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"We don't heal in isolation; we heal in connection." - Esther Perel

Intro to Homeopathy

In this workshop we will explore homeopathy as a gentle, non-toxic approach to supporting health and using homeopathic remedies as a safe and effective addition or alternative to drugs and chemical treatments. We’ll go over the history and guiding principles, including the difference between healing and suppression, and the role of vitality in wellness and imbalance. You’ll also learn how factors such as stress, environment, diet, and inherited tendencies can influence overall health. Many people find homeopathy to be a valuable addition to their self care toolbox and class will help you understand why. Each participant will go home with samples. 

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.** 

When: Friday, March 6

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

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Painting with Lisa 

Spend some time painting in a relaxed class setting with local artist and instructor, Lisa Underwood.

Practice painting techniques and improve your drawing skills too. Explore color mixing and brush strokes with vibrant acrylics. Paint subjects of your choice to develop your own interpretation. You will be amazed at what you can do when your creativity is unleashed. This class is all about fun and self-expression!

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.** 

When: Saturday, March 7, 2026

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

Time: 10am - noon

Operation Stress Shield – Breathing, Movement & Relaxation 

Join us for a transformative 4-hour workshop designed to help first responders, veterans, and military members restore balance, reduce stress, and build lasting resilience through the art of breathing, movement, and relaxation.

Grounded in the Osteopathic principles of creating structural alignment and Systema’s fluid movement, this workshop provides simple, practical tools to calm the nervous system, release tension, and renew energy.

Participants will explore how natural movement and conscious breathing can support recovery, improve posture, and increase overall well-being—both on and off the job.

Through guided exercises and experiential learning, you’ll discover how to:

• Use breath to regulate stress, restore focus, and enhance endurance
• Move with efficiency and ease to prevent injury and reduce chronic tension
• Reconnect the body’s natural reflexes to restore balance and coordination
• Cultivate deep relaxation to support recovery, clarity, and emotional steadiness

This workshop is open to all fitness levels and does not require prior experience.

Participants will leave feeling lighter, more centered, and equipped with tools to immediately apply in daily life—whether in high-stress environments or moments of rest.

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.** 

When: Thursday, March 19, 2026

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

Time: 9am - 1pm

Introduction to Biochar

with Steve Santini

Come join us for an introduction to the wonderful world of Biochar. Biochar is an ancient and regenerative agricultural practice that can take your garden to the next level.

In this workshop you will learn:

• What is Biochar
• What are the many benefits of Biochar
• How is Biochar produced

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.** 

When: Saturday, March 21, 2026

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

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Creating Tea Formulas 

Harvesting and Drying Herbs with Rebecca

Learn how to take your herbs from field to teacup with confidence. In this class, we’ll cover when and how to harvest fresh herbs, along with simple post-harvest handling and drying techniques to preserve their flavor and medicine. In the second half, we’ll explore medicinal herbal teas and walk through how to formulate blends for various needs and intentions. Each participant will go home with a custom tea blend they’ve created themselves.

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.** 

When: Friday, April 3, 2026

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

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Easter Egg Hunt at the Farm

Bring the kids and hop on over to Veterans Healing Farm for our Kids Easter Egg Hunt! Fun, treats, and lots of eggs await—don’t miss it! We can’t wait to celebrate spring with you—see you there!

Event Timing: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 11am - 12pm

Event Address: 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River, NC

There is no charge for this event but please register below so we know how many eggs to ask the bunny to bring.

Seed Swap (and seed starting)

with Maddie

Start the season off with us at VHF. Learn the basics of seed starting for your garden and enjoy a seed swap opportunity. Bring out any saved seeds you have and share the wealth with fellow garden lovers. We will have a plethora of seeds and gardening information to share with you. Workshop participants will go home with their very own seed starting kit, seeds, and motivation for the upcoming season.

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.** 

When: Friday, April 10, 2026

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

Time: 4pm - 6pm

Sourdough Baking Class

with Patrina

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.

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.** 

When: Friday, April 18, 2026

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

Time: 10am - 1pm

Acupuncture

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!

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.**

When: Friday, March 20, 2026

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

Time: 9am - 1pm

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026

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

Time: 9am - 1pm

When: Thursday, April 23, 2026

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

Time: 9am - 1pm

Mead Brewing Workshop

with Rob Kinard, Founder, Good Times Mead*

Each student will be leaving with a 1 gallon carboy filled with fermenting must (honey/water/nutrients/yeast), to take home and nurture into a gallon of their own mead!

Learning how to make our own batch of Good Times mead will certainly be a 'good time!'

In this workshop you'll learn how to prep and sanitize your equipment, mix your must (honey/water), start your yeast, add organic nutrients, pitch your yeast, follow the Tailored Organic Staggered Nutrient Addition (TOSNA) 3.0 protocol, and take Alcohol By Volume (ABV) readings.

Each student will leave with a 1 gallon glass carboy filled with fermenting must as well as organic nutrients, which in approximately 1 month (if attended to correctly!) will become 1 gallon of (hopefully!) delicious 14.5% mead!

*Veteran-owned business. We at Good Times Mead are passionate about three things: Good mead, good times with family and friends, and supporting our Veterans by any and all means available, with a particular emphasis on preventing Veteran suicide. To that end, a portion of the proceeds of each and every purchase of anything we have to offer goes to Veteran support organizations, to include The Green Beret Foundation, Stop Soldier Suicide, and the Veterans Healing Farm in Hendersonville, NC. Our Veterans have paid and continue to pay a heavy price for the freedoms we enjoy, and deserve the admiration, respect, and support of our great nation. Learn more about GTM here.

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.** 

When: Saturday, April 25, 2026

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

Time: 12pm - 3pm

Veterans Day 5k

Registration opens April 7!

November 8, 2026 | Mills River Park | Mills River, NC

Join us for meaningful way to celebrate Veterans Day with the Veterans Day 5K, presented by Best Buy Metals, on Sunday, November 8, at Mills River Park. This event is more than a run—it’s a chance to come together as a community to honor our veterans and support the life-changing work of the Veterans Healing Farm.

Admin Updates



First Time Registering? We have started using our new registration system, which among other benefits, creates a waitlist for full classes. You’ll need to create an account before signing up.

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!

ATTENTION VIETNAM VETERANS

Veterans United Home Loans is offering a unique opportunity to any Vietnam Veterans to attend a special event this March in Washington, D.C.  Below is the invitation VU has asked us to share. Please feel free to forward this to any Vietnam Veterans you think might be interested. This is NOT an Honor Flight event, just a special opportunity that we have been asked to pass along to those who might be interested!

We would like to invite you to a special event. Veterans United is sponsoring a visit to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. at the National Mall on March 29th, National Vietnam Veterans Day. 

This opportunity will feature special events and performances along with a special preview of a documentary filmed in 2025 of 8 Veterans return trip to Vietnam in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. If this is something that interests you, please click here to fill out an interest form.

Once you fill out the form, Veterans United will reach out with additional details. 

Our own Director of Operations, Maddie McCann, and Director of Plant Medicine, Rebecca Vann will be presenting at this years Organic Growers School!

Your code for a 20% discount is “vhf20” Please note, codes are case sensitive.

Please click here for more information and to register for the best learning opportunities on organic practices, anywhere!

For first responders, their families, and leadership

Three days of building awareness, reducing stigma, and providing a safe pathway for first responders to seek support!

This event is FREE and open to all first responders (retired and currently working), their families, support staff, and community members.

Thursday & Friday: AB-Technical Community College - Woodfin Public Safety Training Campus.

Saturday: Heart of Horse Sense, Marshall, NC.

The Veterans Healing Farm is a VA Telehealth Outpost

The Veterans Healing Farm's telehealth station features a private appointment room with high-speed, reliable internet access and technology to facilitate seamless connections between Veterans and their VA providers. 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.

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