Tour of St. John in the Wilderness Church and Church Yard
Learn about Flat Rock History
Tour St. John in the Wilderness this Summer and Fall
Exploring local history continues in one of the oldest churches in Western North Carolina. The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock offers guided tours of the 175-year-old church and churchyard.
Held on the third Saturdays of the month through December, tours start inside the Church at 11 a.m. and last about an hour. Additional tours are offered on the first Saturday of the month in August and September. There are no rain dates and participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes.
The church docent tours are free but advance reservations must be made online through the church's website, www.stjohnflatrock.org/tours. Space is limited for each tour.
“We are so fortunate to be able to share the story of this beautiful holy place with visitors. Our history has its roots in both the mountain community of Flat Rock and in coastal South Carolina, the home of our founders and early congregants,” said lead docent Polly Morrice.
The historically significant churchyard contains graves of notable historic figures and local citizens as well as those of unnamed 19th-century enslaved persons.
After the tour ends, participants may choose to explore the recently opened Trails of St. John, located behind the Parish Hall complex, directly across Rutledge Drive from the church.
“Our aim as docents is to convey what has shaped us, both the painful and the good, ranging from Civil War bushwhackers to Carl Sandburg’s memorial service,” Morrice reflected. “We do stress that St. John is not a museum, but a vibrant, welcoming church. We welcome all who would like to make more history with us.”
The church is located at 1895 Greenville Highway. For more information call the church office at 828-693-9783 or visit www.stjohnflatrock.org.
St. John in the Wilderness History
In 1827, Charles Baring, a member of the Baring banking family of England, built a home in Flat Rock. He and his wife, Susan, wanted a summer place to escape the oppressive heat, humidity, and malaria of the South Carolina Lowcountry where they lived.
At the behest of Susan, a devout Anglican, Charles built a chapel on the property of Mountain Lodge, their newly constructed home. The small wooden structure soon burned down in a woods fire. In 1833, work began on a second church built of handmade brick.
In August 1836, the Barings deeded their chapel to the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, and 20 members of the Flat Rock summer colony of Lowcountry planters and merchants formed an Episcopal parish. In the 1890s, St. John in the Wilderness became part of the Diocese of Western North Carolina; it is the oldest parish in that diocese.
With almost all its congregation traveling home to the Lowcountry at summer’s end, the church operated mainly during that season for its first 120 years. The Flat Rock summer community grew so rapidly during the 1830s and 1840s, however, that the parish membership outgrew the small chapel. In the early 1850s, the church vestry, or governing body, made the decision to rebuild the church, doubling its size. The English chapel-style structure that stands today is, with only a few minor modifications, the church that was completed in 1852.
https://www.stjohnflatrock.org/tours
Upcoming Tour Dates:
July 18, 2026
August 1, 2026
August 15, 2026
September 5, 2026
September 19, 2026
October 17, 2026
November 21, 2026
December 19, 2026
A Brief History of St. John in the Wilderness
Free Yoga in the Park
The Park at Flat Rock
As spring begins to awaken The Park at Flat Rock, the return of free community yoga offers a perfect way to enjoy the season. Starting April 2 and continuing through October 31, classes will be held outdoors on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., inviting participants to stretch, breathe, and move in a peaceful natural setting.
Hosted behind the Welcome Center and supported by the Flat Rock Park Foundation, YAM Yoga, and UNC Health Pardee, these sessions are open to all experience levels. It’s a chance to welcome warmer days, gather in community, and experience The Park as it comes alive with the colors and energy of spring.
Flat Rock Farmers Market
Every Thursday from 3-6 pm at Pinecrest Presbyterian Church on the corner of Greenville Highway and Highland Lake Road.
Treska's Tuesday Markets
Treska’s Tuesday Market returns for the season every Tuesday from 3:30–6 p.m. through September at the pavilion at Marked Tree Vineyard / Treska’s on Highland Lake. Visitors can enjoy live music, browse a wide variety of local farmers and artisan vendors, and purchase food and drinks from Treska’s Café while gathering with friends and neighbors in a relaxed outdoor setting. The weekly market has become a popular community tradition celebrating local food, crafts, and music throughout the spring and summer season.
Rootabaga Stories
Hurray for Rootabaga Stories ………..
A summer fun event for all ages
Carl's Rootabaga Stories are coming to the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site Amphitheater 10:15 am start time
The delightful children stories written by Sandburg are played out on stage by young players from the Flat Rock Playhouse. It's a fun musical show for kids and adults.
Location: Carl Sandburg Amphitheater start time 10:15am
Show Dates:
Thursday, June 18
Saturday, June 20
Thursday, June 25
Saturday, June 27
Thursday, July 2
*NO SHOW SATURDAY, JULY 4*
Thursday, July 9
Saturday, July 11
Thursday, July 16
Saturday, July 18
*NO SHOWS THURSDAY, JULY 23 & SATURDAY, JULY 25*
Thursday, July 30
Saturday, August 1
Let the fun and shenanigans begin.........
Kanuga Poetry and Stories
Spend Sunday afternoons immersed in the stories, poetry, and voices that help make Kanuga—and this region—so special. Each week, local poets, authors, historians, and storytellers invite guests to slow down, reflect, and discover fresh perspectives through words that celebrate community, place, and the human experience.
From poems inspired by everyday wonder and the beauty of Kanuga’s landscape to stories of Flat Rock’s rich history, the legacy of Western North Carolina camps, and reflections born from Hurricane Helene, each gathering offers a unique opportunity for conversation, connection, and inspiration. Whether you’re a lifelong lover of poetry or simply curious to listen, join us Sundays at 4:00 p.m. from June 28 through August 2 for an enriching hour of storytelling and shared reflection.
Blue Ridge Center for Lifelong Learning
Link to Current Schedule of Courses Here
Website: https://brcll.com/
If you are interested in strengthening your mind, expanding your knowledge, learning about your community, making new friends and staying active, the Blue Ridge Center of Lifelong Learning will be of interest to you!
BRCLL is an organization within the Blue Ridge Community College that caters to the interests of older adults in western North Carolina.
Blue Ridge Center for Lifelong Learning is committed to creating a sense of community, focusing on individual enrichment and growth, ensuring excellence and innovation to benefit our participants and enhance the quality of life in our community.
BRCLL
We invite you to be inspired this April at Blue Ridge Center for Lifelong Learners.
When historians want to know how events affected the common people, or how their experience might differ from the “official story,” they often look to the music that is popular with them. From current events to criticism of the government to a call to arms, music reflects the heartbeat of a people. Learn more with Stacie Dotson at When Music is History on April 14.
While Boston is home to “the Shot Heard Around the World” that started the Revolutionary War, it is in the Carolinas that the Revolutionary War was won. Explore the war in the South with travel historian Chumley Cope at Revolutionary War Locally on April 21.
Curious about Japan? Whether you would like to travel to Japan or are just interested in the people and their culture, get insight about Japanese traditions, etiquette and customs at Japan Revealed on April 22 with Dave Tanenbaum. Learn how this cutting-edge, technologically advanced nation is influenced by centuries-old history and rituals.
https://blueridge-register.fundfive.com/filtered/course/BRCLL
Gather and Create Art Series
Gather & Create Art Series:
Four inspiring sessions of creativity, connection, and artistic exploration
Join local artist and workshop leader Miriam Hughes at Treska's for a special four-part creative series designed to spark inspiration, build confidence, and foster meaningful connections. Each session explores a unique theme, introducing new techniques, materials, and ways of seeing the world around us.
More than an art class, Gather & Create is a shared creative experience where conversation, laughter, encouragement, and discovery are as important as the finished artwork. Adults of all skill levels are welcome—from curious beginners to experienced artists.
Creativity lives within each of us. Come discover where yours leads.
$100 for all 4 classes or $30/class. Priority is given to those who register for the series. Limited to 18 students per class.
Dates: 7/2, 7/16, 7/30, 8/13
When: 2:00pm-3:30pm
Where: Treska's Cafe
We encourage participants to arrive at 1 pm to have lunch at Treska's Cafe together before class!
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man
July 3 – July 14
Directed By Dayna Goldfine, Daniel Geller
Starring Peter Asher
United States of America, United Kingdom (2025)
A new documentary and musical memoir by Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine about the extraordinary life of Peter Asher, pop star and rock n roll manager of legends such as James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt.
Citizen Kane 85th Anniversary
Citizen Kane
Flat Rock Cinemas
July 5th and July 8th
Following the death of publishing tycoon Charles Foster Kane, reporters scramble to uncover the meaning of his final utterance: 'Rosebud.'
Campfire Grill Supper Club
Campfire Grill's July 27th Supper Club
Seafood lovers won't want to miss Campfire Grill's next Supper Club on Sunday, July 27th. The evening's featured menu includes a whole steamed lobster with drawn butter, clams, corn and parsley potatoes, dill cole slaw, local tomato salad, and blueberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream. The cost is $85 per person, with gratuity included (beverages available à la carte).
New seating times are available throughout the afternoon and evening, with both table and bar seating options. Reservations are required and may be made in person or by emailing campfiregrillnc@gmail.com. Please note that tickets are non-refundable within seven days of the event, although earlier cancellations will receive a gift certificate for the purchase price.
Monotype Printmaking Workshop
Monotype Printmaking Workshop
Beginner Monotype Summer Special Workshop
with Elena Hernandez-Rubio
July 7 • 6pm-9pm
$70
Join Butcher Shop Press Studio Printer Elena Hernandez-Rubio for a three-hour introduction to monotype printmaking. In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will create single-plate monotype prints using simple reductive techniques.
Conversations by Laura Ralls Duprey
Studio 116
Studio 116 is pleased to present an exhibition featuring recent paintings and ceramics by artist Laura Ralls Duprey, whose abstract works explore the evolving relationships between color, gesture, structure, and perception
July 8 – 25
Approaching painting as an open-ended process rather than a fixed statement, Duprey creates works that emerge through layers of marks, revisions, and intuitive responses. Her paintings balance structure and spontaneity, allowing meaning to develop organically through the act of making.
“My work unfolds at the meeting point of structure and intuition,” says Duprey. “I approach painting as an active process rather than a predetermined image, allowing each piece to develop through a continual exchange between gesture, perception, and material.”
The exhibition highlights Duprey’s long-standing commitment to abstraction and material exploration. Built slowly over time, the surfaces of her paintings reveal traces of hesitation, clarity, interruption, and change. Rather than directing viewers toward a single interpretation, the work invites personal reflection and shifting perception.
Treska's Lunch and Learn Series
Treska's Lunch & Learn Series
Treska’s at Highland Lake Cove is committed to supporting the health, well-being, and vitality of our community and neighbors. To support this mission, we are launching a new Lunch and Learn series designed to bring you valuable, relevant insights in the areas of health, wellness, and community connection. We hope you will join us for these informative sessions.
Join us at Treska's Pavilion on July 10th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for the launch of the series featuring speaker Dr. Jim Roach, MD, and author of Vital Strategies in Cancer. With two decades of experience in holistic care, Dr. Roach will share practical insights on achieving deep peacefulness, optimizing circulation, and utilizing botanical strategies to enhance wellness. Admission is $20 and includes a healthy meal of gluten-free and vegetarian black bean and vegetable fajitas with chips and salsa.
Please reach out to Amy@highlandlake.com with questions. If you have suggestions for future Lunch and Learn programs, we'd love to hear them—Local authors, Practitioners of the Blue Zone principles, community building, etc.
Check out the Lunch & Learn speakers in the series so far and purchase your tickets to Dr. Roach's talk below!
Garden Group
BRCC Library
Killian Student Library 109
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1 – 2 pm
Open to the public. Hendersonville Garden Group: Mills River Pollinator Garden Project. Join us in the library for a talk from the co-leaders of the Mills River Pollinator Garden Project. They will share a presentation about building the garden with native plants and also the work that they have done since Helene to get the garden back up and running.
The Odyssey
The Odyssey
July 16 - 21
Directed By Christopher Nolan
Starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway
United Kingdom, United States of America (2026)
Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.
A Midsummer Pour Wine Dinner
A Midsummers Pour Wine Dinner
Season’s Restaurant
July 16
Immerse yourself in a gastronomic journey as our expert chefs craft a curated menu perfectly complemented by a selection of fine wines. Each course is a harmonious blend of flavors, promising an unforgettable dining experience. For reservations, please call (828) 696-9094. This all-inclusive experience includes several delicious wines carefully paired with a five-course meal. Our chef and sommelier will guide you through the evening and provide insights and facts along the way. It's always a great time but seating is limited so be sure to reserve your seat in advance.
Please call (828) 696-9094 for reservations.
Sky Top Opening Day
Sky Top Orchard
Opening Day
Mark your calendars for July 17 and get ready for another season filled with fresh-picked fruit, beautiful mountain views, and all your favorite Sky Top traditions.
Summer Hours:
July 17-19 | 10 AM-4 PM
July 24-26 | 10 AM-4 PM
July 31-August 1 | 10 AM-4 PM
Stay tuned for August hours. We can't wait to see you back at the orchard
The Gallery at Flat Rock Workshops
Explore Your Creativity at The Gallery at Flat Rock
Whether you've always wanted to try a new artistic medium or are looking to expand your creative skills, The Gallery at Flat Rock is offering an exciting lineup of hands-on workshops this year. Led by experienced instructors, these small-group classes welcome beginners and experienced artists alike, providing opportunities to learn new techniques while creating something uniquely your own.
July 18 – Introduction to Cyanotype
Discover one of photography's oldest and most magical processes during this introductory workshop with instructor Eric William Carroll. Using plants, natural objects, and found materials, participants will create striking cameraless photographic prints while learning the fascinating art of cyanotype. 1:00–3:00 p.m. | $75
August 1 – Introduction to Linoleum Block Printing
Instructor Denise Markbreit introduces the fundamentals of linoleum block printmaking through demonstrations covering every stage of the process. Participants will learn carving, inking, and printing techniques while creating their own original prints. 12:00–4:00 p.m. | $140
August 15 & 22 – Stitch A Portrait
Back by popular demand, this two-session workshop with Helene Lund Den Boer teaches participants how to transform a favorite photograph into a stitched textile portrait. Students will transfer their image to fabric, develop their own artistic style through stitching, then return the following week to complete and refine their work. 12:00–4:00 p.m. each session | $120
September 12 – Silver Stacking Rings
Create your own custom sterling silver rings while learning the basics of metalsmithing with instructor Melanie Merenda. Participants will explore forming, texturing, soldering, and finishing techniques before taking home two handcrafted silver rings. Suitable for both teens and adults. 1:00–3:00 p.m. | $120
October 17 – Eco-Printing
Discover the beautiful intersection of art and nature in this half-day workshop with Melanie Wilder. Participants will learn natural dye techniques while creating a set of organically printed cotton tea towels using leaves and flowers. 12:00–4:00 p.m. | $140
November 14 – Mixed Media Mosaic
Instructor Janice Levitt demonstrates how to combine slate, stone, shells, pebbles, stained glass, and found objects into a richly textured mosaic. Participants will learn design principles and construction techniques while creating their own expressive work of art. 1:00–4:00 p.m. | $110
Space is limited for each workshop. For additional information or to register, visit The Gallery at Flat Rock and discover a new way to express your creativity.
To register or for more information, email Meighan Ash
Treska's Sizzlin' Summer Bash
Sunday, July 19th 2029
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Treska's on Highland Lake
Treska's Sizzlin' Summer Bash
Mountain Makers and Music Festival
We’re so excited to welcome you back for an unforgettable evening by the lake—filled with live music, local makers, and delicious eats!
Food Trucks
Bring your appetite! Enjoy delicious BBQ from Garage BBQ and Summertime Side Dishes from Treska's Kitchen
Attractions:
30+ Local Artisan Vendors
BBQ and Summertime Sides
Live Music
Full Bar/Craft Brews
Face Painting
Summertime Games
Forest Playground for kids
Meet the Superintendent
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
We are excited to introduce Ashley Pipkin, new Superintendent of the
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site.
Please join us in welcoming Ashley to our community.
Thursday July 23, 2026
4 to 5:30pm
Remarks at 4:30pm
Flat Rock Village Hall
110 Village Center Dr., Flat Rock, NC
Parking available on site. Event will be held rain or shine!
Thank you for your continued support,
Board of Directors
The Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara, Inc.
Wine Dinner at Marked Tree Vineyard
Marked Tree Vineyard
Wine Dinner with Chef Luke Owens
Friday, July 24th 6pm
Join us for the inaugural dinner in our new culinary series as we welcome Chef Luke Owens of Native Fine Diner. Known for his thoughtful approach to food and hospitality, Chef Luke creates dishes that celebrate local ingredients, seasonal flavors, and a deep connection to place. Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring a specially curated four-course dinner, with each course expertly paired with Marked Tree wines.
Next in the series:
Saturday, August 15th- Wine Dinner with Chef Brett Suess of Stupid Events & Catering
Saturday, October 24th- Wine Dinner with Chef Shawn Kelly of Fork and Plough
Sunday, November 15th- Sunday Supper Wine Dinner with Chef Launa Tierney of Homemade Pasta Noodles
Dinner tickets are $155* and include a specially curated four-course dinner, with each course expertly paired with Marked Tree wines, a welcome reception drink, and gratuity.
For those who don't want to miss a single evening, we are offering a Dinner Series Ticket that includes admission to all six culinary events. Purchase the full series and receive a discount on your tickets while securing your seat at every unforgettable dinner. From thoughtfully paired wine dinners to unique pop-up experiences, you'll enjoy an entire season of exceptional food, estate wines, and meaningful moments around the table at Marked Tree.
*Wine Club Members will recieve a dicount once logged into their account online!
*Please reach out to Hannah for any dietary restrictions or allergies, hannah@markedtreevineyard.com
https://markedtreevineyard.orderport.net/wines/Events
Inspired by Art
The Gallery at Flat Rock
Join us for Inspired by Art, an evening of writing inspired by visual art. Friday evening, July 24 at 6:30 pm In this first-of-its-kind event at The Gallery at Flat Rock, you will hear live readings by local authors. Each author has been challenged to select a piece of art currently displayed at the gallery and write about it. They may draft a poem, short story, memoir – anything they are inspired to write. You will hear why the art inspired them and how it guided their writing. The true challenge is the timeline with which the writers must work. They will come to the gallery on Tuesday, July 21 to choose the art they wish to write about. So it’s a quick turnaround! I hope you can experience this with us!
The following writers have accepted the challenge: Bruce Holliday, Mary Beth Stevens, Kathleen Calby, Diane Rhoades, Beth Beasley, Tenzin Morgana, Amy Bonesteel Smith, Karen Luke Jackson, and Tony Robles. This is a free event but please call or email the gallery to RSVP so we can plan for seating. Thank you!
Rent
Flat Rock Playhouse
Rent
We’re thrilled to reveal just one of the many incredible performers joining our production of RENT, running July 24–August 15!
You know him. You love him. Now experience him like never before in this exciting new production of RENT. Nat Zegree returns to The Rock!
This is only the beginning—the full cast announcement is coming soon, and we still have more surprises in store!
Don’t wait to secure your seats. We encourage you to purchase your tickets early and be part of this unforgettable production, directed by Lisa K. Bryant.
RENT
July 24 – August 15
Get your tickets now and experience the show everyone will be talking about this summer.
Pochoir Printmaking Workshop
Pochoir Printmaking Workshop
with Heidi Mayfield
July 25 • 10am - 4pm
$150
Explore the art of pochoir through layered hand cut shapes and stencil printing on a plexiglas plate. This process invites both control and play, allowing you to create bold or subtle compositions through layering and repetition. No drawing required—just a curiosity for shape, color, and design!
https://www.studio116nc.com/bsp-workshop-pochoir-heidi-drost
Treska's Sunset Concert Series
Join us lakeside for Treska’s Sunset Concert Series—unforgettable evenings featuring incredible performers on our Pavilion Stage at Highland Lake. We encourage guests to arrive early to enjoy a relaxed dinner and live opening set before the main performance begins, as the evening is designed to create an intimate, focused listening experience for both artist and audience. Come unwind with great food, beautiful scenery, and live music as the sun sets over the lake
Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues carry a remarkable legacy rooted in the early days of American blues and R&B.
Arnold’s musical journey began in his youth in South Carolina, where he played in a high school band that occasionally featured a young James Brown on piano. After honing his craft, he moved to Chicago in the mid‑1960s, where he was quickly recruited by Muddy Waters—an opportunity that placed him at the center of the electric blues movement alongside legends like Otis Spann and John Lee Hooker. Over the years, he performed and recorded with icons including B.B. King and Otis Redding, and later worked in Los Angeles on projects like Soul Train before stepping away from the industry for a time. Now back on stage with Plate Full O’ Blues, Arnold brings decades of experience, storytelling, and groove to a sound that blends blues, soul, and funk into an energetic and deeply authentic live performance.
Arrive early. Settle in. Let the lake do its thing.
🍽 4:45 PM — Doors open + dinner service from Treska's Kitchen
🎸 5:15 PM — Opening set from Highway 52
🎤 6:30 PM — Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues take the stage
General Admission: $35 | Youth (17 & under): $12 Grab your tickets before they're gone
https://www.highlandlakecove.com/sunsetconcertseries
Mac Arnold. Saturday July 25th
Knackered Ramblers. Saturday August 22nd
Music by the Lake
Music by the Lake
https://www.blueridge.edu/community/community-events/music-by-the-lake/
Music by the Lake: Julie McConnell Quartet
Julie McConnell, by way of San Diego, is quite simply one of the best jazz singers in the greater area, bringing shows that are powerful, moving, poignant, funny and personal through her delivery of song. Julie and her group were the “Clubland Feature” band in the Mountain Xpress for Valentines 2023, as well as featured in “30 Days Out” in 2019. Julie was also the featured story in the March 2020 issue of Sofia Magazine, and she was one of the headliners for the Johnson City Jazz Festival in 2025. Add to that her smokin’ hot trio with the phenomenally intuitive musician/composer, Bryan McConnell, previously the bassist for jazz legends John Handy and Bobby Hutcherson; the respected and attuned musician, Justin Watt, formerly the drummer for the Glen Miller Orchestra and the great composer/author/jazz guitarist, Tim Fischer, who studied with Bruce Forman.
Playhouse Garden Tours
Last Friday of every month at 10AM through Fall. For more info: tallpress@tamsinandcooke.com
The Gallery at Flat Rock Workshops
Explore Your Creativity at The Gallery at Flat Rock
Whether you've always wanted to try a new artistic medium or are looking to expand your creative skills, The Gallery at Flat Rock is offering an exciting lineup of hands-on workshops this year. Led by experienced instructors, these small-group classes welcome beginners and experienced artists alike, providing opportunities to learn new techniques while creating something uniquely your own.
July 18 – Introduction to Cyanotype
Discover one of photography's oldest and most magical processes during this introductory workshop with instructor Eric William Carroll. Using plants, natural objects, and found materials, participants will create striking cameraless photographic prints while learning the fascinating art of cyanotype. 1:00–3:00 p.m. | $75
August 1 – Introduction to Linoleum Block Printing
Instructor Denise Markbreit introduces the fundamentals of linoleum block printmaking through demonstrations covering every stage of the process. Participants will learn carving, inking, and printing techniques while creating their own original prints. 12:00–4:00 p.m. | $140
August 15 & 22 – Stitch A Portrait
Back by popular demand, this two-session workshop with Helene Lund Den Boer teaches participants how to transform a favorite photograph into a stitched textile portrait. Students will transfer their image to fabric, develop their own artistic style through stitching, then return the following week to complete and refine their work. 12:00–4:00 p.m. each session | $120
September 12 – Silver Stacking Rings
Create your own custom sterling silver rings while learning the basics of metalsmithing with instructor Melanie Merenda. Participants will explore forming, texturing, soldering, and finishing techniques before taking home two handcrafted silver rings. Suitable for both teens and adults. 1:00–3:00 p.m. | $120
October 17 – Eco-Printing
Discover the beautiful intersection of art and nature in this half-day workshop with Melanie Wilder. Participants will learn natural dye techniques while creating a set of organically printed cotton tea towels using leaves and flowers. 12:00–4:00 p.m. | $140
November 14 – Mixed Media Mosaic
Instructor Janice Levitt demonstrates how to combine slate, stone, shells, pebbles, stained glass, and found objects into a richly textured mosaic. Participants will learn design principles and construction techniques while creating their own expressive work of art. 1:00–4:00 p.m. | $110
Space is limited for each workshop. For additional information or to register, visit The Gallery at Flat Rock and discover a new way to express your creativity.
To register or for more information, email Meighan Ash
Music by the Lake
Music by the Lake: Nicholas Edward Williams
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 5 – 7 pm
Producer and host of the roots music history podcast American Songcatcher, Nicholas Edward Williams has spent the last 15 years as a nomadic storyteller and multi-instrumentalist blending the American roots music spectrum with his own recipe across the US, UK, Western Europe and Southern Australia. He’s opened for esteemed acts such as Taj Mahal, The Wood Brothers, CAAMP, Dom Flemons, Ballroom Thieves, John Craigie, John Paul White and several others. His 2019 debut record, As I Go Ramblin’ Around, made the year’s Top 10 Folk DJ charts for album and song, and his critically acclaimed sophomore release Folk Songs For Old Times’ Sake has been heralded by well-regarded roots music figures such as David Holt, Oliver Wood and JP Harris. His newest endeavor is a lofi and stripped down reimagined traditional record titled Rags, Folk and Blues, Oh My! – released in early 2026. Nicholas is also the Founder and Executive Director of ReString Appalachia, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to giving quality instruments back to people who lose them from natural disasters.
The Gallery at Flat Rock Workshops
Explore Your Creativity at The Gallery at Flat Rock
Whether you've always wanted to try a new artistic medium or are looking to expand your creative skills, The Gallery at Flat Rock is offering an exciting lineup of hands-on workshops this year. Led by experienced instructors, these small-group classes welcome beginners and experienced artists alike, providing opportunities to learn new techniques while creating something uniquely your own.
July 18 – Introduction to Cyanotype
Discover one of photography's oldest and most magical processes during this introductory workshop with instructor Eric William Carroll. Using plants, natural objects, and found materials, participants will create striking cameraless photographic prints while learning the fascinating art of cyanotype. 1:00–3:00 p.m. | $75
August 1 – Introduction to Linoleum Block Printing
Instructor Denise Markbreit introduces the fundamentals of linoleum block printmaking through demonstrations covering every stage of the process. Participants will learn carving, inking, and printing techniques while creating their own original prints. 12:00–4:00 p.m. | $140
August 15 & 22 – Stitch A Portrait
Back by popular demand, this two-session workshop with Helene Lund Den Boer teaches participants how to transform a favorite photograph into a stitched textile portrait. Students will transfer their image to fabric, develop their own artistic style through stitching, then return the following week to complete and refine their work. 12:00–4:00 p.m. each session | $120
September 12 – Silver Stacking Rings
Create your own custom sterling silver rings while learning the basics of metalsmithing with instructor Melanie Merenda. Participants will explore forming, texturing, soldering, and finishing techniques before taking home two handcrafted silver rings. Suitable for both teens and adults. 1:00–3:00 p.m. | $120
October 17 – Eco-Printing
Discover the beautiful intersection of art and nature in this half-day workshop with Melanie Wilder. Participants will learn natural dye techniques while creating a set of organically printed cotton tea towels using leaves and flowers. 12:00–4:00 p.m. | $140
November 14 – Mixed Media Mosaic
Instructor Janice Levitt demonstrates how to combine slate, stone, shells, pebbles, stained glass, and found objects into a richly textured mosaic. Participants will learn design principles and construction techniques while creating their own expressive work of art. 1:00–4:00 p.m. | $110
Space is limited for each workshop. For additional information or to register, visit The Gallery at Flat Rock and discover a new way to express your creativity.
To register or for more information, email Meighan Ash
Music by the Lake
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 5 – 7 pm
Free Flow Band
According to the Mountain Xpress, the Free Flow Band members are the Guardians of Funk, an irresistible dance party that draws fans from across generations and social groups. If you ask their fans they will tell you Free Flow is a dance band that doesn’t try to sound like anyone but Free Flow. The members are Roger Ware, Darryl Griffin, Kevin Collins and Thomas Bomstad.
Location:
TEDC Conf Hall McIntosh Partition, TEDC Conf Hall Lakeside Patio
Flat Rock Preservation Celebration
Flat Rock Preservation Celebration
https://www.presnc.org/events/event/flat-rock-preservation-celebration/
Take a respite in the NC mountains this summer to explore Flat Rock, established in the Blue Ridge in the late 1820s as a colony for wealthy Charlestonians and other South Carolinians to escape the deadly summer diseases and heat. It is sometimes known as “Little Charleston of the Mountains.”
Guests will start the day with a special tour of Beaumont, where preservation is in progress after a fire damaged portions of the property. And yet, there is abundant beauty in the ashes of the rooms that burned! Local preservationists have been working to clean and protect the property while a new buyer is sought to restore the grand estate. The 1839 house has quite a history; the dining room was the site of a Civil War tragedy when its owner was fatally shot in front of his family. In 1910, Biltmore’s supervising architect Richard Sharp Smith designed the monumental over-build that is prominent today and boasts over 8,000 square feet. The 4.76-acre site contains a 1910 octagonal ice house, landscaped grounds, a pool, pool house, and tennis court.
From there, St. John in the Wilderness will open its storied doors. St. John’s, the oldest parish in the Diocese of Western North Carolina, began in 1827 when Charles Baring of England built a private chapel on his summer estate. After the original wooden structure burned, a brick church was built in 1833 and officially deeded to the Diocese of North Carolina in 1836, forming an Episcopal parish primarily made up of affluent Charleston summer residents. To accommodate a rapidly growing congregation, the church was rebuilt and doubled in size in 1852, resulting in the historic structure that stands today. St. John’s was unusual in that white people and enslaved black people worshipped together. Its historic churchyard serves as the final resting place for notable early American figures, military leaders, and both enslaved and freed individuals. The 1853 rectory still stands today on the 23-acre church property.
We’ll end the afternoon at the stunning historic house and grounds at Many Pines, one of the most intact complexes of the “old Flat Rock” estates. The house was constructed in 1847 for Charlestonian merchant James Reid Pringle and his wife, Sarah Ladson, by Henry “Squire” Farmer, a well-known builder of many early buildings in Flat Rock and Hendersonville. The original Greek Revival and Gothic two-and-a-half-story house with its 1888 Victorian embellishments create a happy blend of fretwork, latticework, and pointed and rounded arches. A pine-lined driveway leads to the house, situated on a meadowed hill and fronted by a circular drive and landscaped grounds. A dozen outbuildings have been carefully retained, among them a kitchen building, lattice vegetable house, barn, stone dairy, and slave and servant quarters. Augustine T. Smythe acquired the property in 1908 and gave it the name Many Pines. It is owned today by their great-granddaughter, preservationist and architectural historian Langdon Edmunds Oppermann and her husband, noted preservation architect Joe Oppermann.
Treska’s Sunset Concert Series
Join us lakeside for Treska’s Sunset Concert Series—unforgettable evenings featuring incredible performers on our Pavilion Stage at Highland Lake. We encourage guests to arrive early to enjoy a relaxed dinner and live opening set before the main performance begins, as the evening is designed to create an intimate, focused listening experience for both artist and audience. Come unwind with great food, beautiful scenery, and live music as the sun sets over the lake.
The Knackered Ramblers unite two deeply respected figures in traditional American music: Grammy‑winning mandolinist Mike Compton and acclaimed banjo player, vocalist, and educator Laura Boosinger. Compton, mentored by bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe, has built an extraordinary career performing and recording with legends ranging from Doc Watson and Ralph Stanley to Elvis Costello and Sting, and contributed to the award‑winning O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack. Boosinger, a North Carolina native, has dedicated her life to preserving and sharing Appalachian musical traditions through performance, teaching, and cultural work, including her role with the Blue Ridge Music Trails and her induction into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. Together, they bring a rich blend of mastery, history, and heartfelt storytelling to their performances, grounded in the enduring traditions of bluegrass and old‑time music.
About the Event
Cost: $30 ticket
4:45 PM — Doors open
4:45–6:00 PM — Dinner service from Treska’s Kitchen
5:15–6:00 PM — Opening musical performance by Twilight Grove
6:30–8:00 PM (approx.) — MainStage performance
During MainStage: Drinks available; dinner service concluded
Tickets available here: https://www.highlandlakecove.com/event-details/the-knackered-ramblers
https://www.highlandlakecove.com/sunsetconcertseries
Mac Arnold. Saturday July 25th
Knackered Ramblers. Saturday August 22nd
Marked Tree Food and Wine Pairing
Marked Tree
Food and Wine Pairing Class
Sunday, July 5th 2pm
Discover the art of pairing in a guided food and wine class led by Lance and Hannah! This interactive experience moves through thoughtfully selected bites alongside complementary wines, breaking down why each pairing works and how small shifts can transform the experience.
Forest Energy Class with Roger Bass
The Park at Flat Rock
Forest Energy Class with Roger Bass
First Sunday of the month @ 12:00 pm
12:00 pm (First Sunday of each month starting May 2026):
Formerly Forest Bathing, Roger Bass returns to share “Treegong” exercises to exchange energy with trees, listen and co-create with the forest and rewild ourselves. Bring a cup for foraged forest tea, bring an open mind and step into the forest.
Raise Every Voice: Songs for the Beloved Community
Studio 116 presents
Raise Every Voice: Songs for the Beloved Community
When: July 3th, 6pm - 8pm
Where: Studio 116, 116 W. Blue Ridge Rd., East Flat Rock, NC
How much: Free and open to the public
Information: studio116nc.com
Due to the response and interest in Beloved Community: Portraits of Honor, Studio 116 has extend the exhibit to be on view through July 4th. Join Evie Lennon on July 3rd for an evening of community singing inspired by spirituals, gospel, folk traditions, and freedom songs celebrating courage, dignity, hope, and our shared humanity through music. No performance experience is necessary. Come to sing. Come to listen. Come to be part of a community rooted in respect and compassion.
Off the Cuff Improvised Comedy
Off the Cuff
Join us for a night of hilarity with “Off the Cuff”! A Live Improvised Comedy Game Show. Where the winner may be you!
Monday, June 29
Flat Rock Cinema
Doors at 6:00
Show at 7:00
Off The Cuff features fast-paced games, three quick-witted contestants and a totally ridiculous grand prize straight from the Walmart bargain bin. But the fun doesn’t stop there. One lucky audience member will also walk away with a special prize!
Join us for a special edition of "Off the Cuff" as our fabulous host Heidi Collins takes the stage as a contestant for the first time ever. Watch as she goes head-to-head with two other up and coming Improvisors in four rounds of totally improvised fun. Who will they be? Who will win? Who will crack under pressure?
Who will walk away with eternal bragging rights (and a questionable gag gift)?
Full Moon Story Hour
Full Moon Story Hour at the Cove
The Full Moon Story Hour originally took root in the community in October 2024, drawing inspiration from the format of The Moth Radio Hour by sharing true, unscripted stories under four minutes centered around a specific theme. This traveling story core has moved through several local venues, including the Gallery at Flat Rock, the Kanuga Conference Center, and Studio 116. Now, this tradition continues as the Full Moon Story Hour joins the lively dynamic at Highland Lake Cove.
Community members are invited to circle up and share stories on Monday, June 29th, at 4:00 PM at the Sanctuary in the Pines to celebrate the Strawberry Moon. This name was originally coined by the Algonquin, Ojibwe, Dakota, and Lakota peoples to signify the peak of the wild strawberry harvest. Because the actual full moon occurs at 7:58 PM that evening, guests will have ample time to gather inspiration before heading home to place a jar of water in the moonlight overnight to catch a bit of elemental inspiration.
The theme for this month is Rain. Memory-priming questions are provided to help spark the storytelling process, though the true focus remains on the personal memories that move each speaker.
Music by the Lake
Music by the Lake
https://www.blueridge.edu/community/community-events/music-by-the-lake/
Asheville Junction
June 28, 2026
5 to 7 p.m.
Asheville Junction is a bluegrass/Americana band from the high country of North Carolina. Their lively, entertaining shows are filled with hot fiddlin’, harmonies and more. Folks find themselves singing, clapping, and toe-tappin’ along to the music. Tierra Raiti, lead singer and fiddler for the band, has been noticed as a formidable rising musician, and was invited to appear on Woodsongs International Radio Show. Tierra is a versatile player and vocalist, having won numerous fiddle contests and violin competitions, as well as singing competitions and scholarships ranging from jazz to classical to country. Asheville Junction formed when mother-daughter duo Tierra and Maria Raiti moved to Asheville and joined up with local musicians, including five-time Four Corner States banjo champion Rudy Cortese and Sam Gottlieb on guitar.
Youth Auditions for Rumpelstiltskin
Youth Auditions
ANNOUNCING!
Youth Auditions for Rumpelstiltskin:
A Folk Musical Spin - Written by Ben Mackel
Be part of something truly special! Playhouse Jr. is holding auditions for a brand new, world premiere musical — performed by Playhouse Jr. students alongside Flat Rock Playhouse Apprentices.
Spun from the classic Grimm Brothers' tale, this original show blends folk, rap, and percussion into a captivating score as it reimagines a story of gold, grit, and magic — and the courage it takes to spark real change.
Who: Rising 4th–12th graders (limited roles available for 4th & 5th grade)
When: Saturday, June 27th
4th–7th grade: 9:30–11:00am
8th–12th grade: 11:30am–1:00pm
What to expect: Learn and perform a short song from the show, a dance combination, and a brief scene.
Sunset Concert Series: The Wilder Flower
Sunset Concert Series: The Wilder Flower
Saturday, June 27
The debut event in Treska's Summer Concert Series features The Wilder Flower, an acclaimed folk-Americana trio known for rich harmonies and original songwriting. The evening includes dinner service, an opening performance by Blue Ghost Duo, and the main concert overlooking Highland Lake.
On Saturday, June 27th, kick off the concert series with our debut show! The Wilder Flower is a genre‐blending trio rooted in folk, Americana, bluegrass, and old‐time traditions, built around rich three‐part harmonies and thoughtful original songwriting. Formed when Madeline Dierauf and Molly Johnson met at the Hagood Mill Fiddlers Convention in 2021—where both earned multiple blue ribbons—and later joined by guitarist Audrey Neel, the group has developed a sound that moves fluidly between styles while maintaining a distinct musical voice. Known for their dynamic instrumentation and strong vocal interplay, they’ve appeared at major festivals like MerleFest and Grey Fox and have shared stages with bands such as Steep Canyon Rangers and MIPSO.
About the Event:
4:45 PM — Doors open
4:45–6:00 PM — Dinner service from Treska’s Kitchen 5:15–6:00 PM — Opening musical performance by Blue Ghost Duo 6:30–8:00 PM (approx.) — MainStage performance
During MainStage: Drinks available; dinner service concluded
Purchase tickets and check out the rest of the summer lineup here.
Marked Tree Fireworks
Marked Tree Vineyards
Firework Spectacular June 27th
Celebrate the season under the stars at Marked Tree Vineyard's annual Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, June 27. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with award-winning wines, great food, and beautiful Blue Ridge views before the evening culminates in a spectacular fireworks display after sunset.
Parking is limited, and a $5 per vehicle entry fee will be collected at the gate. No outside food, beverages, or pets are permitted. Reservations are recommended.
Treska's Sunset Concert Series
Highland Lake Cove launches its new Treska's Sunset Concert Series on Saturday, June 27, with a performance by The Wilder Flower, an acclaimed trio known for blending folk, Americana, bluegrass, and old-time music through captivating three-part harmonies and original songwriting. Set against the backdrop of Highland Lake, the evening begins with dinner service from Treska's Kitchen and an opening set by Blue Ghost Duo before the main performance takes the stage.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy a relaxed evening of great food, beautiful scenery, and exceptional live music. The summer series continues with Mac Arnold on July 25 and the Knackered Ramblers on August 22.
Tickets and additional information
Playhouse Garden Tours
Last Friday of every month at 10AM through Fall. For more info: tallpress@tamsinandcooke.com
The Feast of St. John
The Feast of St. John Helps Helene Survivors
Sunday, June 21 at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse
Flat Rock, N.C. – The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness invites you to celebrate its patron saint, John the Baptist, with the Feast of St. John. The sixth annual celebration will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse, located on Little Rainbow Row at 2724 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock.
The family-friendly celebration features food, fellowship and live music with the return of North Carolina based Chatham Rabbits. Sarah and Austin McCombie tour nationwide, have released four full-length records and still find time to run their farm in Chatham County.
Even though the event is free, this is a fundraiser for the ongoing Hurricane Helene Relief efforts in Bat Cave, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. The funds will go to the Church of the Transfiguration in Bat Cave. Father John Roberts of the parish said, “Our focus is on meeting specific unmet financial needs for our community. Everything given to our Hurricane Recovery fund is restricted for rebuilding purposes. This is an ongoing effort and that will continue this year. Last year, we distributed over $105,000 out of this fund for unmet needs, small grants, and rebuilding efforts to over 50 households.”
Donation receptacles will be present at the event. For anyone wishing to donate outside the event, visit www.stjohnflatrock.org/donate. Check the box to write a comment and type "Feast of St. John.
Guests should arrive early to get their food order in and find a seat. Yard games will be offered for children. Barbecue and other family-favorite foods and beverages will be available for purchase at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse. Seating at the picturesque outdoor courtyard is limited, so guests are encouraged to bring portable chairs.
If rain spoils the outdoor fun, the concert will begin at 6:00 p.m. inside the Parish Hall of the church at 1905 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock. Food will not be offered. For more information, visit www.stjohnflatrock.org or call 828-693-9783.
Visible Mending
The Gallery at Flat Rock
Visible Mending:
Boro, Sashiko & Kantha Stitching
Workshop Dates: Saturday, June 20 & 27
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Fee: $100
Instructor: Janice Schmidt
Discover the beauty of repair in this hands-on visible mending workshop inspired by traditional Japanese and Indian textile practices. You'll learn the art of mending as decoration using techniques rooted in Japanese boro and sashiko stitching, alongside the rhythmic, running stitches of Indian kantha.
Generations Over Dinner
Generations Over Dinner
Friday, June 19, 2026 at 6 PM at the Treska's Pavilion, we're tickled to bring back Generations Over Dinner for the third year in a row, due to popular demand.
What happens when you sit at a table with someone 30 years older than you and someone 20 years younger? The conversation changes. The questions get better. You start to remember things you didn't know you were carrying.
This is an evening of real food (from Treska's kitchen), real stories, and the kind of conversation that crosses every generational line. Facilitators Hope Paterson and Julian Guderley return to lead the evening, bringing the same warmth and depth that has made this one of the most talked-about events at Highland Lake.
This year, the evening opens with short, true stories from people who live the Highland Lake story. Then you'll sit at a mixed-generation table and talk about what this place means, what your generation sees in it, and what you'd carry forward.
Guests have traveled from Canada, Vermont, and Texas to be at these tables. Ages six to ninety-three have shared a meal and left saying it was unlike anything they'd experienced. Seats are limited. You can purchase your tickets below:
https://julianguderley.com/solstice#solsticegod
It's Only Rock N Roll
Flat Rock artist Marsha Hammel invites viewers to explore the intersection of music and visual art in her new exhibit, It's Only Rock 'N Roll, opening Friday, June 19, with a reception at 6:00 p.m. at Art on 7th Fine Art Gallery in Hendersonville.
Known for her vibrant style and distinctive artistic voice, Hammel's latest collection draws inspiration from the energy, culture, and enduring influence of rock and roll. The exhibit offers an opportunity to experience new work from one of the area's most recognized artists while enjoying an evening with fellow art enthusiasts.
Art on 7th Fine Art Gallery is located at 330 7th Avenue East in Hendersonville and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MarshaHammel.com
Finding The Image: Collagraphs with Heidi Drost
Discover the expressive possibilities of intaglio printmaking in this fun and immersive two-day workshop. Using found and everyday materials, participants will design and construct their own unique printing plates while exploring texture, composition, and mark-making.
Students will learn the fundamentals of the collagraph process, including how printing plates are created, how printing inks are applied, and how a print is pulled from the plate. We’ll also touch on simple color concepts that can bring depth and life to your work—no prior experience required.
Throughout the workshop, Heidi works closely with each participant, offering plenty of one-on-one guidance to help students make confident creative decisions and develop personal imagery through printmaking.
By the end of the workshop, participants will create two original printing plates and several beautiful hand-pulled prints to take home.
https://www.studio116nc.com/bsp-workshop-collagraph-heidi-drost-1
Season's French Wine Dinner
June 18th | L’Heritage, A French Wine Dinner
Transport your senses to the French countryside with L’Heritage, A French Wine Dinner. Enjoy an elegant multi-course menu featuring classic French-inspired dishes, each thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines from renowned French regions. Reservations are required.
This all-inclusive experience includes several delicious wines carefully paired with a five-course meal. Our chef and sommelier will guide you through the evening and provide insights and facts along the way. It's always a great time but seating is limited so be sure to reserve your seat in advance.
Please call (828) 696-9094 for reservations.
Garden Group
BRCC Library
Hendersonville Garden Group Gathering
Open to the public. Hendersonville Gardening invites you to join us at Blue Ridge Library for a plant swap and roundtable discussion on June 16th, 1pm-2pm! Bring any plants you'd like to swap or give away and join in on a fun discussion where people share what they have been growing lately, projects they're working on, and any tips and tricks that have helped them. We hope to see you there!
June 17 1-2pm Killian Student Library 109
Music in the Vines: Foreign Landers
Music in the Vines returns this Spring for its highly anticipated second year. Join us for a fresh lineup of live music, exceptional wine, and unforgettable vineyard evenings as we once again partner with the Hendersonville Symphony.
Our crush pad transforms into an inviting, open-air music experience, with Skyward opening at 5:30pm and each performance beginning at 6:30pm—perfect for sipping, socializing, and settling in before the music begins.
Foreign Landers
June 14th, 6:30 PM at the Crush Pad, Marked Tree Vineyard.
Rooted in bluegrass and Celtic tradition, the Foreign Landers create their own sound with reflective songwriting and enchanting singing shaped by lives lived across borders. Led by vocalist and banjoist Tabitha Agnew Benedict of Northern Ireland and mandolinist David Benedict of South Carolina, The Foreign Landers have built a reputation for music that feels deeply personal. Also featuring Nate Sabat on bass and Julian Pinelli on fiddle.
Summer Solstice Nature Greeting Card Workshop
Summer Solstice Nature Greeting Card Workshop
With Eliana Kotsias
June 14
3:30–6:00 p.m.
Cost: $90
Participants will use real plants and natural textures to create colorful, handmade greeting cards. The workshop focuses on printmaking techniques inspired by nature.
Neighborly Alliance Hendo
Hello Neighbors,
We are Amy, David, Dawn, Gary, Gaya, and Melinda, and over the past year have been enjoying connecting with folks in the Highland Lake area through fun events—such as those at Treska’s—and sharing potluck dinners, game nights, and holiday gatherings in people’s homes. What has emerged is a desire to reach more neighbors and to expand activities to include interacting in practical and meaningful ways. For example, you may occasionally need pet care, a ride, or tech help.
Thus, we created “Neighborly Alliance Hendo.” The survey below will help us to go to the next level. Believing that everyone has a role to play, the idea is to discover and link the interests, needs, skills, talents, and resources of people within the community through practical services, social activities, and learning—and we’d love your participation!
Please take a few minutes to complete the short survey and know there is no obligation beyond that. For those who are interested in learning more about the Neighborly Alliance Hendo and what it can mean in your life, we invite you to an introductory social gathering in the Park at Flat Rock on Sunday, June 14, from 2 to 4pm. Save the Date!
We truly appreciate your input and look forward to co-creating with you a greater sense of connection and community that better serves and enriches us all.
Warmly,
Melinda Holland
David Spann
Dawn Spann
Gary Shapiro
Gaya Erlandson
Amy Stamey
Join us for fun, fellowship, personal and spiritual growth, and more.
Father's Day Buffet Brunch
Treat Dad to a Father’s Day Brunch Buffet filled with hearty favorites and elevated classics. From carved roasted ribeye, smoked baby back ribs, and fried chicken with hot honey to made-to-order omelets, brioche French toast, and decadent desserts, there’s something for everyone at the table. Reservations are recommended.
Bee Keeper's Talk
The Park at Flat Rock
Beekeeper's Talk
Sunday, June 21st
12:00 pm
Park Volunteer Beekeeper Will Garvey is returning to educate, demonstrate, and sample his work with the beehives here at the Park! Learn about the importance of our bees, their care and lifecycle, and enjoy a taste of the honey they make!
Footloose
FOOTLOOSE
JUNE 12 - JULY 5
FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
Stage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE
Music by TOM SNOW
Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD
This musical doesn’t just dance, it dazzles! Set to the anthems that defined a generation — “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” “Almost Paradise,” and of course “Footloose” — this show is sure to kick off an electrifying summer.
Dancing is not a crime…except in Bomont, Texas. Then Ren McCormack rolls in, all city swagger, restless energy, and a heartbeat too loud to ignore, which catches the eye of the preacher’s daughter with a wild streak of her own.
When Ren’s beat hits, the quiet cracks, the pulse quickens, and the town just can’t stand still. What begins as rebellion becomes revival, grief gives way to groove, and a community reclaims its rhythm.
The band’s on fire, the kicks are higher, now you gotta cut loose!
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
TICKETS STARTING AT: $60
Child Pricing Available (17 & under)
La Vie En Rosé: Art, Music, and Wine Festival
Marked Tree
La Vie En Rosé: Art, Music, and Wine Festival
June 12th-June 14th
Friday, June 12th
The La Vie en Rosé Opening Night kicks off with Art After Dark on Friday, June 12th, from 6–9pm—a refined ticketed evening of fine wines, stunning art, and an exclusive preview of the exhibit before the public arrives. Your ticket includes access to a lavish grazing table, a complimentary glass of wine, and a keepsake wine glass to mark the occasion. The three-day juried art gallery will be open Saturday and Sunday.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-vie-en-rose-art-wine-at-marked-tree-vineyard-tickets-1987558006501?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Saturday, June 13th
Saturday we roll out the red carpet with a celebration of fashion and fine wine.
Take in the season's fashions and sip on one of our rosés—Sweet Ellie Mae and Chloe—celebrating National Rosé Wine Weekend!
As the sun sets, the runway lights up with a dazzling fashion show featuring five houses. After the runway, dance under the stars with beats by DJ IROC MUSIC. This unforgettable night supports the arts through our L’Atelier fundraiser.
Check out the website for the list of participants, and don't forget to wear your best fashions!
https://markedtreevineyard.orderport.net/wines/Events
Sunday, June 14th 6:30pm
Close the weekend on a high note with the Grand Finale: Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra Presents- The Foreign Landers. Rooted in bluegrass and Celtic tradition, the Foreign Landers create their own sound with reflective songwriting and enchanting singing shaped by lives lived across borders.
Join us Sunday on our “Crush Pad” with the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains as your backdrop, sip your favorite Marked Tree wines and savor a one-of-a-kind performance as the perfect end to an extraordinary weekend.
https://www.hendersonvillesymphony.org/hso-music-in-the-vines
Watercolor and Wind at ShareWell
ShareWell Coffee
Sip, paint, and unwind on the patio! 🥂 🎨 Watercolor and Wine is back again at ShareWell on Thursday, June 11, 6–8 PM. Learn how to paint a Vintage Watering Can—no experience needed. Join us for a perfect summer evening on the patio. Ticket includes all supplies, beverage of choice, and a treat! Tickets are limited. Reserve your spot: https://wix.to/0ogr3jr
Disclosure Day
Disclosure Day
If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you?
This summer, the truth belongs to eight billion people. We are coming close to ..
.... Disclosure Day.
A Steve Spielberg Film
Starring:
Emily Blunt
Josh O’Connor
Colin Firth
Eve Hewson
Colman Domingo
Rated PG-13 for action/violence, some bloody images and strong language
145 Minutes
June 11 - 16
Forest Energy Class with Roger Bass
The Park at Flat Rock
Forest Energy Class with Roger Bass
First Sunday of the month @ 12:00 pm
12:00 pm (First Sunday of each month starting May 2026):
Formerly Forest Bathing, Roger Bass returns to share “Treegong” exercises to exchange energy with trees, listen and co-create with the forest and rewild ourselves. Bring a cup for foraged forest tea, bring an open mind and step into the forest.
Drum Circle Workshop on the Lake
Saturday, June 6th - Drum Circle Workshop on the Lake
Join us Saturday, June 6th from 2 PM - 3:15 PM under Treska's garden pavilion for the next Drum Circle Workshop on the lake. Drumming builds community, enhances wellbeing, and brings genuine joy to the soul.
No prior drumming experience is necessary—all you need is an open mind and a willingness to have fun!
The Experience: A guided journey into group-empowerment drumming.
Cost: $15
Instruments: Ten djembes provided
Bring Your Own: If you already have a djembe, we encourage you to bring it along!
Limited Seats: This is a limited participant workshop. Purchase your ticket below to save your seat!
Flat Rock Village Ice Cream Social
The Village of Flat Rock
Flat Rock Ice Cream Social
June 6th 12 – 4
Join us on Saturday, June 6, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Flat Rock Village Hall for ice cream, music, fire trucks, and more!
Please remember that NO PETS are allowed. Bring your own chairs and consider carpooling with friends or neighbors if you can (as usual, there will be parking in the lot in front of the fire station). See you there!