Mushroom Picking with Veiko Kastanje
Saturday, 6th of September
Join us for a mushroom foraging nature walk guided by a renowned Estonian mycologist
Prepare to be amazed by the variety of mushrooms that grow in our forests—many of which we may never notice during our everyday walks.
Veiko Kastanje has studied mycology and botany at Tartu University; worked as a guest researcher at Helsinki University, University of Gothenburg and National Botanical Garden of Belgium. Veiko takes every chance he gets to go on mushroom foraging trips and organise mushroom exhibitions. He has also translated several mushroom picking and identification handbooks into Estonian.
Veiko has a fascinating story to share about every mushroom he encounters in the woodland. You will learn how to identify your own mushroom spots, which fungi are safe to pick and which should be left in the forest, as well as how to preserve your finds for the winter months. He will also share tales about “magical mushrooms,” and the health benefits of mushrooms from both our local forests and far-flung continents.
The walk will conclude with a special surprise: amidst the mushrooms and nature, our chef will prepare a delicious treat using the mushrooms you have gathered. A true delight for any forager!
For the evening, Chef de Cuisine Achim Braitsch has created a fabulous three-course menu, dedicated to the tastes of the islands, based on local ingredients, in which foraged mushrooms will play a significant role.
Mushroom Delight & Dinner at Pädaste Manor | 170 € per person
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Mushroom picking nature-walk accompanied by our horticulturist and Veiko Kastanje
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A bite in the forest by Chef de Cuisine Achim Braitsch
- Exhibition of foraged mushrooms by Veiko Kastanje
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Specially themed three-course dinner at Restaurant Alexander
Wines and beverages excluded.
Mushroom picking starts at 14:00, dinner at 19:30.
For mushroom picking, we will hand out baskets and knives, but for a more comfortable walk in the forest we suggest bringing your rain boots. To join the mushroom walk, please arrive for early check-in.
MUSHROOM-PICKING WEEKEND OFFER
Join us for this wonderful September weekend by booking any room type for 2 nights and 2 seats to receive a rebate of 20% on your accomodation.*
*When booked directly with Pädaste Manor. Rebate not available in combination with any of our special offers.
Reservations are required; limited seats available.
For reservations, please contact our Guest Relations Manager at info@padaste.ee or dial +372 454 8800.
