Oaxaca Weaving & Mushroom Forays July 16-24, 2022 -OR- July 30th-August 7th (8 nights): Participant Survey
If you found yourself here, you must have some interest in the International Mushroom & Weaving Foray with Chef Zachary Mazi of The Food Bender and Kim Hunter from Traveling Traders Bazaar! As you probably know, this is an international tour (read: a passport and full COVID vaccination are non-negotiable), and as an outdoor event, involves a bit of intrepidness & physical abilities to fully take part.  Basically, we'd would like to know about your physical shape to some degree to determine if this trip is right for you. In addition, we would love to know a few things about you and your interest in mushrooms, travel, weaving, indigenous arts & all the other things, too!

Filling out this questionnaire is not a guarantee of attendance. Space is limited on this trip, and we want to make sure our participants get the most out of the experience.  Please answer the following questions as best (or as playfully) as you can, and once we review your answers, we will get back to you promptly with information on how to secure your spot on this trip to Mexico!

Email *
What is your name? *
First and last name (and nicknames, aliases, pseudonyms, ghost writers, camp names, etc.)
What is the best email to reach you? *
What is your best Phone/Text/WhatsApp Number to reach you? *
Which of the TWO WEEKS above are you interested in joining? Please keep in mind that we MUST reach a minimum of 6 people for the tours to go, so if you are open to either date, please let us know that also! *
What has your experience been with wild mushrooms? Have your been foraging? Have you gone foraging for several days? *
What is your experience with International Travel? Do you have a passport? What languages do you speak, even if only a little? *
Have you been vaccinated and boosted or do you plan to be vaxxed fully boosted by the date of this trip? IF the answer is no to either of these, you will not be eligible as Proof of COVID Vaccination will be required to join our excursions. *
Please scan and send a copy of your vaccination card to Chef@TheFoodbender.com when you have received it, so that we can hold all images in one place. *
Do you have any dietary restrictions or allergies? Are you taking any medication that the group leaders should be aware of? (While we will not be in control of all food during the week, we will do our best to inform the community cooking our meals about each participant's needs.) *
Mexico is the birthplace of distillation, and Oaxaca the traditional home of MEZCAL, a class of distilled alcohols from the agave cactus of which TEQUILA is but one member.  Mezcal is intertwined with the culture and heritage of Oaxaca, and we are taking part of a day to explore the creation of Mezcal and the culture around it.  Part of this exploration will include a tasting, or several tastings. You are not required to participate, but just so our hosts are prepared for us, please let us know if you will participate in the tasting. Bottles of Mezcal can be purchased from our Distillery hosts for enjoyment or take-home as well. *
Our NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT of $500 helps us secure accommodations, reserve transportation, book restaurants, and secure the tour. If you make this commitment, your deposit will be returned to you only on one of two conditions: the trip is completely canceled (all monies returned), or we sell out the tour (8 spots) and someone takes your place. *
Do you have any physical impairments that might limit your ability to participate in hikes? *
What is your connection to weaving and folks arts? *
Are you yourself an artist, crafter, or dyer in any way? Is there anything about Oaxaca that you know about that you cannot wait to see? *
We are assuming double occupancy, or dorm settings.  Are you traveling with anyone else that you would not want to bunk without (partner, spouse, research assistant, whatever): please indicate YES/NO and if YES, name them below. People booking a double occupancy room will be given a discount for BOTH attendees of $150 EACH ($300 total), so please let us know ASAP! *
Is there anything else you would like us to know? Your favorite mushroom to eat? A mushroom joke? Some fun facts? Your best find? What are you looking forward to?
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