Join us for the Mendocino Wine & Mushroom Festival 2011 
November 4, 2011 - November 13, 2011
Mendocino County is home to over 3,000 types of mushrooms, 500 of which are edible. And every fall, beginning in October, when the gentle rains begin to fall, the mushrooms flourish in abundance.
Catch a Canoe and Bicycles, too! – at Stanford Inn by The Sea November 4-13th, 2011.
Explore Big River where happy crabs live. For the Mushroom Festival we’ll provide a complimentary map of Big River Estuary with historical and contemporary photographs depicting the history of beautiful Big River Estuary. Mountain bike along coast bluffs and old logging roads and experience Mendocino as only mountain biking can provide. Mention that you read this here and receive an additional 10% off.
 Mushroom Exploration Tours - Nov 7-10, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Nov 11th, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join naturalist Ryane Snow, Ph.D. for a foraging walk. Meet in the Stanford Inn lobby for an introductory mushroom talk before heading out to explore the local forests and meadows $30/person. Children under 16 free. Private tours can be arranged. Please call the Stanford Inn for information 707-937-5615.
The Ravens’ Restaurant and Meyer Family Vineyard’s Mushroom Dinner – Saturday, November 12, 2011; 6:30 p.m.
Join our team of culinary experts and Stanford Inn’s Wine Director Brendan McGuigan and Meyer Family Vineyards for an evening of gourmet vegan cuisine and wine pairing, inspired the Mendocino fungi. You’ll enjoy five courses that will celebrate the marriage of mushrooms and Mendocino County Pinot Noir wines. The event will include guest speaker and local mushroom expert Ryane Snow Ph.D. $85 per person (excludes tax and gratuity).
From Forest to Table - A Wild Mushroom Ecological and Gastronomical Experience - Stanford Inn by the Sea – Saturday November 5th , 2011 Noon - 5:00 p.m; November 12th, 2011. Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Join naturalist Ryane Snow, Ph.D. and the creative team at the Ravens for a fun-filled afternoon of mushroom gathering and mushroom cookery. Begin with lunch – a sampling of our culinary approach to Northern California’s mushrooms and an introduction to local fungi. After your introduction head out into the forests and meadows for a foraging walk. Return to the Inn for a tutorial on mushroom identification, cleaning and prepping. Limited to 40 people; $70/person (excludes gratuity to the Inn’s serving staff).
From Forest to Table - A Wild Mushroom Ecological and Gastronomical Experience - Stanford Inn by the Sea. November 12th, 2011. Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Due to popular request we are repeating this event. See listing Nov. 5th.
Introduction to Medicinal Mushrooms with Breakfast - The Raven’s Restaurant – Sunday, November 6th, and Friday, November 11th 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Often the first question when encountering a new mushroom is “Is it edible or poisonous?” But a more interesting question is “How can this mushroom improve my health?” Join Ryane Snow, Ph.D., local mushroom expert and classical Chinese medical practitioner, for a fascinating look into the medicinal uses of mushrooms while enjoying a breakfast featuring local, health-promoting mushrooms. $40/person (excludes tax and gratuity). Limit 40 People.
Introduction to Medicinal Mushrooms with Breakfast - The Raven’s Restaurant, Friday, November 11th 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. See Introduction to Medicinal Mushrooms with Breakfast listing November 6th. Limit 40 People.
Ravens’ Restaurant at Stanford Inn by the Sea November 6th – 11th
Five-course mushroom tasting meal offered. Includes amuse, soup, salad, appetizer, entrée, and dessert. $55/person, $85 with wine pairings Meyer Family Vineyards wine pairings. Includes wine notes.
Stanford Inn by the Sea Eco-Lodge & Retreat Center
Not just for one day but for more than two weeks during the Wine & Mushroom Festival we are featuring great rates, great stays, great food, and great experiences! Healing Experiences at Massage in the Forest and from Mendocino Center for Well Being. Ask about our Forest to Table Workshop Nov 5 & 12. Rates begin at $189, including breakfast including your choice of entrees from our extensive menu. |
