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Welcome

We're a group of bonsai enthusiasts from all over the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond. We hope you'll join us!

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Become a Member

Our society provides a welcoming environment for individuals of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. A BRBS membership offers monthly meetings throughout the year, as well as access to events, artists and speakers, an annual auction, and exclusive learning opportunities. Join us today or reach out to attend a meeting as a guest!

2026 ABS Learning Seminars

Special Event

The 2026 American Bonsai Society Learning Seminars, Bonsai in the Blue Ridge, will be held on June 4-7 at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, NC, with the Blue Ridge Bonsai Society as a co-organizer. The features seminars on various topics, bonsai workshops conducted by leading bonsai professionals, demos, a juried exhibition of bonsai trees, an extensive bonsai vendor area and auctions and raffles, in addition to several social events.  

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Upcoming Events

  • BRBS April Meeting
    BRBS April Meeting
    Club Meeting
    Apr 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    NC Arboretum, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
    Bonsai professional Tyler Sherrod will offer a program on grafting techniques for bonsai. Meeting moved to NC Arboretum
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