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Half Day Trout Fishing with Southern Appalachian Anglers

Full but you can sign-up for the waitlist. We will offer this again.

Half Day Trout Wade: 5 anglers at Southern Appalachian Anglers LLC - Asheville Fly Fishing Guide Service, no previous experience necessary. Please provide me with your shoe size for your waders. Location and more information will be available closer to the date. A meetup location and time will be given via email. 

When: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Where: Meeting location will be sent to participants

Time: 7am - 11am

All participants need to register through the regpack system and pay the $1 system charge.**CANCELLATIONS MUST BE DONE WITHIN THE 72 HOUR WINDOW OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED A NO-SHOW FEE**

Clay & Camraderie

with VHF Resident Potter, Sophia

Full but you can sign-up for the waitlist. We will offer this again.

In this 4-week class, you’ll learn the basics of hand building with clay. Come unwind, learn something new and connect with creativity. 

Designed for beginners and seasoned beginners, you’ll be introduced to some fundamental clay information, techniques and equipment.

After some basics, you’ll see a demo on our slab roller. With our clay slabs, we will shape, texture and create projects such as flower frogs and decorative trays. 

Learn how to use underglazes on bisque ware and then create designs with the sgraffito technique. Then with our fired bisque ware, learn to use different glazes to finish off your pieces.

When: Saturday, October 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 10am - 12pm

All participants need to register through the regpack system and pay the $1 system charge.**CANCELLATIONS MUST BE DONE WITHIN THE 72 HOUR WINDOW OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED A NO-SHOW FEE**

Soap Making with Grace

Full but you can sign-up for the waitlist. We will offer this again.

A soap pour workshop (commonly called a melt-and-pour soap making class) is a fun, hands-on, and beginner-friendly crafting class where participants learn to design and create custom soap bars using a pre-made soap base. 

When: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 12pm - 2pm

All participants need to register through the regpack system and pay the $1 system charge.**CANCELLATIONS MUST BE DONE WITHIN THE 72 HOUR WINDOW OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED A NO-SHOW FEE**

Woodworking Workshop - Two Part Series with Chris from Forest Project Woodworking

Full but you can sign-up for the waitlist. We will offer this again.

Join master furniture maker Chris to make your own woodworking project. Designed for adult beginners, these workshops introduce shop safety, wood selection, project build, sanding, and finishing. Projects to select from include a single slab serving board just in time for the holiday carving! Includes lumber and finish. 

Location: Forest Project Woodworking, 141 Holland Rd, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina 28768.

What to know before your visit:

1. Directions: 141 Holland Road, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Note: GPS often bring people to his neighbor’s house. After carefully turning off 280/Asheville Hwy, my driveway is the 2nd on the left (immediately after gravel begins)

2. Parking – Limited parking (2 spots) is available up by the shop, but if more is needed, there is a grassy lot opposite the driveway entrance.

3. Orientation and Waiver of Liability/Release Form

4. Items to bring, if you have them: a. Gloves b. Safety glasses, N95 dust mask (will be provided to borrow on site, if needed)

5. Wear closed-toed shoes 

When: Wednesday, October 7 & 14, 2026

Where: Forest Project Woodworking, 141 Holland Rd, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

Time: 930am - 1pm

All participants need to register through the regpack system and pay the $1 system charge.**CANCELLATIONS MUST BE DONE WITHIN THE 72 HOUR WINDOW OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED A NO-SHOW FEE**

Sourdough 101 with Patrina

Full but you can sign-up for the waitlist. We will offer this again.

Come learn the easiest sourdough bread baking ever! You will learn about the care and feeding of a sourdough starter, how to make a wonderful loaf of bread from start to finish and take home dough to bake at home! Every student also takes home their very own sourdough starter! Please bring a mixing bowl (4qt or larger) and your favorite mixing spoon, and a lidded container for your dough ( minimum 12 cups) I get the McCormick storage containers from the dollar tree store. 

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 10am - 1pm

All participants need to register through the regpack system and pay the $1 system charge.**CANCELLATIONS MUST BE DONE WITHIN THE 72 HOUR WINDOW OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED A NO-SHOW FEE**

Kitchen Medicine Series Nourishing Broths & Seaweed Medicine with Rebecca

RESCHEDULED from Friday October 2, to Tuesday October 13 (still have openings)

Kitchen Medicine Series Nourishing Broths & Seaweed Medicine Herbal broths and soups are one of the most powerful, everyday ways to deliver deep nutrition and medicine to your body with very little effort. In this class, we’ll explore bone broths, deep immune broths, herbal broths, and medicinal stock, weaving in culinary herbs, adaptogens, medicinal mushrooms, and especially seaweeds as nutrient-dense food-as-medicine. You’ll meet sea vegetables like kelp, wakame, dulse, and nori, learn why they’re so mineral-rich and immune-supportive, and discover how to use their umami flavor to enhance soups, stews, and more. We’ll cover favorite herbs to add, simple methods for making and freezing broths, and how to tailor them for different needs so they can become a staple in your home kitchen. Each participant will leave with recipes, techniques, and inspiration to keep a steady supply of healing broth on hand.

When: Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 1pm - 4pm

All participants need to register through the regpack system and pay the $1 system charge.**CANCELLATIONS MUST BE DONE WITHIN THE 72 HOUR WINDOW OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED A NO-SHOW FEE**

Meal Prep with Sam

Full but you can sign-up for the waitlist. We will offer this again.

Simple & Nourishing Meal Prep: prioritizing your health through affordable, seasonal, and local ingredients.Learn simple and cost-effective meal preparation to nourish your body, and support your local community—all while saving time in the kitchen and reducing food waste! Join holistic chef, Sam Raph, for a demonstrative workshop where she'll cook and guide you through making a week’s worth of meals + snacks with a focus on nourishing, seasonal, and locally-sourced ingredients.For beginner or seasoned cooks—you'll be provided with grocery lists, easy recipes, and knowledge that make healthy eating both affordable and achievable. Sam will walk you through how to plan meals around what's in season, and also provide adaptations for creating satisfying dishes that fit your lifestyle, food preferences, and budget.By the end of the class, you'll have had the opportunity to sample/taste all of the dishes and ask questions—leaving with newfound confidence in the kitchen, and the knowledge to continue prepping nourishing meals on your own!

When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 10am - noon

All participants need to register through the regpack system and pay the $1 system charge.**CANCELLATIONS MUST BE DONE WITHIN THE 72 HOUR WINDOW OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED A NO-SHOW FEE**

Acupuncture with the Daoist Traditions School

The Daoist Traditions Acupuncture Clinic is located in Asheville NC. Their clinical interns are in the final phase of a rigorous four-year academic program and treat patients under the direct supervision of clinical faculty who are NC licensed acupuncturists. Interns complete 900 hours of clinical training to develop their skills as practitioners. The clinic provides 6,000+ affordable patient treatments each year and 500+ free treatments through non-profit partnerships and community events. Acupuncture has been part of the VA Whole Health System since 2018. It is recognized by the World Health Organization for its benefits for anxiety, depression, musculoskeletal pain, neurological pain, insomnia, stress, and so much more!

When: Friday, October 16, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 9am - 1pm

All participants need to register through the regpack system and pay the $1 system charge.**CANCELLATIONS MUST BE DONE WITHIN THE 72 HOUR WINDOW OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED A NO-SHOW FEE**

Pasta Making with Helene

Full but you can sign-up for the waitlist. We will offer this again.

Pasta is the world’s ultimate comfort food! Please join us for a fun, hands-on class to learn how easy and satisfying it is to make pasta from scratch without the use of fancy equipment. We will make four different shapes of pasta using two different doughs (a vegan flour pasta from Southern Italy and vegetarian egg pasta from Northern Italy). Best practice tips for cooking your pasta will be discussed. We will then taste test each shape with their own unique sauce preparation. Benefits of making your own fresh pasta: o  Cooks in a fraction of the time; o  Improved texture that clings to sauces; o  Clean, whole ingredients without added preservatives; o  Customizable; o  The process of mixing, kneading and rolling pasta is therapeutic; o  Bragging rights! You will go home with all the pasta that you have made to enjoy for dinner or freeze for later. All recipes will be provided so you can continue your homemade pasta making journey! 

When: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 10am - 2pm

All participants need to register through the Regpack system and pay the $1 system charge. **Cancellation within the 72 hour window of the workshop will result in a no-show fee charge.**

Fly Casting Clinic for Beginners

Fly Casting Clinic for Beginners Fishing with a fly rod is a special experience that allows the angler to cast a nearly weightless lure that resembles the various insects trout love to eat. To cast a fly, you must learn how to cast the line itself. With a little practice and coaching, beginner fly casters can make basic casts with elegance and precision. Anyone can learn the techniques of fly casting. This clinic will be led by Matt Christian, an expert fly caster who taught at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. Matt will be assisted by four experienced casters who will be help clinic participants master basic casts. 

When: Friday, October 23, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 10am - 2pm

All participants need to register through the Regpack system and pay the $1 system charge. **Cancellation within the 72 hour window of the workshop will result in a no-show fee charge.**

Beekeeping 101

Ever wondered what it’s like to lift the lid on a beehive, see thousands of bees at work and maybe even harvest your own honey? Beekeeping 101 is a beginner-friendly course that turns curiosity into confidence. You’ll learn bee biology, the tools of the trade, how to inspect and care for hives through the seasons, and practical ways to manage pests like Varroa mites. We’ll share local tips that work from day one and help you avoid the most common rookie mistakes. Whether your goal is honey production, pollinator support, or simply enjoying one of nature’s most remarkable insects, this class gives you a solid start and a community to grow with. No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 9am - 3pm

Vets (Veterinarians) for Vets with Pinnacle Animal Hospital

The staff of Pinnacle Animal Hospital will be here to provide brief health exams, heartworm tests, as well as vaccines appropriate to your pet(s). Flea, tick, and heartworm prevention will also be provided.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 9am - 12pm

All participants need to register through the Regpack system and pay the $1 system charge. **Cancellation within the 72 hour window of the workshop will result in a no-show fee charge.**

Pottery Create Your Ornaments - Two Part Series

with VHF Resident Potter, Sophia

Full but you can sign-up for the waitlist. We will offer this again.

We’ll start by working with clay to create your ornaments. No pottery experience is necessary! We’ll use cookie-cutter-style techniques, making it as easy and fun as cutting out sugar cookies. You'll have an assortment of shapes to choose from, or you can hand cut your own. You’re also welcome to bring your own ornament ideas if you have some previous clay experience and want to get creative. Participants will be shown a demonstration of decorating with underglazes and using the sgraffito technique. You are welcome to carve, sgraffito, underglaze and add character to your pieces during this first workshop. Your pieces will be left to dry completely and then bisque fired in our kiln. Nov 11th - Glaze & Personalize Part 2 or 2. Once your ornaments have been bisque fired, you’ll return for the second class to add colorful glazes and underglazes. Learn how to apply various glazes using several techniques to finish off your ornaments. After the final glaze firing, your finished ornaments will be ready for pick-up the following week! 

When: Saturday, Part 1, November 4. Part 2, November 11, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 1pm - 3pm

All participants need to register through the Regpack system and pay the $1 system charge. **Cancellation within the 72 hour window of the workshop will result in a no-show fee charge.**

Herbal Holiday Gift Making - Two Part Series

with Rebecca

The holidays are the perfect time to share your love of herbs with your friends and family! Gifts you prepare yourself are often more meaningful than anything you can buy at the store. This workshop is part 1 of 2 and we will craft several herbally themed gifts that require a little extra time to prepare so they are ready in time for gifting. 

When: Saturday, November 6, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 12pm - 3pm

All participants need to register through the Regpack system and pay the $1 system charge. **Cancellation within the 72 hour window of the workshop will result in a no-show fee charge.**

Fly Tying for Beginners

Tying fishing flies to imitate various insects that live in our rivers and are favorite foods for trout is a fun hobby. You will feel a special exhilaration when a fish takes a fly you tied. However, because it is so satisfying to tie an insect imitation, many fly tyers don't even fish and they donate their flies to Veterans organizations like Project Healing Waters and Wounded Warriors, cancer support groups like Casting for Recovery (women) and Reel Recovery (men), and youth fishing clubs. The skills used in fly tying are easy to learn and this creative process trains your brain and hands to improve dexterity. Whether following a traditional recipe or adding your own touches, you will enjoy learning the skills and about the insects they imitate. This fly tying clinic will be led by 20+ year Navy Veteran, Jim Cannon and Karl Brandt, both expert tyers and excellent teachers. All you need to bring is reading glasses if you use them. Jim and Karl will provide all the tools and materials to create your flies.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 10am - noon

All participants need to register through the Regpack system and pay the $1 system charge. **Cancellation within the 72 hour window of the workshop will result in a no-show fee charge.**

Woodworking - Two Part Series with Chris from Forest Project Woodworking

This is a 2 part workshop Join master furniture maker Chris to make your own woodworking project. Designed for adult beginners, these workshops introduce shop safety, wood selection, project build, sanding, and finishing. Projects to select from include a single slab serving board just in time for the holiday carving! Includes lumber and finish. 

Location: Forest Project Woodworking, 141 Holland Rd, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina 28768. What to know before your visit:

1. Directions: 141 Holland Road, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Note: GPS often bring people to my neighbor’s house. After carefully turning off 280/Asheville Hwy, my driveway is the 2 nd on the left (immediately after gravel begins)

2. Parking – Limited parking (2 spots) is available up by the shop, but if more is needed, there is a grassy lot opposite the driveway entrance.

3. Orientation and Waiver of Liability/Release Form

4. Items to bring, if you have them: a. Gloves b. Safety glasses, N95 dust mask (will be provided to borrow on site, if needed)

5. Wear closed-toed shoes 

When: Saturday, November 11, 2026

Where: Forest Project Woodworking, 141 Holland Rd, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

Time: 1pm - 4pm

All participants need to register through the Regpack system and pay the $1 system charge. **Cancellation within the 72 hour window of the workshop will result in a no-show fee charge.**

Oyster Mushroom Cultivation

Full but you can sign-up for the waitlist. We will offer this again.

Oyster Mushroom Cultivation Workshop Learn about the lifecycle of mushrooms and how to grow oyster mushrooms yourself. You will leave this class with a bucket of oyster mushrooms that will fruit in about a month, grain spawn to start another bucket in a month, and the ability to reliably produce these delicious mushrooms on your own. 

When: Saturday, November 13, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 10am - 1pm

All participants need to register through the Regpack system and pay the $1 system charge. **Cancellation within the 72 hour window of the workshop will result in a no-show fee charge.**

Veterans Quail Hunt

Mountain View Hunting Club in Del Rio, Tennessee, has generously invited our Veterans to join them for a guided quail hunt on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 AM–3:30 PM.

Everything you need for a great day in the field is covered:

😎No hunting license required

🎯 Shotgun provided if needed

💥 12- or 20-gauge shells provided

🍽️ Lunch included

🎁 Door prizes throughout the day

🔥 All quail will be cleaned and packaged for you to take home and put on the grill!

A huge thank-you to Mountain View Hunting Club and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for welcoming our Veterans and creating an opportunity for camaraderie, connection, and a memorable day outdoors.

Space is limited, Veterans only, so sign up early!

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Where: 2725 Long Creek Rd. Del Rio, TN 37727 (exact location)

Time: 830am - 330pm

All participants need to register through the Regpack system and pay the $1 system charge. **Cancellation within the 72-hour window of the workshop will result in a no-show fee charge of $20.**

Sourdough Discard with Patrina

Do you love sourdough? Ever wonder what to do with the leftover starter that you wind up with? Come and learn the many ways to put it to use. We will make crackers, chocolate bread, and other goodies using leftover soudough starter. 

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 10am - 1pm

All participants need to register through the Regpack system and pay the $1 system charge. **Cancellation within the 72-hour window of the workshop will result in a no-show fee charge of $20.**

Chair Massage

with Massage Therapist Lisa Mayfield BA, LNMT, LMBT

This quick, convenient treatment is perfect for melting away stress.

A chair massage is a short, session focused on relieving tension in the neck, back, shoulders, arms, and hands. Sessions can be 15 or 30 minutes, it uses a specialized ergonomic chair to provide targeted acupressure and Swedish massage techniques.

When: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 10am - 1pm

All participants need to register through the Regpack system and pay the $1 system charge. **Cancellation within the 72-hour window of the workshop will result in a no-show fee charge of $20.**

Beeswax Candles with Jessica

A beeswax candle making workshop is a hands-on crafting class where participants learn to create eco-friendly, natural candles using pure beeswax from local hives.

When: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 12pm - 4pm

All participants need to register through the Regpack system and pay the $1 system charge. **Cancellation within the 72-hour window of the workshop will result in a no-show fee charge of $20.**

Acupuncture with Daoist Clinic

The Daoist Traditions Acupuncture Clinic is located in Asheville NC. Their clinical interns are in the final phase of a rigorous four-year academic program and treat patients under the direct supervision of clinical faculty who are NC licensed acupuncturists. Interns complete 900 hours of clinical training to develop their skills as practitioners. The clinic provides 6,000+ affordable patient treatments each year and 500+ free treatments through non-profit partnerships and community events.Acupuncture has been part of the VA Whole Health System since 2018. It is recognized by the World Health Organization for its benefits for anxiety, depression, musculoskeletal pain, neurological pain, insomnia, stress, and so much more!  

When: Friday, November 20, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 9am - 1pm

All participants need to register through the Regpack system and pay the $1 system charge. **Cancellation within the 72-hour window of the workshop will result in a no-show fee charge of $20.**

Wreath Making with Maddie

We'll spread holiday cheer at the farm by making wreaths and holiday decor using natural products. Participants will learn the basics of wreath building and then supplement their wreaths with dried florals and textural elements grown in the VHF gardens. 

When: Thursday, November 19, 2026

Where: Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

Time: 4pm - 6pm

All participants need to register through the Regpack system and pay the $1 system charge. **Cancellation within the 72-hour window of the workshop will result in a no-show fee charge of $20.**

💙 Healing Through Specialized Care 💙

The Veterans Healing Farm is proud to partner with local massage therapists Joe Lewellin and Kelly Kitzinger to provide specialized care at discounted rates for our veterans, families, and staff.

✨ Special Veteran Community Rates

• 60-minute massage: $65

• 90-minute massage: $90

Even more generously, Joe and Kelly are offering one free massage each month to veterans currently participating in our program.

Meet Your Therapists

🌿 Joe Lewellin, NC LMBT #12980

A graduate of the Center for Massage and Natural Health in Asheville, Joe has practiced since 2012. His intuitive, intentional approach focuses on releasing soft-tissue tension, supporting structural alignment, and promoting lasting pain relief.

🌿 Kelly Kitzinger, NC LMBT #11378

With 29 years of experience, Kelly began her career in medical massage and rehabilitation. She brings deep empathy and a warm, intuitive approach to every session, with a focus on healing, relaxation, and whole-person care.

📞 How to Book:

When scheduling your appointment, simply mention that you are with the Veterans Healing Farm to receive the discounted rate or free monthly massage.

Joe Lewellin: (828) 767-2169

Kelly Kitzinger: (828) 974-2241

We are incredibly grateful to Joe and Kelly for supporting our community and helping our veterans find greater comfort, relaxation, and healing. ❤️🇺🇸

Admin Updates



First Time Registering? Our registration system has had a makeover (thank you, Rob)! This should make it a LOT easier to get registered. Now when you click a link it will take you directly to the login/register page. If you already have an account, PLEASE do not create a new one. We will be cleaning out duplicates in the coming weeks and everything should run a bit smoother. If you have any issues please contact veteranshealingfarm@gmail.com

Cost: Each workshop is $1 (system processing fee). If you haven't paid this fee, you are not registered.

No-Show Policy: If you do not cancel at least 72 hours before the workshop, a $20 no-show fee will apply. This policy ensures that those on the waitlist have time to adjust their plans. Thank you for helping us make workshops more accessible and efficient for everyone!

POTTERY OPEN STUDIO HOURS WILL BE COMING SOON

Normal volunteering days/hours -

• Wednesdays Garden Group with Maddie 9-12
• Friday Herb Squad with Rebecca 10-2

The Veterans Healing Farm is a VA Telehealth Outpost!

The Veterans Healing Farm's Telehealth station features:

• Private appointment room
• High-speed, reliable internet access
• Technology for a video appointment

This station makes it easier for Veterans to receive the care they need without any barriers by minimizing travel time and alleviating internet connectivity issues. Read the latest article on VA Telehealth here.

For more information on how you can use this service, please email veteranshealingfarm@gmail.com or call 828-595-6111.