I had an amazing experience at Namaste in Nature's yoga retreat. The weekend went so smoothly, and…read morewas such a treat to my body, mind, and spirit. Not only did I learn new yoga techniques and meet new, like-minded people, the location of the retreat was perfect! Miranda had clearly thought of each and every detail, allowing us to have some time each day - individual or group - in the surrounding nature - from streams to a hike guided by a local, to the grounds of the retreat center. Namaste in Nature's micro-retreats to guided hikes/yoga experieces are amazing as well. It's a great way to explore an area of WNC in full! Namaste in Nature has already researched the best driving route, the best time to go to avoid crowds on the trail, the hidden "pool" off the trail, the best photo opps, and more. Leave it to the experts at Namaste in Nature to maximize your time in Western North Carolina! You will be delighted!

So my cousin booked this for my birthday, and it was WONDERFUL! A fall hike (mid-October), crisp…read moreweather, waterfalls plus meditation and yoga outside. Does it get better? Yes, my cousin brought cookies, hats and a candle from my mom and sister, and there was singing after yoga. Amy was in charge of our small group and made it a fantastic experience. She took photos of us too and made sure we had the best shots (and accommodated our suggestions). Doing yoga and then staring up into the blue sky surrounded by perfectly colored trees, oh so idyllic. Please, please do this if you were thinking about it. It's well worth your time and money.

My husband and I have had two separate hiking trips with Bev MacDowal from the Blue Ridge Hiking…read moreCompany and can never say enough about our incredible experiences. Bev not only guided our hikes, but taught us an amazing amount about the different plants, flowers, and yes gorgeous fungi (that we would have missed on our own). Bev's knowledge of the forest and her hiking expertise made each step a wonder. Even if you are a seasoned, experienced hiker, you have much to learn from Bev and the Blue Ridge Hiking Company.

Adam was an amazing guide! He was knowledgeable, personable and made the hike a…read morehighlight of our visit from Boston. I highly recommend this hiking company. We learned a lot about the environment- including lots of information about plants that I look forward to imparting to my friends back in Boston. Adam was just a joy - he shared his passion for the outdoors as well as his interest in theatre. I can't recommend this hiking group enough - if you want a memorable Asheville experience - there is no better way to learn about the environment and get in a good hike than with Adam and Blue Ridge Hiking Company. Incredible experience!

Enjoying our beautiful country. If you have time to spare, drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Be…read morepatient and enjoy the natural beauty of this scenic drive. Great family fun for hiking, a picnic or stopping at overlooks and taking pictures.

Always bustling with activity, Pritchard Park is sort of the unofficial gathering place for locals…read moreand tourists alike visiting the cities downtown area. It is, quite simply, one of my favorite places to just sit and chill anywhere in the world. There are local artists selling their goods, people playing chess, street performers trying to make a buck from a wide variety of talents (some insane and others clever) and almost always a musician pouring out their soul for all to hear. During our visit there was a young lady who's music reminded me of Tracy Chapman. Why she doesn't have a recording contract is a mystery, but I can tell you not only was her voice divine and lyrics heartfelt, she also commanded a large crowd that DID NOT MOVE from their seats while listening to song after song. I could have stayed to listen to her all day and two weeks later still regret not buying one of her CD's. Other times this park hosts what is known as the Drum Circle, which is equivalent to New Orleans random Second Line dance parties that break out in various spots around the city. An amazingly good time where everyone young and old dance to the thunderous rhythm of the dozens of drums or join in on playing the drums themselves: Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=lDZp68zjfTc SIDE NOTE: There IS a homeless element here, but as far as I can tell they are mostly harmless. My wife and I have a heart for the homeless and pray other who see them will not disregard them. Tragedy befalls us all and some just don't handle it as well as others. I sought one out after dinner to give him a few of the Korean wings I purposely didn't eat from our meal @ nearby Blue Flame Curry House. So good by the way! FINAL THOUGHTS Looking for the heart and soul of Asheville, come here!!! Taste and see what living feels like through life in its purest form... dancing, singing and laughing as one! Asheville to me feels like what humanity was always meant to be: All races all creed all nationalities enjoying life... TOGETHER. 2018/81

Overrun with homeless people and obvious drug users. This did not help my opinion of Asheville in…read morethe slightest.

Had a WONDERFUL time!!!…read more I have been blessed to have fished all over the world and I can honestly say that John is THE BEST guide I've ever fished with. He is a patient teacher, enthusiastic coach and still gets excited about fishing! He is the epitome of an ambassador for the sport of fishing and the concept of thoroughly enjoying all that nature has to offer. I recommend John to ANYONE wanting (or NEEDING) to re-centre themselves and catch some gorgeous trout in the NC mountains.

Tenkara fly fishing with John was amazing. Super knowledgable about everything tenkara and the…read morearea. If you have never been tenkara fly fishing I highly recommend spending some time on the water with him. Such a wonderful day on the water and the hike in was amazing. Thanks for an amazing adventure John. Luke

I can't say enough great things about my guide Craig and the fantastic experience I had kayak bass…read morefishing with him. His knowledge of bass fishing, kayak fishing, and the local environment, coupled with his natural teaching ability was the perfect balance of learning and fun. We caught loads of spotted bass and some largemouth while getting some exercise and experiencing the serenity of the natural environment. The equipment provided was top notch and in perfect working order, which is not always the case with other kayak fishing guides. I will definitely use them again the next time I am in Asheville. Don't hesitate call them now, they book up fast!

Obviously, there are numerous people, including this website owner who do NOT understand what a…read morePLACE is ! A place is a particular portion of space , a LOCATION ! A BUSINESS is NOT a LOCATION ! You can not fish inside a building. You will not have room to cast your line ! A PLACE to FISH is like a certain spot on the river, or a small lake or a creek. It is much better to fish in those types of locations than inside a fly and tackle shop or a barbecue restaurant. Yes those are great places to go, to find fishing equipment, to hire a fishing guild or to eat some awesome barbecue. But, alas it is very poor fishing in those stores.

Cody was absolutely fantastic! We did the raft tour and it was perfect for us! We had a group of 4…read moreand the raft stopped at multiple different breweries! A super cool way to see Asheville and some of the spots we definitely wouldn't have gone to without this tour!!

Cody was a fantastic guide and provided us with a wonderful afternoon! There is no way we could…read morehave found all the great stops along the river without him. 12 bones stop was our favorite. Highly recommend!

Kathleen is the real deal! Her healing joyful energy is palpable…read more I had an amazing Reiki session with Kathleen. Afterwards, I felt a deep level of relaxation, both physical and emotional, that lasted and deepened throughout the week.

From the owner: Specializing in appreciative, natural and life-giving growth and development strategies…read more  * Decrease the negative effects of stress, anxiety, and pain. * Increase well-being, effectiveness, and joy.

What can I say except Mountain Fly keeps getting better! I have been out with them before and had a…read moregreat time. Went out last week just North of Asheville and my guide, Jeremy, was tremendous. He put me on over 30 trout and was patient and taught me so much. This is what you want in an outfitter and a guide!​

This was a rare treat. I was in town for a healthcare conference at Omni and had the weekend to…read morekill. I love trout fishing but had never fly fished. My guide was Blake Okelly, and this was the best fishing trip of my life. Also about half the price of other guides I called. Blake taught me how to fly fish and despite it being one of the hardest stream conditions to fish that day (which he had warned me about and suggested we could go another day prior to my confirmation), we were the only anglers pulling fish out of the stream out of about 9 people in the area. The people around me probably thought I was a fishing pro or something but it was actually my first time fly fishing. Blake was also the best tour guide ever and gave me the history of the little mountain towns. This was the most novel and unforgettable experience ever for my first trip to North Carolina. Blake exemplified what a perfect guide should be. I trusted him completely and learned things I will never forget. I might actually try to hire him at some point because he is just a special person. I got to speak with Doug also who owns the business and he was extremely easy to talk to and to get everything set up. All you will need is a fishing license. Will never forget this incredible experience!! I rarely write reviews on google but wanted to sit down and give these hard working guys the review they deserve.