1 Oct 2026
4 Oct 2026
dolomites x samsara
trekking, mushroom picking and natural dyeing
This autumn, we invite you to slow down in the heart of the Dolomites for a long weekend inspired by nature, creativity, and the changing season.
Together with @samsara.community, we'll explore the forests surrounding Selva di Cadore through guided hikes, learning to identify wild mushrooms alongside a local expert before discovering how they can become natural pigments during a mushroom dyeing workshop.
This trip is an invitation to reconnect with nature through movement, creativity, and local traditions, celebrating the beauty of the mountains as they prepare for winter.
activities
trekking and mushroom picking
We'll spend our days exploring the Dolomites on guided hikes suitable for anyone with a good level of fitness. Along the way, a local mushroom expert will introduce us to the fascinating world of wild mushrooms, teaching us how to identify the different species that grow throughout the forests while wearing the new Dharma Boots by Samsara.
natural dyeing with mushrooms
After gathering mushrooms in the forest, the team from Samsara will guide us through a natural dyeing workshop, transforming what we've collected into beautiful natural pigments. We'll learn the process behind botanical dyeing and leave with a deeper appreciation for the colours hidden within nature.
accomodation
hotel garni civetta
We'll stay at Hotel Garni Civetta, a welcoming mountain hotel in Selva di Cadore. With cozy shared rooms for 2 to 4 people, it will be our home throughout the retreat, a place to rest, share meals, and gather after days spent exploring the mountains.
the dolomites
Surrounded by forests, limestone peaks, and alpine meadows, Selva di Cadore offers a quieter side of the Dolomites. Autumn transforms the landscape into a palette of warm colours, making it the perfect setting for slow hikes, mushroom foraging, and time outdoors.
food
We'll enjoy homemade meals throughout the retreat, prepared with seasonal ingredients and shared together around the table. From breakfast before our hikes to warm dinners after long days outside, meals become moments to slow down, connect, and refuel.
this adventure is for you if
You love hiking and spending time in nature.
You're curious about mushrooms and natural dyeing.
You enjoy creative workshops inspired by the natural world.
You're looking for a slower mountain experience centred around connection and community.
difficulty level of the experience
Feel comfortable hiking for 4 to 6 hours.
Have a good level of physical fitness.
No previous experience with mushroom foraging or natural dyeing is needed.
Activities
Guided trekking in the Dolomites
Mushroom picking with a local expert
Natural mushroom dyeing workshop hosted by Samsara
Accommodation
All nights at Hotel Garni Civetta
Shared rooms (2 to 4 people)
Food
All homemade meals throughout the retreat
Transport
Group transfers from the airport
All transport throughout the retreat
Other
Samsara boots gifted by the team
Welcome pack
Photos and videos captured throughout the retreat
