Forest & Foraging Retreat

Dates: June 20–22 | June 27–29

Step into the untamed beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains for an unforgettable immersion that blends guided foraging, harvesting medicinal mushrooms, gourmet fire-cooked forest meals, and a deep connection to nature.

The campfire is crackling, and the kettles are simmering excitedly. Together with Red Wolf—forager, Farmer, and medicinal Mushroom Expert—we set an intention for the day: reverence for the land as we embark on a journey to discover the wisdom of the fungi waiting to be found.

With Reishi season in full bloom, this is the perfect time to deepen your understanding of these powerful mushrooms.

Led by Red Wolf and Maiden of the Forest (Kristine Kelly)—Longevity Chef, Nutrition Coach, and TCM Practitioner—this immersive experience invites you to reconnect with the land and nourish your body through the alchemy of wild foods.

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Person holding a large mushroom near a tree in a forest setting
Autumn forest with a river, rocks, and sunlight filtering through trees
Person holding a large mushroom in a forest setting, surrounded by green moss and other mushrooms on the ground.

Join us for a transformative journey of discovery and reverence. Explore the profound potential of wild foods, experience the healing power of the medicinal mushrooms, immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom of the forest.

Dates

June 20–22
June 27–29 1 day, 2 day, and 3 day options are available

Location

Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina (near Asheville)

Availability

This is a limited capacity, small group experience. Please book early to save your spot for this unique offering.

Admission

Each day’s admission includes a full day of guided forest immersion, from 9am-9pm, as well as gourmet breakfast, lunch, and dinner with beverages.

Accomodations

Camping and vehicle camping options are available, or guests may choose to overnight in one of many excellent local lodging options.

Itinerary

Morning: Awakening in the Wild

  • Sacred Tea Ceremony

  • Forest Meditation

  • Qigong for Vitality

  • Guided Foraging Walk — Ethical wild crafting, mushroom & plant identification, harvesting techniques, interactive nature talk.

  • Forest-to-Table Breakfast — A nourishing, gourmet meal crafted from foraged ingredients

Midday: Riverside Renewal

  • Meditation and Qi Flow — Grounding ourselves by the river with intentional breathing modalities and movement.

  • Cold Plunge and Sun Healing — An opportunity to cleanse and renew, to let the cool embrace of the waters carry away stagnation, to absorb the radiance of the sun, recharging in nature's arms.

  • Picnic Lunch — A spread of vibrant, foraged ingredients.

Person in forest by a stream with walking stick, mushrooms on moss, trees in background

Afternoon: Hands-on Harvest & Immersion into the Wild

  • Foraging in Action: Harvesting Reishi mushrooms and other forest treasures.

  • Exploring the Forest

  • Deep Communion with Nature

  • The Process of Preservation: Learn hands-on Red Wolf’s time-tested techniques to perfectly dry, cure, and store mushrooms.

Evening: Fireside Stories, Rituals, & Music Under the Stars

  • Dinner: A Slow-Cooked Celebration of Fire & Earth

  • Culinary & Alchemical Practices: Discuss incorporating foraged treasures into meals & your home.

A Culinary Forest Adventure

Choose Your Level of Immersion

Our retreat offers a transformative experience at any length, offering new foraging sites and deeper learning each day. Choose your journey!

1-Day Immersion ($444)

A perfect place to start wild foraging and natural healing.

2-Day Deep Dive ($777) 

Go deeper with advanced techniques and new foraging sites.

3-Day Transformation  ($1111)

The full experience for a lasting connection to nature.

Join us for this transformative journey of reverence and discovery