Asheville, NC keeps showing up on those "best of" lists—best domestic travel destination, best places to live, best food scene, best beer towns. We'd like to add another: it's one of NextTribe's favorite U.S. cities to visit. Our founder Jeannie Ralston moved to Asheville two years ago and has fallen head over heels for this city tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. As someone who loves planning the perfect trip, Jeannie has put together something really special after exploring every corner of her new hometown.

Spring is an ideal time to visit Asheville. The whole city comes alive with blooms, and the gardens at Biltmore Estate are absolutely stunning.

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Jeannie will introduce you to award-winning restaurants that are putting Asheville on the culinary map. You'll meet local writers at a cozy gathering and connect with an artist in the vibrant River Arts District. We'll head into the woods on a foraging adventure to find ingredients for our dinner, take an easy hike along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway, and—naturally—explore the magnificent Biltmore Estate.

Please note that this is a sample itinerary. Accommodations and activities may change but we will always replace them with something of equal or better value.

1. The Blue Ridge Mountains. Everywhere you look, there's another gorgeous view. It really is purple mountain majesty come to life.

2. Foraging in the woods. This goes way beyond a typical nature walk. Expert guides will show us how to spot the best wild treats—mushrooms, nuts, wild greens, berries (whatever's in season). Then our finds get turned into part of our dinner at one of the city's top restaurants.

3. Art and literature with locals. The River Arts District took a hit from Hurricane Helene, but it's bouncing back strong. We'll support the community by visiting a gallery for a hands-on collaging class with a talented local artist. Plus, we'll gather with area writers on a beautiful patio to hear some wonderful stories while the mountain breeze keeps us company.

4. Historic grandeur. Beyond touring the Biltmore Estate—America's largest private home—we'll sip sunset cocktails at the equally impressive Grove Park Inn, another piece of Asheville history.

5. Great company. Every NextTribe trip brings together interesting women who often become fast friends and future travel companions.

   
   

Our founder Jeannie Ralston moved to Asheville two years ago and has fallen head over heels for this city tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. As someone who loves planning the perfect trip, Jeannie has put together something really special after exploring every corner of her new hometown.

You can fly into and out of either Asheville (AVL), Charlotte (CLT) or Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP).

Please arrive by 4:00 PM and plan your departure after 2:00PM (if you fly out of Asheville).

Travel Time to airports:

• Asheville - 25 minutes

• Charlotte - 2 Hours

• Greenville - Spartanburg - 1 hour, 20 minutes

• Airport transfers are not included. You can use a ride share such as Uber, a taxi, a shuttle or rent a car. Once you get to the hotel all transportation is provided.

We will share everyone's travel plans closer to the trip so you can coordinate with each other.

Cancellation Policy: For domestic trips, the last day to cancel and still recieve a refund is 60 days before the first day of the trip. For international trips, it is 90 days.

All deposits are non-refundable. If you cancel before the cut off date your deposit will be kept as a credit. You may apply it to any trip booked within one year.

Inclusions:

• 3 Nights Lodging

• 3 Dinners

• 2 Lunches

• 3 Breakfasts

• Ground Transportation, unless we're walking to places in downtown Asheville

• All activities noted in the itinerary

Exclusions:

• Roundtrip Airfare

• Airport transfers

• Alcohol

• Travel Insurance

Gratuities to local guides, drivers, maids and hotel staff, travel insurance, round trip airfare, passport and visa fees, personal items such as phone calls, laundry, baggage fees and items not expressly listed as included.

We do not require travel insurance on our domestic trips. However, we strongly recommend insurance to cover your investment should you have to cancel at the last minute.

Travel insurance can be a helpful and valuable resource to pack! It can protect the investment of your trip and you while traveling.

We partner with Wanderwell, a Certified B Corporation travel insurance provider that makes it as simple as possible by not overwhelming you with options.

They offer just a few modern, benefit-packed trip protection plans that can cover the most common travel perils related to trip cancellation, trip interruption, trip delay, travel Medical Expenses, baggage & personal effects, Emergency Medical Evacuation, and more.

Click Here to create quotes and purchase a plan through Wanderwell from our partner page. 

If you prefer to talk to someone, please email [email protected]. They will set up a phone call with you and can answer your questions.

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