Calendar of Events

It’s our favorite holiday of the year! Come meet our new groundhogs Potato and Yam as they make their meteorological debut, and find out if it will be an early spring or if this blustery winter is here to stay. Tater and Yammy will also make their picks for the Super Bowl winners.

Can’t make it? This event will be streamed live on our Facebook Page: Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Celebrate the season of love with our exclusive massage offers at Happy Body, available until February 18.

1. Purchase a 10-pack of Pilates sessions and enjoy a fantastic 50% discount on your next massage booked within the next month.
2. Not interested in Pilates? No worries! Enjoy our buy one, get one 50% off offer on massages booked within the next month. Pamper yourself or share the love with a special someone.

Email us at [email protected] or call 828-2775741.

Fall in Love with Kinēsa
Discover Your Physical Body – reduce pain and create flexibility in the spine by understanding the language of your nervous system. Sensation and movement are essential when moving from discomfort and stiffness to pleasure and ease. This workshop will focus on lower back sensations working through the gifts of spinal twisting. Christina will explain how the pain loop can be interrupted with gentle and safe movements that direct your nervous system’s attention to healthier and organized functional movement patterns. A powerful movement lesson that can help assist in relieving back pain.

“Nothing is permanent about our behavior patterns except our belief that they are so.” – Moshe Feldenkrais

Join us for the Dementia Partners support group with Dementia Partners AVL. This group meets on the first Monday of every month from 6-7 p.m.

This event is free and open to everyone in the community.

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.

Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

Lisa Laney’s 35 year career in medical social work, has included home health care social worker in WNC, a Palliative Care social worker, and currently her private practice of Care Management, Mountain Area Premier Care Navigation, which opened in 2014. Three years later she co-founded Choice Care Your Way, a caregiver registry, which helps match high quality caregivers to clients in need.
Although you may not need Lisa’s services now, knowing what resources are available, and how to find them should the need arise, provides peace of mind. If you have a question you would Lisa to answer, please submit it through the Parkinson’s Support group email in advance: [email protected].

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Event Details
Energetic & Spiritual Defense Workshop

Embark on a transformative journey with our immersive workshop where the mystical meets the practical and you discover the art of fortifying your energy and spirit. Join us for a captivating experience that goes beyond the ordinary as we delve into the secrets of energetic and spiritual defense.

This workshop isn’t just about defense; it’s about empowerment. Elevate your energetic awareness strengthen your spiritual foundation and step into a life where you navigate the world with confidence and resilience. Join us for an unforgettable experience that transcends the ordinary—where your energy becomes your greatest ally. Embrace the extraordinary within and let the journey begin!

Course Information: This event will host a maximum of 20 attendees and will be part a 3 part series. To participate with Series 2 and 3 all attendees must attend the first Series 1.

Who Is This Workshop For?
This class is for people who have already been on a path of study of energy spirituality consciousness. This is not a beginners class.
These classes are for participants who are familiar or comfortable in with working in the energetic or spiritual realms.
Energetically or spiritually sensitive people who are seeking tools on how to manage and defend against challenging situations and relationships.
People who want to create energetic and spiritual shelters to staff off harmful collective patterns and intrusive energies.
Frontline high stress pressured public facing work environments that cause energetic and spiritual exhaustion.
Challenging interpersonal or family dynamics that cause energetic or spiritual drop outs.

Dynamics We Will Cover
Emotional and Energetic Dumping
Energetic Powerlessness In Conflict
Energetic & Spiritual Boundary Crossing
Money & Relationship Interference​
Managing Challenging Dynamics With Others Who Are: Badgering Guilt Ridden Demanding Entitled Dominant and Abusive

What Participants Will Understanding Energetic Boundaries​​
Mindfulness Practices​
Energy Management Tools​​
Visualization Techniques:​​
Identifying and Clearing Negative Energies:​​
Creating Your Sacred Space​​
Practical Applications in Daily Life​
Group Energetic Dynamics​​
Self-Care and Energetic Hygiene​
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* Classes are limited to 20 participants per class. Please arrive no later than @ 5:50 to get settled and ready for a fast moving and exciting class. Teaching will begin at 6:00 sharp!. Short breaks are given to help participants process the information and solidify these teachings.

⚡️Breakin’ hearts and lightin’ candles! 💔 Join us for the ultimate Galentine’s bash – ‘You’re a Heartbreaker’ – where candle making and lip gloss magic collide for the ultimate Galentine’s glam! 💄🕯️

Indulge your senses in an evening of creativity and friendship as we gather at our fabulous Lip Gloss Bar to whip up personalized, custom colored lip glosses. Choose from an array of plumper or flavor add-ons to make your pout pop! Meanwhile, let the cozy glow of candlelight guide you through the art of crafting your own custom scented 10 oz upgrade candle – because your friendship deserves nothing but the best vibes.

FREEBIES! Every guest will be treated to a free gift basket filled to the brim with Galentine’s goodies, including delightful sample candles, luxurious spa products, sweet candies, and so much more – a heartwarming collection valued at $25!

Picture this: beautiful linen-covered tables adorned with lush florals, the soft flicker of candlelight casting a warm glow, and the laughter of best friends filling the air. Capture memories with our Polaroid pictures – an instant keepsake of a night dedicated to celebrating the incredible bonds of friendship.

So, dust off your favorite dress, glam up, and join us for a night of fun, laughter, and love. This Galentine’s we’re breaking hearts in the best way possible – by celebrating the amazing women who make our lives sparkle!

Secure your spot now for only $75 per person – because the best memories are made with the best friends!

Relax, Restore, Renew

Unwind and rejuvenate in our blissful 2-hour Restorative Yoga Workshop designed to melt away stress, promote deep relaxation, and nurture your well-being.

Immerse yourself in a series of gentle, supported yoga poses that encourage relaxation and release tension. Utilize an array of props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks to fully support your body in each pose.

Learn the art of mindful breathing techniques to calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and enhance your overall sense of peace.

Indulge in a guided meditation journey to promote mental clarity and inner calmness.

Sign up for an amazing class taught by Lori Jenkins of Sister of Mother Earth. She will guide you through making a Springtime fire cider, a blood-moving oxymel, and herbal honey to awaken your body out of Wintertime slumber.

Discuss wild herbs that pop up in late Winter and early Spring to harvest and enjoy, and partake in a bit of Springtime magick to help celebrate this time of year.

All you need to bring is a basket to carry your goodies home in and a learning spirit!

The class will be held on February 10th, 2024 from 3 – 5 pm
*Must have 10 registrants to hold class

Class items you will go home with:
*1 quart of fire cider
* 8oz herbal oxymel
* 6oz herbal honey
* 1oz herbal tea blend
* sample of stinging nettles salt blend
* worksheet filled with information and recipes
* and a few other surprises!

Indulge in an evening of passion, connection, and a dash of mystery at our “Eyes Wide Shut: A Blindfolded Affair” Couples Massage Candle Making Event on Saturday, February 10th at 7 PM!

Ignite the flames of love as you and your beloved embark on a tantalizing journey of sensory exploration. Craft your very own 10 oz upgrade massage candle, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary with a blindfolded smelling experience and a touch of DIY romance.

Be swept away in a world of sensuality with our exclusive gift basket, brimming with delightful surprises – from enticing sample candles to sexy spa products, candies to sweeten the moment, mini champagne bottles, all wrapped up in a tempting package valued at $30!

Picture this: beautiful linen-covered tables adorned with lush florals, the soft flicker of candlelight casting a warm glow, and the heady fragrance of specially curated aphrodisiac scents filling the air. Capture the magic with our Polaroid pictures – a timeless keepsake of the moments when love is blind and enchanting.

Blindfold your senses and let the adventure unfold! Dive into our candle library, an array of specially curated aphrodisiac scents, for a blind smelling experience. Let your hearts guide you to the perfect fragrance, creating a candle that mirrors the uniqueness of your love.

We’ll be your guide on this journey, leading you step by step to create not just a massage candle, but a masterpiece that encapsulates the magic of your connection. So, don your most captivating attire, dress up, and join us for a night where every touch, scent, and shared smile becomes a celebration of love.

Secure your spot now for only $110 per couple – because the best stories are written in the language of love. Don’t miss out on the ultimate Valentine’s experience – where every moment is a surprise waiting to be unwrapped