Red Wolf

by Red Wolf

RED WOLF was born among the high peaks of the Blue Ridge Range, in the pristine mountains of Western North Carolina. As a boy he swam in the rivers, hiked the hills, and explored the forests of this rich and magical ecosystem, forging deep connections to the land.

Early on he earned a collegiate degree in the field of horticulture. This botanical education provided a deep framework of knowledge relating to the natural world, including an abiding familiarity with the various trees of the forest, the bushy shrubs of the understory, and the blanket of delicate herbs and wildflowers that carpets the forest floor.

Red Wolf's love for the plant world soon blossomed into an in depth study of nutrition and herbalism. Under the tutelage of friend and mentor David "Avocado" Wolfe, Red Wolf embarked on a journey into a profound and personal relationship with the great Medicinal Herbs of the world, the techniques used to prepare them, and the traditions from which they emerged.

As a plantsman, Red Wolf was immediately inspired to move his study of nutritive and medicinal herbs out of the laboratory and into the field. Always a gardener, he brought many of the great herbal treasures under cultivation in his own garden, developing a relationship with the herbs from seed to harvest to medicine. Furthermore, Red Wolf became an avid wildcrafter of herbs growing naturally in his native ecosystem, and especially of the great Medicinal Mushrooms.

It is here in the forests of his North Carolina mountain home that Red Wolf is most in his true element. Here all the threads weave together - the connection to the land, the framework of a botanical education, the training in herbalism and nutrition - to form a rich and complex tapestry of knowledge and experience.

A lifetime of hands-on learning and real life interaction with medicinal ecosystems gives Red Wolf a uniquely informed perspective. He has a deep and profoundly respectful relationship with the natural world - with the trees and mushrooms in the forest, with the water in the streams, with the ancient hills themselves.

His mission is to make others aware of the unparalleled healing powers of nature available to us in the form of wild medicinal herbs and through the cultivation of personal relationships with the natural world and the elements it contains.

Red Wolf believes that the benefits of consuming natural medicines and interacting with nature extend far beyond the physical realm, profoundly effecting the human being on mental, emotional and spiritual levels. It is this deep spiritual healing through nature that feeds the core of Red Wolf's passion for his work. His most sincere desire is to guide others through the gateway and down the paths into nature's magical realm of nourishment, restoration, and enlightenment.

Made in the Forest

By the Maiden of the Forest

It all began with a leap of faith. As a holistic longevity chef, I’ve always been inspired by nature’s profound wisdom. But little did I know how one chance encounter would deepen that connection. At a longevity conference, I met Red Wolf — a beacon of light with a presence as grounded as the wild mushrooms he brought to share. These weren’t just mushrooms; they were treasures, lovingly foraged from deep within the forests of North Carolina. His passion for the earth’s gifts reignited a long-held fascination of mine, and I knew I had to learn more.

Soon after, I found myself in the heart of the North Carolina woods, stepping into a world I never imagined would change me so deeply. Red Wolf’s forest felt alive — a sacred, vibrant space that seemed to pulse with its energy. As we explored the land together, our conversations flowed effortlessly, touching on the intricate beauty of mushrooms, the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the alchemy of culinary creation, and our shared longing to reconnect others with nature’s abundance.

The forest awakened something in me — a sense of belonging, of being rooted in the earth and me. Each step, each conversation, each wild mushroom we discovered unearthed a deeper truth: this wasn’t just about inspiration; it was about transformation.

Together, we began to dream of what could be. Red Wolf’s farm, already a sacred haven, became the foundation for a shared vision — a place where people could gather to reconnect with the land, themselves, and each other. We imagined an educational sanctuary where guests could learn the art of foraging, explore herbalism, experience masterclasses in cooking, and dive into the profound lessons of nutrition and traditional healing practices.

This vision is more than an idea; it’s a calling. It’s an invitation to step into a space where ancient traditions meet modern curiosity, where the forest teaches us how to nourish our bodies, minds, and spirits.

Together, we are co-creating a place of connection, transformation, and growth — a sacred space where community and nature harmonize. Welcome to our story. Welcome to this journey.