Darren Le Baron is a world renowned educator in Ethnomycology and Psychedelic studies. Based in the UK and Jamaica he is also a grassroots community activist and influencer. With a background in Creative Arts, Organic Horticulture and Permaculture, he is the creator of the Shroomshop, a Mushroom Cultivation initiative that engages local communities, schools and business enterprises alike.
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Upcoming Events
MycoBim: Mushroom Wellbeing
Join us in Barbados 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.
Shroomshop Pro
Come and expand your mushroom cultivation knowledge and learn new growing techniques in this 2 day course. It is perfect for anyone who has attended any of Darren’s previous Shroomshops for Beginners but not it’s not essential.
Webinars & Masterclasses
Psychedelics in Africa: The Untold Story
£175
One time
Join me in this series to learn the incredible history and the enriching stories of psychedelics in Africa. I will share my research, knowledge and experience through the lens of ancient history, mythology and scientific studies. Although rarely recognized by researchers and scientists psychoactive fungi and plants have been used by the earliest indigenous people of Africa for spiritual and community development for a millennia. Several African communities continue today to use these sacred plants in their rites of passage, initiation ceremonies and daily rituals. Sign up now and come on a journey with me into this amazing world.
Shroomshop Masterclass
£49.99
One time
One of my most exciting and sell out events, The Shroomshop:Mushroom Cultivation for Beginners, is now an online masterclass you can own forever. I have teamed up with The Psychedelic Society to bring Shroomshop to your screens in the most compact and accessible way. In this online masterclass you will learn indoor mushroom cultivation for growing medicinal and gourmet mushrooms from start to finish, in an easy to follow step-by-step series of videos. Sign up now and start your cultivation journey with me.
Shroomshop Jamaica Retreat — 2024
Come and explore the marvellous and mysterious realm of fungi during an enchanting week of mycology in the Jamaican paradise of Treasure Beach.
Ancestral Alchemy
Retreat —2024
A Psychedelic Immersion for Practitioners of the African Diaspora taking place in the powerful embrace of Jamaica. This retreat is where healing meets liberation! Join us for a groundbreaking journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
