Southern Dharma offers residential meditation retreats and dharma instruction from Buddhist and related traditions at its Hot Springs, North Carolina retreat center.
residential meditation retreats
dharma instruction grounded in Buddhist practice traditions
retreat participants seeking programs from varied Buddhist lineages
Heart of Horse Sense provides equine-assisted mental health services in western North Carolina, including Stable and Safe farm sessions and first-responder support.
Trauma survivors seeking horse-centered mental health support
Western North Carolina residents seeking disaster-related mental health services
Madison County Chamber of Commerce provides a directory of more than 200 local businesses and visitor information for Marshall, Mars Hill, and Hot Springs.
Finding local businesses and service providers in Madison County
Planning accommodations, recreation, arts, culture, or historic activities
Connecting with local business owners through networking opportunities
Madison County Partnership for Children and Families provides free monthly books and early-childhood resources to Madison County children ages birth through five.
Madison County families seeking free books for children from birth through age five
Caregivers of children ages 0-5 seeking free educational toys, books, and lending materials
Parents and caregivers seeking early-childhood play groups
Mountain Valleys Resource Conservation & Development, established in 1974, provides conservation assistance across eight Western North Carolina counties.
Landowners seeking streambank restoration or native planting cost-share assistance
Homeowners seeking a free wildfire home assessment
Farms and small businesses seeking renewable energy grants or energy audits
Are any children’s programs free in Madison County?
The Madison County Partnership for Children and Families offers free monthly books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for children from birth through age five, along with free educational materials for caregivers of children ages 0–5.
Where can I find child-care referrals in Madison County?
The Madison County Partnership for Children and Families provides child-care referrals through the Southwestern Resource Coordinator, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Can homeowners get a free wildfire assessment?
Mountain Valleys Resource Conservation & Development offers free wildfire home assessments and community wildfire-preparedness assistance.
Where can I find local businesses and community services?
The Madison County Chamber of Commerce maintains a directory with more than 200 local businesses and services, covering areas including Marshall, Mars Hill, and Hot Springs.
Are meditation retreats emergency services?
No. Southern Dharma provides residential meditation retreats and dharma instruction, but it is not intended for emergency or time-sensitive services.