Community Farm Events Asheville

Engaging Family-Friendly Gatherings

At Ruby Ranch, we believe in fostering a sense of community through shared experiences and a love for the outdoors. Our events include learning sustainable agriculture practices, plant sales, fall gatherings, equine workshops and horse riding lessons, and interactive music and food events.

Friend & Family Sing Along 

After hurricane Helene, there was so much to do in our communities. It’s still quite incomprehensible and we know it is a long road ahead for many. And we feel like it is time to come together in community for healing and emotional relief, even if just for a moment. We have found that singing together through these challenging times can bring a sort of peace and togetherness that can feel healing. We have two fabulous people to lead us in learning some songs that we can sing together. This event is open to all. Families welcome! Singing is not required! Come soak in the beauty of the Ranch and its horses, disappear into the greenhouse, and see and make new friends.

1:30-2- arrive, settle, visit with the horses
2- harvest sweet potatoes and take some home
3- come together to sing/listen
4:30- optional potluck (we realize this is early and that daylight savings will make it dark by 6)

November 16, 1:30-5:30

Permaculture Design Course- Through the Seasons

**We are currently working on revisioning this class series to meet the changing needs of our communities since hurricane Helene. If there is a class that you would like to see offered, please reach out!

Join us for a through the seasons Permaculture Design Course. This course meets one weekend a month in person in April, May and June. We then meet remotely in July and August, and then we come back together in person in September and October. This course is designed to accommodate those that have other obligations during the week. This course primarily takes place at the Ruby Ranch, with multiple tours to other farms in the Asheville area. Participants can camp onsite or book one of many air BnB’s or hotels in the area. Stay tuned as we add more details!

March- October 2025

Can Your Tomatoes!

Postponed- stay tuned for class updates

A class put on by Grow and Harvest Asheville

In the spring, it’s easy to get excited and plant a lot of tomatoes (I know that happens to me!). But what do you do when the abundance seems overwhelming? In this class, you will learn four methods for preserving your tomato bounty. And know that you can have that homegrown tomato taste all year round!

HipCamp at the Ranch 

Come camp at the Ranch! We have 3 sites nestled along the edge of Upper Hominy Creek. There are hiking trails just minutes away, and downtown Asheville is only 25 minutes away. And you can schedule a tour of the Ranch and visit the horses.

Now through December

**Postponed until Spring

We love the crisp, cool relief that autumn ushers into the mountains. Stay tuned as we put together our 2nd annual Squirrely Kind of Gathering. We’ll come together for an afternoon of family, community, learning, playing, eating and more. There will be live music, food, games and a lot of play.

Fall Gathering

Appalachian Fall

Outdoor Movie Night

Starting in Spring 2025

Bring a picnic and head out to the Ranch for family friendly outdoor movie nights. Think old fashion drive in movie style, except we’ll be siting in a field while horses gently graze in the background. Bring your favorite foods and beverages, meet new friends and laugh with old friends. Movie nights are a sliding scale of $5-$10 per person over 12 years old.

 

"Nature is not a place to visit. It is home."

— GARY SNYDER

FAQs

Luke Cannon Plant Walk Asheville

  • This depends partly on why you are coming to the Ranch. This is a mostly outdoor space in the WNC mountains, which means the weather can change quickly. Be prepared with layers, a water bottle, snacks and/or sunscreen. Each specific event will let you know if you need to bring anything else. It is a working farm. Farm appropriate footwear encouraged.

  • We have a heated indoor bathroom available to the public.

  • We accept venmo, check, and cash. Most events will also accept credit card payments.

  • There is ample parking on sight. Four wheel drive is not required.

  • Horses are big, powerful animals that form relationships just like people. When meeting them for the first time, you may do so with the guidance of Ruby Ranch support staff. Of course you may quietly engage with them from a distance over the fence.

  • The Ranch is a kid-friendly space. Unless an event indicates otherwise, all events are family-friendly.

  • At this time, we ask that you leave your beloved furry canines at home. This is to keep the peace and security of the animals already living on site.

  • You can volunteer on our community workdays (click here). If you have a specific volunteer request, or want to volunteer as a specific group, please reach out to us.