The Magic of Mushrooms with Martin Bridge & Alex Dorr at – Beacon, NY

Don’t miss this upcoming Event in Beacon, NY. Happening on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Beacon. Doors open at 5:00 PM.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Join us for a weekend journey diving deep into the Magic of Mushrooms. We will begin with a fundamental introduction to this fascinating kingdom of life, and from there begin to probe further into their critical role in ecology and bioremediation efforts, their medicinal potential and then further into some of the mystical qualities some varieties of the species possess.
 

Santa Maria, acrylic on canvas, 2023, Martin Bridge
 
We will survey various cultivation strategies including some hands on work cloning and inoculating substrates as well as look at techniques for extracting medicinal compounds from the mushroom. Some of our weekend will be spent outside exploring the CoSM grounds and its mycological landscape.
 

Shiitake inoculated wood sculpture, Martin Bridge
 

Piptoporus Betulinus, Birch Polypore
 
WHAT TO EXPECT:
 
The Magic of Mushrooms: Session 1 – Friday Evening

We begin our time together with an introduction to the fungal kingdom. Starting with an overview of classifications, life cycles and some of the fascinating aspects of the fungal realm including health and medicine, Bioremediation and other novel functions.
 

Trametes Versicolor, acrylic on wood panel 2011, Martin Bridge
 
A Host of Allies: Session 2 – Saturday Morning

We will look more closely at a number of species including some of the primary edible and medicinal species found at CoSM and in its surrounding region.
 

Morchella esculenta, commonly known as True Morel
 

The Magic of Mushrooms: Foraging walk at CoSM, 2019
 
Cultivation 1: Session 3 – Saturday Afternoon

We will get hands on with how people can grow their own mushrooms at home, what tools they will need for setting up a basic at home lab, and easy tips and hacks to make their growing process super easy. 
 

The Magic of Mushrooms: Students inoculating logs at CoSM, 2019
 
Deeper into the Magic: Session 4 – Saturday Night

We will survey our culture’s evolving relationship with entheogenic mushrooms. Beginning with some history and then explore the shifting landscape of legislation in our country. We will be joined by Issa Jukiro; Shamanic practitioner and psychedelic guide for this discussion.
 

Psilocybe Cubensis
 
Cultivation 2: Session 5 – Sunday Morning 

We will continue our exploration of different cultivation techniques as well as extraction methods for medicinal mushrooms.
 

Fruiting Shiitake on inoculated logs at Araduir, homestead of Martin Bridge
 

Class of 2019, The Magic of Mushrooms with Martin Bridge & Alex Dorr at CoSM
 
YOUR INSTRUCTORS: 

Martin Bridge:

 
Martin is an animist, artist, teacher and permaculture designer living in the hills of Western Massachusetts. He has had a fixation with fungi for the last two decades. They have inspired his work and been a part of many of his artistic creations both in painted, and sculptural forms. He has been cultivating mushrooms at home for over 15 years as well helping people integrate these essential species into Permaculture systems.
 
www.thebridgebrothers.com | @martinbridgeart
 

Martin Bridge with Paul Stamets & Dr. Pam Kryskow at Psychedelic Science, 2023
 

Martin Bridge with Rene Alvarado Martinez, great-grandson of María Sabina, at Psychedelic Science, 2023
 
Alex Dorr:

 
Alex Dorr is the founder and CEO of the functional mushroom company, Mushroom Revival. Alex hosts the number one mushroom podcast in the world, The Mushroom Revival Podcast. After earning his degree in mycology, Alex authored the book “Mycoremediation Handbook” (2017). Later he went on to build the largest and only certified USDA organic Cordyceps militaris mushroom farm in the Americas. Alex is a leading expert on functional mushrooms and a few years ago nominated as one of Austin Texas Inno’s 25 under 25. In 2023 he launched his latest book “The Little Book of Mushrooms: An Illustrated Guide to the Extraordinary Power of Mushrooms”. 
 
www.mushroomrevival.com | @mushroomrevival
 

Alex preparing straw substrate
 
CoSM WORKSHOP SETTING:
 

 
Class sessions will take place in the beautiful, newly renovated MAGI Art Lab. 

The Grey House, CoSM’s Visionary Victorian guest house, provides accommodations for all participants. Residing onsite together is a part of this immersively creative week, providing maximum benefit & enrichment. 

Accommodations in Grey House are offered in a variety of economies, in addition to the workshop fee. A $75 commuters fee applies to participants staying offsite. 

Participants are welcome to extend their overnight stay at CoSM to the Thursday before and/or the Monday after the workshop. 
 

 
WORKSHOP AMMENITIES
Available for the duration of the 3 day workshop:

Healthy meals by CoSM chefs, starting with dinner on Friday and ending with lunch on Sunday
Coffee, tea and snacks available in the Art Lab between meals 
Access to Grey House common spaces — The Library, The Parlor, The Dining Hall & Gallery Spaces on all three floors.
Yoga mats for self guided practice
Accommodations include private rooms and shared dorm rooms—femme only or co-ed options.
The Wisdom Trail offers a contemplative walk through the CoSM woods, including a labyrinth, outdoor sculptural installations by visionary artists

Tuition also includes Day Admission to CoSM: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12pm – 6pm:

Access to Facilities, grounds and self-touring Entheon
Students are welcome to experience Entheon and Grey House Galleries, including both CoSM Shop & Entheon Shop. 
Beverages and light fare will be available for purchase in the Mushroom Cafe

 
MATERIALS:
 
All materials for the course are provided. 
While much of this course will happen inside, we intend to explore the CoSM so please come prepared with proper layers and footwear to spend time outside.
We also encourage you to bring a sketchbook and your favorite sketching media as there will be space for art creation as the weekend progresses.
 

The Magic of Mushrooms: Martin Bridge and students inoculating logs at CoSM, 2018
 
SCHEDULE:
 
All times are listed in EDT.

Friday, October 4th

3pm-5pm: Guests arrive by 5pm and check in to their rooms
6pm: Dinner & Orientation are part of the workshop for all participants
7:30pm: Introductions and Session 1

Sunday, October 5th

8am – 10am: Self-serve breakfast in the Dining Hall
10am: Session 2
1pm: Lunch in the Dining Hall
3pm: Session 3
6pm: Dinner in the Dining Hall
7:30pm: Session 4

Saturday, October 6th

8am – 10am: Self-serve breakfast in the Dining Hall
10am: Session 5
1pm: Lunch in the Dining Hall 
2pm: End of Workshop
6pm: CoSM Closes

CoSM and Entheon are open weekly on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 12pm – 6pm when CoSM Grounds close. Tuition includes day passes during open hours to CoSM facilities and grounds for the duration of the workshop.
 

 
TUITION:
 

Tuition for the 3-day The Magic of Mushrooms workshop with Martin Bridge and Alex Dorr includes meals – $400.00
Accommodations are additional
Payment plans available, with all funds due one month before the start of the workshop

For further information, contact workshop@cosm.org
 

Ganoderma applanatum – Artist Conk
 
ACCOMMODATIONS:

The Grey House, CoSM’s Visionary Victorian guest house, offers accommodations for all participants. Works of art by Alex Grey, Allyson Grey and accomplished artists of the international Visionary Art community are featured throughout the guest rooms and common spaces of the guest house.
 

 
Onsite accommodations are a part of the course experience and are available in a variety of economies. Pricing for the two night stay, arriving Friday, October 4th and departing Sunday, October 6th, reflective of the 10% workshop discount:

King with ensuite bathroom $495.00
Queen with ensuite bathroom $450.00
Private Queen/shared bath $360.00
Dorm Bed: Queen $297.00
Dorm bed: Single $243.00 *co-ed & women’s only options available

A $75 commuters fee applies to participants staying offsite. 

Workshop accommodations must be booked directly through the workshop department with confirmation of workshop registration, rather than through the booking engine on the website. Email workshop@cosm.org to secure your stay.

Questions about tuition or accommodation fees, payment plans, travel, retreat amenities, materials etc.?
Contact Genevieve Wood, Workshop Coordinator: workshop@cosm.org.

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