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Discover a new skill at the Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning

February 17, 2026 • 
Julia Pizzuto
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A rotating gif featuring: Photo 1, Aerial view of a misty valley with lush greenery, a modern building at Warren Wilson College surrounded by trees in the foreground, and mountains visible in the distance. Photo 2, An older man in a red hat and green shirt demonstrates woodworking on a lathe to a younger man in a black shirt. They are in a workshop filled with tools and shelves. Photo 3, Two people sit at a table covered with a floral tablecloth, writing in notebooks. One wears a red sweater. Photo 4, Aerial view of a lush green valley surrounded by rolling hills and mountains under a cloudy, colorful sunset sky. Photo 5, A man works in a sunlit workshop, wearing gloves and a hat, focused on a metal object under a lamp. The room is filled with tools and shelves.

This is the fourth year the Mountain Institute has offered courses for adult learners.

Photos provided by Warren Wilson College

The Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning at Warren Wilson College is now registering adult students of all ages for spring + summer 2026.

All courses take place on Warren Wilson’s campus tucked in the mountains just 12 minutes outside of Asheville, with limited on-campus lodging available.

Register for weekend and week-long courses like fine woodworking, ceramics, yoga, photography, and foraged cooking.

Bonus: Score a 15% off early bird discount when you register by Sunday, March 15.

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