Where: Florence Nature Preserve
Meet: Columbus, Food Lion parking area, east side, @ 8:30
4.2-miles, moderate; trail type – lollipop
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Workout and wind down with us on Wednesdays this month for live yoga classes from Highland Brewing, hosted by our Packaging Manager & Yoga Instructor Extraordinaire, Abbey!
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Where: Florence Nature Preserve
Meet: Columbus, Food Lion parking area, east side, @ 8:30
4.2-miles, moderate; trail type – lollipop
Located on 600 acres protected by Conserving Carolina, this hike begins with a gradual ascent of Little Mount Pisgah, paralleling a stream for part of the way. Hikers will enjoy a pristine creeks and cascades, scenic rock outcrops, the ruins of an old homesite, areas of old growth forest and a short out and back to Rattlesnake Rock which provides a scenic view of the Hickory Nut Gorge area.
This preserve is home to many special plants and wildlife, from pink and yellow ladyslippers to rare salamanders. With any luck, wildflowers and wildlife on this hike as they rejoice the emergence of spring!
Contact [email protected] with additional questions.
Conserving Carolina is sponsoring a Friday hiking series this fall, free, guided, and open to the public. The hikes will meet at various locations (noted for each date) and will leave promptly at 8:45 a.m. Hikers should plan to return to the area in the late afternoon, time varying with group size, distance of hike, and drive time. Car-pooling will be organized at the meeting locations. If you’re coming from an area closer to the trailhead, please contact Pam Torlina (email above and number below) to make other meeting arrangements.
Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a bag lunch and/or snack and plenty of water for yourself. In case of inclement weather, call the Conserving Carolina office, ext. 300, before 8:15 a.m. on the date of the hike, and/or check our Facebook page and calendar. Please also remember to bring any medication that you may need in the event of an emergency (ie: epinephrine, nitroglycerine, insulin, etc.). Hike leaders will carry a first aid kit; however, it may not contain specific medication for your individual needs.
Before each hike, you will be asked to sign a waiver form. For your safety, do not attempt any hike beyond your ability and experience. This schedule is subject to change.

Interpretive Rangers are available to lead guided hikes, bird walks and wildflower walks for families and groups that visit Grandfather Mountain. To see the mountain in this whole new way, you can schedule an appointment by calling the interpretive ranger office at (828) 737-0833 or emailing [email protected].
Please note that walks and hikes are available for all ability levels, but hikes that take you into Grandfather Mountain’s backcountry require careful footwork, proper footwear and the ability to handle heights. All backcountry hikes require participants to traverse ladders and use cables to navigate steep sections of the trail.
Interpretive Rangers are available year-round (weather permitting) to lead guided hikes to:
| MacRae Peak | ($15 + park admission) |
| Attic Window | ($25 + park admission) |
| Calloway Peak | ($35 + park admission) |
Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance, and a minimum of two participants per hike are required. For more information, please call (828) 737-0833.

Join us on third Saturdays before the Museum opens for a fun-filled, 45-minute yoga and mindfulness meditation inspired by a visit to an artwork in our galleries. All ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for visitors aged 5+ (children must be accompanied by an adult). Bring your own mat, or borrow one from the Museum (limited quantity available). Preregistration is encouraged; for more information or to register by phone.
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Find your zen during this stressful time. Miranda Peterson of Asheville yoga hike company Namaste in Nature has developed a series of free, online videos to help you relax. From a 10-minute sensory meditation to a gentle, immune boosting yoga asana practice, these videos are designed to “calm and support your immune system.”
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xlv6hOjSADsdrMgIDWVRQ
Workout and wind down with us on Wednesdays this month for live yoga classes from Highland Brewing, hosted by our Packaging Manager & Yoga Instructor Extraordinaire, Abbey!
5:30-6:00 Wednesdays. Tune in on Instagram Live & Facebook Live. We hope you can all join us!
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Find your zen during this stressful time. Miranda Peterson of Asheville yoga hike company Namaste in Nature has developed a series of free, online videos to help you relax. From a 10-minute sensory meditation to a gentle, immune boosting yoga asana practice, these videos are designed to “calm and support your immune system.”
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xlv6hOjSADsdrMgIDWVRQ
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Find your zen during this stressful time. Miranda Peterson of Asheville yoga hike company Namaste in Nature has developed a series of free, online videos to help you relax. From a 10-minute sensory meditation to a gentle, immune boosting yoga asana practice, these videos are designed to “calm and support your immune system.”
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xlv6hOjSADsdrMgIDWVRQ
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Find your zen during this stressful time. Miranda Peterson of Asheville yoga hike company Namaste in Nature has developed a series of free, online videos to help you relax. From a 10-minute sensory meditation to a gentle, immune boosting yoga asana practice, these videos are designed to “calm and support your immune system.”
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xlv6hOjSADsdrMgIDWVRQ

Interpretive Rangers are available to lead guided hikes, bird walks and wildflower walks for families and groups that visit Grandfather Mountain. To see the mountain in this whole new way, you can schedule an appointment by calling the interpretive ranger office at (828) 737-0833 or emailing [email protected].
Please note that walks and hikes are available for all ability levels, but hikes that take you into Grandfather Mountain’s backcountry require careful footwork, proper footwear and the ability to handle heights. All backcountry hikes require participants to traverse ladders and use cables to navigate steep sections of the trail.
Interpretive Rangers are available year-round (weather permitting) to lead guided hikes to:
| MacRae Peak | ($15 + park admission) |
| Attic Window | ($25 + park admission) |
| Calloway Peak | ($35 + park admission) |
Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance, and a minimum of two participants per hike are required. For more information, please call (828) 737-0833.
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Find your zen during this stressful time. Miranda Peterson of Asheville yoga hike company Namaste in Nature has developed a series of free, online videos to help you relax. From a 10-minute sensory meditation to a gentle, immune boosting yoga asana practice, these videos are designed to “calm and support your immune system.”
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xlv6hOjSADsdrMgIDWVRQ

VIRTUAL:
Come and enjoy morning Yoga
Workout and wind down with us on Wednesdays this month for live yoga classes from Highland Brewing, hosted by our Packaging Manager & Yoga Instructor Extraordinaire, Abbey!
5:30-6:00 Wednesdays. Tune in on Instagram Live & Facebook Live. We hope you can all join us!
![]()
Find your zen during this stressful time. Miranda Peterson of Asheville yoga hike company Namaste in Nature has developed a series of free, online videos to help you relax. From a 10-minute sensory meditation to a gentle, immune boosting yoga asana practice, these videos are designed to “calm and support your immune system.”
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xlv6hOjSADsdrMgIDWVRQ
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Find your zen during this stressful time. Miranda Peterson of Asheville yoga hike company Namaste in Nature has developed a series of free, online videos to help you relax. From a 10-minute sensory meditation to a gentle, immune boosting yoga asana practice, these videos are designed to “calm and support your immune system.”
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xlv6hOjSADsdrMgIDWVRQ
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Find your zen during this stressful time. Miranda Peterson of Asheville yoga hike company Namaste in Nature has developed a series of free, online videos to help you relax. From a 10-minute sensory meditation to a gentle, immune boosting yoga asana practice, these videos are designed to “calm and support your immune system.”
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xlv6hOjSADsdrMgIDWVRQ

Interpretive Rangers are available to lead guided hikes, bird walks and wildflower walks for families and groups that visit Grandfather Mountain. To see the mountain in this whole new way, you can schedule an appointment by calling the interpretive ranger office at (828) 737-0833 or emailing [email protected].
Please note that walks and hikes are available for all ability levels, but hikes that take you into Grandfather Mountain’s backcountry require careful footwork, proper footwear and the ability to handle heights. All backcountry hikes require participants to traverse ladders and use cables to navigate steep sections of the trail.
Interpretive Rangers are available year-round (weather permitting) to lead guided hikes to:
| MacRae Peak | ($15 + park admission) |
| Attic Window | ($25 + park admission) |
| Calloway Peak | ($35 + park admission) |
Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance, and a minimum of two participants per hike are required. For more information, please call (828) 737-0833.
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Find your zen during this stressful time. Miranda Peterson of Asheville yoga hike company Namaste in Nature has developed a series of free, online videos to help you relax. From a 10-minute sensory meditation to a gentle, immune boosting yoga asana practice, these videos are designed to “calm and support your immune system.”
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xlv6hOjSADsdrMgIDWVRQ
🕉LIVE STREAM WITH ME!:
The Zoom link will be posted in the event prior to class start time!
Contributions can be made here:
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➡️Venmo: CeiaraCartony
I’m offering my classes to create space for self-care & support for the mind/body/soul. Don’t hesitate to connect!
AUDITIONS: May 5 2020, 10:30 am-2:30 pm
PRODUCTION DATES: May 22-24, 2020
REHEARSALS: May 7, 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2020 from 10:30-2:30

VIRTUAL:
Come and enjoy morning Yoga
🕉LIVE STREAM WITH ME!:
The Zoom link will be posted in the event prior to class start time!
Contributions can be made here:
➡️PayPal: [email protected]
➡️Venmo: CeiaraCartony
I’m offering my classes to create space for self-care & support for the mind/body/soul. Don’t hesitate to connect!

VIRTUAL:
Come and enjoy morning Yoga
🕉LIVE STREAM WITH ME!:
The Zoom link will be posted in the event prior to class start time!
Contributions can be made here:
➡️PayPal: [email protected]
➡️Venmo: CeiaraCartony
I’m offering my classes to create space for self-care & support for the mind/body/soul. Don’t hesitate to connect!

VIRTUAL:
Come and enjoy morning Yoga
🕉LIVE STREAM WITH ME!:
The Zoom link will be posted in the event prior to class start time!
Contributions can be made here:
➡️PayPal: [email protected]
➡️Venmo: CeiaraCartony
I’m offering my classes to create space for self-care & support for the mind/body/soul. Don’t hesitate to connect!

VIRTUAL:
Come and enjoy morning Yoga
🕉LIVE STREAM WITH ME!:
The Zoom link will be posted in the event prior to class start time!
Contributions can be made here:
➡️PayPal: [email protected]
➡️Venmo: CeiaraCartony
I’m offering my classes to create space for self-care & support for the mind/body/soul. Don’t hesitate to connect!

Interpretive Rangers are available to lead guided hikes, bird walks and wildflower walks for families and groups that visit Grandfather Mountain. To see the mountain in this whole new way, you can schedule an appointment by calling the interpretive ranger office at (828) 737-0833 or emailing [email protected].
Please note that walks and hikes are available for all ability levels, but hikes that take you into Grandfather Mountain’s backcountry require careful footwork, proper footwear and the ability to handle heights. All backcountry hikes require participants to traverse ladders and use cables to navigate steep sections of the trail.
Interpretive Rangers are available year-round (weather permitting) to lead guided hikes to:
| MacRae Peak | ($15 + park admission) |
| Attic Window | ($25 + park admission) |
| Calloway Peak | ($35 + park admission) |
Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance, and a minimum of two participants per hike are required. For more information, please call (828) 737-0833.
🕉LIVE STREAM WITH ME!:
The Zoom link will be posted in the event prior to class start time!
Contributions can be made here:
➡️PayPal: [email protected]
➡️Venmo: CeiaraCartony
I’m offering my classes to create space for self-care & support for the mind/body/soul. Don’t hesitate to connect!