The Healing Hive: Compassionate Connection, Health & Mental Wellbeing for All

Through an integrated community-based approach, we bring together people from all walks of life to foster compassionate connection, support health and mental well-being, and destigmatize mental illness. Our creative & safe space, The Healing Hive, located at Folkmoot, offers expressive art-making workshops, mindful movement Qigong, nature walks, and mind-body practices.

We offer affordable & accessible compassionate community wellness, mental wellbeing, and healing arts services for all. People in need can benefit from our services free of charge.

We are committed to serving communities in Haywood County, Western North Carolina, and people who otherwise might not have access to these services or cannot afford them. Together, we co-create support ecosystems that build trust and care and nourish our human connection and belonging.

Offerings at The Healing Hive

  • Qigong for Mental & Emotional Wellness, Health and Healing

    Wednesdays, Weekly @ 11 am-12:00 pm. Classes take place at our Healing Hive at Folkmoot and in nature. During July and August classes take lace at Lake Junaluska.

  • Art Journaling, Writing and Expressive Arts Playshops

    Creative and healing self-care and mind-body practices take place at our Healing Hive at Folkmoot. Check out our calendar of events for workshops, classes and empowerment circles.

  • Happy Hour Nature Walk

    Weekly, on Tuesdays, 5-6 pm at Lake Junaluska. We're meeting at the Labyrinth next to the Memorial Chapel and walk for an hour. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend and your pet, and join us!

  • Private Creative Experiences

    We create customized creative experiences and retreats for individuals, couples, businesses, and people in caregiving professions and roles. No art skills needed. Read more

  • Private Services: Expressive Arts Therapy and Wellness Coaching

    These private services are tailored to meet your unique needs for self-care, healing and wellbeing. No art skills are needed. Read more

  • Wellness and Creativity Challenges

    In May we host a month-long Wellness Challenge for Mental Health Awareness Month. In November, we create art every day to build new positive habits that cultivate joy, health and well-being.

The Internal Revenue Service has determined that The Pollinators Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Our Tax I.D. is 92-1746861. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. 

Our Healing Hive is located at Folkmoot USA, 112 Virginia Ave, Room A-2, Waynesville, NC 28786