Mythocology

Written By Rachel Faller

ABOUT

We are excited to welcome friends and community members to take part in several classes taught by local and national experts in the subjects of foraging, sustainable farming, as well as preparing wild foods. In addition, meals will be created from local and foraged foods by guest chefs who craft healthy and sustainable vegan foods inspired by their own cultures. We are excited to welcome both local guests as well as friends from afar to stay on and around the property where we will be hosting the retreat in the mountains outside of Boulder, Colorado.

DATES

August 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2023

LOCATION

The retreat will be hosted on a 5-acre property and surrounding public areas in the mountains outside of Boulder Colorado, on the traditional lands of Cheyenne, Arapahoe, and Ute people.

HOSTS AND TEACHERS

Parker Mcmillan Bushman - founder at Eco Inclusive, Colorado-based expert and consultant on inclusivity in the outdoors, content creator - Confirmed facilitator and teacher

Indy Srinath - foraging, farming, and sustainability expert - confirmed teacher

Orion Aon - founder of Forage Colorado - local foraging expert and teacher - confirmed teacher

Rachel Faller - founder of Constance Wilde and tonlé - local forager and farmer - host and co-facilitator

Tommy - founder and creator of Vegan Trap Lord - guest chef

…more teachers and guests added soon!

HOUSING

We are providing housing upon request to traveling guests. There are also nearby campsites within walking distance of the property. Please let us know if you need assistance booking a place to stay.

ITINERARY AND CLASSES

August 4th

  • 9-6 pm - Airport pickups and participants start to arrive Friday morning through Friday afternoon and can have free time and time to relax and set up their space. They are also welcome to hike or hang out in the garden or common spaces. 

  • 6 pm - welcome dinner and meet and greet

  • 9 pm - optional drinks at the Knotted Root brewery in Nederland (10 min away)

August 5th

  • 7-9 - breakfast

  • 8-9 - optional stretching/ yoga class / gentle run (teacher tbd)

  • 9-9:30 - get ready for the foray

  • 10 - Land acknowledgment and discussion

  • 9:30 - meadow edible & medicinal plant walk & ethical harvesting and mushroom inoculation workshop Indy (tickets)

  • 11:30 - make lunch and eat from what we’ve gathered

  • 1 - prepare to leave for the first mushroom foray location 

  • 1:30 - 6:00 - guided mushroom foray - Indy + Orion

  • 6-7:30 - travel back and get ready for dinner 

  • 7:30-11 - Forest to table dinner and moonlight dance party (tickets)

August 6th

  • 7-9 - breakfast

  • 8-9 - optional stretching/ yoga class / gentle run

  • 9-9:30 - get ready for the foray

  • 10-3 - 2nd Foray with Indy + Orion + guided hike & swim at rainbow lakes with Parker, picnic lunch prepared by Rachel, Guided workshop with Parker (tickets)

  • 4-6 - preparing and preservation workshop - how to wash, freeze, dry, ferment, and store your forest harvest (tickets)

  • 6-7:30 -  Free time - get ready for dinner

  • 7:30 -10 - forest-to-table dinner with retreat participants

August 7th

  • 7-9 - breakfast

  • 8-9 - optional stretching/ yoga class / gentle run

  • 8-5 pm - airport runs

  • 10-2 - optional un-guided foraging session led by Rachel with picnic lunch

  • 2-6 - cooking class - foraged and fermented foods - how to make traditional cuisines using local ingredients (Korean, Nepali, Indian, and Mexican) (tickets)

  • 10-7 - feel free to hang out on the property and cook meals together with other participants. Checkout by 8 pm.

Rachel Faller