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Mushroom weekend at Meany

Note: To all, Option 1 has been sold out !!!! Option 2 Sat-Sun is still available

If you really want to come for option 1 then please send email to Webmaster and ask to be placed on the waiting list.

Meany Lodge and the Pacific Northwest Mycological Society proudly and with great anticipation, present the annual Meany Mushroom Weekend October 30^th through November 1^st, 2009. This event is open to both Mountaineer members and non-members at the same GREAT price. And remember it sells out quickly so sign up ASAP at Mushroom signup.

We offer two way You can experience this culinary event:

Option 1

Friday night October 30^th through Sunday afternoon November 1^st.
Cost is $115.
Sign up Limit 30.

Arrive at Meany prior to 7 PM on Friday night to stake out your sleeping accomodations. After that is accomplished, come and gather on the main floor for some mushroom hors d'oeuvre tasting, followed by a Mushroom identification seminar, where You will receive a Mushroom Identification Field Guide and CD of mushrooms examples, some of which you may find the next day. The seminar will be lead by Jerry Stein, and mushroom identifier(s). The evening will end with the famous Meany dessert buffet.

Get up Saturday morning to a great Meany breakfast. After you get your day gear ready, come back to the main floor where the Meany Chefs will have "fixens" layed out for you to pack a sack lunch. Then head out for a day of mushroom hunting with our team of expert guides. Plan on coming back to Meany around 3 PM.

Option 2

Saturday morning October 31^th, through Sunday afternoon November 1^st
Cost is $80
sign up limit 40.

Gather at Crystal Springs campground on Saturday, around 9:30 AM. Meet and talk to the guides. Then break into collecting groups, and go scavange mushrooms. Please do remember to pack something for lunch and to drink. Plan on coming to Meany around 3 PM.

As both groups begin to gather back at Meany, we will have a sorting/display tables set up to let all appreciate the aquired treasures of the forest - nope, you can't horde !!!

While the mushrooms are being sorted, your taste buds will be tempted by a hot mulled punch, canapés, and hors d'oeuvres featuring local mushrooms collected throughout the year. This will be followed by a sumptuous gourmet dinner and dessert.

Sunday we’ll enjoy another fantastic Meany breakfast, featuring local mushrooms. After breakfast we will collect locally, review the display, have a seminars on "Don't eat the mushroom!" and a "mushroom preservation, preparation and cooking". We will enjoy the fruits of our efforts at lunch before we head back to town.

What one needs to bring:

For mushroom collecting
- A US Forest Service trail permit is required for all vehicles parking on forest land. You can purchased them at most sporting good stores (ie REI) or at an Forest Service Ranger Station
- Basket, box or large paper bags to carry your treasures AND small WAX_PAPER sandwich bags for individual small collection mushrooms
- Thermos filled with warm liquid (Those arriving Friday night can fill the thermos at Meany)
- Sack lunch (Those arriving Friday will make a sack lunch at the lodge on Saturday morning)
- Hand warmers, rubber gloves (to keep hands dry), mittens
- Warm clothing and rain gear
- A knife for cutting mushrooms
- A whistle (A MUST) - Used if you get lost or lose your group
- Footwear suitable for wet conditions
- Notebook
- Camera
First time Meany visitors are encouraged to check out the Lodge’s Guest Information page, but here is a minumum list of items you should come with:
- Sleeping bag and pillow
- Towel and toiletries
- Lodge shoes (ie slippers)
- Flashlight
- change of clothing
Everyone should review the mountaineers's recommended list of The 10 Outdoor Essentials

Driving directions to

Meany and Crystal Springs Campground

For additional information, please contact one of the leaders
Patti Polinsky or Jerry Stein

To register click mushroom weekend

To see what kind of recipes we use at the lodge during Mushroom weekend please click on Recipes then click on event meal icon.