Foraging with Future Found Sanctuary in Mushroom Season

While most of us prefer to avoid the cold this winter, mushrooms are in their element, flourishing in cold, rainy conditions. Autumn and winter are mushroom season in Cape Town, and chefs at Future Found Sanctuary by Newmark Hotels & Reserves are going off the beaten track to bring you sumptuous dishes with fresh, locally grown wild mushrooms.

Marvellous Mushrooms

Mushrooms thrive in cooler, humid and rainy weather, which is why they can be found in abundance in Cape Town in autumn and winter. The most popular types found at this time of year are porcini mushrooms, which are seasonal and very versatile. Known for their nutty, earthy taste, they are perfect for soups, pasta dishes, sauces, salads and more.

Future Found Sanctuary is located on the slopes of Hout Bay, adjoining Table Mountain Park, so the hotel’s chefs can forage in the surrounding forests. Each time, they return back to the lodge with a basket brimming with small and large freshly picked mushrooms. Guests staying at Future Found Sanctuary can join in the foraging experience on request.

It’s recommended that you only go with an experienced chef who knows which mushrooms are safe to pick. Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes, forage responsibly, and enjoy the bountiful variety of wild mushrooms to be found at this time of year.

A Sanctuary of Wholesome Dining

Exemplary spreads and enticing cuisine are at the forefront of what Newmark Hotels & Reserves stands for, and Future Found Sanctuary is a shining example of this. Situated on the lush slopes of Hout Bay, in close proximity to Table Mountain, Future Found is surrounded by rich vegetation and produces the freshest local ingredients onsite.

In addition to the hotel’s veggie boxes, mushroom season means that delicious, fresh-from-the-earth mushrooms can also be incorporated into meals.

Future Found Sanctuary is a unique hotel in the Newmark Hotels & Reserves portfolio with a strong focus on wellness and holistic healing in a private, luxurious setting. From healing gardens to the Sensorium Spa and Tai Chi, Future Found offers a complete elemental experience, standing tall as Cape Town’s only 5-star regenerative travel destination.

Book now with Newmark Hotels & Reserves to experience the enchanting mushroom season in Cape Town firsthand. Stay at Future Found Sanctuary and join our chefs on foraging escapades, or simply recline in our cosy sanctuary and tuck into delectable fresh mushroom dishes.