Would you like a gourmet Wild Foods picnic experience without any hassle or rush? We can do that! We will provide you with a picnic blanket, table/chairs, picnic basket with plates/cups/utensils, and wild-infused picnic foods and beverages. We will set it up & clean it up for you so there is no hassle! You just show up, linger as long as you like, and enjoy your picnic! Just call us when you're finished and we'll come clean up! This can be in a location of your choosing, or we have suggestions too!

Cost: See sample menus for pricing tiers

 *Locations further than 30 miles from Urbana, Mo will have an additional mileage surcharge

Please email Vaughanwildcrafts@gmail.com to reserve your date and discuss specifics!

*Please alert me at the time of booking if you have any allergies or food sensitivities!

Would you like to sell mushrooms commercially? In the State of Missouri, it is required that you have your mushrooms inspected by an individual who has been certified by the State to do this! Tasha Vaughan has been certified to inspect for commercial sale:

Morels (Morchella spp.)

Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus & L. cincinnatus) 

Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa)

Cauliflower mushroom (Sparassis spathulata)

Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus, Comb Tooth- H. coralloides, & Bear's Head Tooth- H. americanum)

Puffballs (Calvatia spp. & Lycoperdon spp.)

Chantarelles (Cantharellus lateritius group, C. "cibarius" group, and C. cinnabarinus group)

Black Trumpets (Craterellus spp.

Shrimp of the Woods (Entoloma abortivum)

Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus & P. pulmonarius)

Please contact Vaughanwildcrafts@gmail.com to inquire about this service

*I also purchase mushrooms from hunters with a surplus!

Do you have a birthday, anniversary, proposal, or other special event coming up and you want to make it unforgettable? Contact us to help! We can plan a catered cruise on Lake Pomme de Terre, set up a Wild Soda Bar for your event, cater at your location, host a plant walk and/or wildcrafting class on your land, and more! 

Cost: TBA

Contact vaughanwildcrafts@gmail.com or call (573) 694-4111

"We're all a little mad here!" Come enjoy an unforgettable afternoon tea party with your mama! Wild-infused herbal teas and mocktails will be served alongside wild-infused finger sandwiches, pastries, and other goodies! 

Date/Time: Mother's Day, May 11, 2025     3PM-4:30PM

Cost: TBA

View Menu Here

*Please alert me at the time of booking if you have any allergies or food sensitivities!

*Not yet booking, please check back soon!

Spend an extended weekend camping in the great outdoors (but with facilities available!) and receive 4 days of immersive instruction, 3 nights of camping, 3 breakfasts, and a wild-foods feast! See below for a full itinerary of activities! Day passes also available!

Included: 

-Group campsite next to the Pomme de Terre river and parking with: 

check-in time: 6 PM on Friday, May 24, 2024

check-out time: 6 PM on Monday, May 27, 2024

-Bathroom and shower facilities on-site

-Daily wild foods breakfast: Saturday, Sunday and Monday 

*Menu HERE

-"Welcome Home" wild foods camp-feast on Saturday evening

*Menu HERE

-5 guided plant walks where you will learn to identify plants that are useful, and possibly plants that are toxic as well (if we see any!)

-1 class on making wild-infused seasoning salts

-1 class on making wild-infused vinegars

What you need to bring:

-Tent and sleeping gear

-Comfortable shoes! These are WELL maintained trails, but please know we will be logging in some miles so please wear footwear you can walk around in comfortably for hours!

-Lunches for Saturday, Sunday and Monday

-Dinners for Saturday and Sunday

-Personal snacks

-Swim suit! There is a beautiful river to swim in right next to your campsite and the Lake is just across the road so there are plenty of beautiful spots to take a swim break! there is also a put-in for canoes/kayaks/inner tubes if you feel so inclined to bring yours!

*While we do recommend bringing your own food, there are plenty of local restaurants nearby if camp-cooking isn't your thing! Just send us a quick message at any time and we can provide you a list of nearby establishments and their hours! 

Date: 5/24/24-5/27/24

Cost: 

$350 per person for the entire weekend (includes everything listed above)

$150 Saturday day pass (no camping): includes 2 plant walks, wild seasoning salts wildcrafting class, and Wild Foods feast

$100 Sunday day pass (no camping): includes 2 plant walks, and a wild vinegar wildcrafting class

*This event is limited to 30 people to ensure the best learning experience for everyone!

*Please alert me at the time of booking if you have any allergies or food sensitivities!

To Book:

Register Here!