I took Women's basic carpentry in 2023 and The Permaculture and Earthskills immersion in 2020 and…read moreloved them both. The classroom spaces are all outdoors and really beautiful. The students are diverse in age and background which makes for an amazing learning environment because you get to learn alongside many different perspectives. I learned so much and have been able to fix stuff in my house, install and build things with confidence, and grow lots of food since taking my classes. Overall, I just feel more capable after taking these classes.

I recently took the Hide Tanning class at Wild Abundance…read more I had no problem finding the school. I had written directions with me in case GPS was not accurate. My iphone took me right where I needed to be, even after I left the paved road. The dirt road was no problem for a regular car, 4x4 is not necessary. I found the staff to be helpful and engaging both prior to my class and while on site at the school. Email and text were answered within a day. Hannah was extremely helpful, answering all my numerous and crazy questions both before and after I registered. (Including tech help as I am not a computer person) Natalie is a most generous teacher sharing her knowledge and experience. I look forward to being her student again. WIld Abundance is an outdoor school, not a square building made of steel and glass. I camped on site and there is an outdoor kitchen for everyones use. I loved every minute of my time there.

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

My go-to seamstress!!! She's seriously a magician with the sewing machine. (Plus super sweet!)…read more I've had a couple tricky jobs where she's been able to fit things like a glove. 5/5!

I LOVE Arteries Mobile Boutique. I've been seeing her and her bus everywhere lately, at Asheville…read moreFood Park, Mountain Sports Fest, and much more. Her funky bus is filled with colorful, expressive clothing that she has altered and made unique as well as jewelry and accessories by other local artists. I bought my favorite necklace from the boutique. I am a huge fan!

I had lots of fun out with Chris and Bonnie this past Saturday. They showed me some great waterfall…read moreand stream locations. I had fun trekking down to a couple of them and rock hopping. I didn't realize how good I had already gotten with my photography, so they weren't able to teach me a lot that I didn't already know, but they were able to give me a lot of tips that really helped further improve my skills, and I'm grateful for that. If you're wanting to improve your photography, or just want to see some great locations to photograph, Asheville Photo Tours is a great way to go.

Bonnie and Chris are fabulous, knowledgeable, patient and try to answer all questions. Their…read moreperspective and experiences are vast. Asked to see some of the best waterfall photo sights and they did not disappoint.

Please support the YWCA. I have attended both Having a trainer provide individual one on one…read moreassistance and have also attended groups that provided excellent information and assistance to me and others needed similar services

I joined the YWCA recently and I really like it. The pool is great and the shower /locker room area…read moreis clean and spacious. Everyone there is so friendly and helpful. I'm excited to try some of their group fitness classes soon.

This is a must for any girls gathering! Ash was the warmest kindest instructor for our group of 10…read moregirls wanting to have fun and learn some sexy dances and tricks! We have never laughed harder or had a better hour of our lives! Can't wait to come back next time!

This is a very special place. As a plus sized woman I was searching for a place of belonging…read moreinstead of comparison and I found it here. I've dealt with disassociation from my body for decades and DanceClub is where I have found my way back to her. I've never had so much fun in my whole life. You can know when I'm taking a class because I can't stop giggling with joy. I have found so much growth in diving into my sensuality, in doing things I never imagined I'd have the strength for, and simply being myself and no one else. No one is watching to judge, only to cheer you on. I had a breakthrough the other day when I didn't believe I could climb the pole. I admitted my brain was telling me that I wasn't the sort of person that can do these things. I had tears in my eyes and before I knew it I was surrounded by the other girls in the class cheering me on...and I did it! Forever grateful for this family. If you're on the fence about coming, let me push you to the other side!

I used to be publisher of a holistic health magazine and knew literally hundreds of practitioners…read moreand was lucky enough to have had massages from at least 50 of them, so I think I come to this with some gravity of experience. Stephanie is AMAZING! Can do deep work that doesn't make you sore. She's incredibly intuitive and needed no direction, she found each and every place!

Stephanie not only makes you melt with relaxation, but she also is extremely knowledgeable about…read morethe body and its workings. Professional, warm and welcoming, she has changed the way I view massage and self-care. I HIGHLY recommend her!