Mushroom Mountain Farm Tours
Join us in discovering all the magical things mushrooms can do! Mushroom Mountain offers farm tours, showcasing the amazing ways we can live in harmony with nature through fungi. This tour is perfect for anyone interested in learning about growing or cooking their own mushrooms, foraging for wild mushrooms, caring for our environment with mushrooms, or even starting their own mushroom farm.
THE TOUR
-> Starting off, our tour begins in our shaded picnic area at a large table filled with real mushrooms and teaching materials for the attendees to interact with. Your tour guide will briefly discuss Mushroom Mountain’s origins and the nutritional, medicinal, and other valuable properties of mushrooms.
–> Then, we will walk over to our laboratory where attendees can learn the role of a lab when working with mushrooms as well as hear about any cool projects we are working on currently.
—> Next the tour will visit our mushroom greenhouse to see how different mushrooms can be grown in a more enclosed environment. We will then pass through our vegetable garden and mural area where your guide will expound upon the complex and paramount connections between mushrooms and plants.
—-> Lastly, we will embark on the Mushroom Mountain Mushroom Trail- but don’t worry! This trail is very short and is a closed loop. Here we will see the various ways mushrooms can be farmed/grown outdoors. Guests will learn about the myriad of mushrooms that grow in the wild both here in South Carolina and in other locations around the world.
—–> The tour will conclude with an open question session where any of the attendees may ask any mushroom-related questions they might be pondering. After, guests are welcome to resume the trail or meander through our on-site shop The MushROOM to learn more about Mushroom Mountain and purchase any products we may carry.
–> Then, we will walk over to our laboratory where attendees can learn the role of a lab when working with mushrooms as well as hear about any cool projects we are working on currently.
—> Next the tour will visit our mushroom greenhouse to see how different mushrooms can be grown in a more enclosed environment. We will then pass through our vegetable garden and mural area where your guide will expound upon the complex and paramount connections between mushrooms and plants.
—-> Lastly, we will embark on the Mushroom Mountain Mushroom Trail- but don’t worry! This trail is very short and is a closed loop. Here we will see the various ways mushrooms can be farmed/grown outdoors. Guests will learn about the myriad of mushrooms that grow in the wild both here in South Carolina and in other locations around the world.
—–> The tour will conclude with an open question session where any of the attendees may ask any mushroom-related questions they might be pondering. After, guests are welcome to resume the trail or meander through our on-site shop The MushROOM to learn more about Mushroom Mountain and purchase any products we may carry.
It is our hope that you will leave Mushroom Mountain with a newfound knowledge and appreciation of the mushroom kingdom and more confidence in bringing the power of mushrooms into your own life!
PUBLIC & PRIVATE TOURS
Public Group Tours
Scheduled twice a month on Thursdays, individuals and families are welcome!
$15 per person, kids 4 and under are free (must be accompanied by an adult).
Private Group Tours
- 10 people or less – $150 reservation deposit (this covers up to 10 people; if there are less than 10 in your group the tour is a $150 flat fee)
11 people or more– $150 reservation deposit, $15/person after 10th person, up to 30 people total. Kids 4 and under are free (must be accompanied by an adult).
Reserve by emailing tours@mushroommountain.com
SCHOOL & HOMESCHOOL TOURS
We especially enjoy sharing information on mushrooms with upcoming generations- by understanding the importance of mushrooms, children can develop a greater appreciation for the interconnectedness of all living things while they learn about the vital role they play in our ecosystems, creating a brighter future for all.
10 people or less– $150 reservation deposit (this covers up to 10 people; if there are less than 10 in your group the tour is a $150 flat fee)
11 people or more – $150 reservation deposit (this covers up to 10 people) kids 4 and under are free (must be accompanied by an adult).
Reserve by emailing tours@mushroommountain.com
HOW TO FIND US
Our address is:
200 Finley Road
Easley, SC 29642
Sometimes GPS will try to take you to the rear of our property (rear is on Jewell Road). If this happens, please proceed (or go back to) the intersection of Finley Road and Jewell Road, and take a left onto Finley Road. We will be the first driveway on your left and we have an elevated (faded) triangular sign that says Mushroom Mountain at the entrance to our gravel driveway. Proceed down the gravel driveway towards the wood sign (on the right) and follow the road to the left following the sign to The MushROOM. You will see cars parked on both sides and will be greeted by an employee who will help direct you where to park.
TOUR FAQ
Are Pets Allowed?
We are sorry but no pets are allowed. Service animals are welcome, but are not allowed in the fruiting rooms according to Food Safety Codes.
How long is the tour?
All tours last approximately 1.5 hours.
How many people can come?
We can accommodate approx 30 people in one group, but please look at your specific tour type for further details.
Can we eat there?
We have a picnic area with approx. 30 person seating capacity where lunch can be enjoyed; however, we do not serve food.
Are restrooms available?
There are two individual restrooms available on site.
What if it rains?
We will still plan to have your tour if it is raining lightly so please bring a rain jacket and/or umbrella. If it is raining heavily or storming, there is a chance your tour might be postponed. Please keep a look out for an email from a Mushroom Mountain team member regarding cancellation or rescheduling via justin@mushroommountain.com
How do we reschedule?
Please email us at least one day before the tour at justin@mushroommountain.com
Can I get a refund if I can’t make it?
We do not offer refunds for tours, but you may use a credit in the amount of your tour reservation for any other product or service we offer. In this case we do recommend the Young Mycologist Classroom Activity Kit for a
When should I arrive?
Please arrive between 15-20 minutes before the start of the tour to sign in and so that we may start without delay.
Is this tour outdoors or indoors?
90% of the tour will take place outdoors but in the shade.
A portion of your tour will be on our mushroom trail in the woods. The terrain is light, but we ask that you wear close-toed shoes if you are able to. There is poison ivy in the woods, occasional snakes, insects and critters on the trail. Please stay on the trail and watch out.
What should I wear?
Whatever compliments your eyes
Please dress according to the weather. Check the forecast the night before and morning of your visit. The weather can be variable in our area, so please come prepared.
What should I bring?
As an organic farm we do not use pest control. For your own comfort, it is advised you bring bug spray (in the warmer season) and water (always) for your own hydration. We will spend most of our time outside and on our feet. Feel free to bring a personal blanket and or hot beverage/ hot hands/ gloves/ scarves in the chilly months.
What do I do when arriving?
When you arrive, We will help you get parked and have you sign a waiver. Insert info about the sign here and maybe a pic
Are Pets Allowed?
We are sorry but no pets are allowed. Service animals are welcome, but are not allowed in the fruiting rooms according to Food Safety Codes.
How long is the tour?
All tours last approximately 1.5 hours.
How many people can come?
We can accommodate approx 30 people in one group, but please look at your specific tour type for further details.
Can we eat there?
We have a picnic area with approx. 30 person seating capacity where lunch can be enjoyed; however, we do not serve food.
Are restrooms available?
There are two individual restrooms available on site.
What if it rains?
We will still plan to have your tour if it is raining lightly so please bring a rain jacket and/or umbrella. If it is raining heavily or storming, there is a chance your tour might be postponed. Please keep a look out for an email from a Mushroom Mountain team member regarding cancellation or rescheduling. justin@mushroommountain.com
How do we reschedule?
Please email us at least one day before the tour at justin@mushroommountain.com
Can I get a refund if I can’t make it?
We do not offer refunds for tours, but you may use a credit in the amount of your tour reservation for any other product or service we offer. In this case we do recommend the Young Mycologist Classroom Activity Kit for a
When should I arrive?
Please arrive between 15-20 minutes before the start of the tour to sign in and so that we may start without delay.
Is this tour outdoors or indoors?
90% of the tour will take place outdoors but in the shade.
A portion of your tour will be on our mushroom trail in the woods. The terrain is light, but we ask that you wear close-toed shoes if you are able to. There is poison ivy in the woods, occasional snakes, insects and critters on the trail. Please stay on the trail and watch out.
What should I wear?
Whatever compliments your eyes
Please dress according to the weather. Check the forecast the night before and morning of your visit. The weather can be variable in our area, so please come prepared.
What should I bring?
As an organic farm we do not use pest control. For your own comfort, it is advised you bring bug spray (in the warmer season) and water (always) for your own hydration. We will spend most of our time outside and on our feet. Feel free to bring a personal blanket and or hot beverage/ hot hands/ gloves/ scarves in the chilly months.
What do I do when arriving?
When you arrive, We will help you get parked and have you sign a waiver. Insert info about the sign here and maybe a pic
What others have said about their Mushroom Mountain Tour experience:
“One of the most eye-opening experiences in a long life of adventures! There is an entire alien presence sharing our world with us! (allowing us a presence here?) This is not a tourist site – though it would knock the socks off any literate human who happened in, as I did, thinking I already knew a lot about mushrooms. This is the biggest thing being explored on the planet, in my opinion. I left, reluctantly, at the end of the tour, wondering how I could help. Go see for yourself!”
“Great experience! Olga was very helpful. The entire tour was very humorous and I enjoy this place very much! Highly recommend coming here if you like mushrooms or plants!”