- 10 a.m.
- Thurs.
- 1.5 hours
Discover some of our area’s most common edibles of field and forest just five minutes from downtown Asheville. That evening, enjoy edibles seen on the tour at the inn’s Vue 1913 restaurant.
Experience TripAdvisor's #1 Foraging Activity in the US
Ready to go wild? Experience what brings millions to Asheville every year — the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the vibrant food scene — with our unique forage-to-table tours.
We’ve been taking people “out to eat” for over 27 years. Tours are offered year-round. Led by expert guides, you’ll discover at least a dozen wild edibles, including ones you might find in your own backyard. Depending on the weather and the season, these can include mushrooms, greens, fruits, roots, berries, flowers, nuts, and more. We’ll gather together and cook up a tasting. Keep your foraged finds or have them crafted into an appetizer at an award-winning Asheville restaurant.
For a truly unique, 100% Asheville experience, join us off the eaten path. Tours average 10 participants and are family-friendly and suitable for all ages and abilities. Our introductory e-book is included, and all equipment is provided. Discover how fun, safe, easy, and delicious foraging can be!
Our Guides
Our guides are all experts in the field, including a former forager for over 75 restaurants, a naturopathic doctor, a board member of the North American Fruit Explorers, and an ethnobotanist with a master’s in Appalachian studies. For them, foraging is a way of life. With passion and precision, they make foraging safe and fun.
“With Hannelore’s help, we were able to literally get a taste of the connection people can experience with nature.”
A Lovely Morning with Hannelore, TripAdvisor
“Our guide Dimitri was a charm – fully knowledgeable, a caring teacher, funny, careful and a good singer – what could be better.”
We had a wonderful adventure from morning to night, TripAdvisor
“My 7-year-old had constant questions, and Christian was so sweet, she took a moment every time to answer and talk with him.”
Google review
“Justin was informative, engaged, and obviously very passionate and knowledgeable, which in turn made us more excited.”
A great way to reframe how you experience nature, TripAdvisor
“Thanks to Kat, I was feeling like a kid again AND having fun with my grown-up teen. It’s not easy to find both things in one experience!”
Google review
“Alan is not only an expert at identifying plants & fungi; he is also a poet/singer/actor with hilarious stories conveying important messages. Just hanging out with him is worth the price of the ticket.”
Food is Everywhere, TripAdvisor
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