On the fun and scenic southwestern plateau of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, Old Edwards Inn and Spa is woven into the community, culture and setting of the vibrant town of Highlands. Situated in the heart of downtown is a European-style resort and mountain retreat with luxury guestrooms, suites, cottages, and vacation homes, premium leisure amenities, farm-fed restaurants and a world-class spa.
Description
Mushroom & Medicinal Plant Foraging Walk with Hope Corbin | May 23-25 at 10 am
- Location: Brushy Face Preserve
- What to Expect: An educational experience about identifying edible, toxic, and deadly mushrooms native to the Highlands Plateau, as well as learning about the medicinal properties of native plants. This will be a purely observational excursion—no foraging will be involved.
- Themes: The importance of land conservation
Human connection to nature
Identifying edible, toxic, and deadly mushrooms
The medicinal properties of plants - Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
Forest Bathing with Dr. Mark Ellison | May 23-25 at 1:30 pm
- Location: Dixon Woods
- What to Expect: A gentle, meandering walk through the woods, focusing on slowing down and experiencing nature with all your senses, culminating in tea made from local forest plants.
- Themes: Slowing down and being present
Connecting to nature with all senses
The health benefits of being in nature - Excursion Difficulty: Easy
Wildflower Walk with Adam Bigelow | May 23-25 at 5 pm
- Location: Whiteside Mountain
- What to Expect: A leisurely walk on a landmark trail along the Eastern Continental Divide, exploring wildflowers, plants, and nature, with a focus on storytelling and humor.
- Themes: Plants and flowers are all around you
Connection to nature
How the health of wildflowers makes a difference in your life - Excursion Difficulty: Moderate
Date & Time
May 23 - 25, 2025
Venue Details
Old Edwards Fitness Center
21 Church StreetHighlands, North Carolina 28741
