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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 762 reviews

Asheville brewery hop by Kayak or Paddleboard

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.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1245 reviews

Forging at Quiver Full Farm

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.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 452 reviews

Hike & Highland Cow

Please take time to read thru all details before booking. “This May not be a good fit” - those with Disability or limitation of doing a moderate-difficult 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. 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 petting 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.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 954 reviews

Tip-Based Asheville Walking Tour

Pay what you want in the end! We will start downtown in Pack Square to learn about the history, architecture, and some of the local legends surrounding Asheville! During our tour, we will be sure to cover all major landmarks like the Basilica of St Lawrence, and the Grove Park Arcade, but we will also go off the beaten path to explore the Block, the YMI, Woolworth Walk's old-timey soda fountain, and Wall St's catwalk! During the trip, I will be providing insider tips on the best places to eat, drink and play for the best prices, including the places where locals hang out for free! We will discuss hidden gems that many people walk by daily without ever noticing an eagle overhead, the faces engraved on the wall, or secret mice! We will dive deeper into Asheville's "buy local" culture and what that means for companies who get listed as "sell-outs." Also, we will discuss stories of sabotage, controversy, and little-known success stories of previous residents! We will also check out a cool museum called Leaf Global and taste local spirits from a distillery! At the end, my guest will get discount beer tickets to taste some local brews from one of Asheville's finest, local breweries called Archetype. Other thing If you are unable to make your reservation, please let me know so I can plan accordingly!

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 186 reviews

Paint-a-Pot in a Historic Downtown, Asheville Creative Space

Please read before booking—feel free to message with any questions! Note : This is a mostly self-guided activity Looking for a creative, social experience to highlight your visit to Asheville - complete with a quality item to remember your time by? Our pottery painting experience in Downtown Asheville is the perfect activity! Located in a historic building in the center of Asheville’s bustling downtown area, our space features a comfortable space to unwind and get artsy. -Guests have two hours to design and paint their own ceramic "blank" and can choose from a wide variety of pre-fired pottery pieces like bowls, mugs, planters, plates, and more, with curated and handmade pottery options made in-house! -Booking via AirBnb gets you a reserved seat at your preferred time, a piece with a $35 or less value (can be combined among participants or multiple items that add up to $35) or, if a more expensive piece is desired the difference can also be paid in person--and *US shipping is included :)* -A wide range of colors, brushes, and stencils are available and our trained staff is here to help you achieve the design you're going for! Let us clean up, add a food safe clear coat, fire, and ship once finished! (pick-up also available!) - Private party bookings by request with BYO snack/beverage option...message us! - Once finished, peruse our gallery of local art :)

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews

Coffee and Tea Tour

What better way to start off a weekend in Asheville by joining us for morning coffee tours. We will visit 6 incredible and different coffee shops in downtown Asheville. This is a walking a tour and it is not pet friendly. We will meet at a coffee shop downtown and continue to other shops and try coffee by local micro-roasters, learn more about coffee, and learn about the history of Asheville. The tours begin at 10am Friday-Sunday, and you will meet inside Citizen Vinyl.

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 99 reviews

Relax and Wood Fired Brunch in the Mountains

Join me and my family 30 minutes from Asheville at our stunning mountain retreat center for an unforgettable meal under the trees. Unwind, feast, and play in this secluded mountain cove adjoined by national forest. Dip in the creek, explore our whimsical grounds, or embark on a scenic hike to hidden waterfalls. We invite you to kick back in hammocks under the poplars as we cook you and your guests a delicious wood-fired feast — or try your hand at cooking alongside us! We source our ingredients from the local farms of our friends, our own grounds, and conscious growers in our region. No fixed menus or rigid rules: we serve up the rich flavors of Appalachia, where each season brings its own bounty to our super down-to-earth and welcoming porch. We are a private property, a hidden delight for the mindful and the imaginative, nestled in Big Ivy. Can’t wait to meet you.

5 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews

Make Your Own Glass Enamel Earrings!

First we will orient you in the studio. You will learn about basic metal forming, the technique of dry sifting glass or vitreous enamel and how to fire the glass onto the metal substrate. These new skills will allow you to fabricate your own pair of enameled earrings which we will complete together before the end of the workshop.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviews

Beginning Birding

We will spend a leisurely two hours walking around arguably the best birding spot in all of Henderson County. I will introduce you all to the world of birds and bird watching through the many trails of Jackson Park. We will look for whatever birds are around this time of year. It will be a great way to learn common birds of the Southeast and a study of migration and migrating birds if the time of year allows. If you are a more advanced birder I can accommodate you as well.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviews

Photo stroll in the RAD

We will meet at Summit coffee in Asheville's River Arts District, 4 Foundry Street. We'll chat for a moment before heading out into Foundry where we will shoot for approx 60 min. I will capture both candid and posed/portraits and provide you with a gallery of edited photos within 7 days. You will make your selection of 10 photos from the gallery. Any additional photos are available for purchase. Please review sample photos to see my editing style. This shoot is limited to 4 people total. If you want to book the entire hour for yourself, or you have a much larger group you can book as a 'private group'. If you have a request for a larger group, location or additional time please contact me. This shoot is great for couples, families, girls weekend, reunions, birthdays and engagements. I have shot groups as large as 14. Select clothing, hair and makeup that you feel good in. Also wear comfortable shoes as we will be walking around the location. You are also welcome and encouraged to bring any props with you that are easily managed. Examples: Party hats, scooters or skates, flowers... **Dogs are welcome. **Everyone is welcome! *This activity is weather contingent. We won't shoot in the rain or frigid conditions.

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