# Event Details - **Event Name**: Appalachian Folk Medicine w/ Byron Ballard - Asheville, NC - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Discover Appalachian folk medicine through hands-on herbal craft, story, and the living traditions of the mountains.About this EventJust in time for Samhain, step into the wild heart of southern Appalachia and explore its vibrant folk traditions through the wisdom of Appalachian magic practitioner and beloved storyteller, Byron Ballard.Carried across oceans in the hearts of immigrants and woven together with local Indigenous plant knowledge, Appalachian folk medicine is a unique living, breathing tradition: practical, powerful, ancestral. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll trace the twisty history of these old medicines and discover how culture, land, and spirit shaped a distinctly Appalachian healing practice.Together, we’ll roll up our sleeves and work with the plants themselves — crafting tinctures and poultices, and creating traditional asfidity (protection) bags from up-cycled fabric. These humble tools carry generations of knowledge about protection, restoration, and care of both body, spirit and the land.Midway through, we’ll break bread and share a warming bowl of soup, nourishing body and spirit in good company.Participants will also spend time with the Seven Sovereign Sisters of the Appalachian mountains, learning the stories and healing relationships surrounding these beloved plant allies. Alongside the herbal work, Byron will guide deep relaxation techniques rooted in traditional practice — reminding us that healing has always been about tending the whole person.Throughout the day, we’ll explore the culture and heritage behind these practices, dispelling stereotypes and gaining a fuller, truer understanding of Appalachian people and their ways. These traditions are not relics — they are vital threads in the living fabric of the region.In this workshop, you will:Learn the history and cultural roots of Appalachian folk medicineExplore the blending of British Isles traditions and native plant wisdomWork hands-on with tinctures, poultices, and traditional protection bagsMeet the Seven Sovereign Sisters and their healing usesPractice deep relaxation techniques grounded in folk traditionGain a richer, more nuanced understanding of Appalachian people and cultureCome spend the day in the old ways — practical, grounded, generous — and leave with skills, stories, and a deeper connection to mountain folk medicine.This class will be held indoors on Saturday, Octber 10th, 2026, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in Asheville, NC.All Firefly Gathering workshops are hosted in the greater Asheville area, sometimes at private venues. For that reason, the actual venue address will be included in your Welcome email, approximately one week before the workshop. Please note that classes are not actually held at Westgate Parkway.Class Price includes all Materials for the ClassThis class is suitable for all – from folklore & folkways enthusiasts to those new to these traditions! The minimum age is 10 with maturity level to understand the content. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.Stay in touch with our Facebook event:Appalachian Folk Medicine w/ Byron Ballard https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/50b4d1c0-1515-11f1-8ae5-771ed3dbcff0-rimg-w470-h740-dc171515-gmir.jpg About the Instructor: Byron BallardH. Byron Ballard, BA, MFA, is a native of Western NC. She is a writer, amateur folklorist with a specialty in Appalachian folk magic & healing. She tours extensively in the US & Great Britain. Her books include four on mountain folk magic. The first was Staubs and Ditchwater (2017), and the most recent is A Feral Church (2025). She lives in Asheville, NC.You can find out more about Byron on her website myvillagewitch.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheville/appalachian-folk-medicine-w-byron-ballard-asheville-nc/100001983622782139 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30, max: 80, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Asheville - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Westgate Parkway - **lat**: 35.5917684 - **long**: -82.5743822 - **full address**: Westgate Parkway, Westgate Parkway, Asheville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Appalachian Folk Medicine w/ Byron Ballard - Asheville, NC - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1ea7b978303938af751a6b0c0a7061f1b4110c61dfbae3c76e826a833f5a879e-rimg-w895-h952-dc171618-gmir.jpg?v=1772331755 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Appalachian Folk Medicine w/ Byron Ballard - Asheville, NC being held? - **A:** Appalachian Folk Medicine w/ Byron Ballard - Asheville, NC takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Westgate Parkway, Westgate Parkway, Asheville, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Appalachian Folk Medicine w/ Byron Ballard - Asheville, NC? - **A:** Ticket prices for Appalachian Folk Medicine w/ Byron Ballard - Asheville, NC range from USD 30 to USD 80 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySponsor PriceUSD 80AvailableStandard PriceUSD 55AvailableEquity PriceUSD 30Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Appalachian Folk Medicine w/ Byron Ballard - Asheville, NC? - **A:** Appalachian Folk Medicine w/ Byron Ballard - Asheville, NC is organized by The Firefly Gathering, Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Appalachian Folk Medicine w/ Byron Ballard - Asheville, NC is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Asheville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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