The Journal

Studied, storied,
taken slowly.

Guides to the four mushrooms in the bar, the long history of humans taking fungi seriously, and field notes from the parks where we shoot.

The Study

Lion's Mane mushroom, white cascading spines, studio still life
The Study

Aug 12, 2026 · 5 min read

Lion's Mane, explained: the focus mushroom.

Reishi mushroom, lacquered red kidney-shaped cap, studio still life
The Study

Aug 5, 2026 · 5 min read

Reishi, explained: the calm mushroom.

Chaga conk with charcoal-black crust and amber interior, studio still life
The Study

Jul 29, 2026 · 4 min read

Chaga, explained: the forest antioxidant.

Turkey Tail mushroom fans with banded brown and cream rings, studio still life
The Study

Jul 22, 2026 · 5 min read

Turkey Tail, explained: the studied one.

Ancient sequoia forest in mist
The Study

Jul 15, 2026 · 6 min read

A short history of medicinal mushrooms.

Field Notes

LORE bar standing on weathered granite at sunrise in Joshua Tree
Field Notes

Mar 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Joshua Tree: ritual at first light.

LORE bar on river stones below granite walls in Yosemite
Field Notes

Feb 6, 2026 · 3 min read

Yosemite: granite, mist, and one square.

LORE bar at the base of giant sequoias in filtered forest light
Field Notes

Jan 3, 2026 · 3 min read

Sequoia: what old growth teaches.