Wild Funghi Retreat on Dartmoor

​THE RETREAT :  

What to expect :

* Two full days foraging learning about poisonous and edible fungi  - from 10 am to 6 pm 
* Memorise at least 15 mushrooms by the time that you leave 
* Have the confidence to go out and pick them yourself after the retreat 
* Make new friends and join our fungi community!

Join us for a two-day immersive fungi retreat nestled in the heart of Dartmoor, southwest Devon. This retreat is all about diving deep into the world of fungi, with a special focus on edible varieties. We'll be staying in a cozy bunkhouse surrounded by nature, heading out each day for a three-to-four-hour guided walk to discover and learn about the fungi around us. We'll gather our finds, cook them together for dinner, and enjoy evenings in good company.

Johnny Tidd will be taking you on a vision walk in nature to answer any question you like !  This is a very deep and powerful experience where you can speak to your soul ! 

He will also be facilitating the study and research into the fungi we have found in the  afternoon .

The days studies will finish at around 6 pm , then we will have the evening to relax  , sit by a fire , cook and hang out .

In addition to foraging, we'll have a special "vision walk," an opportunity to ask questions and receive a little wisdom from the natural world around us. By the end of the retreat, you'll feel confident in identifying and foraging for your own edible fungi. Come join us for this unique blend of nature connection, hands-on learning, and a touch of the mystical.



Sleeping info and location of the retreat :
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You will each have a bunk bed each to sleep in . We will be staying in a bunkhouse in the middle of  Dartmoor. Located near Postbridge in the heart of Dartmoor this bunkhouse sleeps a maximun of 12 people in 2 seperate bunk bedrooms. Large day room with adjacent kitchen with all basic utensils and crockery. Mattress's with hygienic covers are supplied, but no bedding supplied so you will need to bring your own. There are Showers,  heating and a full kitchen .

​Air b n b link below :
 https://www.airbnb.com/l/vHdwnJmE?s=67&unique_share_id=7ba033d5-74e7-42fe-b84a-6f58bcd9ffef


Location for the fungi walks  : In South Devon at 3 separate locations . We will drive there in the mornings all together .

What to bring : warm clothing , waterproof clothing , waterproof boots or shoes , warm duvets or sleeping bag , a torch , towel , tooth brush etc .
Please bring food for breakfast , lunch and dinner for 1 and a half days for the retreat .

Facilitators - The renowned professor and mycologist ​Christian Taylor will be leading a 3 - 4 hour fungi walk each day .Dr. Christian Taylor is a member of the British Mycological Society education committee and British Ecological Society and have a PhD in fungal and insect ecology. He teaches ecology and biological science through the Open University and have worked for 20 years as a Science Teacher at schools.
 

Johnny tidd has been studying Fungi for several years, he runs his own Bushcraft school in Devon for 12 years and has been a professional forager for 10 years . He is always pushing himself to learn more and spread these ancestral skills to the world and has studied in the U.S.A with the renowned shaman , survival teacher , author and elder Tom Brown JNR  .