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"It's not what's wrong with you, it's what happened to you." — Dr. Bruce Perry 

OPEN TO EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF VETERAN STATUS!

Have a Slice and Save a Life! (Pizza for lunch!)



S.A.V.E (SUICIDE PREVENTION) WORKSHOP

S.A.V.E. training teaches individuals the S.A.V.E. acronym—Spot the signs, Ask the question, Validate the Veteran's experience, and Encourage and expedite treatment—to help Veterans and others experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis. 

This free training equips people to recognize warning signs, engage in compassionate conversations, and connect those suffering with necessary mental health services and support. Lunch provided!

When: Saturday, September 13, 2025

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

Time: Noon - 1pm

Herbal First Aid - Part 2

with Director of Plant Medicine, Rebecca Vann

(Part 1 is not a prerequisite to take this class)

In this follow-up workshop, we’ll continue building our herbal first aid kits with additional remedies we didn’t cover in Part 1. You’ll deepen your knowledge of plant-based care and leave with more farm-grown preparations to expand your kit.

When: Friday, September 5, 2025

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

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Sunset Yoga for Relaxation and Nervous System Regulation

With RYT, Sam Raph—this yoga class (for all bodies, ages, and levels) combines the power of gentle, somatic movements + mindfulness techniques to help you deeply relax and regulate your nervous system. Through slow, intentional movements, breathwork, and guided awareness, you will explore how to release tension, quiet stress, and cultivate a sense of calm and balance within your body as you unwind from the day. This one hour session is designed to support your body's innate ability to calm, heal, and restore itself…creating a safe space for you to tune into your feelings and emotions. Ground in your body, tune into self-awareness, and leave feeling both centered and empowered to take on life’s greater challenges with resilience and ease! 

*Bring a mat if you have one—extras will be provided for those without.

When: Thursday, September 11, 2025

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

Time: 6pm - 7pm

The Reflective Canvas

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: Friday, September 12, 2025

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

Time: 10am - 12pm

BINGO Night for a Cause! 

Join us for an evening of fun and community at Trailside Brewing on Tuesday, September 16, from 6–8 PM!

The Rotary Club of Hendersonville is hosting a special BINGO Night to benefit the Veterans Healing Farm.

 All profits go directly to supporting our mission of helping veterans.

Great prizes, great people, and a great cause! Opportunity to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.

When: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Where: Trailside Brewing, 873 Lenox Park Dr., Hendersonville, NC

Time: 6pm - 8pm

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors—it’s going to be a night to remember!

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, September 17, 2025

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

Time: 11am - 1pm

Acupuncture with Daoist Clinic 

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: Saturday, September 20, 2025

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

Time: 11am - 1pm

Dried Flowers with Maddie

Flowers are often a short-lived gift when fresh, but when properly dried, flowers can adorn your home for months to years to come. Learn what kind of flowers dry best and how to dry them for best color and shelf life. Once we understand dried florals, we will talk about all the different kinds of crafts, gifts, and decor you can make once your florals have dried! From artwork, floral installations, and wreaths, dried florals can add a touch of color and life to any project.

When: Friday, September 26, 2025

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

Time: 1pm - 3pm

Vets for Vets!

The wonderful doctors and staff of Pinnacle Animal Hospital will be here to provide brief health exams, heartworm tests, as well as vaccines appropriate to your dogs. Flea, tick, and heartworm prevention will also be provided. All free of charge for Veterans and their best friends!

When: Saturday, September 27, 2025

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

Time: 9am - noon

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, September 27 - November 1, 2025

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

Time: 10pm - 1230pm

Herbs for Brain Health with Rebecca Vann

Learn to optimize your cognitive well-being with accessible plant medicines.

Participants will learn various methods of preparing and consuming brain-enhancing herbs, such as teas, tinctures, and supplements. Gain hands-on experience in creating your own herbal blends and take a proactive step toward nurturing your mind for a more vibrant and fulfilling life.

The VHF Herb Squad has been working on a special formula to be given to each participant!

When: Friday, October 3, 2025

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

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Sunset Yoga for Relaxation and Nervous System Regulation

With RYT, Sam Raph—this yoga class (for all bodies, ages, and levels) combines the power of gentle, somatic movements + mindfulness techniques to help you deeply relax and regulate your nervous system. Through slow, intentional movements, breathwork, and guided awareness, you will explore how to release tension, quiet stress, and cultivate a sense of calm and balance within your body as you unwind from the day. This one hour session is designed to support your body's innate ability to calm, heal, and restore itself…creating a safe space for you to tune into your feelings and emotions. Ground in your body, tune into self-awareness, and leave feeling both centered and empowered to take on life’s greater challenges with resilience and ease! 

*Bring a mat if you have one—extras will be provided for those without.

When: Thursday, October 9, 2025

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

Time: 6pm - 7pm

Survival Skills with Piked Antler

This popular class returns to the Farm! Survival Skills with Piked Antler is all about learning and working together. When we work and learn together, the stresses of life seem to slip away. In this fun and skill based class, you get to learn real world survival skills from a professional Survival Instructor. You will learn different styles of fire, water purification, medical, navigation and more. You'll get to apply the skills and have a friendly Survival Skills Competition at the end of class.

When: Friday, October 10, 2025

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

Time: 10am - 2pm

Fall Open House with the Veterans Healing Farm, Heart of Horse Sense, Brothers & Sisters Like These, and Warrior Canine Connection

Join us for a special Fall Open House designed to showcase how these inspiring organizations, dedicated to supporting veterans and their families, have something for everyone:

• Veterans Healing Farm – Cultivating connection and well-being through nature and community.

• Heart of Horse Sense – Providing equine therapy to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders.

• Brothers & Sisters Like These – Sharing stories of resilience and healing through writing and creative expression.

• Warrior Canine Connection – Harnessing the healing power of the human-animal bond to help veterans reconnect and thrive.

When: Saturday, October 11, 2025

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

Time: 10am - 2pm

For more information please email veteranshealingfarm@gmail.com.

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, October 15, 2025

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

Time: 11am - 1pm

Sushi Making with Gabi

Dive into the delicious world of plant-based sushi! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the fundamentals of vegan sushi making, from preparing perfect sushi rice to rolling creative and colorful veggie-packed rolls.

We'll explore a variety of fresh ingredients and flavor combinations, plus tips on knife skills and presentation. No prior experience needed—just bring your appetite and curiosity!

When: Friday, October 17, 2025

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

Time: 11am - 1pm

The Reflective Canvas

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, October 18, 2025

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

Time: 10am - 1230pm

Acupuncture with Daoist Clinic 

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: Saturday, October 18, 2025

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

Time: 9am - 1pm

Fall Gardening with Maddie

As the summer days shorten and the cool mornings begin, we start to wonder if our time is needed in the garden any longer. The answer is YES! In this class you'll learn how to prepare your garden for a cozy fall and productive spring.

We'll explore mulching, cover cropping, overwintered crops, and protecting your soil for winter. We'll also learn about great fall plantings that can give you a head start on your spring garden. Perennials, bulbs, trees, shrubs, there is a ton of planting to be done even though the season is coming to an end.

When: Friday, October 24, 2025

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

Time: 1pm - 4pm

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).

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!