Wild Foraging Adventures with No Taste Like Home in Asheville
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people with basic mobility and stamina; slow walking with frequent stops.
Overview
Discover edible wild plants and mushrooms just outside Asheville with No Taste Like Home’s guided Foraging Tour. Spend three immersive hours gathering, tasting, and learning sustainable wild food skills from seasoned local experts.
Foraging Tour
$85 for Adults | 3 Hours | All Ages
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About This Adventure
Join us year-round for three hours “off the eaten path” as we find and gather over a dozen wild edibles. We’ll whip up a little tasting right on the trail. Take home the rest of your finds and/or get ready for some find dining when one of our award-winning restaurant partners prepares your “catch of the day." Wild mushroom pizza, daylily tamales, sassafras root beer, wisteria ice cream… it all depends on what we find!
Pricing
- Adult (Ages 18+): $85
- Teen (Ages 13-17): $65
- Child (Ages 5-12): $45
- Young Child (Ages 4 & Under): Free
Location
Tour location is chosen from several options, all 5 to 45 minutes from downtown Asheville, by 5pm the day before the tour. We meet on site.
Features
- 3 hours
- experts lead all ages and abilities
- foraging plants & maybe mushrooms
- cooking demo and tasting
- appetizer featuring your finds (with meal purchased separately) at one of five Asheville restaurants
- intro e-book
- 15% discount on Asheville Food Tours or Navitat Ziplines
Frequently Asked Questions
How strenuous are the tours? This is a not a hike. We cover less than half a mile on mostly level ground, stopping frequently.
What’s the difference between the foraging tour and the wild food stroll? The stroll takes place at an in-town resort, lasts half as long, and does not include actual foraging, a cooking demo/tasting, or more than one restaurant option.
Does the tour include a meal? No. The tour includes a small tasting and an appetizer featuring your finds with lunch or dinner at a local restaurant. For more info, see here.
Do we always find mushrooms? No, but there are also edible wild fruits, nuts, greens, and more.
Do we spend all our time in the woods? No, especially in colder months, when there’s more wild food in sunny areas.
Are dogs allowed? No, but dogs can be brought on private tours by special request.
For more info and FAQ, see here.
Adventure Tips
Wear sturdy shoes
The terrain is mostly level but can be uneven with leaf litter and mild underbrush.
Bring water and snacks
Hydration is important, especially in warmer months, and additional snacks keep energy up during the three-hour tour.
Avoid wearing scented products
Strong perfumes or lotions can interfere with your ability to detect subtle plant aromas.
No dogs allowed
Pets cannot join standard tours due to wildlife sensitivity, though private tours may accommodate dogs by request.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- White-tailed deer
- Eastern box turtles
History
The Appalachian region has a deep tradition of wild food use dating back to Indigenous Cherokee practices, influencing local foraging knowledge.
Conservation
No Taste Like Home emphasizes sustainable harvesting practices that protect plant populations and habitats for future seasons.
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Recommended Gear
Closed-toe hiking shoes
Protect your feet on uneven forest terrain.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the three-hour tour.
Long sleeves and pants
Protects against insects and thorny plants while foraging.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Shield your skin from sun exposure on open sections of the trail.
summer specific