MycoBim 2025: A Transformative Journey with Mushrooms and Wellness in Barbados
Embark on this journey with us at MycoBim 2025, where we've expanded our transformative seven day mushroom experience to new heights.
This isn't just another wellness retreat - it's an immersive adventure into the enchanting world of fungi, combining ancient wisdom with cutting edge research in one of the Caribbean's most stunning settings.
Recent groundbreaking studies continue to unveil the remarkable potential of fungi and mushrooms in revolutionising both human wellness and environmental health.
At MycoBim 2025, you'll have the exclusive opportunity to learn from world-renowned and local experts while disconnecting from daily stresses.
Our expanded program includes educational presentations, hands on workshops, expert led expeditions, and innovative healing sessions that integrate traditional wisdom with modern scientific understanding.
This carefully curated immersion goes beyond personal transformation - it's about building a community of passionate fungi enthusiasts and wellness seekers. Through interactive workshops, mindful practices, and deep nature connection, you'll discover how to harness the power of mushrooms to enhance your wellbeing, support your community, and contribute to environmental sustainability.
Join us in creating lasting connections with both fellow participants and the fascinating fungal kingdom that connects us all.
Discover Your Wellness Journey Through Our Immersive Experiences:
🍄 Deep dive into the healing power of functional and adaptogenic mushrooms
🍄 Get Growing - Learn the art of mushroom cultivation
🍄 Create your own natural mushroom remedies (powders, tinctures & more)
🍄 Culinary Adventures - Master the art of cooking with gourmet mushrooms
🍄 Holistic Wellness - Explore complementary herbs and nutrition for optimal health
🍄 Nature Connection - Guided foraging walks in beautiful natural settings
🍄 Mind-Body Balance - Experience transformative bodywork, mindfulness, and meditation
🍄 Comprehensive Health Evaluation - comes with an Iridology session and custom wellness plan tailored just for you
🍄 Personalised Health Evaluation - Includes an iridology consultation and customised wellness plan
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.
What's Included?
🍄 Board for 6 nights
🍄 Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🍄 Full Program of Activities
🍄 Excursions
🍄 Board includes shared twin room or apartment occupancy
🍄 Premium rooms available
🍄 Special rates for couples
🍄 Local Barbadian packages available
How to book if I’m a local?
We offer a special package for local Barbadian residents that includes the full program and lunch, without accommodation.
Local residents can also book individual workshop sessions, with prices starting from $100 BBD advanced booking is required.
Please email get in touch with any queries to contact@darrenlebaron.com
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, Ras Ills, Cheryl Haynes, Kory Lashley, Chantel Selman and Cherine Haynes.
Darren Le Baron is a world renowned researcher, mycologist, and mushroom cultivator with over 15 years of experience in the field. He's known for his compelling workshops and presentations on ethnomycology, which participants often describe as 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. His expertise spans from traditional medicinal applications to modern cultivation techniques, making him a bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary scientific understanding.
Ras Ils is a herbalist who has dedicated his life to the ancient practice of natural medicine. He has received many awards for his work worldwide. Born into a family versed in the medicinal properties of plants and herbs, Ras Ils began studying these traditions scientifically at age 13. This ancestral knowledge, once widespread, has largely been forgotten in modern times, leaving few who truly understand how to tap into the power of plants. His research focuses on ancient medicine specifically how to harness the healing properties of plants and tree bark.
Cheryl Haynes is a Holistic Practitioner and herbalist. 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. With over a decade of experience in crafting therapeutic tea blends, she brings her expertise in herbal tea formulation to the immersion, helping participants understand the synergistic relationships between mushrooms and medicinal herbs.
Chantel Selman is a trailblazer in holistic health and wellness, specialising in iridology, Caribbean herbal remedies, juice cleanses, and raw vegan cuisine. Her approach blends ancient herbal wisdom with modern nutritional science to create transformative experiences through her signature protocols. Drawing from her Caribbean heritage and deep understanding of plants and fungi, Chantel creates unique healing blends that nourish body and spirit. Her mission is simple: to guide others toward optimal health by connecting them with nature's power, balanced living, and the vital energy of whole, living foods.
Kory Lashley is an innovative plant-based chef who specialises in alkaline and vegan cuisine, with a particular focus on mushroom-based gastronomy. Through extensive formal education and personal research in health and nutrition, he has developed a unique scientific approach to crafting nourishing meals. His expertise lies in transforming functional mushrooms and whole plant ingredients into delectable dishes that both heal and delight. During the immersion, he will be demonstrating his culinary mastery through interactive cooking sessions, serving gourmet mushroom inspired dishes, and sharing his knowledge about crafting nutritious tonics and elixirs.
Cherine Haynes creates transformative experiences and products that enhance mind, body, spirit, and home. Drawing from her personal healing journey, she dedicates herself to creating spaces for others' development and wellness. Cherine employs diverse approaches including mindset coaching, sound therapy, and mindfulness practices. Her clients achieve significant personal growth as she guides them in adopting techniques refined through her extensive wellness experience across Asia, Europe, Australia, and the Caribbean.
Come and join us in Barbados!
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Come and join us in Barbados! 〰️
Join us for MycoBim 2025, a transformative seven day mushroom immersion 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. * This package includes: - Board for 6 nights - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - Full Program of Activities - Excursions - Board includes shared twin room or apartment occupancy
Join us for MycoBim 2025, a transformative seven day mushroom immersion 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. * This package includes: - Board for 6 nights - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - Full Program of Activities - Excursions - Board includes shared twin room or apartment occupancy
Please select this option and add to your cart If you would like to upgrade to private room and bathroom occupancy. This upgrade gives you access to your own premium room, with double bed and private bathroom.
Join us for MycoBim 2025, a transformative seven day mushroom immersion 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. * This package includes: - Board for 6 nights - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - Full Program of Activities - Excursions - Board includes shared Double Bed occupancy
Join us for MycoBim 2025, a transformative seven day mushroom immersion 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. * This package includes: - Board for 6 nights - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - Full Program of Activities - Excursions - Board includes shared Double Bed occupancy