Life at the Edge of the Woods
Log Cultivation
Traditional shiitake cultivation using sustainable forest practices. Each mushroom is lovingly grown on carefully selected logs.
Teaching & Courses
Learn the art of mushroom cultivation from someone who lives and breathes it. Hands-on courses in the heart of the forest.
Community Spirit
A regular volunteer and storyteller, sharing tales of mining days, Texada flower rock, and red hot beat poetry by the fire.
The Forest & Its Treasures
Protecting the Watershed
Our forest is part of a critical watershed that supports one of the world's rarest fish species—the Texada Island stickleback species pairs. These remarkable fish are found in only five small lakes on the Sunshine Coast, making them globally significant.
The stickleback species pairs are among the youngest species on Earth, having evolved in less than 13,000 years since the last Ice Age. They consist of two distinct forms—the "limnetics" that live in open water eating plankton, and the "benthics" that dwell in the shallows feeding on invertebrates.
By supporting sustainable forest practices here, you're helping protect the pristine watershed these endangered fish depend on for survival. Our careful stewardship ensures clean water flows into nearby lakes, preserving habitat for these unique evolutionary treasures.
A Modern Day Tom Bombadil
In his small log cabin deep in the woods, Shiitake John lives amongst the deer with his faithful companion Una. The forest is his home, his classroom, and his sanctuary.
Sit by the fire long enough, and you'll hear stories of mining adventures, the mysteries of Texada's rare flower rock, or perhaps a spontaneous recitation of beat poetry that echoes through the trees.
This is more than mushroom farming—it's a way of life at the edge of civilization, where nature and knowledge intertwine.