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. 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.

What's included
What’s included
Practical guidance throughout the entire weekend
Course materials
All meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch, with mushrooms in focus
Hands-on cooking sessions using foraged mushrooms
Accommodation at Earthbound

Accommodation is included in the price, with several options available: glamping tent, double room, single room, or single room with a private bathroom.

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 🌿🍄