The Ethical Society of Asheville is a humanist, non-theistic alternative to traditional religion and a member organization of the American Ethical Union. The American Ethical Union is affiliated with the American Humanist Association, the International Humanist and Ethical Union, and the Secular Coalition of America. Our meeting topics are educational, philosophical and of current interest. We are inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of human life is working to create a more humane society …

This group is inclusive of anyone who shares the beliefs of Humanism or Freethought.  Freethought is a philosophical viewpoint that holds that opinions should be formed on the basis of science, logic, and reason, and should not be influenced by authority, tradition, or any dogma.  Humanism believes in the prmacy of human, rather than divine or supernatual matters. We hold a variety of meetups including coffee-shop social chats, book studies, lectures, movie viewing, invited speakers, bar hopping …

We are creating an Intentional Community near Earthaven just South of Black Mountain, N.C. We are negotiating the purchase of +100 acres and intend to form one or more communities according to the desires of the founders (you?). Our overall intention is to provide affordable housing and (or) co-housing for a diverse community of singles, families and the elderly (humans in general). We intend to support permaculture ideals with independent/interdependent sustainable living practices. We are …

This is a Meetup group of like-minded photographers who specialize in portrait photography work. We welcome all skill levels, from beginners to professionals!   Our mission at PPG is to provide fun and affordable opportunities to broaden your skill set in all areas of photography. We are an interactive learning group dedicated to sharing information amongst each other and supporting one another in the quest to capture that perfect image.   If you love photographing people, then this Meetup group …

Western North Carolina Fit Club is a free, weekly gathering for exercise, nutrition and support. Check our calendar for times and locations. Workout to cutting-edge fitness programs in a high-energy environment projected on a 100" screen with theatre sound. Heard of P90X®, Insanity®, and TurboFire®? Well, there's way more where those come from. Come try a different workout each week -- FREE! Are You a Beginner, Striver, or Warrior? Beginners - want to make a change and need a place to start. Ind …

WNC Atheists brings together people that find no evidence for the existence of any gods or deities. Are you an atheist, agnostic, skeptic, or freethinker? Then welcome aboard! (Please note: most information about the group, including the names of our members and the locations of some meetups, is kept private from non-members. Unfortunately, we live in a society where there are potentially negative consequences for being public about one's atheism.)

Secular Parents of Asheville North Carolina is a community of secular parents raising their children free of supernatural ideology.  We encourage freethought, reason, and scientific discovery, and encourage our children to "lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity".  (Humanist Manifesto III, 2003) As a sub-chapter of Western NC Humanists (an American Humanist Association Charter Chapter), we strive educate our children by recognizing the value of eve …

This group was started so that the atheists in the upstate could give back to the community. With our facebook and meetup members combined we have over 140 members. We do volunteer work, community service, food drives, and we have adopted South Blackstock Road.  Our billboard should be going up soon also!! This is not only a great group for giving back to the community, but it also makes it easier for like-minded people to meet and socialize. This group is open to all atheists, agnostics, humani …

The Bible is a single-volume collection of several historical texts that were composed over a period of many hundreds of years. The collection as a whole (or certain subsets thereof) is considered by Jews and Christians to be sacred, thus making it difficult to have a discussion of the Bible with many who are already familiar with it. This group is for those who wish to take an unbiased, secular approach to these texts. In a traditional Bible study, the purpose is to discover God's word through …

Join Us for a Fun & Rewarding Experience Learning About & Volunteering to Build Green Homes including Tiny Houses (See also "Shipping Container Homes") Asheville Sustainable and Tiny House Building Co-Operative This group was initially started by Catherine in Asheville, NC. She started ASBCO because she was inspired by the Amish idea of 'Community', by Habitat for Humanity and the spirited people of Asheville. In the Amish community, everyone comes together to help with 'barn-raising'. We have …

WNC Humanists is a community of individuals who believe that Humanism offers both a realistic and responsible guide to a happy life without having the supernatural as part of their philosophy. The purpose of this organization is its concern for the advancement of human existence on earth through a philosophy that assumes the responsibility of all human beings for their own actions and for conditions in their culture. In applying Humanistic values to daily living we can advance healthy and natura …

This group is open for local people who wish to grow spiritually and shift to a higher consciousness by gathering for workshops and discussions, sharing gifts, participating in group outings, empowering and helping all, human and animals, through healings and love.

As the word holistic becomes more of a buzzword than anything else, I am seeking a group that dares to live it out. We will eat awesome wholesome foods, some have never been introduced to the human race yet. We will learn to move optimally with our bodies and make no excuses. This group will have a hunger to learn and grow and never think they have "arrived" Always learning always sharing and most importantly, having a blast learning, teaching, and eating.

Oneness, a spiritual organization founded by Sri Amma Bhagavan, seeks to alleviate human suffering at its roots by awakening humanity into oneness, wherein every individual feels connected to all that is. The central understanding of Oneness is that inner transformation and awakening into higher states of consciousness is not an outcome of a mere intellectual understanding but a neurobiological process in the brain, whereby one’s experience of life is redefined at its core. This is achieved by O …

This group is for people who are already certified Reiki practitioners interested in or actively giving Reiki energy healing sessions for animals and the people who love them, either together or separately. Certification in Usui Reiki is preferred, but all traditions are welcome. We can have different subsets in the group, such as people who are interested only in Reiki for animals, or only Reiki for people, but all should have an interest in expanding the knowledge, awareness, and practice of R …

This is a group for people who often find themselves asking, "Why?" or "I wonder what other people think," or "What's that all about?" You know, the curious among us. We'll discuss, and probably respectfully debate, such topics as: human behavior, relationships, alternative medicine, the meaning of life, organic food, emotions, the impact of the internet on society, crime in the US vs other countries, etc. Everyone is welcome to be an event host. Just let me know what topic you want to discuss a …

An informal, inclusive progressive social group! Raise your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher! Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning (radical? progressive? liberal? slightly left-leaning? -- any and all!) individuals a place to talk politics. You don't need to be a policy expert and this isn't a book club - just come learn from and share with peers, trade jokes, vent frustration and hang out in an environment where it's not taboo to talk p …

Our group provides support to those who have or are in the process of letting go of supernatural beliefs by providing a community of people in various stages of religious recovery. Our goal is to present thought provoking topics and questions to encourage participation in open discussion. This is not a venue for confrontation or judgement of others. We invite you to join our community and express your thoughts and ideas without worry of being judged. Whatever stage of recovery you are in, we wel …

We're excited to announce the brand new East Asheville Weston A. Price Foundation Chapter! WAPF is dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research and activism. Dr. Price's research demonstrated that humans achieve perfect physical form and perfect health generation after generation only when they consume nutrient-dense whole foods and vital fat-soluble activators which are often missing from the current American diet. As a local chapter, we'll focus on …

This membership only group is for exclusive couples and singles in Western North Carolina, and the surrounding area, to enjoy getting together for adventurous trips with "lifesyle-minded" couples for weekend getaways or day trips to points of interest in the local area. Our group is open to couples, single females, and select single males who are interested in exploring their curiosity about alternative erotic experiences, or those who are interested in meeting other people who enjoy the swingin …

This is a group for all who have a common interest in mind help others to life a positive life. THE YOU POWER GROUP mission is to uplift and bring into action the abilities of all man kind to empower their well being. No matter what race, religious background or beliefs, man or woman; THE YOU POWER is and always will be a source of inspiration and encouragement to all people around the world with the respect and integrity of human abilities and their power to create. If this is you, than we welc …