Woodland Communion: Exploring the Living Mysteries between Plants, Fungi & People
Woodland Communion: Exploring the Living Mysteries between Plants, Fungi & People
Early Bird price until 26th July!
Darren Le Baron & Nina Green invite you to deepen your connection with the natural world.
Step into the heart of an enchanting Sussex woodland and join us for a unique exploration of the ancient relationship between the plant and fungi kingdoms, and the profound ways they continue to shape our modern human experience.
Nestled beneath a canopy of ancient trees, this immersive day invites you to slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with the natural world. Wander woodland trails and explore the hidden intelligence of fungi and plants through this unique multi-sensory experience.
Throughout the day, you’ll take part in a thoughtfully curated programme of immersive experiences that celebrate the remarkable relationship between the fungal and plant kingdoms. Through hands-on workshops, sensory exploration, and guided discovery, you’ll deepen your connection with the natural world before gathering around the fire to share a feast of delicious organic, woodland-inspired cuisine.
More than a day in the woods, this is an invitation to experience the forest as our ancestors once did, a place of nourishment, learning, wonder and belonging.
Timings:
Woodland welcome: 10.30pm
Start: 11:00am
End: 6:00pm
What is included:
Welcome coffee & tea
School of Taste: blind tasting
Guided nature walk
Abundant mezze-style lunch featuring seasonal platters, with a medley of mushrooms and wild plants
Plant sensing meditation
Permaculture and cultivation talk
Community circle and Grazing table (organic delicacies and non-alcoholic drinks)
REFUNDS POLICY: Please note, we do not arrange refunds or exchanges. When possible we encourage reselling on Ticketswap.
WOODLAND ACCESS: Please email the event organiser directly before purchasing your ticket to discuss. The event is hosted in natural, uneven terrain. You will be sent the exact Woodland Location as well as Travel info upon booking.
WHO WE ARE
Darren Le Baron is an ethnomycologist, organic horticulturist, permaculture educator and internationally recognised mushroom cultivation teacher. With over 13 years’ experience cultivating gourmet and medicinal fungi, he is passionate about reconnecting people with the natural world through hands-on learning, ecological living and community engagement.
Darren has inspired thousands through workshops, talks and immersive experiences across the UK and internationally. His work explores the remarkable relationships between fungi, plants and people, encouraging a deeper appreciation of the living world and our place within it.
Nina Green is an ethnobotanic chef and flavour researcher with a background in anthropology and the arts, drawing from her German herbal and Greek spiritual ecological heritage while incorporating her Ayurvedic culinary training into her multidisciplinary practices. Nina leads her School of Taste and Plant Sensing sessions, creating immersive environments for multi-sensory exploration. Her work aims to expand our perception of nature, exploring ideas of the subjectivity and sentience
Key Themes We Will Exploring:
Throughout the day, we’ll explore the remarkable relationships that connect people, plants and fungi through a series of immersive talks, discussions and hands-on experiences.
The Interconnectedness of Life & the Power of Symbiosis – Discover the intricate relationships that connect humans, plants and fungi, and explore the extraordinary partnerships that sustain life across the natural world. Uncover how these living kingdoms cooperate, communicate and thrive through mutual support, while reflecting on the vital role we play within these interconnected networks of life.
Nature, Culture & Connection – Journey through the rich cultural history of plants and fungi, examining how they have influenced medicine, food, art, ritual and spirituality across diverse cultures, and continue to shape our understanding of the natural world today.
Hands-On Learning – Gain practical insight into the fascinating world of gourmet and medicinal mushrooms with ethnomycologist Darren Le Baron, exploring our evolving relationship with fungi through engaging discussions and hands-on demonstrations. Alongside this, join Nina for an immersive sensory journey into the world of aroma and flavour, discovering how smell and taste can deepen our connection to plants, fungi and the woodland landscape that surrounds us.