibe with inspiration, learning, and shared appreciation for Appalachian landscapes and wildlife.

Low key afternoon meetup to write, knit, craft, or simply chat over coffee with a small, introvert friendly group. Gather outdoors along the river—bring a chair or blanket for relaxed, bring your project social time.

Low key afternoon meetup to write, knit, craft, or simply chat over coffee with a small, introvert friendly group. Gather outdoors along the river—bring a chair or blanket for relaxed, bring your project social time.
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Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.

Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
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Casual hangout at Camp Grier centered on community connection and local housing justice, with introductions to the Community Land Trust of WNC. Expect social mingling with neighbors, friends, and organizers in a relaxed camp setting.
Casual hangout at Camp Grier centered on community connection and local housing justice, with introductions to the Community Land Trust of WNC. Expect social mingling with neighbors, friends, and organizers in a relaxed camp setting.
Casual hangout at Camp Grier centered on community connection and local housing justice, with introductions to the Community Land Trust of WNC. Expect social mingling with neighbors, friends, and organizers in a relaxed camp setting.

A midday yoga micro retreat set beside a refreshing waterfall on the Catawba River near Old Fort. Expect guided movement, breathwork, and quiet nature immersion with the sound of rushing water in the background.

A midday yoga micro retreat set beside a refreshing waterfall on the Catawba River near Old Fort. Expect guided movement, breathwork, and quiet nature immersion with the sound of rushing water in the background.
A midday yoga micro retreat set beside a refreshing waterfall on the Catawba River near Old Fort. Expect guided movement, breathwork, and quiet nature immersion with the sound of rushing water in the background.

An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.

An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.
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Nature photographers gather to explore Western North Carolina’s superlative landscapes—towering peaks, deep canyons, high waterfalls, sheer cliffs, and rich botanical diversity. Part club meetup, part learning session for swapping techniques and inspiration.

Nature photographers gather to explore Western North Carolina’s superlative landscapes—towering peaks, deep canyons, high waterfalls, sheer cliffs, and rich botanical diversity. Part club meetup, part learning session for swapping techniques and inspiration.
Nature photographers gather to explore Western North Carolina’s superlative landscapes—towering peaks, deep canyons, high waterfalls, sheer cliffs, and rich botanical diversity. Part club meetup, part learning session for swapping techniques and inspiration.

An immersive herbalism foundations session focused on plant identification, basic preparations like teas and tinctures, and safe use guidelines. Expect hands-on learning geared toward building practical home apothecary skills and confidence.

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Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
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Women-focused mountain bike group rides with options for different skill levels, coordinated through a Facebook group. Meet at Bent Creek trailheads for a prompt roll-out and supportive, social trail time.

Women-focused mountain bike group rides with options for different skill levels, coordinated through a Facebook group. Meet at Bent Creek trailheads for a prompt roll-out and supportive, social trail time.
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Women-led mountain bike group ride rolling from the Ledford parking lot trailhead in Bent Creek with posted pace and route details. Choose Monday evening or Wednesday morning options tailored to different skill levels and supportive trail camaraderie.

Women-led mountain bike group ride rolling from the Ledford parking lot trailhead in Bent Creek with posted pace and route details. Choose Monday evening or Wednesday morning options tailored to different skill levels and supportive trail camaraderie.
Women-led mountain bike group ride rolling from the Ledford parking lot trailhead in Bent Creek with posted pace and route details. Choose Monday evening or Wednesday morning options tailored to different skill levels and supportive trail camaraderie.

A half-day yoga micro retreat in Zirconia that pairs all-levels movement and breathwork with a rejuvenating waterfall setting. Expect a nature-immersive reset that blends gentle exertion, fresh mountain air, and reflective downtime.

A half-day yoga micro retreat in Zirconia that pairs all-levels movement and breathwork with a rejuvenating waterfall setting. Expect a nature-immersive reset that blends gentle exertion, fresh mountain air, and reflective downtime.
A half-day yoga micro retreat in Zirconia that pairs all-levels movement and breathwork with a rejuvenating waterfall setting. Expect a nature-immersive reset that blends gentle exertion, fresh mountain air, and reflective downtime.

A guided group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, built for easy conversation and fresh air. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a low key outing and local connection.

A guided group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, built for easy conversation and fresh air. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a low key outing and local connection.
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A reflective community gathering at Quietude in Black Mountain centered on shared values and connection during uncertain times. Expect a calm, conversational circle with space for listening, personal stories, and mutual support.

A reflective community gathering at Quietude in Black Mountain centered on shared values and connection during uncertain times. Expect a calm, conversational circle with space for listening, personal stories, and mutual support.
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Hands-on field day at the NC Arboretum testing tree ID skills for the Adventure Scientists Butternut Tree Project. Work alongside FHNC and arboretum staff on citizen-science data collection and species verification outdoors.
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Hands-on field day at the NC Arboretum testing tree ID skills for the Adventure Scientists Butternut Tree Project. Work alongside FHNC and arboretum staff on citizen-science data collection and species verification outdoors.