MycoBim: An Enchanting Week of Mushrooms and Wellbeing in Barbados
Join us for MycoBim, a transformative seven day mushroom experience that goes beyond the usual wellness retreat. By exploring the fascinating world of fungi with us, you'll truly be cultivating a sustainable relationship with these living and breathing organisms.
Every day, new research reveals the significant role that fungi and mushrooms play in boosting not only human but also ecological health. MycoBim offers a unique opportunity to disconnect from everyday distractions and immerse deeply into the healing realm of mushrooms and other supportive healing modalities to focus on promoting wellbeing.
Our immersion is curated as a holistic practice to help you manifest your dreams, achieve your wellness goals, and be of service to others. We will accomplish this by nurturing a profound connection and understanding of life through the lens and perspective of fungi.
What's Included?
Board for 6 nights (Double and Single Occupancy Options Available)
Airport shuttle
Gift Bag
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Excursions
Full Program of Activities
Through a series of presentations, discussions, workshops, and outdoor activities, we will explore:
The health benefits of functional and therapeutic mushrooms
Mushroom cultivation
Mushroom medicine, including how to make powders, capsules, and tinctures
Mushroom cuisine, focusing on cooking with gourmet mushrooms
Complementary herbs and nutrition
Mushroom foraging and nature walks
Bodywork, mindfulness, and meditation
Come and experience the therapeutic benefits of mushrooms, with the Caribbean sea, sand, and nature serving as the perfect backdrop for your journey towards improved health and wellbeing.
How to book if I’m a local?
We have a special package designed for local Barbadian residents, featuring the full program and lunch, with accommodation excluded.
We also offer a local residents the option to book individual workshop sessions. Prices start from $75BBD please see program below.
Advanced bookings only. Please email info@mycobim.com to secure your place.
The Immersion Space
Shades of Barbados is set in beautiful landscaped gardens, with a traditional Bajan Chattel House theme and offers bright, attractive apartments. All accommodation has a living area with a sofa and a flat-screen TV as well as a private outdoor patio area. The kitchen comes with a microwave, fridge, oven and coffee maker. It also features a communal outdoor swimming pool and a gym. The nearest beach is the popular Paynes Bay beach which is less than a 5 minute walk from the complex.
About the Facilitators
This immersion will be facilitated by Darren Le Baron, Cheryl Haynes, and Kory Lashley.
Darren is a world renowned researcher and mushroom cultivator. He's known for his compelling workshops and presentations on ethnomycology, which some consider life changing. With his thought-provoking slogan, "You Are A Mushroom Having A Human Experience," Darren assists participants in designing and developing their unique approach to healing with mushrooms.
London born Cheryl Haynes, now residing in Barbados, is a Holistic Practitioner. She employs a yogic approach for 'whole self' development. As a certified Sivananda Yoga teacher and Mindfulness Coach, she uses various techniques to equip clients with the necessary tools for expressing their journey fully.
Kory, a Barbadian-born plant-based chef, specialises in alkaline and vegan cuisine. He has embarked upon various studies both formal and personal on topics connected with health and nutrition, which he applies scientifically in his craft. He will be demonstrating and serving tasty gourmet mushroom inspired dishes and healthy tonics.
*We offer tickets with shared twin room occupancy and premium single room options.
**Additionally, we have a special package designed for local Barbadian residents, featuring the full program and lunch, with accommodation excluded.