• The Madrones (map)
  • 9000 California 128
  • Philo, CA, 95466

Meet Flora Jayne, a talented truffle sniffing dog, and her skilled handler, Maria Finn, author of Forage. Gather. Feast which is being released in April 2024. Maria is an author and chef who creates food & art experiences inspired by wild places.  Together, they will lead you on an immersive weekend of fungal fun.  

  • On Saturday February 24th; Flora Jayne, Maria and Long Meadow Ranch Wine Guru, Mark Mendenhall, will take you on a forage for mushrooms at the majestic 69 acre Long Meadow Ranch Anderson Valley Estate. 

  • Return to the comfort of The Madrones, where Chef Jenny is preparing fungi-inspired culinary dishes at Wickson Restaurant, offering a delectable celebration of nature's bounty. 

  • The following Sunday morning, enjoy a palate pleasing pairing of Long Meadow Ranch wine and truffle bites while Flora Jayne does a truffle hunting demonstration.  Maria will explain how she’s been training Flora Jayne and how you can start training your own pup. 

Book both events and we will take 15% off your stay that weekend.