Name: Cultivating Relational Intelligence, not Artificial Intelligence: Skills for Embodying the Fungal Wisdom of Connection
Start: 2026-08-14T16:00:00-0600
End: 2026-08-14T17:00:00-0600

SCHEDULE LAUNCH IS JUNE 21st, 2026

Welcome to the largest wild mushroom happening in North America, the 46th Annual Telluride Mushroom Festival! This program of the Telluride Institute, a 501c3 non-profit, offers a plethora of events ranging from foray and mushroom ID sessions, to hands-on demonstrations and lectures—all led by regionally, nationally, and internationally-known experts, (and we cannot forget the wide variety of social and cultural events offered, along with the famous Mushroom Parade!) there is plenty for everyone, every day.

On this website, you can filter your search by events, venues, presenters, etc. Each year the Mushroom Festival features many wonderful presentations on “all things fungi.” Presentations on similar topics are grouped together at the same venue so that attendees interested will be able to spend more time learning and interacting, and less time walking between venues. See who else is interested in each event and interact with our extended Mushroom Family.

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Cultivating Relational Intelligence, not Artificial Intelligence: Skills for Embodying the Fungal Wisdom of Connection

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT

Wilkinson Public Library- Program Room @ 100 W Pacific Ave, Telluride, CO 81435, USA

Expand your capacity for connection, understanding and nuance in relationship. Gain skills to re-wild your authentic self-expression, through the art of Authentic Relating. These practices mirror the profound connections of fungi in the forest, and fungal wisdom will be our guide for relating to one another in more mycelial ways.

Gain skills to navigate personal experiences and connect empathetically with others, fostering understanding and reciprocity. Join us for an interactive session filled with learning, play, and engaging games – a unique opportunity to enhance your connection skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Authentic Relating (AR) Games are designed to bring people closer through interactive exercises that encourage presence, vulnerability, and genuine human connection. Whether you’re looking to improve communication skills, deepen your relationships, or simply enjoy a unique social experience, this event is for you!

No prior experience is necessary—just come with an open heart and a willingness to connect. Whether you're attending solo or with friends, you’ll leave with new skills for connecting with yourself and those around you.

This workshop is a practice session for the skills shared in Gabe's Relational Intelligence talk. You don't need to attend both, but they are complimentary.

Speakers

Gabe DeRita

Goal Whisperer, Fungi Academy, Effective Connection

Gabe DeRita is a goal whisperer and mushroom nerd who left his "fancy tech job" in 2018 to travel the world by bicycle. In the process, he found his calling helping individuals and groups create effective connections with self and others through coaching & facilitation.

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Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Wilkinson Public Library- Program Room

FREE - Open to public, Kids

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