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Mushroom Man Weekend Workshop
Bring a friend at no additional cost!
2025 Schedule is up!
Any weekend starting in April is available!
Please contact us for weekend confirmation.
PERSONAL ONE on ONE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
🌟 Unlock the Magic of Mushroom Growing! 🌟
Are you ready to embark on a mushroom growing journey right from your own home? Welcome to Defiance, Ohio's very first ONE on ONE + FRIEND Mushroom Growing Workshop! Whether you're eager to cultivate gourmet mushrooms for your family or dream of scaling your efforts to a business, this workshop is here to guide you every step of the way!
🌱 Learn from the Best!
Join the legendary 'MUSHROOM MAN' himself! With 25 years of hands-on experience, he’s transformed a once small apartment into a mushroom-growing haven. Starting with a simple goal of feeding his family, he has mastered the art of mushroom cultivation—and he’s excited to share that knowledge with you!
🤔 Why Choose Us?
Personalized Attention: This isn't just another class; it's a unique, intimate workshop where you’ll have undivided attention from our expert instructor.
Real Experience: Learn from someone who has faced the trials and errors of mushroom growing, ensuring you skip the headaches and focus on success.
Sustainability: Discover how to grow mushrooms from materials that many consider waste. Transform coffee trays into delicious Oyster mushrooms and learn how to turn birdseed into bountiful mushroom harvests!
💰 Cost-Effective & Tasty:
Imagine serving friends and family gourmet mushrooms grown right from your kitchen! This workshop will arm you with cost-effective techniques, making it easy to include fresh mushrooms in your meals without breaking the bank.
🎉 Join Us Today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the wonderful world of mushroom cultivation! Bring a friend and let’s unlock the secrets of growing delicious mushrooms together. Reserve your spot today and start your journey towards becoming a mushroom-growing pro! 🍄🤗
What you receive.
Hey there, mushroom enthusiast! 🎉
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of growing delicious and medicinal mushrooms without all the headaches and hassles that usually come with it? Look no further!
We’re thrilled to offer you an exclusive One-on-One + Friend Workshop throughout 2024, designed specifically to save you time, money, and a whole lot of frustration. Whether you're starting fresh or honing your existing skills, I’m here to guide you every step of the way!
What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!
Here's what you’ll get:
Personal Hands-On Training: From scratch to harvest, I'm with you every step of the way!
10 Mushroom Cultures: That's right! You'll receive a selection of 10 mushroom cultures worth $180 to kickstart your journey.
Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushroom Book: A must-have guide valued at $40 – yours to keep!
Country Breakfasts & Lunches: We’ll treat you to hearty breakfasts and lunches on Saturday and Sunday – yum! 🍳🥪
1 Full Year of Technical Support: Yup, you read that right! I’ll be just a call or message away whenever you need help or advice in the upcoming year.
Bring a Friend, Because Why Not?
You can bring a partner or pal along at NO extra cost! 🎉 They’ll enjoy the meals and can fully participate—just remember, the main payee will receive all the goodies (like the cultures and technical support). A Quick Note: For the best experience, we only allow one payee and their guest to keep things intimate and hands-on.
Get ready for an amazing weekend filled with learning, laughter, and of course, mushrooms! 🍄
Sign up now, and let’s start this exciting journey to becoming a mushroom-growing pro together!
Morning Itinerary
Saturday Morning 9 AM - NOON
Starting Saturday you will begin the Educational Journey into the World of Mushroom Cultivation
Saturday Morning: Savor a hearty country breakfast designed to delight both you and your guests. Prepare to indulge your appetite while engaging in an enriching learning experience!
Come Hungry—Leave Inspired!
Embark on an adventure that promises not only nourishment for the body but also for the mind. Mushroom Building 101 is meticulously crafted to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in the art of mushroom growing.
Throughout the morning you will gain insights into essential equipment and techniques that are pivotal for a successful mushroom cultivation endeavor:
Flow Hood Overview: Understand the importance of maintaining sterile conditions for optimal growth.
Incubator Essentials: Learn how temperature and humidity regulation can significantly impact your yield.
Grow Room Design: Discover various configurations for both small and large mushroom grow rooms to suit your needs.
Cost-Effective Materials: Uncover a selection of inexpensive or even free materials that will serve as the foundation of your mushroom-growing space.
Drying Chambers: Explore methods from air drying to freeze drying to preserve your harvest effectively.
The Essential Pressure Cooker: Gain insight into the indispensable role of this versatile tool in the cultivation process.
Additionally, if time permits, we will dive into the fascinating realm of mushroom strains, where you will leave with 10 culture strains ready for your own growth experiments.
This is not just a workshop; it is the beginning of your journey into the rewarding world of mushroom cultivation. Don’t miss your chance to learn, collaborate, and grow with us. Sign up now and secure your spot in Mushroom Building 101!
Afternoon Itinerary
Saturday Afternoon 1 until 5 PM
After an AMAZING lunch prepared personally by my wife Cyndi, Saturday afternoon will begin with an exciting hands-on workshop dedicated to growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms. We are excited to provide lunch for all participants, creating a perfect opportunity to network, share ideas, and explore the world of mycology.
During the afternoon session, you will have the unique chance to work closely with our expert lab technician and experienced grower. This interactive environment will allow you to ask questions and develop your skills in mushroom cultivation. From agar cooking and pouring to inoculating with mycelium, we cover it all.
Here’s what you can expect:
Agar Cooking & Pouring: Learn how to create spore and mycelium agar plates that are crucial for mushroom cultivation.
Grain Preparation for Master Spawn: Understand the process of preparing grain for successful spawn production.
Inoculation Techniques: Get hands-on with syringes and mycelium syringes, and see how to inoculate agar with mycelium.
Incubation Process: Discover the best practices for incubating your cultures for optimal growth.
Spawn Expansion: Learn quick and easy methods to create more spawn for future projects.
Growing Containers: Explore how to prepare various growing environments for your mushrooms, specifically focusing on bulk substrates like straw and casing.
Observation & Patience: Finally, you’ll get to sit back and watch your mushrooms grow!
As part of the workshop, you will also produce 10 mushroom cultures, which you can take home with you. If you are traveling by air, we will ship them directly to you at true shipping cost. Some of the exciting varieties you’ll be cultivating include:
White Oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus)
Blue Oyster (Pleurotus columbinus)
Reishi / Ling Chi (Ganoderma lucidum)
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)
Maitake (Hen of the Woods) (Grifola frondosa)
Additionally, every participant will receive the "Growing Gourmet & Medicinal Mushrooms" textbook, ensuring you have the resources you need to continue your mushroom cultivation journey at home. If you wish, we can ship this book to you ahead of time upon request.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills in mushroom cultivation. LET’S GROW together this Saturday!
Sunday Itinerary
Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM (or until we are finished)
Sunday morning be ready for an engaging session starting with breakfast then diving into the world of mushroom cultivation!
Are you ready to elevate your mushroom growing skills?
Sunday's hands-on workshop, you will learn about cloning, ensuring you can replicate your best strains seamlessly. We’ll also cover essential methods for storing your top varieties to guarantee a consistent harvest.
Discover how to create your very own spore prints and syringes, a useful skill that can lead to endless cultivation opportunities. But that's not all! You will have the chance to create live liquid mycelium, a crucial component for successful mushroom growth.
For those interested in outdoor cultivation, we will teach you how to make wood plugs for growing mushrooms in hidden patches, perfect for those secret spots you’ve always wanted to utilize. Plus, we’ll discuss innovative business ideas and opportunities related to mushroom cultivation that could open doors for future endeavors.
So come hungry and ready to learn from experienced cultivators to expand your mushroom-growing knowledge and skills. We look forward to seeing you there!
IMPORTANT!
Things to know before signing up.
We invite you to join our esteemed Mushroom Man Workshop, an extraordinary opportunity to deepen your knowledge of gourmet and medicinal mushrooms. To ensure smooth participation, we require that all registrations be reconfirmed two weeks prior to the workshop date.
Please be aware that to minimize last-minute cancellations, we have instituted a policy where 100% of the tuition is non-refundable. However, rest assured that you will not lose your investment; we will gladly transfer your registration to a later available date if necessary.
The cost of the weekend workshop is $795.95 USD, and one participant will receive the essential textbook, "Growing Gourmet & Medicinal Mushrooms," which will be provided upon arrival or shipped in advance for prior reading.
As spaces are limited, registrations are processed on a first-come basis. Please note that dinner and lodging are not included in the workshop; however, we will provide breakfast, lunch, coffee, and other beverages throughout both days as part of the workshop (no additional cost).
Our courses are led by the knowledgeable Michael, the owner of MushroomMan.com, ensuring an informative and enriching experience. After your registration, you will receive further details via email, including information about accommodations, workshop instructions, and timing.
We look forward to welcoming you to a transformative experience in the world of mushrooms!
Couple Reviews from last year.
We have ONLY started reviews for our workshops (new website). Please note I have been running workshops for over 15 yrs. My wife only recently convinced me to start requesting reviews.
March 25, 2023
I was blessed with the opportunity to attend a workshop. It was truly fascinating and so informative. I had very limited knowledge of growing mushrooms prior. Mike was so kind. He explained everything so well. He not only shows you each step but allows you to repeat it. The hands on learning truly makes the difference. Detail is taken with each step of the process, so you know how to grow mushrooms successfully and safely from spore to fruiting. You end the workshop not only with clear knowledge but cultures to grow them on your own. It's a full weekend of learning. Both days are packed with information and wonderful homemade meals. Cyndi is an amazing cook. This is a class for those who are truly committed and wish to understand the growing process and proceed.
What amazed me the most was genuine concern and kindness to me, a stranger but now friend, and the overall professional integrity of Mike's personality. This is truly his passion, and it shows. I found Mikes website as I researched the health benefits of the medicinal mushrooms for my husband. Many have been amazed at how my husband's health improved from them and diet changes. I needed to learn and successfully grow various kinds for his daily diet.
Mike and Cyndi were so compassionate, and I will never be able to thank them enough for their generosity, time and concern for what my husband was going through. They were truly God sent.
The support system after is amazing! Mike was, and is, there to help me if I have any questions. Reaches out to ask how we are doing. Such care and concern are rarely found today but Mike and Cyndi have nailed it!
I have seen the meticulous sterile process and attention given to every step. I have purchased Lion’s Mane kits that are now fruiting for the fifth time. He stands behind his products and the videos that help you understand how the kits grow are so helpful especially for a beginner like me.
Mike and Cyndi thank you for everything.
Linda Keith