It started with one mushroom in the woods.

Nearly a decade ago, a family friend pointed out some dark-colored bradley's (Lactarius corrugis) on a walk. That single find turned family foraging into fascination, which turned into a question: what else can mushrooms do?

Turns out, a lot more than we expected.

What we do now:

At Maya, we grow mushrooms for your kitchen and study wild genetics in our lab. We track lesser-understood species like umbrella polypore - not because it's trendy, but because these fungi solve real problems. Every kit we sell funds that research. Every block we fruit teaches us something new.

The work that matters most:

We focus on mycoremediation - using fungi to clean contaminated water and soil. Here in Appalachia, coal and agriculture left their mark on our streams. These industries powered communities for generations, and locals work daily to manage what's left behind. We're testing whether native fungi can restore what's damaged and rebuild broken ecosystems.

It's slow work. It's not sexy. But it's working.

Why we sell grow kits:

Because good food shouldn't come from a supply chain you don't trust. Whether you're growing lion's mane on your counter or oyster mushrooms in your garden, fresh beats store-bought every single time. Our kits make that easy.

Who we are:

Two friends running a small operation. We grow mushrooms, we study them, we share what works. This site documents what we're learning - it's not gospel, just a starting point.

When you buy a ShroomBag, you're funding research that matters and growing food that's actually fresh.

Thanks for being part of it.