Wine Caps Workshop 9 a.m. Aug. 1 @ Ruggles Mine Mill Yard

$25 per family / group

$25.00

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Learn to grow your own wine cap mushrooms!  Approx. 30-40 minutes followed by Q&A 

$25 ticket includes:

  • Admission for (1) family / couple / small group of friends / individual  - all ages welcome

  • (1) 2.5 lb. bucket of wine cap spawn to build a 20 sq. ft. mushroom bed at home with your own wood chips

  • Hands-on bed demonstration & info session on care / ID / harvesting

  • $5 off coupon for (1) 2026 adult admission to Ruggles Mine

The workshop is NOT IN the mine! Please follow the signs directing guests to the workshop site & parking. 

We are offering low price group admission to keep this workshop affordable for everyone. Six spaces are available, which may result in a large headcount. When booking, please let us know who will attend in the field provided to help us prepare.

Before the workshop:

  • Pick out shady sites with water access for your wine cap bed at home

  • Find a source of wood chips for your project

  • Think of any questions about growing, cooking, selecting a site etc.

  • If you cannot stand for 30-45 minutes, plan to bring a camp chair or contact us and we'll bring one you can use

Day of workshop:

  • Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the woods /  uneven terrain

  • Be ready for kneeling, bending, and getting your hands dirty - bring gloves if you wish

  • Be present - please leave screens in the car when possible (no unauthorized photography during the workshop)

  • Prepare to refrigerate your spawn, build your wine cap bed within 2 weeks, and water bi-weekly for best results

Spending the day at Ruggles Mine after?

  • Review Ruggles FAQ info