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"That's what winter is: an exercise in remembering how to still yourself then how to come pliantly back to life again." — Healing Brave

The Veterans Healing Farm’s Women Warriors’ Keynote Luncheon is the largest gathering of female veterans in North Carolina. Seats are limited and fill up quickly—secure yours today by registering now!

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.

When: Friday, April 3, 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. **Cancellation within the 72 hour window of the workshop will result in a no-show fee charge.** 

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.

When: Friday, April 10, 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.** 

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.

When: Saturday, April 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.** 

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: 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 our 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.

Making Herbal Extracts with and without alcohol

Tinctures are a simple, powerful way to preserve the herbal medicines growing on the farm and in your own garden. In this hands-on class, we’ll harvest fresh plants from the fields and transform them into tinctures step by step. You’ll learn both alcohol-based and non-alcohol extraction methods, compare their uses, and explore when each approach is most appropriate. Everyone will go home with their own handcrafted formulas to begin or expand a home apothecary.

When: Friday, May 1, 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** 

Guitar 101 with Mike

Guitar isn’t just music—it’s therapy. For many veterans, playing helps reduce stress, rebuild focus, and create a sense of connection. One chord at a time, it can turn noise into healing. 🎸

Come learn guitar with Mike! Guitar lessons for beginners focus on building a solid foundation through the fundamentals of music and technique We will be doing Guitar 101 Lessons every Friday for 6-weeks starting May 1st ending June 5th from 6p-7p. If you don't have a guitar we will provide you with one!

When: Friday, May 1, 2026 (six consecutive Fridays)

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

Time: 6pm - 7pm

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** 

Half Day Trout Wade with Southern Appalachian Anglers

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, May 2, 2026

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

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**

Candle Making

Candle making can be especially meaningful and beneficial for veterans, combining creativity, relaxation, and even community-building.

This candle making workshops offers hands-on, creative experiences where participants learn to craft their own scented candles. Guided by instructors, attendees select fragrances, blend soy or wax, and pour candles into vessels while learning safety techniques.

When: Saturday, May 2, 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**

Pottery Session 4 (six-weeks)

Clay & Camaraderie is a six-week pottery workshop designed for active-duty military members, veterans, their families, and VHF volunteers. This program offers structured creative expression, mindfulness-based tactile activity, and community-building. Sessions will be held weekly with additional open lab hours culminating in a participant-led exhibition.

Explore both the fluidity of the pottery wheel with the expressive versatility of hand-building. This class focuses on projects that fuse techniques, challenge your creativity, and build functional, sculptural, and decorative forms. You’ll work on guided projects designed to explore the interaction between thrown and hand-built elements. You’ll learn to see clay as a medium with infinite expression!

When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 (six consecutive Saturdays)

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

Time: 12pm - 2:pm

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 Workshop with Sam

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, May 6, 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**

Drum Circle

Drum circles offer veterans more than rhythm—they build connection, reduce stress, and create a powerful outlet for expression. No words needed, just the beat bringing people together. 🥁

Experience how drumming can build community, enhancing well-being and bring joy! No experience needed, just an open mind and wiliness to have fun! Drums will be provided for the workshop!

When: Saturday, May 9, 2026

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

Time: 1030am - 1130am

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**

Plant Swap with Maddie

Join us for a fun garden gathering! Do you have extra plants or cuttings from your garden? Bring them out to share the wealth with fellow garden lovers. You can also bring out old tools that need some repair and love. We will discuss all garden topics from new plants, to tools, to tool storage, and any other fun topics as we enter an exciting new farming season here at the farm.

When: Friday, May 15, 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. **CANCELLATIONS MUST BE DONE WITHIN THE 72 HOUR WINDOW OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED A NO-SHOW FEE**

Kombucha and Ginger Beer Making

This workshop focuses on brewing both, covering the entire process from selecting ingredients to fermenting and bottling. Participants learn to create a ginger bug (yeast culture), maintain a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast), and manage both first and second fermentations for maximum carbonation.

When: Saturday, May 16, 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**

Falconry at the Farm

Falconry in Western North Carolina is an up close and personal “hands on” experience with a bird of prey. Guests will accompany a licensed falconer and learn about the ancient sport of falconry.

Those who wish to, will have the opportunity to handle the raptor and experience the exhilaration of having this magnificent bird perch on their gloved fist.

It will be a truly unforgettable experience as the hawk flies from tree to tree culminating with it flying to your fist.

• History and art of falconry

• Different birds of prey used in falconry

• Getting to know and handling your bird

• Equipment used in falconry

• Flying your raptor to the fist/glove

When: Friday, May 22, 2026

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

Time: 2pm - 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**

Blacksmith Workshop with Jasper Herr

The class is designed to have you participating in almost every step of the process and we make sure you end up with a high-quality product.

You will be making a Knife with the help of blacksmith extrordanaire Jasper Herr!

When: Saturday, May 23, 2026

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

Time: 9am - 5pm

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**

Guitar 101 Lessons with Rich

Guitar isn’t just music—it’s therapy. For many veterans, playing helps reduce stress, rebuild focus, and create a sense of connection. One chord at a time, it can turn noise into healing. 🎸

Guitar lessons for beginners focus on building a solid foundation through the fundamentals of music and technique We will be doing Guitar 101 Lessons every Wednesday for 6-weeks starting May 27th ending July 8th from 10-11a. If you don't have a guitar we will provide you with one!

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (six consecutive weeks)

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

Time: 10am - 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**

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!

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.