What kind of fungal treasures lie hidden underground in the Rocky Mountain soils? We’re going to find out! Truffle dogs Rye and Pyro dig up everything from delightfully fruity-scented truffles to more eye-watering pungent varieties that provide a unique journey into the world of truffle aromas, both good and bad. While gourmet truffles aren’t known to grow in Colorado, underground fruiting fungi represent a significant portion of fungal biodiversity yet often go undetected. In this special event, Heather Dawson will give a demonstration on the process of training a dog to find truffles, which will be followed by a foray into the woods with her golden retriever truffle dogs to find diverse wild truffles.

Following her successful presentation last year, psychotherapist, entheogen facilitator, and holistic coach Andrea López Boetsch returns to Telluride to reveal the next level of conscious medicine work. As the founder of Casa Micelio in Chilean Patagonia, Andrea brings fresh perspectives derived from her clinical practice and having successfully guided over 2,000 people.

This year, the session goes beyond the basics of “how-to” and delves into The Calibration Method. Andrea will share her unique approach to “emotional alchemy,” emphasizing how to personalize protocols according to each individual’s unique nervous system and emotional landscape.

Key takeaways for 2026:

The Gut-Brain-Spirit Connection: An updated look at nutritional preparation and how the microbiome influences the effectiveness of microdosing.

Synergistic Integration: New research and practical applications on the use of specific adaptogens to “anchor” the insights gained during the process.

Beyond the Dose: Advanced “Emotional Tracking” tools to objectively measure spiritual and psychological growth, ensuring that therapy is not just a routine, but a real transformation.

The Macro-Micro Bridge: How to use microdosing as a tool for sustainable integration after profound experiences with larger doses (macro-doses).

This workshop is designed for those seeking a sophisticated, safe, and deeply personalized relationship with plant medicine, guided by one of the most experienced practitioners in South America.

Cakes, monotubs, and outdoor culture…all in one half day! Join author and owner of the Blue Portal, Tradd Cotter, as he perfects your expertise in cultivating sacred mushrooms for personal use. Participants will learn basic tissue culture, different techniques that fit your situation, and everyone will be leaving with a spore syringe to get started! Even experienced growers will find some amazing tips to expand your knowledge of this incredible group of fungi.

Join renowned mycologist Alan Rockefeller for this exciting event.
As you may know – Fungi glow in the dark!! Well… many fungi glow but only under special conditions!! Participants will join Alan to learn about UV reactance in mushrooms, how to use these tools in identification, and enjoy an evening on the mountain.

Botanical printing uses real leaves along with mineral and tannin to transfer natural color and shape from plants onto natural fiber such as silk, cotton and linen. It is like printing a photo directly from the plants to the fabric. This is a beginner’s class for botanical printing so no experience is needed. You will take home 1 long silk scarf that you dye during the class using lichen and plants. The lichen you will use is UV fluorescent so a part of the scarf you make will glow with the UV light. You will learn the process of botanical printing so you can create this art at home.

Wild Food Walk and Magical Tea Party

Join Gabrielle (Chaotic Forager) and Betsy (Miss Wondersmith) for an edible and medicinal wild plant walk, followed by a magical tea party complete with delicious foraged treats. In the spirit of our dear TMF friend and plant champion Katrina, this walk will be full of joy, plant love, and encouragement, providing a rare opportunity at TMF to learn about the botanical world! This walk will be fully wheelchair accessible and taken at a leisurely pace, with plenty of time for questions, plant conversation, and, of course, lots of nibbling.

This special TMF experience is limited to 15 participants.