Hiking & Outdoor Photography
Steve Yocom
Steve is an outdoor adventure photographer based in Western North Carolina who consistently delivers some of the region’s most inspiring outdoor photos. Steve Yocom’s work has been featured in a number of publications and websites in recent years, including the cover of BACKPACKER Magazine, Visit North Carolina and Blue Ridge Outdoors. Join Steve for guided hikes and photography lessons.
History & The Outdoors
Florie Takaki
Florie Takaki worked with the National Park Service for over 30 years, retiring in December of 2020. During her tenure with the park service, she spent time in Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence Historical Park, Natchez Trace and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Her love of history and the outdoors made the National Park Service a natural choice of careers. She says the best part of her work had been providing visitors the opportunity to connect with the parks in ways they may not have been able to without a ranger to help in their curiosity. Join Florie for day hikes and evening presentations.
Cooking School
Executive Sous Chef Josh Vilain
Join our Executive Sous Chef Josh Vilain and our Pastry Chef Brooke Cannon for one of our cooking schools this season. Each cooking school will feature four progressive sessions, split amongst two days. The featured dishes will change according to the season. If you would like to attend, please let us know when you book your reservation as class size is limited to 6 adults per session.
