Most people are hesitant about foraging for mushrooms because they don’t know which are safe to eat. The
“The arrival of the wild mushrooms is truly a special time because it’s something Mother Nature does by herself,” says
“That’s why we’re especially sensitive about preserving our wild ecosystems on the estate. We are careful about how we farm and also limit the number of participants on mushroom excursions.”
The format for
Foragers will receive a short presentation about mushrooms to look out for and which to avoid; the opportunity to accompany an expert guide on a first-of-the-season forage; a mushroom cooking demonstration; and, a hearty, fungi-focused lunch with award-winning
The first pop up excursion, to take place in *March, April or May (depending on the arrival of the first rains), will comprise a group of only four lucky foragers - winners of a lucky draw of
An intimate gathering, the time spent among the towering pines is guaranteed to be an awakening like few others.
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NOTE
The appearance of wild mushrooms depends completely on natural phenomena that are impossible to forecast with absolute accuracy, particularly after long periods of drought. Although the Delheim events take place during the high season for wild mushrooms, the estate cannot guarantee the appearance of mushrooms on the day.
Delheim Estate is located in the Simonsberg sub-region of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes, on the Knorhoek Road, off the R44.