Rooted in Time: A Dedication of the Treasured Oak

🌳 Rooted in Time: A Dedication of the Treasured Oak

You're invited to a very special evening at Community Commons at Center for Spiritual Living Asheville on Arbor Day — Friday, April 24th from 5–8 PM.

We are formally dedicating our Ancient Treasured Oak — the oldest known white oak in Buncombe County, NC, estimated to have sprouted around 1665. Over 360 years old, this tree has witnessed history few can imagine. It served as a gathering place for Indigenous peoples, appears in historical county deeds as a boundary marker, and legend holds that a Cherokee brave is buried at its base. In 2012 it was recognized as a Buncombe County Treasured Tree by Asheville GreenWorks.

✨ Here's what the evening holds:

5:00 PM — Grounds open. Come early, explore the campus and walk the Labyrinth of Light.

5:15 PM — Chuck Hunner of Golden Spirit Labyrinths, creator of our Labyrinth of Light, will give a brief talk about its sacred geometry and design. He'll be available throughout the evening to answer your questions.

6:00 PM — Dedication Ceremony beneath the ancient oak, opened by Rev. Dr. Suzi Schadle with a welcome and gratitudes, followed by a Calling in of the Directions. Community leaders and distinguished guests will be recognized and invited to offer remarks.

🎶 Live music & drumming throughout the evening by OneVoice from CSL Asheville

🍽️ Food from HFFE — Hot Fresh Food Everyday food truck

This is more than an event. It is a moment to honor 360 years of living history, to acknowledge the land and those who came before us, and to gather as a community beneath branches that have sheltered countless souls.

📍 3 Science of Mind Way (off S. Bear Creek Rd.), Asheville, NC 28806

🕔 Friday, April 24, 2026 | 5–8 PM | Ceremony at 6 PM

Free & open to all 💚

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