Fun times! River super cold and beautiful scenery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

We had a large group of 20 people for our tubing adventure. We had a great time and would…read moredefinitely recommend River Dog Adventures. We had lots of fun, relaxing and laughs, especially when we had to drag each other over the low areas of the river! The small rapids areas were fun and added a little excitement to our tubing adventure!! We can't wait to bring more friends visiting us on future adventures!!

Reems Creek Pottery is a working studio where the artists also sell what they make on-site. I…read morelearned about it through an artist (IyaBlu' Inc) that was attending a downtown Asheville pottery festival. Rachel Smith opened the studio in 2015 and collaborates with 6-8 pottery artists creating anything from dishes to ornaments to vases and more. Her husband, Dana Smith also sells his custom writing instruments and kitchen utensils here. Besides the expected wooden inlay pens, he uses unique materials like pasta and oats, which are worth checking out. I always find something I like here, and prices are reasonable. It's also a great spot to pick up a gift. Hours are typically around 10-3 M-Sat but do vary.

From the owner: Reems Creek Pottery is a working pottery studio and gallery. Each of the six ceramic artists has…read moretheir own studio space, and the work is fired in the shared kilns. We specialize in functional pottery, from plates, to bowls to mugs, to vases. We also have decorative pottery such as ornaments, and wall pockets and unique pieces. From cat themed, to mountain themed, we have something for everyone's tastes. Small mugs to large beer steins, and sizes in-between. Reems Creek Pottery also carries hand - made blank cards by a local fabric artist, and pens by a local wood turner. Our potters are knowledgeable about how all the work is produced and can answer your questions, as well as show you what they are working on in the studio. We are also featured in the Blue Ridge Craft Trails. So stop by Reems Creek Pottery today, on your way up to the Blue Ridge Parkway, or on your way back from a hike. We are conveniently located next to the Karpen Soccer Field, which has a nice walking trail. We have ample flat parking.

I had a chance to visit the new location recently and it is lovely! The historic home is well…read morepreserved, and the shop is fully stocked with different rooms displaying a great selection of fabrics, threads (lots of silks and specialty threads), charts and more. Aside from the usual cross stitch items, the shop offers some unique accessories, kits, Inspirations magazine, and a selection of quality books that focus on antique needlework and tools. I'm a little perplexed by the negative reviews here, though I have not ordered online. The store's address on Yelp needs to be updated to 446 Weaverville Rd. There's a brewery next door which can make for a nice outing in the Asheville area. I chatted with Kim briefly and she was very friendly and welcoming. The prices are reasonable for an in-person shopping experience and there were sales offered on some popular finishing items and specific designers. I highly recommend a visit and supporting this local business.

Stopped in on my way to Tennessee. This store is as adorable as it is well stocked with all the…read moreessentials. The ladies were delightful and happy to help me with my project. I will definitely be back. I felt like a kid in a candy store. LOL

After moving unexpectedly back to Asheville from Los Angeles, we were in desperate need to get our…read more3 year old into a great preschool. We spent almost a year touring preschools in Los Angeles and then almost another year getting accepted into one of the best ones, which was in extremely high demand. In Asheville, there were fewer options comparatively. We toured several schools that had been highly regarded by different friends but as soon as we went to Roots + Wings School of Art and Design and met Ginger Huebner, the founding director, we were sold. The school was not only the perfect fit for our 3 year old and our family, but after attending a semester, it easily exceeded the ridiculously hard to get into school we were excited to attend in Los Angeles. Roots + Wings is a beautiful blend of creative art driven education with just the right amount of structure, set in a truly wonderful space to learn and grow. Throughout his first semester at Roots and Wings, our son grew so much - emotionally and intellectually. By giving him a comfortable and positive space to explore art and his surroundings, he learned problem solving, interpersonal skills with other children and teachers, and became much more independent. Most importantly, he had a blast doing it all. When we picked him up from school, he was always so excited to show and tell us all the amazing things they'd done that day. The kids created incredible art projects, had animals in the classroom, played music and had plenty of outdoor time. Our teachers were incredible - it's clear that Ginger is very careful when selecting who will be working at her school. The classrooms themselves are also beautiful. Tons of natural light fill every corner, the design and choice of every element in their classroom from the furniture to the wall colors to the flooring is spot on. Roots + Wings feels like a school you'd read about in Sweden (to be fair, the décor at Roots and Wings is Scandinavian modern). Ginger beautifully conceived our end-of-semester celebration, with all the kids artwork and projects elegantly displayed and a sweet and poignant ceremony. Overall we couldn't be happier with Roots + Wings and if you're looking for a creatively stimulating environment with just the right amount of structure for your preschool aged kids, I'm sure you'll love Roots + Wings as well. We can't wait for the next semester to start and for our other kids be old to enough to start attending!!

From the owner: Original Artwork + Limited Prints for sale | Art Classes +…read moreWorkshops for ALL ages | Custom Lessons and Portfolio Development for any age | Unique Individual, Family and Group Art Workshop Experience creating your own framed original work of art | Creative Consulting for Educators - educational leadership, teacher training, curriculum development and consulting | Watch Ginger's TEDx Talk 'Conversations Beyond Words-Translating life through imagery & color'

Talk about a fun rafting experience!! My husband and I brought our 10 year old sons and my parents…read moreon the whitewater rafting adventure yesterday. It was mine and the kids first time. The class II and III rapids were the perfect size for us. It was slightly challenging in a few places but nothing terribly difficult. It was absolutely exhilarating! Our guide Eric was incredible! He was super knowledgeable and really seemed to know the river very well. We all felt really lucky to have him as a guide. After watching a few other color rafts/companies get stuck continuously, we knew we chose the right people for this adventure. 10/10 will definitely be back again. Things we were glad to have... glasses chords.

We had so much fun ebiking in Banff last summer that i thought it would be fun to do in Asheville…read moretoo. I booked the easy ebike ride which was a 12 mile bike ride into Tennessee. We had a 2pm start (1:30pm arrival) and were the only people registered so private ebike tour for us. TJ was our guide and he was training someone so we ended up with 2 guides, which was great. Both of them were very knowledgable about Asheville, nature (i learned what poison ivy looks like) and biking. It took me a few minutes to get my ebike bearings, but then were off. The first part of the ride was on gravel, which was a little tricky, but it was all good when we hit the road. It also started raining and we got pretty wet...i couldn't decide if the rain made the ride miserable or more fun. Maybe both! The biking itself wasn't too hard and honestly we probably could have done it on regular bikes and gotten a workout, but i do find ebiking super fun. We stopped a few times, which helped with our sore butts and learned about the area. A few hours later we said goodbye to our new friends and headed back to Asheville (about an hour away). They also offer many other activities like white water rafting so recommended if you're looking for a little adventure.

Been on family trips for more than ten years. We've tubed and canoed but this was by far the most…read morefun. Guides are friendly and fun all while giving the sense of trust that they are looking out for your safety. Our group was 4 parents in one raft and 5 young adults in another (each raft can hold 6). Be sure to tell your guide you want to "surf the rapids".

We did the Ziplining with Mack and Jasper and had a fantastic time!! Recommend 100% the whole staff…read moregave you the confidence needed to enjoy!!

So fun! Each tour is tailored to the groups interests, size and preferences. Super fun way to get…read moreto know town for locals and visitors!

We recently did a The Team Building Detour as an activity for diverse group of 27 professionals…read morefrom throughout the US. Kasey was extremely communicative and accommodating through the entire planning process. She broke the group up into 3 smaller groups to allow everyone to be able to participate. She greeted us at our first stop and explained how the clues and hunt would work -- she had so much positive energy, with jokes, fun swag, and candy to get us started on the right foot. The clues and stops were thoughtfully curated to give the teams a variety of experiences. Everyone had an amazing time and it was a great way to bond in a casual setting. I visit Asheville fairly regularly (~2X/year) and the tour showed me some new spots and new facts about Asheville. Highly recommend Asheville Detours as a fun activity for your next group outing - whether it's a corporate group, bachelorette party, family outing, church group, etc. Thanks so much, Kasey!

Wally and her husband were phenomenal hosts, welcoming us into their home for a private cooking…read moreclass. The food was amazing, and was made up of many components that we picked right from the garden. HIGHLY recommend.

From the owner: regional Italian cooking classes, private or groups Italian…read morelanguage classes tutoring