Major consideration will be given to the cultivation of diverse mushroom species, emphasizing practical principles and techniques. The Festival will be held in Telluride, an historic Colorado mining town on the western slope of the Rocky Mountain Continental Divide. The forests in the Telluride area generally produce a wide variety of wild mushrooms, particularly edible species. Daily forays will be held in the surrounding mountains to collect edible and poisonous species and study their field characteristics. Conference facilities include appropriate meeting rooms and campsites.
More elaborate accommodations are available locally.
Meat and non-meat nutritious meals will be served. The area is accessible by air, auto, bus and rail. The late summer climate in the Colorado high country is lovely with warm, sunny days and cool nights. Warm clothing is required.