Western North Carolina : activités uniques

Your blacksmithing adventure will include three hours of hands on instruction as you create your very own masterpiece. Your experience will start with a brief orientation to The Forge at Quiver Full Farm. During this orientation time we will make sure each participant is dressed and prepared with all necessary equipment to have a SAFE forging experience. We will be working with equipment that reach temperatures greater than 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. This experience requires participants to be attentive and be able to physically exert themselves. We will have all participants sign a safety liability waiver before starting. If you are under 18 years of age you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate. Jeremy will introduce you to all of the equipment that you will be using while creating your forged piece. He will give detailed and guided instruction on how to use these tools. From there you will choose one of several projects to create. Jeremy will be there to guide you, assist you, and maintain a safe working environment while you create your masterpiece. Other things to note This experience is for adults and children over the age of 14. If you have sensitivities to smoke and heat this may not be the experience for you.

Discounts for 2 or more people. Meander mindfully off the beaten path to a magnificent waterfall that you can wade in at the bottom with some secrets and surprises along the way. All levels trail, meditation & yoga class. ***Contact us for dates not on the calendar or if you want to bring kids.

We will be exploring a couple of the best breweries of Asheville by SUP and kayak on the French Broad! 21&up. We’ll meet you at White Duck Taco where you’ll leave your car and we will shuttle bus you to the starting point. This river is flat and wide, an easy beginner run, winding through the river arts district. Our guides will help you learn to kayak or SUP if you are new to it. It is a scenic and fun way to get to the breweries. Great for groups, solo travelers or couples, because you make friends with your crew throughout the afternoon. We have dry bags for personal items, dress to get wet and still be able to walk a block or two. Our takeouts are riverside banks, not docks, so ability to get out of your boat and walk up a trail is required. A sample or two can be provided at the breweries, but bring your wallet to purchase beer and food.

Reiki is a Japanese stress reduction energy healing technique. This energy assists in the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system where the body can fully relax, naturally beginning to heal and repair itself. These sessions are very relaxing and can help to relieve stress, pain, anxiety, and recharge your energy. Your session will begin a guided meditation while you rest lying down. I use energy techniques and sound therapy to assist you in releasing energy that is no longer serving you, recharging your vitality, and balancing the energy centers of the body. These sessions are useful during transitional times in your life when are feeling exhausted and need an energetic reset, or need support relaxing. You may leave these sessions feeling lighter, relaxed, and more connected to your own inner strength, love, and wisdom. Intuitive messages are delivered at the end of your session. The sacred energy of these mountains is deeply rooted in the nurturing divine feminine and regenerative energy of nature. This energy comes through during these sessions to support you in feeling relaxed and restored. These are private, individual sessions, but you may book a separate session for another person. You can request an additional time slot or message me to see if that's available. Sessions are done separately. Reiki energy healing Asheville, NC

Be a jeweler for a day by creating your own keepsake hammered sterling silver stacking rings. We'll start off by getting you settled into the studio before teaching you the basics of metalsmithing. We'll cut silver, learn how to solder the rings together with propane torches and then learn how to polish them to make them shiny! Once you learn the basics, you can add textures to make your ring unique, and make two beautiful stacking rings!This is a wonderful experience to bring home a memorable souvenir from your trip to Asheville. Afterwards, feel free to peruse our beautiful gallery and walk around the River Arts District to get get inspired by the over 200 working artists in the warehouses. Feel free to sign up solo, as a couple, or as friends! Other things to note Please try to wear closed toed shoes.

Please take time to read thru all details before booking. We will meet at front of farm house. We will start at the top of the field walking around our pastures, checking our fences along way enjoying the peacefulness that nature brings and heading into the forest and around the pastures up hills and forest where our highland cows reside. Sharing with you about out breed of cows and what they are known for. We will explore how they interact with each of us their mannerisms and irresistible cuteness. While circling the pastures we have other animals you may interact with that include 5 Scottish highland cows and their calves who were born during the year, our goats &livestock guardian dogs. We will end our visit at the west pasture sharing treats with the animals and brushing the cows. Other things to note please Wear good closed toe tennis shoes for hike and clothes you may not mind getting dirty, to interact with animals. Hiking stick, jacket if cold, bottle of water. “May not be a good fit” - those with Disability or limitation of doing a moderate-hard hike. Those with children < 6 and disabled message us privately to book. We have a tour that may be a better fit. No dogs please as not all dogs like cows. Weather back up plan-don’t worry we will see cows.. but will replace hike with the historic farmhouse tour listed under our experiences.

(Please note that pricing is per person.) Guests will be guided on a walking tour the goat farm, home to 60 goats. We will begin the tour by giving loads of information about goat care and dairy farming. Guests will have the option to play and interact with goats. You’ll definitely want to wear shoes that can stand getting dirty for this part. Goats poop wherever and whenever they want. We will finish the tour with an elaborate tasting of the 10 fresh cheese varieties we make weekly on the farm. We conduct our tours rain or shine. We have spare umbrellas if needed. Finally, we cannot have other animals on the farm. Our livestock guardian dogs need to remain wary of any other animals. The sweeter your pet is, the more confused our dogs will be when they need to protect our herd. We look forward to having you. Round Mountain Creamery

Your blacksmithing adventure will include three hours of hands on instruction as you create your very own masterpiece. Your experience will start with a brief orientation to The Forge at Quiver Full Farm. During this orientation time we will make sure each participant is dressed and prepared with all necessary equipment to have a SAFE forging experience. We will be working with equipment that reach temperatures greater than 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. This experience requires participants to be attentive and be able to physically exert themselves. We will have all participants sign a safety liability waiver before starting. If you are under 18 years of age you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate. Jeremy will introduce you to all of the equipment that you will be using while creating your forged piece. He will give detailed and guided instruction on how to use these tools. From there you will choose one of several projects to create. Jeremy will be there to guide you, assist you, and maintain a safe working environment while you create your masterpiece. Other things to note This experience is for adults and children over the age of 14. If you have sensitivities to smoke and heat this may not be the experience for you.

Discounts for 2 or more people. Meander mindfully off the beaten path to a magnificent waterfall that you can wade in at the bottom with some secrets and surprises along the way. All levels trail, meditation & yoga class. ***Contact us for dates not on the calendar or if you want to bring kids.

Must be at least 18 years old and no more than 200 pounds. No riding experience necessary! * NEW LOCATION! * We will ride into the woods along a tranquil creek up to the top of a mountain! Our trail is safe for beginners, but dynamic enough that advanced riders will have fun too! Depending on the time of year, we may see the beautiful changing colors of Autumn, or an ensemble of Spring blooms and tons of greenery. There is also a small seasonal waterfall! Upon arrival, we will ask you to complete a Release From Liability form, collect the balance of your payment if owed, give you a brief riding demonstration, help you to mount your horses, adjust your stirrups, and make sure your saddles are tight before the start of each ride. However, there's no need to arrive in advance of your scheduled ride time. ** We ride rain or shine, but we do cancel due to dangerous weather (heavy rain/flooding, lightning, natural disasters, etc.)

We will be exploring a couple of the best breweries of Asheville by SUP and kayak on the French Broad! 21&up. We’ll meet you at White Duck Taco where you’ll leave your car and we will shuttle bus you to the starting point. This river is flat and wide, an easy beginner run, winding through the river arts district. Our guides will help you learn to kayak or SUP if you are new to it. It is a scenic and fun way to get to the breweries. Great for groups, solo travelers or couples, because you make friends with your crew throughout the afternoon. We have dry bags for personal items, dress to get wet and still be able to walk a block or two. Our takeouts are riverside banks, not docks, so ability to get out of your boat and walk up a trail is required. A sample or two can be provided at the breweries, but bring your wallet to purchase beer and food.

Enjoy playing on Lake James with our MasterCraft NXT20 ski boat, which is versatile for waterskiing, Wakesurfing and wakeboarding. I am an experienced instructor to help you learn or improve skills. We also have tubes, fun for the whole family and all skill levels. If you would like to add an hour or 2 onto your day, contact us, it would be $150/hour add on. (Private group price is to book the whole boat for 2 hours, up to 10 guests)

Welcome to the Blue Heart Sanctuary! A place of refuge that exemplifies Love in Action, Peace and Compassion. Upon arrival, you'll be warmly greeted by the "welcome crew" of several rescued dogs who have been graced to call the Sanctuary their forever home. The dogs will most likely lead the way as we take a stroll through the lower field where the goats live. We'll make our way along the mountain stream up to the woodland forest where the land is covered in sparkling mica and abundant with large mossy boulders. The goats will undoubtedly come say "Hi" and if it resonates, you'll be invited to feed them some yummy snacks. After enjoying their shenanigans, we'll walk from there into the paddock and pasture land that the sheep call their home. The girls will likely keep their distance but, the boys, Cupid and Atlas may come over to feel the Love. After taking some time to visit these adorable creatures, the tour of the Sanctuary will wrap up by the natural spring fed koi ponds. Here we'll gather to share some organic tea made in part from herbs that have been gathered from this sacred Cherokee land. 100% of all revenue generated from this Airbnb Experience goes directly to the care and feeding of the animals who have been Graced to call the Blue Heart Sanctuary their home.

Join us for this introduction to the homestead lifestyle with a tour of our small farmstead! This experience is a walk through the story of our farm were you'll learn how the land has changed and evolved through the years, from mica mining to the farm that's present today. We start with a short talk and walk around Fun Frolic Farm and see the gardens that include cultivated, native, wild and medicinal plants used in the farm products. The walk will take us up the hill to visit the the barnyard. You'll meet the dairy goats that provide milk for our line of soap and lotion and be able to try your hand at milking a goat. After a short talk there, goat lovin' and treats, we’ll stop by and visit our flock of laying hens on our way back down to the shop! You will have the opportunity to ask questions about all of the plants and animals on the farm. We will also discuss animal health and husbandry, feeding and pasture management. After we've visited the goats we'll visit our soap making studio and small farm shop, where all of our Goat Milk Soap, Lotion and Body Products are created! Then to finish you'll get a tasting of the weeks cheeses that we make in a certified kitchen just up the road. During the 2024 Summer we are under construction at the front of our current shop building a new studio, kitchen and shop space. Please pardon our construction during your visit!

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or desiring to relax, be supported, & experience meditative sounds? Arrive at the Sound Nest located in a private residence, in Alexander, in the rolling hills just outside Asheville, leaving the outside world behind beginning with a cup of soothing tea. Slip off your shoes & enter a nurturing room filled with special instruments to soothe your cares & nervous system. Dawn walks participants through what to expect in a tranquil & reassuring way. The bespoke sound healing journey can be tailored to support your life. Grounding gongs, soaring singing bowls, refreshing chimes, a relaxing ocean drum, amongst other instruments help us to re-imagine life & bring fresh air to the intensity that life naturally brings. Why sound healing? These instruments and the way Dawn plays them allows the mind to relax so your body can activate the parasympathetic nervous system & rest, digest, and heal itself. Dawn welcomes groups up to 8 with space to lay down, more are welcome if seated upright. Private group or individual sessions are happily arranged in addition to the times shown here, please contact Dawn. We can also host sessions instructing how to play the instruments if booked specifically for that goal. PS If the private session booking option shows a crazy high price, that's because that time is not available; just contact for times.

Guests will be invited into my open air forge and learn some of the basics of blacksmithing. We will start with a tour of the shop, explanation of the uses and functions of the tools, and some history and education about smithing. After a discussion on safety and demonstrations of tool usage they will take up a hammer and use it to create a unique keepsake of steel. Students will forge a railroad spike knife. We will cover the entire process beginning to end and I will be right there to assist them in creating the perfect piece for them. Once they have finished, we will clean and polish their new treasure and seal it against rust.

Reiki is a Japanese stress reduction energy healing technique. This energy assists in the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system where the body can fully relax, naturally beginning to heal and repair itself. These sessions are very relaxing and can help to relieve stress, pain, anxiety, and recharge your energy. Your session will begin a guided meditation while you rest lying down. I use energy techniques and sound therapy to assist you in releasing energy that is no longer serving you, recharging your vitality, and balancing the energy centers of the body. These sessions are useful during transitional times in your life when are feeling exhausted and need an energetic reset, or need support relaxing. You may leave these sessions feeling lighter, relaxed, and more connected to your own inner strength, love, and wisdom. Intuitive messages are delivered at the end of your session. The sacred energy of these mountains is deeply rooted in the nurturing divine feminine and regenerative energy of nature. This energy comes through during these sessions to support you in feeling relaxed and restored. These are private, individual sessions, but you may book a separate session for another person. You can request an additional time slot or message me to see if that's available. Sessions are done separately. Reiki energy healing Asheville, NC

Be a jeweler for a day by creating your own keepsake hammered sterling silver stacking rings. We'll start off by getting you settled into the studio before teaching you the basics of metalsmithing. We'll cut silver, learn how to solder the rings together with propane torches and then learn how to polish them to make them shiny! Once you learn the basics, you can add textures to make your ring unique, and make two beautiful stacking rings!This is a wonderful experience to bring home a memorable souvenir from your trip to Asheville. Afterwards, feel free to peruse our beautiful gallery and walk around the River Arts District to get get inspired by the over 200 working artists in the warehouses. Feel free to sign up solo, as a couple, or as friends! Other things to note Please try to wear closed toed shoes.

Enjoy a romantic picnic outdoors after hiking through a rhododendron tunnel, through a birch maple forest, and pine forest. Choose from a selection of local foods and seasonal favorites. The table will be decorated with flowers, candlesticks, and cloth napkins, a beautiful meat and cheese platter, local breads and jams, a home made dessert and your choice of sparkling water, tea or lemonade. Enjoy time around the fire before we descend the mountain.

You will arrive in silence, get settled and we will ground our energies in the space. I will play crystal singing bowls to begin our journey together. We will sit on cushions on the floor (sofa available if needed) and remain in silence while I serve the first 3 bowls of Living Tea. This is an opportunity to let the Tea integrate into the body & move the Chi. I will then welcome you to the space & check in to see how you are feeling in the moment & if you have anything you might feel called to share. As the Tea moves the energy, conversation seems to unfold effortlessly and with a flair towards more conscious topics & less day to day logistics. I will tune in & choose Oracle cards for you if this feels in concurrence with how you are feeling. You are also welcome to choose your own cards. The format flows with the moment & the sharings are free to expand as they unfold. You are welcome to stop drinking at any time, although I do encourage you to enjoy the benefits the Tea has to offer. Time tends to slip away in ceremonial space & I honor the process as it unfolds. A donation to honor the space after 1.5 hours is appreciated with no expectation. Once we feel complete with the our moment in time together, I will close the ceremony & be grateful for your presence. There is an ancient Chinese saying..."drink tea, make friends".