This Deep Imagination Mushroom Walk is a ritual space to journey with the wildness of the soul-based teachings that arise from fungi. Fungi resonate deep in our psyches as archetypal inhabitants of dual worlds: realms above and below; seen and unseen; death and rebirth. Fungi are sacred ancestors and guides of soul cycles between heaven, earth, and the underworld. They can orient us in our soul’s journey through transformation and connection. 

A gathering, a ritual, a communion. This is not a mushroom ID walk. During Deep Imagining we connect with the potency of nature and spirit. We dialogue with wild fungi as guides. There will be supervised and independent practices as partners and individuals, and sharing in circle. Spiritual wholeness is ecological. Through this walk you will deepen your relationships with life, yourself, and each other.

Deep Imagination Mushroom Walks are led by Gabriela D’Elia. She is a board member for Fungal Diversity Survey, North America’s fungal conservation nonprofit and has trained with Shamanic Reiki Worldwide. She leads walks and weekend retreats with Catskill Fungi, writes, teaches, and creates threads to connect us with ecological wholeness, with a particular devotion to the wisdom of fungi . Learn more about her on her website.

Please dress for the weather. We will walk rain or shine. This means boots or sneakers and rain gear if needed.  

Items to bring:

- pen, journal

- water bottle, snack

- bug/tick repellent

- offerings to earth like dried flowers or mushrooms (noninvasive), tobacco, etc.

- a small blanket if you’d like to sit on it

Kids

Inquisitive children 12 and older are welcome at this event and must purchase their own ticket.

Pets

I love them but no. Never met a dog on a walk that didn't step on the mushrooms or worse. Some people have allergies or are afraid of dogs.

Cancellations

If you need to cancel please notify us via email. Email us at least 48 hours before the start of the walk and we will refund you.   

See you in the woods!