Wild Foraging Tour Near Asheville
Discover edible plants and mushrooms with expert guides and enjoy a trail-side tasting.
Duration
3 hrs
Includes
Guided foraging, tasting, e-book
Highlights
Spend three immersive hours searching fields and forests for seasonal wild edibles with an experienced forager. Taste your finds on the trail and take them home for a restaurant-prepared appetizer.
- Explore diverse habitats for seasonal wild foods
- Learn identification tips from expert foragers
- Gather at least a dozen edible plants and fungi
- Sample freshly prepared trail-side tastings
- Take home your harvest for a restaurant appetizer
- Receive an introductory e-book after the tour
FAQs
How strenuous are the tours?
This is not a hike. We cover less than half a mile on mostly level ground, stopping frequently.
What’s the difference between the foraging tour and the wild food stroll?
The stroll takes place at an in-town resort, lasts half as long, and does not include actual foraging, a cooking demo/tasting, or more than one restaurant option.
Does the tour include a meal?
No. The tour includes a small tasting and an appetizer featuring your finds with lunch or dinner at a local restaurant.
Do we always find mushrooms?
No, but there are also edible wild fruits, nuts, greens, and more.
Do we spend all our time in the woods?
No, especially in colder months, when there’s more wild food in sunny areas.
Are dogs allowed?
No, but dogs can be brought on private tours by special request.
Things to know
This easy stroll covers less than half a mile on mostly level ground. Dogs are not permitted on public tours. Operates rain or shine.
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 30 days before the event for a refund minus a 25% fee. Cancellations 3–29 days before the event receive a 50% refund. Tickets are non-refundable within 3 days of the event. Tickets may be transferred if the new attendee registers using a provided coupon code.
