TU Regional Rendezvous are exciting weekends filled with conservation, fly fishing, and camaraderie. This is your chance to connect with TU leaders, fishing enthusiasts, and conservationists while enjoying dynamic sessions, inspiring discussions, and hands-on activities.
Full weekend ticket inclusions will be found on the ticket page. There is limited lodging available on site at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, so purchase your ticket early to reserve your spot! We will begin selling day tickets and one night lodging based on availability in a few months.
Support hurricane recovery and climate-resilient restoration. Build community, skills, and momentum for the work ahead, Gather with purpose at the beautiful YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly.
Western North Carolina’s rivers and headwater streams were deeply impacted by Hurricanes Florence and Helene — events that caused massive sedimentation and erosion in fragile brook trout streams, washed-out culverts, degraded fish passage, and isolated populations. This gathering provides a front-row seat to the recovery — and a chance to get involved in meaningful, long-term solutions.
Join us just outside Asheville, NC for the Southeast Regional Rendezvous. March in the Southern Appalachians brings cold, headwaters full of wild trout, early stirrings of insect life and pre-spawn movement and a chance to reflect on what our rivers have weathered- and what they need from us now. The YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, perched in the beautiful Black Mountains, offers a peaceful but purposeful space to connect with other TU Staff and TU chapters and leaders focused on climate resilience, participate in strategy workshops, storytelling sessions, and restoration planning and explore nearby recovery project sites and gain firsthand insight into TU’s post-hurricane work.
This isn’t just a meeting—it’s a working retreat for building the future.
Event Highlights:
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Local fishing, a showing of the IF4 film, hands-on conservation projects
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Sessions will include TU updates, local projects, chapter revitalization strategies, leadership development, and more!
Why Attend?
- Unique Location: The YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly offers proximity to pristine waters. Just minutes from the Swannanoa River, and close to renowned streams like the Davidson River, Pisgah National Forest, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park—all offering legendary fly fishing. The region hosts wild brook trout, rainbow, and brown trout in both freestone and tailwater environments, perfect for anglers of all skill levels.
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Stunning Mountain Setting
The campus sits on 1,200 acres of forested Blue Ridge terrain—offering quiet solitude, scenic views, and nature immersion that fly fishers crave.-
Historic, Peaceful Setting with meeting spaces, lodging, and outdoor gathering areas.
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Onsite Trails, Streams & Labs allow immediate access to fieldwork and educational sessions.
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- Networking: Meet fellow TU leaders and conservationists from across the Southeast
- Inspiration and Learning: Gain valuable insights from experts and peers while advancing TU’s work for coldwater conservation.
Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or new to TU, this is an incredible opportunity to engage with our community and contribute to TU’s vital mission.
Spread the Word:
Share this event with your chapter and neighboring TU leaders who may be interested in attending or participating!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Lilly Knight (lilly.knight@tu.org)