Trey Carland, Owner

Trey is an Asheville native who grew up exploring the back roads and scenic byways of Western North Carolina. After a nature-assisted awakening experience in 2007, he became passionate about sharing the transformative power of meditation with the world. He began writing and eventually published a book in 2011 called, A Seeker's Guide to Inner Peace, which is a collection of insights and meditative practices that have brought many people a great deal of peace. As his journey continued to unfold, he published his second book in 2021 call Finding Peace Everywhere: How Presence, Surrender and Inquiry Changed My Life. He began hosting weekly group meetings in 2007 devoted to supporting people who have an interest in meditation and awakening. "I have found over the years that combining meditation with nature is a wonderful way to discover the peace that we all seek. I started offering meditation hikes in 2017 and have been adding new tours to the line up, all of which are designed to bring about inner peace and feelings of oneness." He loves driving and hiking in the mountains, and he wants to share that love with those who come to see what this area has to offer. To learn more, please visit TreyCarland.com.

"Trey has extensive knowledge about the Blue Ridge Mountains and hiking in the Asheville area. He is also very skilled in the art of meditation and the combination of the two is a beautiful experience. Trey is kind, considerate, trustworthy, and has a calm and grounded presence. If you're looking for a guide I highly recommend him and Zen Mountain Tours." ~ Dana

"I had a great time connecting with nature with Trey! He led me on a very peaceful, meditative walk, pausing at times to sit and drink in the surrounding beauty. His guidance was thoughtful and intentional. I am very appreciative of the experience connecting with both him and the beautiful nature in Asheville." ~ Sarah