with Sofia from Vildväxt and Suvi from Sporesong
Welcome to a weekend immersed in forest, knowledge, and the fascinating world of mushrooms. From Friday evening to Sunday around lunchtime, we explore fungi with a focus on identification, foraging, and how to turn your harvest into delicious, nourishing food.
The course takes place at Earthbound Ecovillage in the forests of Småland, surrounded by mixed woodland and rich fungal habitats that provide ideal conditions for learning in the field. The setting is calm and secluded, allowing you to fully focus on the experience while staying close to nature.
✨ Limited Early Booking Perks
Reserve your spot before August 5 with code EARLYBIRD for 10% off.
The first five participants to sign up will also get a curated sample pack featuring five different dried mushrooms (20 g of each), foraged, dried, and prepared by Sofia from Vildväxt and Suvi from Sporsong.
Earthbound offers simple, comfortable accommodation with cozy indoor spaces, a shared kitchen for our cooking sessions, and options ranging from rooms to glamping tents placed among the trees. There will also be time to unwind, including relaxing in the hot tub.
This is a hands-on and inspiring course for anyone who wants to learn how to recognize, forage, and cook with wild mushrooms. No prior experience is needed. The course is suitable for both beginners and those looking to deepen their knowledge. All that’s required is curiosity and a willingness to explore.
What you will experience
Throughout the weekend, we guide you through the world of mushrooms, combining theory with practical learning in the forest and kitchen. You will learn about edible and poisonous species, look-alikes, and how to forage responsibly and sustainably.
A central part of the weekend is cooking together. Using the mushrooms we find, we explore different ways of preparing and preserving them through hands-on practice in the kitchen.
Friday evening Arrival and introduction
We gather in the evening to settle in, meet each other, and get an introduction to the weekend. A shared dinner sets the tone for the days ahead.
Saturday Mushroom foraging and cooking
We begin with the fundamentals of mushroom knowledge, learning to identify common edible species and their key characteristics. We cover mushroom anatomy and families before heading out into the forest to forage together and practice identification in the field.
Later, we return to the kitchen to cook together using our harvest and explore different ways of preparing and preserving mushrooms, including drying, pickling, and fermentation.
Sunday History, Myths and Preservation
We dive into the cultural history of mushrooms in Sweden, exploring myths, traditions, and how mushrooms have been perceived over time. We continue working hands-on with preservation methods and deepen both practical skills and confidence before closing the weekend around lunchtime.
Throughout the weekend, meals are centered around mushrooms, giving you the chance to taste different species and get inspired by new ways of cooking them.
About the course leaders
Sofia from Vildväxt is a trained self-sufficiency practitioner, mushroom consultant, and nature guide with a deep connection to the wild edible pantry. As an educator and fermentation enthusiast, knowledge of wild ingredients is woven together with living food practices. With a special interest in plants, fungi, and fermentation, the journey from nature to finished dish is explored through flavor, curiosity, and creativity.
Suvi from Sporesong is a trained mushroom consultant who guides others into the world of fungi through courses, foraging walks, and immersive experiences in nature. With a strong passion for species identification and ecology, knowledge is shared in a way that builds confidence and deepens the connection to the forest and its diversity.
Take the opportunity to spend a weekend gaining knowledge, tools, and confidence to head out into the forest and fill your basket with what nature has to offer.
We look forward to exploring together 🌿🍄
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Practical guidance throughout the entire weekend
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Hands-on cooking sessions using foraged mushrooms
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Course materials
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All meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch are included, with a mushroom, plant-based, and organic focus. This includes two breakfasts, three fika, two lunches, and two dinners.
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Accommodation at Earthbound (including access to the hot tub!)
Accommodation and meals are booked as a mandatory package in addition to the course package.
There are several options available:
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Glamping Tent (Shared tent with 4 beds) with access to indoor bathroom and outdoor lavatory * + Meals
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Glamping Tent (Shared tent with 2 beds) with access to indoor bathroom and outdoor lavatory * + Meals
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Twin Room (Two single beds) with shared bathroom + Meals **
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Single room with shared bathroom + Meals
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Single room with private bathroom + Meals
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Double room with private bathroom + Meals***
*The glamping tents are outdoors and do not have heating. However, they include proper beds with duvets, pillows, lighting, and blankets. October weather in Småland can vary, so bringing a sleeping bag and warm clothing is recommended. Indoor spaces will also be accessible during the day and evening for socializing and relaxation.
**This is a shared accommodation option where each add-on includes one bed for one person. If you are two people sharing the room, you need to purchase two add-ons (one per bed), in addition to two Course Tickets.
***The Double Room with private bathroom includes accommodation and meals for two people. Please note that each participant must have their own course ticket.
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The course is suitable for both beginners and those who want to deepen their knowledge.
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Maximum 15 participants, and a minimum of 8 participants is required for the course to take place.
✨ Booking Information
Use code EARLYBIRD before August 5 to receive a 10% discount on the course.
First five to book get a curated mushroom sample pack (5×20 g), foraged and prepared by Sofia from Vildväxt and Suvi from Sporsong.
We look forward to spending a weekend together exploring mushrooms, wild food, and the rich flavors of the season in the forests of Småland 🌲🍄
Upptäck en vildare värld
Vildväxt är läran om skogen, haven, bergen och myrmarkerna. Vildväxt är gemenskap, kraft och omställning. Tillsammans utforskar vi och lär oss att ta tillvara på naturens skatter.
Vildväxt är ett hållbart sätt att lära och använda oss av världen runt omkring oss.
Sofia Slavik driver företaget Vildväxt och arbetar med att sprida kunskap för att kunna se på vardagen och vår nordiska natur med nya ögon. Kom med ut och upptäck den smakrika och energifyllda världen omkring oss.
Workshops om vilda ätliga växter, alger och svampar samt kurser i fermentering och andra typer av matförädling.