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    Forage Seattle

    4.9 (149 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Michael S.

    If someone had told me a year ago that I'd spend 2 hours and 15 minutes on a cold November morning willingly learning about mushroom identification and foraging, I would have laughed... and yet here we are. This experience with Forage Seattle (booked through Airbnb Experiences) was the perfect blend of education and exploration, and our guide Vassilissa made what could have been a dry lecture into a genuinely engaging forest adventure. We arrived promptly at 9:30am on November 9th at Bridle Trails State Park (you'll need a Discover Pass to park, which costs $45 annually). The Google Maps pin was accurate, and the only minor hiccup was that the portable restroom was being serviced that morning - so plan accordingly. Our group of seven joined four other participants, making it an intimate 11-person experience that still felt personal and interactive. What struck me immediately was how knowledgeable Vassilissa was - until she casually mentioned (at the very end!) that she was relatively new to guiding, we would have NEVER known. She demonstrated her expertise through every identification, every answer to our random questions, and every teaching moment when we stumbled upon something unexpected.We spent the first hour at the picnic tables. The setup was beautiful - black tablecloths, mushroom identification guides, jars of foraged specimens, and all the tools we'd need spread before us. She walked us through essential safety tips (the most memorable being "when in doubt, throw it out"). We learned about the seasonality of mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest (you can forage 10 months out of the year!), how to identify a mushroom by examining the cap, stem, and gills/pores, and how to use the specialized foraging knife with its curved brush. She explained each tool: the perforated basket (to redistribute spores as you walk), the UV flashlight (which she demonstrated on fluorescent mushrooms - SO cool), the lighter (for the maple syrup smell on candy cap mushrooms), and the identification guide.One of my favourite revelations? The mushroom emoji is actually a poisonous mushroom (Amanita muscaria). Who knew?! After our classroom session, we crossed into Bridle Trails State Park's forested trails. Vassilissa explained what to look for when hunting edible mushrooms: ideal conditions, the importance of "duff" (that thick layer of decomposing organic matter on the forest floor), and how to identify both edible and inedible specimens. We got INCREDIBLY lucky with the weather - a dry, sunny fall day that was cold but not uncomfortably chilly. Fun fact: if the forest is more than 50 percent red cedar, you won't find edible mushrooms! We primarily hunted for chanterelles but also found Zellers bolete mushrooms along the trail. While our collective bounty wasn't massive (each person walked away with a handful), the process of learning to spot them was incredibly satisfying. Every time someone found a mushroom, Vassilissa would get visibly excited and turn it into a teaching moment - examining characteristics, explaining what made it identifiable, and sharing fascinating facts. One memorable moment was when Vassilissa offered us homemade reishi tea that she'd brewed from mushrooms she personally foraged. The earthy, slightly bitter taste was fascinating (and apparently packed with immune-boosting properties).Beyond the practical skills, I learned genuinely surprising things. Did you know that ANY dog can be trained to be a truffle dog (chihuahuas and Burmese mountain dogs were examples)? Vassilissa's approach meant we could ask random questions and she'd thoughtfully explain her perspective (she's a self-proclaimed plucker!). The experience felt less like an educational lecture and more like a fun field trip with an enthusiastic friend who happens to know EVERYTHING about fungi. That's the magic of good teaching - you don't even realize how much you're absorbing because you're genuinely engaged. After foraging, we headed back where Vassilissa shared information about group trips, foraging permit requirements, and the best PNW spots (Mount Rainier but NOT the North Cascades!). She demonstrated how to properly clean mushrooms. As a parting gift, we each received a goody bag of cultivated King Oyster mushrooms grown in Seattle. There was also an opportunity to purchase the Opinel foraging knife or the tabbed identification book. We were complete beginners, and Vassilissa met us exactly where we were with patience and enthusiasm. If you've ever been curious about mushroom foraging, or you're looking for a unique outdoor activity that combines education with gentle adventure, Forage Seattle delivers in every possible way. Just bring your curiosity (and maybe use the restroom before you arrive).

    Mel S.

    Super awesome class, lots to learn and appreciate about nature and mushrooms. Angela is an amazing host and teacher; gets you to love and appreciate all that nature has to provide. It was our first time foraging and the whole experience was outstanding! Super fun to come alone or with friends, all ages and love/knowledge experience. The cooking class was super fun too, learned so many things about cooking mushrooms that I now realized I have not been doing. This is your sign to book the class and forage some fun! Definitely recommend!

    Yasmine H.

    I had an absolute BLAST doing the Chef-Led Intro to Gourmet Mushroom Foraging & Cooking class with Angela. Despite the rain, she was super prepared (even providing hand warmers, tea/coffee) and we stayed nice and dry during the cooking experience. She is super hilarious, entertaining, and really knows her stuff. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone!

    Micaela W.

    I booked the Seattle Mushroom 101 tour in late September. The booking process was clearly communicated and the location was fairly accessible (note that there was an option to pay for parking) I found the interactive portion of the class to be the most interesting and we were able to see a variety of mushrooms! Bring a notebook to take notes! I do communications and workshop facilitation in my day job and so I might make a few recommendations about improving the structure and flow of the sit-down learning portion, but overall it was a good starting point for future learnings.

    Sarah B.

    I learned so much about local mushrooms! We did not forage a lot, but learned the skills to go back again on our own. Thank you, Ben!

    Chester D.

    Such a fun and educational experience! The mushroom forage group was incredibly well organized, and the guide was both knowledgeable and passionate about fungi. I learned so much about identifying different species safely while enjoying a beautiful walk in nature. Highly recommend it to anyone curious about mushrooms or just looking for a unique outdoor activity!

    Lili P.

    Amazing experience! The guide Ben was super knowledgeable and friendly, and we found some beautiful mushrooms. Great way to spend a weekend morning -- highly recommend for anyone who loves nature and good company.

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    Maggie B.

    Such an awesome experience! Absolutely obsessed! V and Angela were both so knowledgeable and fun to learn from! Can't recommend this enough! I will be taking more classes from them in the future!

    Jack S.

    What a fun time! Angela was a knowledgeable and entertaining guide/host. We did a walk where she told us about everything we saw, including greens we used for a salad, then had a snack back at the tables. I would highly recommend this for anyone interested in mycology or just cooking w shoots.

    Liz D.

    Such an amazing experience with Angela! We found some really cool mushrooms and went on a nice short hike with our group. Some cooking tips for mushrooms that I had never known before! We got to try some mushroom jerky which was marinated & double dehydrated and even reishi tea. The mushrooms that we cooked were matsutake that Angela foraged on Monday in Packwood and black pearl. Delicious. We also tried some of her famous nettle shortbread cookies. Also, Angela might secretly be a stand up comedian because I laughed the entire event. So fun! Thanks Angela. Highly recommend this experience.

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    Jing C.

    Fun 101 class for mushroom identification and some foraging. Ben was a great teacher!

    Xinyi Z.

    Super fun event! Angela is so funny, attentive and an expert at everything related to mushroom. The tour includes learning about mushrooms, foraging, cooking and tasting the goods. Super fun, engaging and educational the whole way through.

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    so fun and informative! ben was awesome. he was so funny and kind. a really great experience. l

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    had an amazing time! Ben is the best. Definitely definitely do this class don't miss it

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    Such a fun informative class. Highly recommend !!! Can't wait to use my skills to forage on my own

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    Ben was fantastic - so knowledgeable and so personable! Had a wonderful time with my friend Sharon!

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    We had the best time with Ben! Thank you for showing us what you know and getting us started. Highly recommend!

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    So much fun! Ben was knowledgeable and made it lots of fun. I feel much more equipped for hunting mushrooms.

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    Amazing experience! So informative and we found Oyster mushrooms that we are taking home. Ben was the best!

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    Great experience learning about mushroom foraging. The 5 steps approach to identify mushrooms will definitely be useful in the future!

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    Willows Lodge

    4.3(377 reviews)
    6.6 km
    $$$

    Amazing place for a staycation. I wanted to get away for a night and have a solo bacchanalia, and…read moreWillows Lodge was perfect. I had fries and rose in the fireside lounge, I had champagne and Fran's chocolates in the bathtub in my room, and I had barking frog room service for breakfast. The bed was comfy, I could watch TV from the bath, the room was spacious. Will definitely come here again and use the spa facilities.

    My family and I bought tickets to the Willows Lodge special Easter brunch. We showed up 15 minutes…read moreearly and I kind of think they're not too used to doing this. There was no one there to greet us and looked like that they were still getting the dining room ready. The hostess did not come out until five minutes before seating time. I was kind of disappointed since this was supposed to be a special Easter brunch, but there was nothing to indicate that this was for Easter other than a few of the desserts. No Easter bunny, there are a couple Easter egg decorations on every table, but that was about it. Still, the ambience was good, a fancy brunch at a fancy hotel. The wait staff provided excellent service. The food was provided in a pretty good spread. The prime rib and the fresh oysters were probably the standout of the food. I don't know why they only have one person with two tiny hot plates to man the made to order station there for everyone. The family did like the desserts, they were very cute. My wife thought that they were too sweet, but that just means I like them a lot. All in all, it was a good brunch to experience once for a special occasion. No huge complaints here.

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    Sound Excursions - Everything except the shaker set, glass and cutting board was shipped to me

    Sound Excursions

    4.8(128 reviews)
    19.5 kmInterbay

    I got to choose from several virtual experiences for a work event: cooking classes, wreath making,…read morecandle making, and winter cocktails. I opted for the cocktail class and was so impressed! First, the quality of the ingredients they shipped to me was amazing, from a spiced honey ginger syrup and special bitters blend to candied ginger and dehydrated orange garnishes. We made three bourbon drinks (Woodford Reserve, also included), led by a mixologist from the Seattle area. I especially liked the Holiday in Louisville, which was a twist on a Moscow mule, and the spiced old fashioned. The webcast was well produced, with a couple of folks from our company co-hosting with the mixologist. If you're planning a corporate event and have remote team members, I highly recommend these virtual experiences!

    What a fun day trip to Leavenworth! This trip leaves from south lake union at 10am, which I thought…read morewas a much better time & location than most other tours (8am & not centrally located). Overall Leavenworth was well worth the trip. Expectations were exceeded! We enjoyed a beautiful snowy drive with several Christmas movies & Trivia on both ways. The bus was surprisingly filled with people who seemed to be 25+ (a perk for us late 20's) but it would still be enjoyable for kids/teens. We left the SLU around 10am and arrived by 1pm, had time to explore shops and eat two meals, then got on the bus by 6pm and arrive by 8:15pm! It even snowed during our time there which made it extra memorable. Food and drink is super reasonably priced there, compared to Seattle at least. The host was entertaining and friendly. Only knocked off one star for the in-bus bathroom - it unfortunately wasn't the cleanest as was out of toilet paper and hand sanitizer - yikes! The host did walk around with plenty of snacks, water, and hand sanitizer later. Aside from that, everything was seamless! Thanks, Sound Excursions!

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    Wine Tasting Shuttle - Sam Olive (left), Slavik Melnik.

    Wine Tasting Shuttle

    5.0(2 reviews)
    17.4 kmSouth Lake Union

    The shuttle is nice and clean, he picks you up in the morning and after visiting a winery or two…read moreyou are treated to a delicious lunch. After lunch you continue on the wine tasting journey and even get discounts on the wine you purchase at the wineries you visit. I went with a group of 10 women and there was plenty of room in the shuttle and all the wineries we visited were great. The wineries varied along with the types of wines, so if you have a preference on wineries or wine I recommend sharing that with Ramon as he is open to suggestions and makes it the best experience possible.

    The day started by getting picked up at our address by the shuttle, which was very convenient since…read morewe were visiting from out of town without a car. No one else signed up for a tour that day, so my boyfriend and I were the only passengers. We basically has a private tour. Ramon was the driver and he was very friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed all of the stops where we had anywhere from 3 to 6 tastings. The wines were mostly reds. The lunch stop was Cuban and it was phenomenal. I was incredibly impressed with this authentic restaurant. It was delicious. We ate early, though, around 11:00 am. So, don't have a big breakfast before hand.

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    Wine Tasting Shuttle - Vegetales mixtos, one of three entree options from the WTS special menu at Twisted Cuban Cafe and Bar.

    Vegetales mixtos, one of three entree options from the WTS special menu at Twisted Cuban Cafe and Bar.

    Wine Tasting Shuttle - Mike Metheny, Three of Cups Winery co-owner/Winemaker (left) and Ramon Mendez, WTS Owner/Operator.

    Mike Metheny, Three of Cups Winery co-owner/Winemaker (left) and Ramon Mendez, WTS Owner/Operator.

    Wine Tasting Shuttle - Tostones, Twisted Cuban Cafe and Bar.

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    Tostones, Twisted Cuban Cafe and Bar.

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