3-day in-person intensive
Learn the whole cycle, start to harvest.
Taught by Richard — 7+ years growing mushrooms at home, in community projects, and directing the Fungi Academy in Guatemala. Small groups, real cultures you take home, every mistake already made so you don't have to.
Upcoming dates
Three locations this season.
Abela, Portugal
Oct 12–14, 2026
Traditional Dream Factory
$450 per person
Berlin, Germany
Oct 20, 2026
Mycelionaires Laboratory, Mahalla
$450 per person
3-day intensive — exact end date confirmed at booking
Los Angeles
Winter 2026 — TBA
Week-long format
Inside the room
What the three days actually look like.
An hour-by-hour look at how the intensive runs, day by day.
Day 1
Friday
Day 2
Saturday
Day 3
Sunday
Species
Cultivated in the course, foraged in the field.
14
Max students per intensive
10–5
Daily schedule, with a lunch break
18+
Minimum age
0
Prior experience required
2
Full scholarships per course
What's included
You leave with more than notes.
From past students
Real feedback, not filler.
“So much valuable information and so much fun — it honestly couldn't have been any better. The theory was explained excellently, and every question of mine got an answer. Everything is covered, from start to harvest.”
— Sebastian, course graduate
“There's a lot of info to take in, but it landed and concretised solidly despite the short duration — thanks to Richard's knowledge, expertise, and clarity in how he delivered it. Every question was answered without ambiguity, and the private course was structured around my specific goals.”
— Daiske, private course graduate
“I recently attended a mushroom cultivation workshop with Richard, and it was a fantastic experience. We covered both theory and hands-on practice, exploring different methods for each step of the process. The atmosphere was relaxed and engaging, making learning feel natural and enjoyable.”
— Daniel, course graduate
Ready to reserve a seat?
Spots are limited to 14 per intensive. A $150 deposit holds your seat — the remaining $300 is due on the morning of day 1, cash or the same methods below.
$450 total — $150 deposit today
After sending your deposit, email your name and preferred date (button below) so your seat can be confirmed within 24 hours.
Each intensive holds 2 full scholarships for people facing financial or life circumstances that would otherwise put the course out of reach. Email to apply — no judgment, just tell me where things stand.
15% of your total registration is non-refundable. Full refund of the remainder up to 90 days before the course; 40% refund at two months out; no refund inside 30 days of the start date.