Calling all solo adventurers, friend groups, and families! From July 8 – 13th folks from around the country will gather near Asheville, NC for classes in traditional earthskills and crafts, resilience training and community building.
Learn foraging, friction fire, hide tanning, herbalism, basket weaving, native food-ways, fermentation, & so much more.
Mutual Aid, resiliency training, and hundreds of earthskills classes–all wrapped up in a week of outdoor FUN! The Annual Firefly Gathering is a unique way to learn new life skills, meet like-minded people, and enjoy a fulfilling and well-curated camping experience.
Mutual Aid | Youth Village
Live Music | Storytelling
Equity Raffle | Camping
Community Resilience | Readiness
There are many ways to attend!
Full and Partial Passes, including weekend and Day Passes.
July 8-13, 2025
in Western North Carolina
Work Trade is a great way to meet folks, connect with the community and help contribute!
Attend the gathering for a fraction of the price and trade your skills for your ticket.
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PO Box 18758 Asheville, NC 28814
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Lily is an artist, creator, and dreamer. Since a very young age, she has been immersed in the natural world and draws heavy inspiration from the wild. Though her medium changes frequently, Lily’s art and expression always incorporate an element of the organic and unpredictable. She got her associate in fine arts in 2023, and now volunteers at her school as a ceramic studio monitor. She hopes to open a studio of her own one day to have a place to teach and inspire others. In addition to doing commission work, Lily has been creating many graphics for The Firefly Gathering since 2019. Lily grew up in the Earthskills community from the time she was eight years old, so having the opportunity to grow and give back in so many ways has been incredibly fulfilling. No matter where she ends up, this group of people and ideas will always hold a special place in her heart.