IT SMELLS LIKE MUSHROOMS
Mushroom picking and culinary experience with Bojan & Anja
Bojan and Anja are a father and daughter from Bovec who can tell you many interesting things about mushrooms. Both are experts in determining mushroom, Bojan even holds the highest title at the Mycological Association of Slovenia - a mentor. So when you go to the forest to pick mushrooms, they are definitely the right company. Before you embark on an adventure into the mushroom kingdom of the Bovec forests, you will head to the terrace of Bovec kitch’n to be served a delicious home-made breakfast made from local ingredients - giving you enough energy for a few hours of hiking through the forest as you look for and learn about mushrooms. Return to Bovec kitch’n with a basket of freshly picked edible mushrooms and learn how to clean, prepare and store them. After that, create your own mushroom-based dishes under the watchful eye of the hosts and then taste them.
The experience takes place every Tuesday from June to September, starting at 8.30 or in October/November by appointment. Bookings are required.
Every participant receives a gift and a booklet with recipes.
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155 € / person
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135 € / person
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125 € / person
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115 € / person
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110 € / person
The price includes home-made breakfast with local delicacies, foraging for mushrooms in the local forests and learning about them with mycologists, preparing and tasting mushroom-based dishes, gifts.
THE GUIDED EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
8.30 Meeting & breakfast with local delicacies at Bojan & Anja's
9.30 Mushroom picking in the local forests & learning about mushrooms with an experienced mycologist
12.00 Returning to the base of Bovec kitch'n, snack & getting ready for cooking
12.30 Culinary preparation of picked mushrooms & tasting
🔹 Practical Info
In the morning, please arrive ready for mushroom hunting – wear hiking shoes and long pants for exploring the forest. You’re welcome to bring comfortable shoes to change into for the culinary part.
Parking is available at our private parking area: Mala vas 114a, 5230 Bovec.
If you’re staying nearby, we recommend walking over and enjoying a relaxing stroll through the village.
🕒 Please note: The schedule is approximate – actual starting times may vary depending on the flow of the day.
👥 Group size: The experience requires a minimum of 2 participants and is limited to a maximum of 6 people for a more personal atmosphere. If you wish to be in a private group, let us know when booking.
🌧️ In case of bad weather, we’ll reschedule the experience if possible. If not, the experience will be cancelled. You will be notified beforehand.
