four season foraging

bwca winter foraging weekend

Friday, january 31st - monday, february 3

Join Maria of Four Season Foraging for a special weekend exploring the fungi and evergreens of the Superior National Forest. Attendees will enjoy guided foraging hikes, learning sessions and related activities, and fresh, lodge-cooked meals.

Registration includes:

3 nights lodging in a shared cabin or private lodge room

2 days of foraging classes, excursions, and activities

Breakfasts (Saturday-Monday) and Dinner (Saturday-Sunday) provided

  • Saturday: Evergreen Foraging

    Breakfast gathering in the main lodge

    Indoor presentation

    Time outside identifying and foraging for evergreens, including juniper, balsam fir, spruces, and pines

    Casual dinner in the main lodge

    Evening gathering making juniper-infused butter

  • Sunday: Wild Mushroom Foraging

    Breakfast gathering in the main lodge

    Indoor presentation

    Time outside identifying and foraging for wild and medicinal mushrooms, including but not limited to chaga, tinder conk, and birch polypore

    Plated dinner in the main lodge

    Post-dinner mushroom tea and fireside chat

Lodging packages

Pricing includes lodging + foraging activities listed above. Click “pay deposit and reserve” button below to register. $250 deposit required to book. Remaining amount + tax will be due January 10.

Questions? Email Steph at info@borderlandlodge.com

shared Cabins: $775 each

Bunk with other retreat-goers in our shared 2-4 bedroom Jack Pine, Bear Paw, or Wolf Den cabins. Rooms include 2 twins, 1 queen, or 1 king and all come with a single registration (1 guest per room).

foraging only: $500

Add a second person to your cabin bedroom or lodge room.

Reserve your own lodge room for the winter weekend: $975

Cross River Suite ($975) comes with 1 registration, and sleeps up to 2 guests across 1 king bed. Suite includes a jetted soaking tub and gas fireplace.

Maria has been gathering wild edibles since 2004 and loves sharing this skill with others. She has spent over 10 years teaching foraging and other nature programs at various organizations in the Upper Midwest. In 2017, Maria founded Four Season Foraging to offer monthly foraging workshops, creating a space where people can learn to interact with urban and rural wild places in meaningful and sustainable ways.

Maria from Four Season Foraging showing lichen to winter retreat attendees at Borderland Lodge

 FAQs

  • Yes! Reserve your spot by paying for your respective deposits, and then email Steph (info@borderlandlodge.com) that you would like to be assigned the same cabin.

  • Yes! If you’d like to reserve a private cabin please reach out to Steph at info@borderlandldoge.com and we can get you set up.

  • Breakfasts Saturday, Sunday, and Monday will be provided, as well as dinner Saturday and Sunday nights. After you register we will be in touch to confirm your visit and check-in about any dietary accommodations.

    We will have a limited dining menu, along with beer and wine, available Friday night for purchase between 5-7pm.

    Lunches are not provided.

  • 4+ weeks notice: $50 fee

    4 weeks and less notice: 75% of total amount fee

    14 days or less notice: no refunds available

    We hope that you can appreciate the amount of time, love, and energy we put into these events. Not just during the event, but the many months leading up to it.

  • Absolutely. The winter is a wonderful time to forage for plants and fungi living above the snow cover.

  • Winter is a beautiful time to visit the Boundary Waters. Here are a few recommendations to make it a more comfortable and enjoyable experience:

    • Be prepared for cold temps with plenty of upper and lower layers, wool socks, warm boots, mittens, hats and scarves.

    • 4/AWD vehicles are required for visiting Borderland Lodge

    • We offer complimentary snowshoes for guests to enjoy in your downtime. Our lodge is close to several ski systems so don’t forget to bring your nordic skis – or rent a pair from Sawtooth Outfitters on your way up!