Join us at the Fungi HQ in beautiful Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Live and learn in community and connect with like-minded mycophiles as part of our mushroom residency program.
We open our HQ to a limited number of residents throughout the year – our resident program aims to build a global community passionate about fungi and the power of mushrooms.
From spore-inspired conversations to collaborative mushroom projects, our residents thrive in an environment that nurtures their passion for all things fungi.
The Fungi Academy HQ is a beautiful and rustic retreat nestled in the lush valley of Tzununá, overlooking the magical Lake Atitlán, Guatemala.
We offer a variety of accommodation options:
Six private rooms
One cozy dorm room (sleeps two people)
A seasonal tipi stay (available during the dry season)
Whether you’re here for a workshop, a mushroom course, or a peaceful getaway, we have a space that suits your needs. Contact us for current pricing, as rates vary depending on the season.
Please note: We live in a rich and biodiverse ecosystem, so you’ll be sharing the land with local insects and friendly spiders. Bring natural insect repellent — or embrace the experience and make a few tiny friends!
Amenities include:
Reliable Wi-Fi for all guests (though occasional power outages can affect access temporarily)
Clean, filtered drinking water
Hot showers to help you relax after a day of learning or exploring
Fungi Academy is more than a place to stay — it’s a place to connect with nature, learn about fungi, and experience community living in one of the most beautiful parts of Guatemala.
Our community fluctuates and there are between 4-10 members in the community depending on the season. We have minimal community resident spaces during our retreat season and this can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
We buy community food every week with a $25 donation from each community member. This food is free for everyone to use and covers basic necessities like rice, vegetables, oils, coffee, etc. You will also have a space in the kitchen to keep personal items for yourself. We encourage you to organize a community meal or organize a Sunday pancake morning!
We have one community meeting per week with residents to discuss food and any tasks that need to be done in the community.
We encourage our residents to take initiative and get their hands dirty in the garden, help build something beautiful, or whatever the community needs are in the time you are here with the skills you have!
Residents are asked to work minimum 5-8 hours a week as well as a financial contribution depending on which room you take.
Just like any shared living space, residents are required to clean up after themselves and keep our communal spaces beautiful.
If you want to deep dive into Mushroom Cultivation we recommend to take either our online or in-person cultivation course to really get a full understanding of the process, or sign up for one-on-one classes with our lead cultivator (spaces vary depending on the season).
Residents are welcome to attend our weekly Mushroom Workshop to get an introduction and some hands-on experience. They can also help our lead cultivator Che Cha in the lab with daily tasks.
Being a part of the Fungi Academy residents program is a powerful transformative experience. Learning to work with others, communicate clearly and respect boundaries are all part of community living, and valuable life skills. Plus, you get the opportunity to learn more about fungi and mushroom cultivation!
Residents will also have full access to our yoga shala, sauna, exercise equipment, hot showers, Wi-Fi, comprehensive library, housekeeping and more!
You can also receive discounts to in-person programs and offerings held at the Fungi Academy HQ.
We are always looking for new community members for our dynamic physical Academy on the stunning Lake Atitlán, Guatemala! If ever you’ve wanted to live in paradise and co-create a community surrounded by the magic of fungi fill out our residency application and we will get back to you soon!
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