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Someone once asked me, “Why do you always insist on taking the hard road?” I replied, “Why do you assume I see two roads?” – Unknown

Donating to the Veterans Healing Farm (VHF) supports a deeply meaningful mission that goes far beyond charity — it’s about restoring purpose, community, and hope for veterans and their families. When you donate to the Veterans Healing Farm, you’re not just giving money — you’re planting hope, healing trauma, and nurturing community. Thank you for your continued support!

By donating through the Combined Federal Campaign, you can make a direct impact on veterans’ lives. Your CFC contribution helps sustain programs that nurture both body and spirit — helping veterans reconnect, rebuild, and thrive.

👉 Find Veterans Healing Farm in the CFC directory, #26991, and pledge your support today.

VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025

We pause to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice have safeguarded the freedoms and values that define our nation.

We are deeply grateful to all veterans — past and present — for your service, your resilience, and your unwavering commitment to duty. You remind us that freedom is not free, and that the strength of our country lies in the character of those who defend it.

As we reflect on your contributions, we offer our heartfelt thanks and appreciation. May we continue to honor your legacy — not just today, but every day — through our actions, our respect, and our remembrance. Thank you for your service.

Sourdough Baking 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, November 1, 2025

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

Time: 11am - 3pm

Herbal Holiday Gift Making Part 1

with Rebecca

The holidays are the perfect time to share your love of herbs with your friends and family! Gifts you prepare yourself are often more meaningful than anything you can buy at the store. This workshop is part 1 of 2 and we will craft several herbally themed gifts that require a little extra time to prepare so they are ready in time for gifting.

When: Friday, November 7, 2025

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

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Clay & Camaraderie with Odyssey Clayworks

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 on Saturdays 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: Saturdays, November 8 - December 20, 2025

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

Time: 10am - 1230pm

The Reflective Canvas (sign up for one or all dates below)

Spend some time painting in a relaxed class setting with local 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!

When: Saturday, November 8, 2025

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

Time: 10am - 12pm

When: Saturday, December 6

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

Time: 10am - noon

Acupuncture

with Daoist Clinic (sign up for one or all dates below)

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!

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.

When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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

Time: 9am - 1pm

When: Thursday, November 20

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

Time: 1pm - 5pm

When: Friday, December 5

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

Time: 9am - 1pm

Apple Butter Making with Patrina

Come learn how to make apple butter and can it for long term storage. Learn to make healthy apple butter and the process of canning it in a water bath canner. We will make it from start to finish. Of course we will be sampling the finished product!

When: Saturdays, November 15

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

Time: 11am - 3pm

Wreath Making

with Maddie

We'll spread holiday cheer at the farm by making wreaths and holiday decor using natural products and biodegradable supplies. We'll learn how to forage evergreen foliage from around the property and then supplement the wreaths with dried florals and textural elements grown in the VHF gardens.

When: Friday, November 21

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

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Shrubs (no, not that kind of shrub)

with Patrina

Shrubs, also known as "drinking vinegars," are excellent for making mocktails because they offer a complex, sweet, and tangy flavor profile without the need for alcohol. They were historically used to preserve fruit before refrigeration and have been revived by modern mixologists. The concentrated syrup provides a depth of flavor that can easily be mixed with sparkling water, tonic, or club soda for an instant, refreshing mocktail. 

Shrubs are a great way to make mocktails just in time for your holiday parties. In this class you will learn to make fruit and vinegar based shrubs. We will be making a Pineapple Mint shrub, a Cherry Vanilla shrub and a Ginger Lemon shrub. We will also be sampling a few other flavors.

When: Friday, December 5

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

Time: 11am - 1pm

Herbal Holiday Gift Making Part 2

with Rebecca

In this second session, we’ll gather to craft quick and thoughtful herbal creations—perfect for holiday gifts made with heart, even at the last minute. These projects are simple yet beautiful, requiring little preparation time, so you can leave inspired with ready-to-give treasures.

When: Friday, December 12

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

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Bulldogs vs. Bisons (FREE TICKETS)

UNC Asheville is offering complimentary tickets to all Veterans, and one additional (guest) ticket to the game. Just go to the box office when you arrive for the game and identify as a veteran. Easy peasy!

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 the only VA Telehealth Outpost

in Western North Carolina.

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.