Leah & Chloe of Rising Appalachia return to Hawk & Hawthorne during the October crescent moon for an annual evening of local lore, folk music and autumnal celebration. This year, we will be hosting an evening candlelit concert in the barn, and an early afternoon vocal masterclass in song with Leah and Chloe. Enjoy a fresh harvest feast, plus a permaculture tour of Hawk & Hawthorne in-between events.  

Leah Song & Chloe Smith bring a soulful blend of traditional Appalachian ballads, banjo, fiddle, bodhran and original compositions, plus crowd favorites from their global Rising Appalachia catalogue. The evening invites a deep listening experience rooted in folk tradition and improvisational spirit. 

==> Stay the Night & Wake Up to Peak Fall in Appalachia: Discounted camping passes available as an add on. 

All dishes feature organic, local ingredients and may include foraged elements depending on availability. Available to purchase on site. 

🎃 Pumpkin Posole Stew (Vegan Option Available)

A warm, hearty blend of hominy, roasted pumpkin, and creamy Anaheim chile sauce. Finished with fermented root vegetable curtido, fresh lime, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Optional additions: Foraged mushrooms (if available), queso fresco

🥟 Sourdough Calzones

Option 1: Forest Fennel Sausage

Sausage, foraged mushrooms, mozzarella, fennel, Parmesan, and seasonal cheeses—baked with a tomato reduction in a crisp sourdough shell.

Option 2: Autumn Greens & Cream (Vegetarian)

Pumpkin-oregano cream, goat cheese, sautéed butter spinach, nettles and kale, and herbs in a golden sourdough pocket.

NOTE:  To eat from our cottage kitchen, you will need to join our Private Membership Club for $1 at the door if you aren't already a member.  Menu subject to slight seasonal shifts (i.e., Anaheim chiles may be substituted based on availability).

Locally sourced organic vegetables may be traded from our favorite farm partners.

Thursday, October 16th

Sunset 🌄 6:49pm
Moon 🌔 Waning Crescent in Leo

3 PM :: Folk Choir Master Class with Leah
Please plan to arrive 20-30 mins early at 2:30 to be in place.

5:30 PM :: Doors Open -- Bar and Dinner Service Begin
Arrive early to enjoy the land & peak fall colors!

5:45 PM :: Permaculture Walk & Talk with Hawk Steward Michael Numinous

7 PM :: Leah & Chloe Concert

8:30 PM :: Fire Tended

11  PM: All guests not camping or being hosted asked to depart.


Folk Choir Master Class
Global Sound & Movement
Leah & Chloe's vocal workshops explore sound vibration and body movement as tools for self-awareness and sound.  The space is created to help each participant to embody the physical art of making sound from all the many resonators in the body.

This workshop utilizes the expressions through movement and music using a variety of techniques including vocal contact improv, creative sound improvisations, group harmonics, singing techniques and movement (drawing upon yoga, contact improv, martial arts, and modern dance).

Come join our growing Folk Choir and learn to create your own sound palate.

Learn More: https://www.leahsongmusic.com/masterclass

Rising Appalachia

Rising Appalachia is an internationally touring folk ensemble steeped in the soul of the South. It is the brainchild of Atlanta-raised sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith, rooted in the rich musical traditions of their family and their journey into song as performers, writers, and song catchers. They have that touch that only siblings can have. 

Rising Appalachia makes music as a reflection of their times, blending Americana music with lyrics, rhythm and poetry of our times. The band's unique sound was shaped by Leah and Chloe's soulful vocals, simple instrumentation, and seamless harmonies, unique to siblings steeped in the multi-generational music of the South. They are joined by a host of incredible musicians who bring their own cultural influences, enriching the blend of Appalachian, Irish, Americana, Latin and world roots music that defines the smooth sound of Rising Appalachia. 

Fronted by Leah and Chloe, and featuring full-time members David Brown(upright bass, baritone guitar), Duncan Wickel (fiddle, cello), and Biko Casini (drums and percussion), expect to be swooned into a tapestry of silky sounds.

Their journey has taken them around the world, from sailboat tours across British Columbia to street theater festivals in Southern Italy, a full-time busking career in New Orleans, and traditional song studies in Ireland, Bulgaria, Latin America, and beyond. 

Michael Numinous

Michael is a visionary land steward, bardic poet, and community weaver rooted in the Blue Ridge Mountains just north of Asheville.  His current project, Hawk & Hawthorne is a regenerative farm, event venue, and creative sanctuary.  His work braids together myth, ecology, entrepreneurship and community -- inviting others to participate in creating the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.

Chris Sharpe

Chris Sharpe has been a seasoned chef in the Asheville area and beyond for the past fifteen years. Chris first learned to cook in the woods. At a young age on backpacking trips, Chris took the role of cook in the camp, learning to cook simple foods with limited ingredients. Moving forward he served as a vegan chef, running the business Eden Out, a farm to table vegan delivery service and at the same time managing the farm providing the foods known as Gnome town. During this experience Chris prioritized creating meals from all over the world in a global vegan fusion cuisine integrating as much local ingredients as possible with the intention of celebrating the diversity of cuisine in the world. Highly influenced by the works of Masanobu Fukuoka, Chris has always sought to integrate a regionally specific cuisine seeking out the ingredients that grow without effort in whatever region he finds himself in. Chris currently manages freaker kitchens all across America, going into disaster zones, or barren landscapes, feeding people in need.

The Hawk & Hawthorne is a practicing permaculture community & regenerative event venue nestled just north of Asheville, NC. Check out the short video below for a glimpse into the magick.

Set in a retrofitted heritage tobacco barn amidst an expansive valley full of fruit trees, gardens, spring fed ponds & majestic views, The Hawk has been an organic gathering point for the Asheville & Barnardsville community for over 30 years, hosting hundreds of weddings, workshops & intimate live performances.

--> We are a non-alcoholic venue. Homemade elixirs & healthyish snacks will be available at the bar. (Cash preferred; venmo/cards OK.)

--> Children

Generally speaking, the event is kid-friendly! It’s an alcohol-free gathering, but the programming is primarily geared toward adults,  and we’re not planning any specific activities or childcare for children. That said, little ones are welcome as long as they are supervised at all times. Kids 12 & under fly free. 🧹✨

--> Arrival Instructions and Venue Policies will be sent in the email with your ticket confirmation. Please read them carefully.

--> Leave dogs at home. 

If you’d like to join us but are low on cash, please email us at least a few days before the event at hawkandhawthorne@gmail.com & let us know what you CAN offer. We have discounted spots available for those who need them, including BIPOC & economically disadvantaged groups. 

Conversely, if you are in abundance & can offer extra, there is an optional "GRATUITY" on the ticket page. A $5 tip is automatically added but can be adjusted up, down or removed. Tips are shared equally amongst the crew. Thank you for helping make this dream work!

 
==> REFUNDS & RESALE: Refunds are not available. If you wish to re-sell, we recommend using the Facebook event page associated with this event. The Hawk also moderates a Telegram group. If you are buying tickets from people online, *please check with us first* to make sure they are genuine. Ticket scammers are  increasingly common on social platforms. We will not refund a ticket if you are scammed!