Homecoming
Warren Wilson College welcomes you to celebrate Homecoming each year, either on campus or in a town near you!
Warren Wilson College is excited to welcome you to our first-ever Homecoming Near and Far. Whether you’re returning to campus or celebrating from wherever you call home, we invite you to reconnect with fellow WWC Alumni. See below for the full list of Homecoming Near and Far locations.
Please register to attend Homecoming events below.
Regional Homecoming Near and Far Events
More Homecoming Near and Far Events to be announced soon!
Atlanta, GA
Hosted by Jane Bradshaw Burnette ’98
Wednesday, September 9
5:30 p.m – 7:30 p.m.
135B Maple St, Decatur, GA 30030
RegisterRichmond, VA
Hosted by Mary Elfner ’85
Saturday, Sept 12
2:00 p.m.
1708 Belleville St, Richmond, VA 23230
RegisterPortland, OR Area
Sunday, September 20
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Momo Flower Farm (alum-owned)
513 NW 184th St., Ridgefield, WA 98642
RegisterWestern Massachusetts
Hosted by Parker Farthing ’14 and Mary Campbell ’79
Sunday, September 20
Hike at approx. 10 a.m.; Gathering from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Group Hike: Mount Sugarloaf
300 Sugarloaf St., South Deerfield, MA 01373
Gathering: Tree House Brewing
1 Community Pl., South Deerfield, MA 01373
RegisterNew York City, NY
Hosted by Susan Harriot ’95
Thursday, September 24
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Home of Susan ’95 and Lucien Harriot in Chelsea in Manhattan
RegisterSwannanoa, NC
Saturday, October 3
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Oak and Grist Distillery (alum-owned)
1556 Grovestone Rd., Black Mountain, NC 28711
RegisterWashington, DC
Hosted by Juliana Andonian ’08
Wednesday, October 21
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
4550 Van Buren St., Riverdale, MD 20737
RegisterHomecoming Weekend On-Campus Events:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026
Student Networking with Alumni and Building Career Knowledge (S.N.A.C.K)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Morris’ Community Pavilion
This is an opportunity for current WWC students to network with alumni. If you would like to participate, contact Matt Weis, Associate Director of Employer Engagement, at mweis@warren-wilson.edu.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
Gallery Exhibit
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Elizabeth Holden Gallery | 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Visit Elizabeth Holden Gallery for the Mapping Home exhibit. In this exhibition, we want to collectively map our idea of home alongside the WWC community, our Swannanoa Valley neighbors, and WWC Alumni.
WWC Women’s Volleyball vs. Carolina University
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Devries Gymnasium | 104 Northwest Ln, Swannanoa, NC 28778
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
Service of Remembrance
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Warren Wilson College Cemetery | 35 Dillingham Cir, Asheville, NC 28805
Fall Fest and Center for Working Lands Showcase
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Our 3rd annual Fall Fest will feature autumnal activities, food trucks, tours, live music, and open houses from our land and craft crews!
Warren Wilson College Farm | 159 South Ave, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Homecoming Near and Far Event: Swannanoa Alumni Gathering
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Oak and Grist Distillery (alum-owned) |1556 Grovestone Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026
Homecoming Church Service and Potluck
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church | 101 Chapel Ln, Swannanoa, NC 28778
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