It’s no secret that Western North Carolina’s growth is surging – with beautiful mountains, a lively Asheville downtown, a strong university + dozens of breweries – it’s obvious why. But with all that growth, comes a sticky question that many newcomers wrestle with: How do I find my people?

Experts say that the number one way to find friends in a new city is to seek out things you like to do, and others who enjoy similar things will naturally be there. However, when work gets busy or the weather cools, it can be hard to get out-and-about.

Enter: Hawthorne at Weaverville, a luxury living community, which pairs creating one-of-a-kind experiences for residents with high-quality facilities. In addition to being super pet-friendly (including Weaverville’s only fenced in dog park and a dog spa 🐶), and having a salt water pool, yoga studio, spin studio, cyber cafe, community garden + more, they are focused on bringing their local community together.

They partner with local businesses which are the lifeforce of Asheville and bring them to their residents to create hands-on experiences. If FOMO is real while sitting on the couch, think of FOMO when that activity is only 300 feet from your couch. 😏

So, even if you aren’t living at Hawthorne at Weaverville, check out these upcoming events. They’re totally open to the community. ⬇️ And hey, maybe you’ll find a new friend to come to the next one with. 👏

Caroling at Karaoke with Holiday Wine Tasting with Maggie B’s Wine Shop | Dec. 18 | 5 – 7 p.m. | 20 Weaver View Circle | Break out your favorite ugly holiday sweater and get ready to sing loud. Bonus: Free wine. 🍷

Hawthorne at Weaverville Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Showdown | Jan. 10 | 6 – 8 p.m. | 20 Weaver View Circle | The same Off the Wagon you love, in a cozy living room. 🎵

Pop Up Weaverville Workplace | Jan. 29 | 8:10 a.m. – 7 p.m. | 20 Weaver View Circle

Free coworking and bottomless coffee. 💻

Valentine’s Day Flower Arranging Class with Blooms on Tap | Feb. 12 | 5 – 7 p.m. | 20 Weaver View Circle

Treat yo’self with a lovely bouquet to take home, or pass it forward and gift for the holiday. 💐

Pro-tip: RSVP on Facebook + like their page for year-round events too.

But that’s not all – We’ve teamed up with them to give an ultimate experience package to ring in the holiday season including a private cooking class for four at their state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen. Enter on our Instagram here – and follow @hawthorneatweaverville + tag 3 friends. We’ll pick the winner on Friday at 10 a.m.

Enter here now.

This post was made in partnership with Hawthorne at Weaverville.