Our Ascent
Appalachia · Asheville, NC
The future is regenerative
It started with a feeling we couldn't shake — that there was a better way to live, and Nature was calling.
We packed up, headed to the mountains of Appalachia, and started figuring it out. No blueprint. Just fertile land, a lot of curiosity, and a genuine belief that if we worked with nature instead of against it, something beautiful would grow.
It did. That farmstead became a thriving regenerative garden. We learned in real time — composting, growing, building, failing, trying again. Slowly, it all clicked. We had our proof of concept. So we kept going.
New properties. A real brand identity. A growing reputation as people who actually walk the talk. The community found us, and we found our place in it — not just as farmers, but as thought leaders, educators, and neighbors people could count on.
That momentum became Emerald Ascent Regenerative Living. We're not a brand that stumbled onto nature as an aesthetic. This is just how we live — and we built a place for others who want to live that way too.
Emerald Farmstead & HQ
Our original homestead and production hub in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is where we grow, craft, and create the Emerald Essentials product line — solventless CBD, wildcrafted herbal products, and conscious living resources. Rooted in our land, made with intention.
Visit the Farmstead →
Emerald Oasis
A private nature reserve with sauna, cold plunge, and deep mountain air. In partnership with Mandala Springs event center and a renowned local chocolate company — restoration happens here. Come disconnect, breathe deep, and remember what stillness feels like.
Explore the Oasis →
Emerald Market
Curated products, aligned brands, events, and media — all in one place. We make regenerative living accessible without making it overwhelming. Just good stuff, thoughtfully chosen.
Shop the Market →Rooted in the land
Many places.
One vision.
From working farmstead to private nature reserve — every property in our ecosystem is a living expression of regenerative values.
We don't just live this way.
We invite you in.
From intimate farm dinners to wellness retreats, sound baths to regenerative workshops — we create spaces where good people connect over things that actually matter. No hustle. No pitch decks. Just real community, rooted in place.
#OurAscent
A farm. A sanctuary. A marketplace. A movement. Wherever you're starting from — there's a place for you here. Find your entry point. Grow with us.
