Alpine Truffle

09/20/2026

Six photos. Three truffle conferences. Fifteen years of shared paths and meaningful connections.

🇫🇮 Juva, Finland — 2010
🇲🇦 Rabat, Morocco — 2014
🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, California — 2025

My journey with the remarkable Prof. Alessandra Zambonelli began in Finland, where she moderated my presentation, and continued in Rabat in 2014, where she moderated my presentation again.

Meeting and collaborating with such an accomplished scientist over the years has been a true privilege and a lasting source of inspiration.

Grateful for the science, the friendship, and the many truffle conversations along the way. 🍄

09/16/2026

A wonderful addition to the James Trappe National Truffle Institute (JTNTI) Library. 🍄📚

I am deeply grateful to Dr. Michelle Seidle for gifting me this original 1939 copy of Tuberales of North America by Helen M. Gilkey, published by Oregon State University.

This 63-page work is an important piece of early scientific literature on North American truffles and will now be preserved in the JTNTI Library.

Thank you, Michelle, for helping preserve this remarkable piece of truffle history.

09/07/2026

On August 30, we had the pleasure of welcoming some of my faculty colleagues and fellow biologists to Alpine Truffle. 🌳🍄

We explored the truffle orchard and trees, shared ideas about truffles and the work of the James Trappe National Truffle Institute, and enjoyed a wonderful Turkish meal together.

A memorable day bringing science, truffles, nature, and friendship together. Thank you all for joining us!

08/11/2026

jtnti.org

The James Trappe National Truffle Institute advances truffle science through research, education, and certification, honoring the legacy of Dr. James Trappe.

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

Lavender and truffles—a beautiful combination. 💜🌳

Our young, productive truffle orchard is thriving, and the lavender adds more than just color—it helps create a vibrant, healthy landscape. Every season brings us one step closer to the future of sustainable truffle farming.

08/03/2026

We had the opportunity to visit Story Ranch in Sacramento, California, during the NATGA Conference. Thank you to Cheryl and Ben Dimson for your warm hospitality and for sharing your beautiful orchard with us. We truly appreciated the visit!

08/02/2026

Summer irrigation is critical for successful truffle cultivation. 💧🌳

We’re keeping our orchard healthy through careful irrigation and by applying biochar around our trees to support long-term soil health.

08/01/2026

It was a privilege to host Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland this past Sunday. Thank you for visiting!

07/23/2026

🍄 Shiitake harvest time! Fresh shiitake mushrooms are ready on the logs. Grateful for another beautiful harvest!