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.
