Where my mycologists and mycophiles at? This is the spot in Lake Geneva (nay, perhaps the whole…read morestate of Wisconsin) to find locally grown mushrooms. Do you want oyster mushrooms? Yes, sir! They got them. Shiitake mushrooms? Are you shittake-ing me? Yes, they have shiitake mushrooms. Do you want a big, creepy ball of lion's mane? Yes, they have lion's mane, in all of its repugnant mushroom gloriousness. River Valley Ranch Mushroom Farm was started in 1976, by Bill Rose and his son, Eric. They continue to run the show today. The focus here at River Valley Ranch is on producing chemical-free mushrooms. They have multiple barns that serve as mushroom grow rooms, but they also produce a variety of other chemical-free vegetable crops. They sell their produce in their store and also local farmers markets. The store inside River Valley Ranch is like a dream come true for people who like to eat good, local food. You will find produce and goods that River Valley Ranch has grown and created on their farm, but also local Wisconsin products created elsewhere. Everything on the shelves feels like it was carefully considered before being placed there. There are also freshly baked loaves of bread baked in-house, wine and beer, Wisconsin cheese, many jars of pickled things, jellies and jams, and a kitchen where you can find meals and hot food. This place is awesome.

Such a wonderful market with the freshest mushrooms. They grow them. They also offer organic…read moreproduce, canned mushrooms, salsas, pasta sauce, cheese, eggs and so much more. Small shop so it always seems I'm in someone's way. But everyone is friendly. And once again, I bought a mushroom kit. Fingers crossed we get mushrooms this time. Assuming I remember to water it.