This year’s Pride month may be nearly over, but the great news is that the celebration doesn’t have to stop in June. Thanks to the info we got from y’all — our local experts — we’ve compiled a list of queer-owned businesses to support in WNC all year long.

Be sure to check out the Pride Journeys' directory of LGBTQI+ owned businesses as well.

Arts

Adam Podsednik, Online. Bespoke wearable art.

Business services

Leave Your Mark Promo, LLC — Commercial printing services + logos.

Present Moment Media — Digital marketing agency.

Community

Angel K Love Project, A 501(c) 3 nonprofit for kids in foster care.

Gifts

Asheville Bee Charmer, 32 Battery Park Ave. and 32 Broadway St., Assorted honeys + bee-themed items.

Cara Mae Skin Care, Online. Intensely moisturizing lotions.

Mountain Otter Candles, Online. Hand-poured gender-neutral soy wax candles.

Thyme in the Garden, 190 Weaverville Rd., Specialty garden center.

Gyms and fitness studios

G Walker Performance, LLC — Personal training services.

Mind Muscle Fitness (11 Ridgeway Ave.) — Personal training and group classes.

Food + bev

Goldfinch Kitchen & Cocktails (122 Cherry St., Black Mountain)

Goldray Super Foods (11 Brandywine Ln.)

The Yellow Mug Coffee Lounge (113 N Main St., Weaverville)

Veg Jaunts and Journeys — Small group tours + travel agency focused on meatless excursions.

Financial services

Joel Adams and Associates — Financial planning services.

Health and wellness

Resonance Health Center — Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and more.

Trust Studio, 124 College St., Community focused hair studio.

Unity Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, 91 Mt Carmel Rd. Clinic focused on the body’s self-healing properties.

Urban Exhale Massage, 68 N Lexington Ave #207, Multiple types of massage offered, including prenatal, integrative, and more.

RiverRock Clinic, 670 Weaverville Rd., Ste. #1, LGBTQ+ focused health and transgender affirming care embedded in primary care.

For pets

Lil Starrlings — Overnight + extended stay pet sitting and more.

Ortho Dog, 71 Morton Cir., Swannanoa, Canine leg + knee braces and mobility aids.

Real estate

The Matt & Molly Team, 86 Asheland Ave.