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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Retreat: The Experience of Fall
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing Retreat: The Experience of Fall\nwith Asheville Wellness Tours \nSaturday\, October 3  |  2 – 5pm \nRegister Here!\n  \nJoin us for a celebration of autumn delights during this restorative afternoon nature connection retreat! From fall foliage to the monarch migration\, we will immerse ourselves in the kaleidoscope that is autumn in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enlivening our senses\, calming our weary minds\, and lingering in liminality. Together\, we will discover natural pathways to equilibrium that will help us navigate life’s ups and downs\, as well as the upcoming holiday season. \nYour guide\, Kelly Bruce\, will lead you on a colorful journey through the fall forest\, weaving mindfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing and nature therapy together for a restorative afternoon on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience in community\, enjoying a special wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. \nKelly Bruce is a writer\, forest therapy guide and nature connection mentor based in Hendersonville\, North Carolina. Her mission is to help others deepen their connection with nature\, community and Self. Kelly is an Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Certified Guide and Certification Consultant. She is Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified by the American Red Cross. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/forest-bathing-retreat-the-experience-of-fall/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Bonsai in a Day: Learn\, Create\, Take Home
DESCRIPTION:Bonsai in a Day: Learn\, Create\, Take Home\nwith Rebecca Ayres \nSaturday\, October 3  |  9:30 am – 4:30pm \nRegister Here!\n  \nAlthough it has its roots in ancient Asian traditions\, the living art of bonsai now enjoys enthusiasts throughout much of the world. This class will provide the basic concepts and skills for novices to begin growing and shaping their own miniature trees. The first half of the class will cover the fundamental horticultural and aesthetic principles of bonsai. It will include such topics as tree selection\, watering\, pest control\, pruning\, wiring\, and styling. In the second half of the class\, each participant will receive a pot\, scissors\, wire\, and planting medium. With guidance from the instructor\, the students will create their own bonsai to take home. Materials included in registration. \nRebecca Ayres is a ceramic artist and gardener. A longtime Arboretum volunteer\, she is the assistant to the bonsai curator and helps with overseeing the exhibition garden\, the collection and the Carolina Bonsai Expo. She is a member of the Blue Ridge Bonsai Society\, where she has taught workshops and classes\, and is a graduate of the Arboretum’s Blue Ridge Naturalist program. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/bonsai-in-a-day-learn-create-take-home-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T100000
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Walking Meditation & Qigong\nwith Jenne Sluder \nFriday\, September 25  |  9 – 10am \nRegister Here!\n  \nEnjoy a slow\, mindful walking meditation through the gardens\, practicing breath awareness and sensory attention to touch the deep peace and simple wonders of quiet time in nature. This session begins with a series of gentle and easy Qigong movements to clear the mind\, release tension\, support the body and brain’s natural healing processes\, and generate a sense of inner calm. \nThis program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nJenne Sluder\, MA C-IAYT holds a Master’s in Transpersonal Psychology: Ecopsychology from Naropa University. She is a certified yoga therapist\, mind-body specialist\, and meditation instructor. Jenne is also an environmental educator and spent her undergrad years working and studying under the direct mentorship of Thomas Berry and Joseph Cornell at the Center for Education\, Imagination\, and the Natural World\, continuing her studies in nature-based rites of passage with the School of Lost Borders and the Earth-Based Institute. An Asheville native\, Jenne works one-on-one with individuals and with groups using mindfulness-based\, nature-based\, and compassion-centric mind-body therapies towards personal and collective well-being. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-sept2026/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:How Plants Grow: A Close Look at Plant Growth and Structures
DESCRIPTION:How Plants Grow: A Close Look at Plant Growth and Structures\nwith Alexandra Holland \nFriday\, September 18  |  1 – 2:30pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nBuilding on Beginning Botany\, this class examines the variety of plant cells and tissues\, how they are organized to support plant functions\, and how they mature as a plant grows. We’ll explore the structural similarities and differences between plants as small as a trout lily and as large as a white oak.  Prerequisite:  Beginning Botany \nAlexandra Holland has a passion for getting people excited about the natural world through classes\, hikes\, and photography.  She graduated from Duke University and earned her master’s degree in botany from the University of Texas at Austin.  While in Texas\, Alexandra managed the UTEX Culture Collection of Algae at UT Austin and volunteered with education programs at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.  Upon moving to Asheville\, she began volunteering with the NC Arboretum’s youth education programs.  In 2008 she was in the first class of students to be certified as Blue Ridge Naturalists.   Alexandra teaches botany classes at the NC Arboretum and leads nature hikes in Western NC for groups of all ages. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/how-plants-grow-a-close-look-at-plant-growth-and-structures-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BREG,BRN
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing: A Harvest Season Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing: A Harvest Season Retreat\nwith Asheville Wellness Tours \nSaturday\, September 12  |  10am – 1pm \nRegister Here!\n  \nCelebrate abundance\, balance and equilibrium during this immersive morning nature connection retreat. During this seasonal transition\, we’ll mark the threshold between summer and fall\, honoring the Earth’s bountiful harvest while slowing our pace\, awakening our senses\, and practicing embodied acts of gratitude. Honoring this liminal fifth season\, connecting with ourselves\, each other\, and the more-than-human-world\, nourishing the relationships that sustain and connect us. \nYour guide\, Christa Hebal\, will lead you on a gentle journey through the forest\, weaving mindfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing and nature therapy together for a restorative morning on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience with a community Earth offering\, followed by a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. \nChrista Hebal is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Born and raised in the mountains of northeast Tennessee\, she has lived in Asheville for 24 years. Christa has an adventurous heart\, and loves to help others encounter wholeness through embodiment and nature connection practices. She has had a professional bodywork practice for 18 years as a nationally certified Massage Therapist\, and is also a practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy®\, Usui Reiki Master\, Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist\, Clinical Aromatherapist\, and Certified Traditional Herbalist. She is also certified in CPR and Wilderness First Aid. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/forest-bathing-a-harvest-season-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
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SUMMARY:Rewilding Through Writing
DESCRIPTION:Rewilding Through Writing\nwith Katherine Saul and Alli Marshall \nSaturday\, June 27  |  10am – 4pm \nREGISTER HERE \nIn this one-day workshop we will explore our connection to nature through creative writing and art making. By aligning with the natural world we’re able to experience calm\, peace\, and awareness of our own intuition. Principles of forest bathing\, mindfulness\, and creative play reveal deep wells of inspiration to be expressed through art and writing. \nLed by Katherine Saul and Alli Marshall\, this workshop is for writers and creatives of all backgrounds and levels of experience. While writing will be our main creative modality\, no writing needs to be “good” — only self-expressive. Sharing is optional (though very much encouraged). \nBring a favorite pen and notebook if you have one — but writing and art materials will provided. The class will take place both indoors and outside. \nKatherine Saul has been a middle school educator for 20 years and has been a certified Inward & Artward creative facilitator since 2024. She believes in writing as a means to build understanding of ourselves\, each other\, and the worlds we live in.  When she’s not building creative communities\, you’ll find her with her dogs in the water\, on a trail\, or in the garden. \nAlli Marshall is a writer and artist based in Asheville. She received an MFA from Goddard College and is a certified Inward & Artward creative facilitator. She’s the author of ‘How to Talk to Rockstars\,’ ‘The Persephone Project\,’ and numerous zines. Many of her best friends are trees. \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/rewilding-through-writing/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing: Celebrating Mother Earth (full)
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing: Celebrating Mother Earth\nwith Asheville Wellness Tours \nSaturday\, April 18  |  2 – 5pm \nREGISTER HERE \nApril is Earth Month\, a time to honor our precious planet and take action to protect her. Celebrate spring while cultivating your relationship with Mother Earth\, yourself\, and others\, during this rejuvenating afternoon nature immersion retreat. \nYour guide\, Kelly Bruce\, will lead you on a colorful journey through the blossoming spring forest\, weaving mindfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing and nature therapy together for a restorative morning on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience in community\, enjoying a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. \nKelly Bruce is a writer\, forest therapy guide and nature connection mentor based in Hendersonville\, North Carolina. Her mission is to help others deepen their connection with nature\, community and Self. Kelly is an Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Certified Guide and Certification Consultant. She is Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified by the American Red Cross. \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/forest-bathing-celebrating-mother-earth-full/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T113000
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Sound Bath\nwith Asheville Wellness Tours \nSaturday\, April 11  |  10 – 11:30am \nREGISTER HERE \nApril is Earth Month\, a time to honor our precious planet and take action to protect her. Celebrate spring while cultivating your relationship with Mother Earth\, yourself\, and others\, during this rejuvenating afternoon nature immersion retreat. \nYour guide\, Kelly Bruce\, will lead you on a colorful journey through the blossoming spring forest\, weaving mindfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing and nature therapy together for a restorative morning on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience in community\, enjoying a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. \nKelly Bruce is a writer\, forest therapy guide and nature connection mentor based in Hendersonville\, North Carolina. Her mission is to help others deepen their connection with nature\, community and Self. Kelly is an Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Certified Guide and Certification Consultant. She is Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified by the American Red Cross. \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/sound-bath/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T163000
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Retreat: New Year in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing Retreat: New Year in Nature\nwith Asheville Wellness Tours \nSaturday\, January 3  |  1:30 – 4:30 pm \nREGISTER HERE \nWelcome in the New Year by connecting to the mountains of old for an afternoon nature connection retreat. A gentle new start to enliven your senses\, close the holiday season\, quiet your weary mind\, and linger in liminality. Together\, we will explore natural pathways to equanimity that will help us begin the 2026 journey. \nYour guide\, Christa Hebal\, will lead you on a gentle journey through the spring forest\, weaving mindfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku) and nature therapy together for a restorative afternoon on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience in community\, enjoying a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. \nThis program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nChrista Hebal is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Born and raised in the mountains of northeast Tennessee\, she has lived in Asheville for 24 years. Christa has an adventurous heart\, and loves to help others encounter wholeness through embodiment and nature connection practices. She has had a professional bodywork practice for 18 years as a nationally certified Massage Therapist\, and is also a practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy®\, Usui Reiki Master\, Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist\, Clinical Aromatherapist\, and Certified Traditional Herbalist. She is also certified in CPR and Wilderness First Aid. \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/forest-bathing-retreat-new-year-in-nature/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T133000
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Retreat: Winter Wander
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing Retreat: Winter Wander \nwith Asheville Wellness Tours \nSaturday\, December 6  |  1:30 – 4:30 pm \nREGISTER HERE \nDiscover the wisdom of winter in the Blue Ridge Mountains during this immersive afternoon nature connection retreat. A gentle invitational experience to enliven your senses\, slow down the hectic pace\, quiet your weary mind\, and linger in liminality. \nTogether\, we will explore natural pathways to equanimity that will help us navigate life’s ups and downs and the holiday season. \nYour guide\, Kelly Bruce\, will lead you on a winter wander through the sleeping forest\, weaving mindfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing and nature therapy together for a restorative afternoon on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience in community\, enjoying a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. \nKelly Bruce is a writer\, forest therapy guide and nature connection mentor based in Hendersonville\, North Carolina. Her mission is to help others deepen their connection with nature\, community and Self. Kelly is an Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Certified Guide and Certification Consultant. She is Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified by the American Red Cross. \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/forest-bathing-retreat-winter-wander/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Retreat: Gratitude and Reciprocity
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing Retreat: Gratitude and Reciprocity\nwith Asheville Wellness Tours \nSaturday\, November 8  |  2 – 5 pm \nREGISTER HERE \n“Paying attention is a form of reciprocity with the living world\, receiving the gifts with open eyes and open heart.” – Robin Wall Kimmerer\, Braiding Sweetgrass \nNoticing the abundance that surrounds us and practicing gratitude is powerful. Join us as we cultivate our awareness and appreciation for the many gifts of the Earth – the air we breathe\, the water we drink\, the food we eat. How might we reciprocate? As we deepen our connection with Mother Earth\, we strengthen our commitment to protect her. \n“Attention is the beginning of devotion.” – Mary Oliver \nThis immersive afternoon nature connection retreat will enliven your senses as you slow down\, linger in liminality and calm your weary mind. Together\, we will explore natural pathways to homeostasis and equilibrium that will help us navigate life’s ups and downs\, as well as the upcoming holiday season. \nYour guide\, Christa Hebal\, will lead you on a peaceful saunter through the fall forest\, weaving mindfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing and nature therapy together for a restorative afternoon on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience in community\, enjoying a special wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. \nChrista Hebal is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Born and raised in the mountains of northeast Tennessee\, she has lived in Asheville for 24 years. Christa has an adventurous heart\, and loves to help others encounter wholeness through embodiment and nature connection practices. She has had a professional bodywork practice for 18 years as a nationally certified Massage Therapist\, and is also a practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy®\, Usui Reiki Master\, Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist\, Clinical Aromatherapist\, and Certified Traditional Herbalist. She is also certified in CPR and Wilderness First Aid. \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/forest-bathing-retreat-gratitude-and-reciprocity/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Walking Meditation & Qigong\nwith Jenne Sluder \nFriday\, October 17  |  9 – 10am \nREGISTER HERE \nEnjoy a slow\, mindful walking meditation through the gardens\, practicing breath awareness and sensory attention to touch the deep peace and simple wonders of quiet time in nature. This session begins with a series of gentle and easy Qigong movements to clear the mind\, release tension\, support the body and brain’s natural healing processes\, and generate a sense of inner calm. \nThis program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nJenne Sluder\, MA C-IAYT holds a Master’s in Transpersonal Psychology: Ecopsychology from Naropa University. She is a certified yoga therapist\, mind-body specialist\, and meditation instructor. Jenne is also an environmental educator and spent her undergrad years working and studying under the direct mentorship of Thomas Berry and Joseph Cornell at the Center for Education\, Imagination\, and the Natural World\, continuing her studies in nature-based rites of passage with the School of Lost Borders and the Earth-Based Institute. An Asheville native\, Jenne works one-on-one with individuals and with groups using mindfulness-based\, nature-based\, and compassion-centric mind-body therapies towards personal and collective well-being. \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-6/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Awakening the Senses: A Yoga & Meditative Walking Experience
DESCRIPTION:Awakening the Senses: A Yoga & Meditative Walking Experience\nwith Alchemy Yoga & Reiki \nSaturday\, August 9 | 10 am – 12:30 pm \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin instructors from Alchemy Yoga & Reiki for an immersive experience in nature with mindful yogic practices. This 2.5 hour journey includes a reflective walk through nature where we take periodic pauses to engage our senses with the natural world. We then take time to bring awareness inward and explore our individual ecosystems with a gentle yoga practice. These practices cultivate deeper awareness\, connectivity\, and reverence for the interconnections of life. \nBring your yoga mat and a blanket to put between the ground and your mat but if you don’t have your own we can have a set you can borrow for the class. \nThis program will take place outside and will include a 3 mile total walk on easy/moderate dirt trails. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nValerie Blohm began her yoga journey in 2007\, drawn to the practice as a way to reconnect with her body and mind. With over 1\,000 hours of training\, she is a certified Hatha\, Power Flow\, and Yin Yoga Teacher\, Reiki Master Teacher\, Sound Healing Practitioner\, and Holistic Ayurvedic Coach. Valerie blends yoga and energy work to guide others toward self-healing\, emphasizing balance\, embodiment\, and the evolving nature of personal practice. She is passionate about creating supportive spaces where others can deepen their connection to themselves and their own healing journey. \nRachel Holmes found her way to yoga via the professional dance world\, and has continued on her journey for 20 years finding solace in the practices that have calmed her nervous system\, and have helped to steady her mind. She has trained in Hatha\, Vinyasa\, Kundalini\, and Restorative Yoga\, Reiki\, Clairvoyant Healing\, Sound Healing\, Oracle Mastery\, The Inca Way Shamanic Healing\, and Marma Therapy. Rachel loves holding space for people\, watching and supporting each person’s unique journey back home.” \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\n  \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/awakening-the-senses-a-yoga-meditative-walking-experience/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Retreat: Flower Power!
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing Retreat: Flower Power! \nwith Asheville Wellness Tours \nSaturday\, May 3  |  10am – 1pm \nCelebrate the ephemeral beauty of flowers during this immersive morning nature retreat! In Japan\, the birthplace of forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku)\, they celebrate the annual cherry blossom bloom (Sakura) with a practice known as Hanami\, which translates to “contemplate the flowers.” This experience gently invites us to cultivate our attention and sensory awareness\, while noticing the evanescent nature of flowering\, both within and around us. Together\, we will explore our relationships with native wildflowers\, ourselves\, each-other\, and the more-than-human-world. \nYour guide will lead you on a colorful journey through the blossoming spring forest\, weaving mindfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing and nature therapy together for a restorative morning on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience in community\, enjoying a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. \nThis program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nKelly Bruce is a writer\, forest therapy guide and nature connection mentor based in Hendersonville\, North Carolina. Her mission is to help others deepen their connection with nature\, community and Self. Kelly is an Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Certified Guide and Certification Consultant. She is Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified by the American Red Cross. \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/forest-bathing-retreat-flower-power/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Retreat: Celebrating Mother Earth (full)
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing Retreat: Celebrating Mother Earth\nwith Asheville Wellness Tours \nSaturday\, April 12  |  2 – 5pm \nApril is Earth Month\, a time to honor our precious planet and take action to protect her. Celebrate spring while cultivating your relationship with Mother Earth\, yourself\, and others\, during this rejuvenating afternoon nature immersion retreat.  \nYour guide will lead you on a gentle journey through the spring forest\, weaving mindfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku) and nature therapy together for a restorative afternoon on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience in community\, enjoying a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. \nThis program takes place outdoors. Please come prepared to walk on uneven terrain and dress appropriately for the weather. \nChrista Hebal is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Born and raised in the mountains of northeast Tennessee\, she has lived in Asheville for 24 years. Christa has an adventurous heart\, and loves to help others encounter wholeness through embodiment and nature connection practices. She has had a professional bodywork practice for 18 years as a nationally certified Massage Therapist\, and is also a practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy®\, Usui Reiki Master\, Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist\, Clinical Aromatherapist\, and Certified Traditional Herbalist. She is also certified in CPR and Wilderness First Aid. \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\n  \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/forest-bathing-retreat-celebrating-mother-earth-full/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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