Join Us for a Community Kirtan and Song Circle!

Experience the joy and connection of kirtan, a heart-centered gathering where we come together to sing devotional chants in a call-and-response format. Rooted in ancient traditions, kirtan uses the power of music and mantra to quiet the mind, uplift the spirit, and create a sense of unity.

Accompanied by instruments like the harmonium, drums, and guitar, we’ll share an evening of soulful melodies and shared energy. Open to everyone, regardless of musical experience or spiritual background, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and let the power of sound open your heart. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed and inspired.  Bring a song or mantra to share!

Larry McDowell has been teaching hand drumming in the Asheville area for decades and is a loved and respected fixture of our local drumming scene. He believes in the power of drumming to create positive change in ourselves, our communities and our world! Larry is generously lending his skills to teach a free community drum class every Monday at The Well. While classes are free, donations of any amount are VERY gratefully accepted to help with expenses and be able to continue to provide these classes. Bring a drum or use one that is provided. These classes are perfect for beginner and intermediate students. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Fundamentals of Bellydance

What we know here as “bellydance” is based in a wide variety of cultural art forms, that share some common aspects.  Internal movement, isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation and fluidity are some of these aspects.  Come find where this movement art moves you, and free your hips to shimmy and your arms to flow.  Lift your heart and breathe deep.  We will explore dancing as part of a full life and connect you to a joyful artform.

Contact appalachastan@gmail.com 

Classes on Wednesday December- January with a break for the holidays.  

$150 for full session   $25 for drop in 

five student minimum 

**We will now be having Breathwork at The Well in West Asheville**

We call this a coming home to ourselves.

We gather in honor of giving way for our humanity. Men are faced with the unachievable pressures of assuming perfection in the realms of work and finances, emotions, fatherhood, and in relationship. Trying to embrace the "perfect" form of what it means to be a man only enables a broken system.

Here we learn to welcome our fallibilities, our shame, our mistakes, our grief, our shadows, and so on... while celebrating in our victories. We turn towards our whole system that gives us the ability to inhabit our authenticity, rather than deny it.We do this together. No more suffering in silence.

This breath practice is used as a way to move through an experience together and overcome challenges, to strengthen and deepen the ties of brotherhood in our community.

This practice has been adapted specifically for the gathering of men, to inspire the warrior within us to create and hold a container for the softness within our hearts. We believe the truth of a healthy warrior lies in his ability to deeply feel and experience suffering as well as the beauty in life, therefore being crystal clear on what he stands for and what he protects.

We will arrive together, create a group organism, use poetry as a medium to deepen into ourselves, experience the practice, and have an integration circle following.

To get more out of the breathwork practice it is recommended to not eat at least an hour and a half beforehand. Food is welcome during our integration circle. If you have asthma or specific heart conditions please reach out to Banks before joining. There will be light snacks provided to support grounding after the experience.

Your Guide:

Banks Anderson is a gifted facilitator specializing in breathwork, men’s work, and bodywork. Growing up around an immensity of suffering in men while also experiencing his own rock bottom with nowhere to turn, a fire was lit in Banks to find another way. After founding a local men’s movement in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina, he is now expanding his impact to our greater community. With years of experience guiding men toward greater integrity, connection, and honesty, Banks brings a unique blend of wisdom, vulnerability, and strength to his work that creates a container to help men descend into their depths and return with their true nature intact. Banks’ prayer is to support men with their attachment and development while weaving them back into a life of soul.

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IMPORTANT: Please arrive on time! Doors close at 15 minutes after event start time. Bring a cushion to sit on.
Payment: Sliding scale of $20-60
Please Venmo: @banksanderson87 to secure your spot.
If finances are in the way of you joining us we still want you there - we ask that you reach out to Banks to speak about it beforehand.

Overflow parking at Ingles across the street.
Contact Banks with any other questions or concerns about the evening : 828.334.2489

A 3-hour Experiential Astrology Workshop to meet a rare threshold w/ intent, discernment, & action.

Something is ending. Something is beginning. Your action decides what comes next.

This 3-hour, in-person experiential workshop is for people who sense that this moment in history isn’t theoretical—and that waiting on the sidelines is no longer neutral.

On February 20, 2026, Saturn and Neptune meet at 0° Aries, the ignition point of the zodiac. It’s a rare threshold where vision, compassion, and imagination (Neptune) must find form, commitment, and direction (Saturn). This conjunction doesn’t ask what you believe—it asks what you are willing to bring into being.

Why this workshop? Why now?
Because love doesn’t get born by good intentions alone. It takes courage, participation, and form—especially in times of upheaval.

We’ll step into an ancient myth as a practical, lived framework and engage the archetypal forces shaping this moment—creation and repression, courage and sacrifice, loss and birth—through embodiment, creative expression, and direct engagement with the archetypes themselves. This is not about understanding the symbols. It’s about stepping into them.

It is a guided, experiential gathering designed to help you engage this threshold consciously.

You’ll leave having crafted a personal relationship with the planets, the ability to anchor intention into action—something you can return to as the Saturn–Neptune cycle unfolds and choices continue to matter.

No astrology background required—only a willingness to participate and act from the heart.

February 22, 2026 1:00pm-4:00pm ET

Sliding Scale Exchange: $33-$50

A Sneak Peek into the first Saturn-Neptune Interaction: https://youtu.be/kOdHS2K1DIU?si=oOSGEP3vAEYMhKJO

Join Us for a Community Kirtan and Song Circle!

Experience the joy and connection of kirtan, a heart-centered gathering where we come together to sing devotional chants in a call-and-response format. Rooted in ancient traditions, kirtan uses the power of music and mantra to quiet the mind, uplift the spirit, and create a sense of unity.

Accompanied by instruments like the harmonium, drums, and guitar, we’ll share an evening of soulful melodies and shared energy. Open to everyone, regardless of musical experience or spiritual background, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and let the power of sound open your heart. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed and inspired.  Bring a song or mantra to share!

Larry McDowell has been teaching hand drumming in the Asheville area for decades and is a loved and respected fixture of our local drumming scene. He believes in the power of drumming to create positive change in ourselves, our communities and our world! Larry is generously lending his skills to teach a free community drum class every Monday at The Well. While classes are free, donations of any amount are VERY gratefully accepted to help with expenses and be able to continue to provide these classes. Bring a drum or use one that is provided. These classes are perfect for beginner and intermediate students. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Asheville Intuitive Development Circle

2nd & 4th Tuesdays
7:00–8:30 PM
The Well, Asheville

INFO & REGISTRATION: 

https://www.robynmichelle.co/ashevillecircle

The Asheville Intuitive Development Circle is an experiential gathering for exploring and strengthening intuition in a grounded, low-pressure, and supportive environment.

This circle welcomes all experience levels - from total beginners to those with an established intuitive or spiritual practice. No prior experience is required.

Rather than focusing on “getting it right,” this circle emphasizes practice, curiosity, and self-trust.

What participants often experience:

-Greater confidence in inner knowing
-Improved ability to discern intuition vs. imagination or external energy
-A clearer sense of energetic and emotional boundaries
-More trust in how intuition shows up uniquely for them
-Experience practicing intuition in a safe, non-performative space
-Reduced pressure to have answers or certainty
-A deeper sense of grounding and presence
-Connection with others exploring intuition thoughtfully and responsibly

What to expect during circle:
Each session may include a blend of
-Guided meditations to help you settle and get receptive
-Solo, partner, and group exercises to practice intuitive awareness
-Exploration of an intuitive tool such as:

• the clair senses

• remote viewing

• symbology

• energetic hygiene and boundaries

• spirit guides

• intuitive art and creative practices

-Space for reflection, discussion, and integration

Topics may shift from circle to circle depending on group interests and experience level.

Advanced registration is recommended so you'll receive information via email ahead of time. 

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Contribution Per Circle
$25-40 ($33 recommended)

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INFO & REGISTRATION:

https://www.robynmichelle.co/ashevillecircle

For more info about Robyn's events, mentorship, & 1:1 sessions: https://www.robynmichelle.co/

Fundamentals of Bellydance

What we know here as “bellydance” is based in a wide variety of cultural art forms, that share some common aspects.  Internal movement, isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation and fluidity are some of these aspects.  Come find where this movement art moves you, and free your hips to shimmy and your arms to flow.  Lift your heart and breathe deep.  We will explore dancing as part of a full life and connect you to a joyful artform.

Contact appalachastan@gmail.com 

Classes on Wednesday December- January with a break for the holidays.  

$150 for full session   $25 for drop in 

five student minimum 

Attend the full series for the most complete experience, but drop-ins are welcome.

Authentic Relating Date Night For Singles: 50+ Edition

Register for a men's ticket: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260376371814156
Register for a women's ticket: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260383068068158
(Please read all event info first to make sure it's a good fit for you!)

Build skills to deepen your connections and meet potential matches who resonate with the real you.

This event is designed to help you move past surface-level conversations and create authentic, meaningful connections -- both in the moment and long after. You’ll also practice communication tools that can transform how you date and relate.

You can absolutely make a romantic connection at this event. But whether you meet your match or not, you’ll leave with lasting skills to approach dating and relationships with more ease and depth.

What to expect:
- A supportive and playful space to practice being truly seen
- Activities that help you break out of habitual small talk and connect authentically
- Practical skills to build deeper, more fulfilling connections from the first interaction
- The opportunity to meet new friends and make romantic matches

This event is designed for participants ages 50 and up.

At the end of the evening, you’ll have the chance to privately select who you’d like to connect with further. If there’s a mutual match, we’ll share your contact info with each other.

Friday, February 27th
6:30–9:15 PM (Arrivals at 6:30, activities begin at 6:45PM)
The Well, Asheville
Ticket Price: $55

This event is designed for women who want to date men and men who want to date women. We will offer an equal number of tickets to both groups. If you identify as non-binary, please purchase the ticket that reflects how you would like to participate on the night of the event.

Register for a men's ticket: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260376371814156
Register for a women's ticket: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260383068068158

Note: Attendance is limited and these events have sold out in the past, so register as soon as you are a full YES to reserve your spot.

Refund Policy: We do not offer refunds, but attendees are encouraged to sell their ticket to another same-gender person if they are no longer able to attend. If you sell your ticket to another attendee, please let us know who is taking your ticket. If we are able to give your spot to someone off the waitlist, we will refund your ticket, but note that we cannot guarantee this option. **Please let us know if you will not be able to attend -- gender balance matters for this event.**

Interested in an LGBTQIA+ event? Let us know — we’ll create one if there’s enough interest.

Come play, connect deeply, and bring relating skills into your dating and relationships.

Join Us for a Community Kirtan and Song Circle!

Experience the joy and connection of kirtan, a heart-centered gathering where we come together to sing devotional chants in a call-and-response format. Rooted in ancient traditions, kirtan uses the power of music and mantra to quiet the mind, uplift the spirit, and create a sense of unity.

Accompanied by instruments like the harmonium, drums, and guitar, we’ll share an evening of soulful melodies and shared energy. Open to everyone, regardless of musical experience or spiritual background, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and let the power of sound open your heart. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed and inspired.  Bring a song or mantra to share!

Larry McDowell has been teaching hand drumming in the Asheville area for decades and is a loved and respected fixture of our local drumming scene. He believes in the power of drumming to create positive change in ourselves, our communities and our world! Larry is generously lending his skills to teach a free community drum class every Monday at The Well. While classes are free, donations of any amount are VERY gratefully accepted to help with expenses and be able to continue to provide these classes. Bring a drum or use one that is provided. These classes are perfect for beginner and intermediate students. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Tarot Club is a monthly meetup at the Well that explores the tarot as a metaphysical practice. Each month, we’ll study a new method, approach, or way to work with the cards while engaging in personal journeywork. This meetup is part learning and part self-exploration.

Tarot Club will be led by Rebecca of Laughing Eye Weeping Eye Tarot. Rebecca is a full-time tarot practitioner, author, deck creator, and artist. She’s been teaching tarot for over a decade.

You can learn more about her work here: https://www.rebeccaschoenecker.com

Cost: Tarot Club is a recommended donation of $20, although no one will be turned away for lack of funds. You can pay in person with cash, Venmo, or Zelle.

Bring: A tarot deck, journal, and any magical items (crystals, talismans) that you find helpful. 

We look forward to journeying through the tarot with you! All skill levels welcome.

Fundamentals of Bellydance

What we know here as “bellydance” is based in a wide variety of cultural art forms, that share some common aspects.  Internal movement, isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation and fluidity are some of these aspects.  Come find where this movement art moves you, and free your hips to shimmy and your arms to flow.  Lift your heart and breathe deep.  We will explore dancing as part of a full life and connect you to a joyful artform.

Contact appalachastan@gmail.com 

Classes on Wednesday December- January with a break for the holidays.  

$150 for full session   $25 for drop in 

five student minimum 

Come experience the power of analog synthesizers in immersive, quadraphonic sound!
Composer and sound designer Logos, aka James Genaro, will take you on a meditative musical experience, blending analog synthesizers and acoustic instruments in a quadraphonic speaker array.

James has more than 25 years experience working with synthesizers as a catalyst for altering consciousness and accessing visionary states.
Participants will be invited to sit or lay down in a meditative state and experience a wash of sound waves designed to facilitate relaxation, healing, and expanded awareness.

Cost: $15 Suggested Donation (no one turned away for lack of funds)

Calling wild-hearted women, in and around the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville ~ let’s stir up some sisterhood magic in 2026.

Using the tools of story, music, meditation, journaling, ritual and community sharing we will co-create a space to connect with our own inner guidance, intuition & creativity.

In Wild Woman Project Circles we share in a monthly theme and look to the natural world as a teacher, friend & guide. Women of all faiths or no faiths are welcome here. There are no “have-tos” in Circle; Everything is optional. You are encouraged to sit on the throne of your own spiritual authority.

In Circles, we are not are not here to fight. We are not here to tell each other what to do or think. We are here to listen – deeply. We are here to heal and to bless. We are here to create. We are here to remind one another that we are not too much, but juuust enough.

While we wild women tend to go deep and feel a lot, our Circles are a playful practice where we aim to not take ourselves too seriously. If this sounds intriguing or exciting to you, we’d love to have you.

When:

Monthly on Sunday afternoons, 3-5pm, near the Full Moon.

Register at this link for March 8, 3-5pm: 

https://thewildwomanproject.com/asheville-wild-woman-project-circles-with-chris-maddox/

Where:

In West Asheville at The Well

3 Louisiana Ave 28806

Price:

$20 - 50*

*Sister Support Scholarship Seats available for those in financial need: Email support@thewildwomanproject.com to request one.

ABOUT CHRIS:

Chris Maddox is the founder of The Wild Woman Project where she teaches women how to utilize the gifts of the Wild Woman Archetype in their everyday lives & how to lead women’s circles in their local communities. She has trained hundreds of Wild Woman Project Circle Leaders who facilitate in 27 countries around the world. She is the founder, director & a facilitator of the beloved annual Wild Woman Fest, a women’s retreat-festival hybrid which fosters a deep connection to nature, a direct experience of the divine feminine & profound spiritual sisterhood among the women in attendance. The 10th Annual Wild Woman Fest will happen in August 2026 just outside of Asheville. 

An ever-student of the great mysteries of existence and nature itself, Chris believes women are holding innate gifts & tools that society at large needs – now more than ever. She is committed to helping women remember their special magic and to bring it forward into every corner of their lives, for the greater good of the planet. Learn more about Chris.

Thank you! 

___________________________________

Chris Maddox

Instigator of Inquiry, Writer, Teacher, Founder of The Wild Woman Project |  WILD WOMAN FEST | Wild Woman Underground 

Join Us for a Community Kirtan and Song Circle!

Experience the joy and connection of kirtan, a heart-centered gathering where we come together to sing devotional chants in a call-and-response format. Rooted in ancient traditions, kirtan uses the power of music and mantra to quiet the mind, uplift the spirit, and create a sense of unity.

Accompanied by instruments like the harmonium, drums, and guitar, we’ll share an evening of soulful melodies and shared energy. Open to everyone, regardless of musical experience or spiritual background, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and let the power of sound open your heart. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed and inspired.  Bring a song or mantra to share!

Larry McDowell has been teaching hand drumming in the Asheville area for decades and is a loved and respected fixture of our local drumming scene. He believes in the power of drumming to create positive change in ourselves, our communities and our world! Larry is generously lending his skills to teach a free community drum class every Monday at The Well. While classes are free, donations of any amount are VERY gratefully accepted to help with expenses and be able to continue to provide these classes. Bring a drum or use one that is provided. These classes are perfect for beginner and intermediate students. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Asheville Intuitive Development Circle

2nd & 4th Tuesdays
7:00–8:30 PM
The Well, Asheville

INFO & REGISTRATION: 

https://www.robynmichelle.co/ashevillecircle

The Asheville Intuitive Development Circle is an experiential gathering for exploring and strengthening intuition in a grounded, low-pressure, and supportive environment.

This circle welcomes all experience levels - from total beginners to those with an established intuitive or spiritual practice. No prior experience is required.

Rather than focusing on “getting it right,” this circle emphasizes practice, curiosity, and self-trust.

What participants often experience:

-Greater confidence in inner knowing
-Improved ability to discern intuition vs. imagination or external energy
-A clearer sense of energetic and emotional boundaries
-More trust in how intuition shows up uniquely for them
-Experience practicing intuition in a safe, non-performative space
-Reduced pressure to have answers or certainty
-A deeper sense of grounding and presence
-Connection with others exploring intuition thoughtfully and responsibly

What to expect during circle:
Each session may include a blend of
-Guided meditations to help you settle and get receptive
-Solo, partner, and group exercises to practice intuitive awareness
-Exploration of an intuitive tool such as:

• the clair senses

• remote viewing

• symbology

• energetic hygiene and boundaries

• spirit guides

• intuitive art and creative practices

-Space for reflection, discussion, and integration

Topics may shift from circle to circle depending on group interests and experience level.

Advanced registration is recommended so you'll receive information via email ahead of time. 

---------------

Contribution Per Circle
$25-40 ($33 recommended)

---------------

INFO & REGISTRATION:

https://www.robynmichelle.co/ashevillecircle

For more info about Robyn's events, mentorship, & 1:1 sessions: https://www.robynmichelle.co/

Fundamentals of Bellydance

What we know here as “bellydance” is based in a wide variety of cultural art forms, that share some common aspects.  Internal movement, isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation and fluidity are some of these aspects.  Come find where this movement art moves you, and free your hips to shimmy and your arms to flow.  Lift your heart and breathe deep.  We will explore dancing as part of a full life and connect you to a joyful artform.

Contact appalachastan@gmail.com 

Classes on Wednesday December- January with a break for the holidays.  

$150 for full session   $25 for drop in 

five student minimum 

Join Us for a Community Kirtan and Song Circle!

Experience the joy and connection of kirtan, a heart-centered gathering where we come together to sing devotional chants in a call-and-response format. Rooted in ancient traditions, kirtan uses the power of music and mantra to quiet the mind, uplift the spirit, and create a sense of unity.

Accompanied by instruments like the harmonium, drums, and guitar, we’ll share an evening of soulful melodies and shared energy. Open to everyone, regardless of musical experience or spiritual background, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and let the power of sound open your heart. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed and inspired.  Bring a song or mantra to share!

Larry McDowell has been teaching hand drumming in the Asheville area for decades and is a loved and respected fixture of our local drumming scene. He believes in the power of drumming to create positive change in ourselves, our communities and our world! Larry is generously lending his skills to teach a free community drum class every Monday at The Well. While classes are free, donations of any amount are VERY gratefully accepted to help with expenses and be able to continue to provide these classes. Bring a drum or use one that is provided. These classes are perfect for beginner and intermediate students. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Fundamentals of Bellydance

What we know here as “bellydance” is based in a wide variety of cultural art forms, that share some common aspects.  Internal movement, isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation and fluidity are some of these aspects.  Come find where this movement art moves you, and free your hips to shimmy and your arms to flow.  Lift your heart and breathe deep.  We will explore dancing as part of a full life and connect you to a joyful artform.

Contact appalachastan@gmail.com 

Classes on Wednesday December- January with a break for the holidays.  

$150 for full session   $25 for drop in 

five student minimum 

**We will now be having Breathwork at The Well in West Asheville**

We call this a coming home to ourselves.

We gather in honor of giving way for our humanity. Men are faced with the unachievable pressures of assuming perfection in the realms of work and finances, emotions, fatherhood, and in relationship. Trying to embrace the "perfect" form of what it means to be a man only enables a broken system.

Here we learn to welcome our fallibilities, our shame, our mistakes, our grief, our shadows, and so on... while celebrating in our victories. We turn towards our whole system that gives us the ability to inhabit our authenticity, rather than deny it.We do this together. No more suffering in silence.

This breath practice is used as a way to move through an experience together and overcome challenges, to strengthen and deepen the ties of brotherhood in our community.

This practice has been adapted specifically for the gathering of men, to inspire the warrior within us to create and hold a container for the softness within our hearts. We believe the truth of a healthy warrior lies in his ability to deeply feel and experience suffering as well as the beauty in life, therefore being crystal clear on what he stands for and what he protects.

We will arrive together, create a group organism, use poetry as a medium to deepen into ourselves, experience the practice, and have an integration circle following.

To get more out of the breathwork practice it is recommended to not eat at least an hour and a half beforehand. Food is welcome during our integration circle. If you have asthma or specific heart conditions please reach out to Banks before joining. There will be light snacks provided to support grounding after the experience.

Your Guide:

Banks Anderson is a gifted facilitator specializing in breathwork, men’s work, and bodywork. Growing up around an immensity of suffering in men while also experiencing his own rock bottom with nowhere to turn, a fire was lit in Banks to find another way. After founding a local men’s movement in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina, he is now expanding his impact to our greater community. With years of experience guiding men toward greater integrity, connection, and honesty, Banks brings a unique blend of wisdom, vulnerability, and strength to his work that creates a container to help men descend into their depths and return with their true nature intact. Banks’ prayer is to support men with their attachment and development while weaving them back into a life of soul.

==========================================

IMPORTANT: Please arrive on time! Doors close at 15 minutes after event start time. Bring a cushion to sit on.
Payment: Sliding scale of $20-60
Please Venmo: @banksanderson87 to secure your spot.
If finances are in the way of you joining us we still want you there - we ask that you reach out to Banks to speak about it beforehand.

Overflow parking at Ingles across the street.
Contact Banks with any other questions or concerns about the evening : 828.334.2489

Join Us for a Community Kirtan and Song Circle!

Experience the joy and connection of kirtan, a heart-centered gathering where we come together to sing devotional chants in a call-and-response format. Rooted in ancient traditions, kirtan uses the power of music and mantra to quiet the mind, uplift the spirit, and create a sense of unity.

Accompanied by instruments like the harmonium, drums, and guitar, we’ll share an evening of soulful melodies and shared energy. Open to everyone, regardless of musical experience or spiritual background, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and let the power of sound open your heart. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed and inspired.  Bring a song or mantra to share!

Larry McDowell has been teaching hand drumming in the Asheville area for decades and is a loved and respected fixture of our local drumming scene. He believes in the power of drumming to create positive change in ourselves, our communities and our world! Larry is generously lending his skills to teach a free community drum class every Monday at The Well. While classes are free, donations of any amount are VERY gratefully accepted to help with expenses and be able to continue to provide these classes. Bring a drum or use one that is provided. These classes are perfect for beginner and intermediate students. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Asheville Intuitive Development Circle

2nd & 4th Tuesdays
7:00–8:30 PM
The Well, Asheville

INFO & REGISTRATION: 

https://www.robynmichelle.co/ashevillecircle

The Asheville Intuitive Development Circle is an experiential gathering for exploring and strengthening intuition in a grounded, low-pressure, and supportive environment.

This circle welcomes all experience levels - from total beginners to those with an established intuitive or spiritual practice. No prior experience is required.

Rather than focusing on “getting it right,” this circle emphasizes practice, curiosity, and self-trust.

What participants often experience:

-Greater confidence in inner knowing
-Improved ability to discern intuition vs. imagination or external energy
-A clearer sense of energetic and emotional boundaries
-More trust in how intuition shows up uniquely for them
-Experience practicing intuition in a safe, non-performative space
-Reduced pressure to have answers or certainty
-A deeper sense of grounding and presence
-Connection with others exploring intuition thoughtfully and responsibly

What to expect during circle:
Each session may include a blend of
-Guided meditations to help you settle and get receptive
-Solo, partner, and group exercises to practice intuitive awareness
-Exploration of an intuitive tool such as:

• the clair senses

• remote viewing

• symbology

• energetic hygiene and boundaries

• spirit guides

• intuitive art and creative practices

-Space for reflection, discussion, and integration

Topics may shift from circle to circle depending on group interests and experience level.

Advanced registration is recommended so you'll receive information via email ahead of time. 

---------------

Contribution Per Circle
$25-40 ($33 recommended)

---------------

INFO & REGISTRATION:

https://www.robynmichelle.co/ashevillecircle

For more info about Robyn's events, mentorship, & 1:1 sessions: https://www.robynmichelle.co/

Fundamentals of Bellydance

What we know here as “bellydance” is based in a wide variety of cultural art forms, that share some common aspects.  Internal movement, isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation and fluidity are some of these aspects.  Come find where this movement art moves you, and free your hips to shimmy and your arms to flow.  Lift your heart and breathe deep.  We will explore dancing as part of a full life and connect you to a joyful artform.

Contact appalachastan@gmail.com 

Classes on Wednesday December- January with a break for the holidays.  

$150 for full session   $25 for drop in 

five student minimum 

Attend the full series for the most complete experience, but drop-ins are welcome.

Join Us for a Community Kirtan and Song Circle!

Experience the joy and connection of kirtan, a heart-centered gathering where we come together to sing devotional chants in a call-and-response format. Rooted in ancient traditions, kirtan uses the power of music and mantra to quiet the mind, uplift the spirit, and create a sense of unity.

Accompanied by instruments like the harmonium, drums, and guitar, we’ll share an evening of soulful melodies and shared energy. Open to everyone, regardless of musical experience or spiritual background, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and let the power of sound open your heart. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed and inspired.  Bring a song or mantra to share!

Larry McDowell has been teaching hand drumming in the Asheville area for decades and is a loved and respected fixture of our local drumming scene. He believes in the power of drumming to create positive change in ourselves, our communities and our world! Larry is generously lending his skills to teach a free community drum class every Monday at The Well. While classes are free, donations of any amount are VERY gratefully accepted to help with expenses and be able to continue to provide these classes. Bring a drum or use one that is provided. These classes are perfect for beginner and intermediate students. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Come experience the power of analog synthesizers in immersive, quadraphonic sound!
Composer and sound designer Logos, aka James Genaro, will take you on a meditative musical experience, blending analog synthesizers and acoustic instruments in a quadraphonic speaker array.

James has more than 25 years experience working with synthesizers as a catalyst for altering consciousness and accessing visionary states.
Participants will be invited to sit or lay down in a meditative state and experience a wash of sound waves designed to facilitate relaxation, healing, and expanded awareness.

Cost: $15 Suggested Donation (no one turned away for lack of funds)

Calling wild-hearted women, in and around the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville ~ let’s stir up some sisterhood magic in 2026.

Using the tools of story, music, meditation, journaling, ritual and community sharing we will co-create a space to connect with our own inner guidance, intuition & creativity.

In Wild Woman Project Circles we share in a monthly theme and look to the natural world as a teacher, friend & guide. Women of all faiths or no faiths are welcome here. There are no “have-tos” in Circle; Everything is optional. You are encouraged to sit on the throne of your own spiritual authority.

In Circles, we are not are not here to fight. We are not here to tell each other what to do or think. We are here to listen – deeply. We are here to heal and to bless. We are here to create. We are here to remind one another that we are not too much, but juuust enough.

While we wild women tend to go deep and feel a lot, our Circles are a playful practice where we aim to not take ourselves too seriously. If this sounds intriguing or exciting to you, we’d love to have you.

When:

Monthly on Sunday afternoons, 3-5pm, near the Full Moon.

Register at this link for April 8, 3-5pm: 

https://thewildwomanproject.com/asheville-wild-woman-project-circles-with-chris-maddox/

Where:

In West Asheville at The Well

3 Louisiana Ave 28806

Price:

$20 - 50*

*Sister Support Scholarship Seats available for those in financial need: Email support@thewildwomanproject.com to request one.

ABOUT CHRIS:

Chris Maddox is the founder of The Wild Woman Project where she teaches women how to utilize the gifts of the Wild Woman Archetype in their everyday lives & how to lead women’s circles in their local communities. She has trained hundreds of Wild Woman Project Circle Leaders who facilitate in 27 countries around the world. She is the founder, director & a facilitator of the beloved annual Wild Woman Fest, a women’s retreat-festival hybrid which fosters a deep connection to nature, a direct experience of the divine feminine & profound spiritual sisterhood among the women in attendance. The 10th Annual Wild Woman Fest will happen in August 2026 just outside of Asheville. 

An ever-student of the great mysteries of existence and nature itself, Chris believes women are holding innate gifts & tools that society at large needs – now more than ever. She is committed to helping women remember their special magic and to bring it forward into every corner of their lives, for the greater good of the planet. Learn more about Chris.

Thank you! 

___________________________________

Chris Maddox

Instigator of Inquiry, Writer, Teacher, Founder of The Wild Woman Project |  WILD WOMAN FEST | Wild Woman Underground 

Join Us for a Community Kirtan and Song Circle!

Experience the joy and connection of kirtan, a heart-centered gathering where we come together to sing devotional chants in a call-and-response format. Rooted in ancient traditions, kirtan uses the power of music and mantra to quiet the mind, uplift the spirit, and create a sense of unity.

Accompanied by instruments like the harmonium, drums, and guitar, we’ll share an evening of soulful melodies and shared energy. Open to everyone, regardless of musical experience or spiritual background, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and let the power of sound open your heart. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed and inspired.  Bring a song or mantra to share!

Larry McDowell has been teaching hand drumming in the Asheville area for decades and is a loved and respected fixture of our local drumming scene. He believes in the power of drumming to create positive change in ourselves, our communities and our world! Larry is generously lending his skills to teach a free community drum class every Monday at The Well. While classes are free, donations of any amount are VERY gratefully accepted to help with expenses and be able to continue to provide these classes. Bring a drum or use one that is provided. These classes are perfect for beginner and intermediate students. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Tarot Club is a monthly meetup at the Well that explores the tarot as a metaphysical practice. Each month, we’ll study a new method, approach, or way to work with the cards while engaging in personal journeywork. This meetup is part learning and part self-exploration.

Tarot Club will be led by Rebecca of Laughing Eye Weeping Eye Tarot. Rebecca is a full-time tarot practitioner, author, deck creator, and artist. She’s been teaching tarot for over a decade.

You can learn more about her work here: https://www.rebeccaschoenecker.com

Cost: Tarot Club is a recommended donation of $20, although no one will be turned away for lack of funds. You can pay in person with cash, Venmo, or Zelle.

Bring: A tarot deck, journal, and any magical items (crystals, talismans) that you find helpful. 

We look forward to journeying through the tarot with you! All skill levels welcome.

Join Us for a Community Kirtan and Song Circle!

Experience the joy and connection of kirtan, a heart-centered gathering where we come together to sing devotional chants in a call-and-response format. Rooted in ancient traditions, kirtan uses the power of music and mantra to quiet the mind, uplift the spirit, and create a sense of unity.

Accompanied by instruments like the harmonium, drums, and guitar, we’ll share an evening of soulful melodies and shared energy. Open to everyone, regardless of musical experience or spiritual background, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and let the power of sound open your heart. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed and inspired.  Bring a song or mantra to share!

Larry McDowell has been teaching hand drumming in the Asheville area for decades and is a loved and respected fixture of our local drumming scene. He believes in the power of drumming to create positive change in ourselves, our communities and our world! Larry is generously lending his skills to teach a free community drum class every Monday at The Well. While classes are free, donations of any amount are VERY gratefully accepted to help with expenses and be able to continue to provide these classes. Bring a drum or use one that is provided. These classes are perfect for beginner and intermediate students. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Asheville Intuitive Development Circle

2nd & 4th Tuesdays
7:00–8:30 PM
The Well, Asheville

INFO & REGISTRATION: 

https://www.robynmichelle.co/ashevillecircle

The Asheville Intuitive Development Circle is an experiential gathering for exploring and strengthening intuition in a grounded, low-pressure, and supportive environment.

This circle welcomes all experience levels - from total beginners to those with an established intuitive or spiritual practice. No prior experience is required.

Rather than focusing on “getting it right,” this circle emphasizes practice, curiosity, and self-trust.

What participants often experience:

-Greater confidence in inner knowing
-Improved ability to discern intuition vs. imagination or external energy
-A clearer sense of energetic and emotional boundaries
-More trust in how intuition shows up uniquely for them
-Experience practicing intuition in a safe, non-performative space
-Reduced pressure to have answers or certainty
-A deeper sense of grounding and presence
-Connection with others exploring intuition thoughtfully and responsibly

What to expect during circle:
Each session may include a blend of
-Guided meditations to help you settle and get receptive
-Solo, partner, and group exercises to practice intuitive awareness
-Exploration of an intuitive tool such as:

• the clair senses

• remote viewing

• symbology

• energetic hygiene and boundaries

• spirit guides

• intuitive art and creative practices

-Space for reflection, discussion, and integration

Topics may shift from circle to circle depending on group interests and experience level.

Advanced registration is recommended so you'll receive information via email ahead of time. 

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Contribution Per Circle
$25-40 ($33 recommended)

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INFO & REGISTRATION:

https://www.robynmichelle.co/ashevillecircle

For more info about Robyn's events, mentorship, & 1:1 sessions: https://www.robynmichelle.co/

Join Us for a Community Kirtan and Song Circle!

Experience the joy and connection of kirtan, a heart-centered gathering where we come together to sing devotional chants in a call-and-response format. Rooted in ancient traditions, kirtan uses the power of music and mantra to quiet the mind, uplift the spirit, and create a sense of unity.

Accompanied by instruments like the harmonium, drums, and guitar, we’ll share an evening of soulful melodies and shared energy. Open to everyone, regardless of musical experience or spiritual background, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and let the power of sound open your heart. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed and inspired.  Bring a song or mantra to share!

Larry McDowell has been teaching hand drumming in the Asheville area for decades and is a loved and respected fixture of our local drumming scene. He believes in the power of drumming to create positive change in ourselves, our communities and our world! Larry is generously lending his skills to teach a free community drum class every Monday at The Well. While classes are free, donations of any amount are VERY gratefully accepted to help with expenses and be able to continue to provide these classes. Bring a drum or use one that is provided. These classes are perfect for beginner and intermediate students. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Attend the full series for the most complete experience, but drop-ins are welcome.

Join Us for a Community Kirtan and Song Circle!

Experience the joy and connection of kirtan, a heart-centered gathering where we come together to sing devotional chants in a call-and-response format. Rooted in ancient traditions, kirtan uses the power of music and mantra to quiet the mind, uplift the spirit, and create a sense of unity.

Accompanied by instruments like the harmonium, drums, and guitar, we’ll share an evening of soulful melodies and shared energy. Open to everyone, regardless of musical experience or spiritual background, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and let the power of sound open your heart. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed and inspired.  Bring a song or mantra to share!

Asheville Intuitive Development Circle

2nd & 4th Tuesdays
7:00–8:30 PM
The Well, Asheville

INFO & REGISTRATION: 

https://www.robynmichelle.co/ashevillecircle

The Asheville Intuitive Development Circle is an experiential gathering for exploring and strengthening intuition in a grounded, low-pressure, and supportive environment.

This circle welcomes all experience levels - from total beginners to those with an established intuitive or spiritual practice. No prior experience is required.

Rather than focusing on “getting it right,” this circle emphasizes practice, curiosity, and self-trust.

What participants often experience:

-Greater confidence in inner knowing
-Improved ability to discern intuition vs. imagination or external energy
-A clearer sense of energetic and emotional boundaries
-More trust in how intuition shows up uniquely for them
-Experience practicing intuition in a safe, non-performative space
-Reduced pressure to have answers or certainty
-A deeper sense of grounding and presence
-Connection with others exploring intuition thoughtfully and responsibly

What to expect during circle:
Each session may include a blend of
-Guided meditations to help you settle and get receptive
-Solo, partner, and group exercises to practice intuitive awareness
-Exploration of an intuitive tool such as:

• the clair senses

• remote viewing

• symbology

• energetic hygiene and boundaries

• spirit guides

• intuitive art and creative practices

-Space for reflection, discussion, and integration

Topics may shift from circle to circle depending on group interests and experience level.

Advanced registration is recommended so you'll receive information via email ahead of time. 

---------------

Contribution Per Circle
$25-40 ($33 recommended)

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INFO & REGISTRATION:

https://www.robynmichelle.co/ashevillecircle

For more info about Robyn's events, mentorship, & 1:1 sessions: https://www.robynmichelle.co/

Calling wild-hearted women, in and around the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville ~ let’s stir up some sisterhood magic in 2026.

Using the tools of story, music, meditation, journaling, ritual and community sharing we will co-create a space to connect with our own inner guidance, intuition & creativity.

In Wild Woman Project Circles we share in a monthly theme and look to the natural world as a teacher, friend & guide. Women of all faiths or no faiths are welcome here. There are no “have-tos” in Circle; Everything is optional. You are encouraged to sit on the throne of your own spiritual authority.

In Circles, we are not are not here to fight. We are not here to tell each other what to do or think. We are here to listen – deeply. We are here to heal and to bless. We are here to create. We are here to remind one another that we are not too much, but juuust enough.

While we wild women tend to go deep and feel a lot, our Circles are a playful practice where we aim to not take ourselves too seriously. If this sounds intriguing or exciting to you, we’d love to have you.

When:

Monthly on Sunday afternoons, 3-5pm, near the Full Moon.

Register at this link for May 3, 3-5pm: 

https://thewildwomanproject.com/asheville-wild-woman-project-circles-with-chris-maddox/

Where:

In West Asheville at The Well

3 Louisiana Ave 28806

Price:

$20 - 50*

*Sister Support Scholarship Seats available for those in financial need: Email support@thewildwomanproject.com to request one.

ABOUT CHRIS:

Chris Maddox is the founder of The Wild Woman Project where she teaches women how to utilize the gifts of the Wild Woman Archetype in their everyday lives & how to lead women’s circles in their local communities. She has trained hundreds of Wild Woman Project Circle Leaders who facilitate in 27 countries around the world. She is the founder, director & a facilitator of the beloved annual Wild Woman Fest, a women’s retreat-festival hybrid which fosters a deep connection to nature, a direct experience of the divine feminine & profound spiritual sisterhood among the women in attendance. The 10th Annual Wild Woman Fest will happen in August 2026 just outside of Asheville. 

An ever-student of the great mysteries of existence and nature itself, Chris believes women are holding innate gifts & tools that society at large needs – now more than ever. She is committed to helping women remember their special magic and to bring it forward into every corner of their lives, for the greater good of the planet. Learn more about Chris.

Thank you! 

___________________________________

Chris Maddox

Instigator of Inquiry, Writer, Teacher, Founder of The Wild Woman Project |  WILD WOMAN FEST | Wild Woman Underground 

Attend the full series for the most complete experience, but drop-ins are welcome.

Attend the full series for the most complete experience, but drop-ins are welcome.

Attend the full series for the most complete experience, but drop-ins are welcome.

Attend the full series for the most complete experience, but drop-ins are welcome.

Attend the full series for the most complete experience, but drop-ins are welcome.

Attend the full series for the most complete experience, but drop-ins are welcome.