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Our campuses are living examples of what we teach.
Wild Abundance classes happen at a handful of beautiful and inspiring locations, near Asheville, NC. Each one showcases the crafts and values at the heart of our school.
Our home campus is a permaculture oasis made up of beautiful handmade buildings and abundant gardens. We’re nestled amidst wild, ancient mountains on traditional Cherokee territory. See our full Land Acknowledgement here.
Our classes cover subjects that have been foundational to human culture for millennia. We teach them in a way that’s relevant to the present, so that together, we can create a vital future.
Classes take place safely outdoors, with appropriate shelter in inclement weather.
Learning with us isn’t just about gaining skills and knowledge. It’s about witnessing and actually living in a more balanced, sustainable, and fulfilling way with the natural world, and with each other.
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What Our Students Say
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Tonika
Baltimore, MD
Program Director
Course Taken:
“Learning at Wild Abundance has been extraordinarily empowering and exciting.”
Jocelyn Mosser
Marshall, NC
Professional Counselor
Course Taken:
“I’ve always been drawn to building and carpentry, but I’ve never had the basics explained to me in a coherent, hands-on way. The Women’s Basic Carpentry Course at Wild Abundance was the perfect incubator for my skills and confidence. The teachers were genuine, enthusiastic, and so willing to share their hard-earned knowledge and wisdom. One of the most valuable things I learned was how to be realistic with my plan—how to slow down on the front end and invest a bit more time into planning my projects so I can be more efficient and productive as I begin to build. I highly recommend this course.”
Mel Shapcott
Founder & Editor of Wild Woman Rising Magazine
Course Taken:
“I was really impressed by the depth of the course materials, and the instructor’s ability to accommodate beginner builders, yet remain engaging to advanced students. The blend of instruction time in the open air classroom with hands-on training at a live construction site (not just a demo) provided a firm understanding of how to build my own tiny home from start to finish.”
Bill
Connecticut
Sales
Course Taken:
“The community and friendships that formed here with our group have been, no exaggeration, life changing. If you’re thinking about taking a class with Wild Abundance, I couldn’t recommend it more.”
Monica
North Carolina
Lawyer
Course Taken:
“What I enjoyed the most was the depth of knowledge and the patience of the instructors. They are constantly answering our questions no matter how simple or complex.”
Justine
Asheville, NC
Home Renovator
Course Taken:
“My skill level and confidence has increased tenfold, as well as my ability to problem solve and come up with solutions. I am so grateful to have found a woman-led organization in my community where I can learn building skills in an empowering and supportive environment. Don’t think twice—sign up for that class you keep checking out. You won’t regret it!”
Rosie Soto
Miami, FL
Community Organizer
Course Taken:
“Taking the Permaculture Design Course opened my mind drastically. The knowledge I gained will benefit my family, community, and myself tremendously. I am forever grateful to Natalie and Laura. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Nikita Lukichev
Machinist
Nevada
Course Taken:
“Natalie is a phenomenal teacher, host, and land steward!!! I recommend taking any and all of her courses if you can! The team around her reflects her leadership and passion at every step, and her supporting network is a testament to the lasting relationship she clearly builds with her community. Thankful for a truly awesome experience in every way!”
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Check Out Our In-Person Classes
Women’s Basic Carpentry Classes
Tiny House Workshops
Rewilding Retreat for Women
NC Timber Framing Classes
The Nourishing Food Retreat
Wildcrafted Apothecary Classes
Four Month Hands-on Carpentry Program
Women’s Advanced Carpentry
Gardening & Permaculture Apprenticeship
Permaculture Design Course
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Beginner Woodworking Classes for Adults
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Survival Skills Class
Check Out Our Online Classes
10 Spring Wild Foods That You Can Find Almost Anywhere
Online Tiny House Academy
Online Hide Tanning
Living in a Tiny House
Online Gardening School
Take a Tour!
Our community and bioregion experienced an astounding impact from Hurricane Helene in September 2024. If you were here or watched stories on the news, you know that our local landscape and economy were hard hit.
Yet, in many ways this natural disaster has made us stronger. We’re better prepared for the future and we know that we’re most resilient when we work together. We’ll be passing on what we learned about community and ecosystem resilience in classes like our Permaculture Design Course and Tiny House Building Workshops.
We’re open for business! And so is Asheville. Our downtown is bustling with restaurants, shops, and galleries. Every evening you can take in live music or go out dancing. Farmers markets are packed with vendors throughout the week. Asheville’s famous casual dining and fine food scene is in full swing. It’s been incredible to see how beautifully our town has been rebuilt.
Our relief efforts here at Wild Abundance have been for those most impacted by the storm. Through our partnership with Watchfire Media, we’ve raised over $120,000 for our Disaster Relief Fund, which is now being used to build 12’x24’ tiny houses for flood victims who lost their homes. For more information, please visit our Hurricane Helene & Disaster Response page.
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