*LET’S KEEP LIFTING EACH OTHER UP: Alberta Hunter 1895 – 1984
At 12 she fled poverty in Memphis to become a blues singer in Chicago. Hunter began singing at a brothel, but nightclub jobs soon followed. When she had saved enough money, she moved her mother north and cared for her the rest of her life. Though married briefly, Hunter never consummated the union, saying she could not sleep with a man with her mother so close. In truth, she was a lesbian, and her real love was Lottie Taylor, her partner of many years.
Welcome to the GREAT SMOKIES WRITING PROGRAM
The Great Smokies Writing Program is a joint effort between the UNC Asheville departments of English, Creative Writing, and the Asheville Graduate Center. The program offers opportunities for writers of all levels to join a supportive learning community in which their skills and talents can be explored, practiced, and forged under the careful eye of professional writers. CLICK HERE FOR CLASS SCHEDULES
Tzedek Social Justice Fellowship based in Asheville, North Carolina
The Amy Mandel and Katina Rodis Fund (AMKRF) has been supporting and promoting the social justice work of leading progressive organizations since the late 1980’s. AMKRF supports efforts that address systemic change with regards to policy, legal, and cultural reform.
In 2012, the AMKRF founded The Tzedek Social Justice Fellowship. The Amy Mandel and Katina Rodis Fund is based in Asheville, North Carolina.
THE COLLIDER EVENTS- market driven climate solutions
A nonprofit, nonpartisan, non-advocacy organization headquartered in the heart of ‘Climate City’ Asheville, North Carolina. The Collider is an innovation center focused on catalyzing market-driven climate solutions.
WESTERN WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER Services and Events
CATALPA PARTNERS LLC – Analysis Planning Collaboration Transformation
Catalpa Partners, LLC is a consulting practice that strives to assist organizations, tribes and communities in creating transformative and collaborative strategies for growth and success.
Southern Dharma Retreat Center
Southern Dharma Retreat Center
Southern Dharma is a non-sectarian retreat center that offers a rich variety of affordable, teacher-led programs representing different spiritual traditions with a unifying theme of silence, meditation, and contemplation. Retreats vary in length from 2 to 10 nights, with all retreatants housed on-site and delicious vegetarian/vegan meals provided.
Southern Dharma’s secluded location in the middle of a 135-acre preserve of undeveloped forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, about an hour northwest of Asheville, provides a quiet and peaceful refuge where being in nature enhances the spiritual experience of being on retreat.
828-622-7112
www.southerndharma.org
Madison County
MOTHER GROVE Goddess Temple – celebrating the Divine Feminine
It says everything about Asheville that the chapel and offices of the Goddess temple are across the street from the First Baptist Church.
Mother Grove Temple was established in 2008. We have a full schedule of programs including public rituals for the ancient holy days (and Earth Day), religious education for adults and children, Full Moon ceremonies, Sunday morning meditation time, and rites of passage by appointment.
ANATTASATI MAGGA – an Independent Buddhist Sangha for the Laity
Welcome
Thank you for inquiring into our Buddhist practice. You’re invited to explore our website anattasatimagga.org to see the richness of our Sangha and welcome to attend our weekly Sunday meditation and Dharma talks, 9:30-11:30am.
ASHEVILLE GREENWORKS – Love where you live – Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Asheville GreenWorks is a volunteer based 501(c)(3) working to enhance the environment and quality of life for the citizens of Asheville and Buncombe County through awareness building, community activities and partnership.
HANGER HALL a school for girls in Asheville N C
Hanger Hall is a unique community. We are one of less than ten schools in the United States devoted solely to middle school girls. We feel that this emerging time of life merits extraordinary attention; and it takes a community of parents, teachers, friends and family to give what is needed.
INNER VISION Guided Introspection
InnerVision is an educational organization offering self-discovery programs for those seeking to transcend adversity and discontent . The founder and director of InnerVision, Nancy Spence has facilitated awareness workshops for 30 years. She is a professional educator and licensed Minister who holds a Master of Science degree in Psychology and provides private counseling for individuals and couples who are serious about their personal work and relationships.
Prama Institute
Prama Institute welcomes all its friends to enjoy a night (or a few) of peace and solitude—or in the company of a partner, family or friends—here at our facility. Come enjoy the spring flowers, summer greenery, fall colors, or even a cozy winter day, hike on our new trails, build a fire, take a day trip to Hot Springs for a healing soak, visit the quaint town of Marshall, or come to meditate, practice yoga, or write in our peaceful and inspiring environment. Just give us a call for rates and availability.
Prama Institute is a retreat center, hosting groups and programs that provide holistic education for people and planet. They also offer private retreats, welcoming anybody to enjoy a night (or a few) of peace and solitude……
(828) 649-9408 310 Panhandle Road, Marshall, NC 28753. Visit us here: Prama Insitute