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A Hickory Nut Gap tradition. Bring your mat and mindfulness to the Big Barn to get centered with Fairview-based yogi Mary Beth! Mary Beth believes yoga should be potent, but playful. She strives to deliver fluid, well balanced vignettes that offer physical expansion and mental restoration. She teaches gentle and vinyasa flow, all levels welcome!
Eliada’s biggest annual event of the year! Ring in the Fall season with an Asheville tradition – Eliada’s 8-acre Corn Maze. Enjoy our fall- themed activities from our tractor ride to a fun experience on the jumping pillow, maze, games and more! We collaborate with schools and businesses to offer special opportunities for educational field
This training is primarily geared towards established farms (3+ years in production). Farmers will gain an understanding of how to assess their risk due to changing climate, identify and evaluate opportunities to become more resilient as the climate changes. This training incorporates models for risk assessment currently being used in other regions (Upper Midwest &
Cultivate Our Community with this uniquely tasteful event to be held from 11:00am to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2nd, at Olivette Farm Stand at 172 Old Macedonia Rd., Alexander NC. FREE to attend, with any donation proceeds benefiting the local food pantry Beacon of Hope Services. Local and regional fermenters will be presenting their products
Learn to create your own low-maintenance terrarium in this beginner-friendly class that covers everything from proper soil layering and drainage to choosing the right plants for your space. You'll master the essentials of light, humidity, and plant selection while building a miniature garden from the ground up. Perfect for anyone curious about terrariums but intimidated
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to create a deeply nourishing, herbal-infused salve using locally available plants. Whether you’re interested in natural remedies, sustainable self-care, or simply looking for a new skill, this class will guide you through every step of the process. What You’ll Learn: How to identify and safely forage wild medicinal herbs
Many mushroom species love to grow on trees naturally. The easiest way to simulate this natural relationship is to inoculate cut logs with mushroom spawn. This is a low-tech, no waste, regenerative way to grow mushrooms and easy enough to do at home. In this afternoon workshop you will receive: Access to Chris Parker’s 30
Our November 'Live Fire' event will be hosted at Hickory Nut Gap Farm on Sunday, November 9th. We’ll be joined by an incredible group of chefs and food creators to offer you some delicious and creative dishes. At each event, we strive to provide a variety of vegetable-forward options. These events are casual and relaxed
END OF SEASON FARMER CELEBRATION Sunday, November 9, 2-5pm Frog Level Brewing Co. in Waynesville Join Organic Growers School and WNC Food Systems Coalition for an afternoon to celebrate the season together. Kid friendly! Drop-in or stay the whole time. Featuring Appalachian Herb Collective who will be offering free farmer herbal care. Free Food from
Join us for a 90-minute conversation exploring the living wisdom of Indigenous agriculture and its vital role in restoring the health of the Appalachian forests. Featuring Lyla June Johnson, Indigenous scholar and advocate for food sovereignty; Judy Smith, elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), sharing teachings around local foodways; and Chris Parker