Dirfis Mushrooms was established in 2003 by agronomists and specialists in mycology Lefteris Lachouvaris and Thanassis Mastrogiannis, on a farm located near Mt Dirfis, close to Pissonas village, 15 km from Halkida, on the island of Euboea. The facilities include a substrate plant of 15,000m², 20 mushroom growing tunnels of 360m² each, a modern processing facility of 800m², and an olive grove of two acres.
As a vertically-integrated mushroom plant, products range from the substrate needed to grow oyster mushrooms to final packaged products — including “souvlaki mushrooms,” “baby oysters,” and giant oysters (filet) — for both retail and food service customers.
Dirfis Mushrooms also has a well-organized network of collectors and truffle hunters, with the capacity to collect wild edible mushrooms such as Porcini, Morels, Chanterelle, Black Trumpet, and Caesar’s mushrooms from different forests of Greece. Dirfis mushrooms thrive under fir, oak, and beech trees alongside wild roses, thyme, oregano, and a plethora of wild herbs.
Mushroom Farm Tour and Brunch
- Mushroom Farm Tour: Explore the Dirfis Mushrooms farm near Mount Dirfis, Euboea, with mycology expert guides — learning about the cultivation of premium edible mushrooms in the extraordinary forest environment of northern Euboea
- Mycology Expertise: Benefit from the specialist knowledge of two agronomist-mycologists who have dedicated over 20 years to developing excellence in Greek mushroom cultivation
- Farm Brunch: Enjoy a generous morning brunch featuring freshly harvested Dirfis Mushrooms — experiencing the extraordinary difference of mushrooms consumed moments after picking in a beautiful Euboean farm setting
Your experience begins with a warm welcome from our expert mycologist, who introduces you to the fascinating world of mushrooms — their biology, ecology, cultivation fundamentals, and exceptional nutritional value. Next, a short hands-on workshop and guided tour of the greenhouses reveals a variety of mushroom species at every stage of their growth cycle.
The tour continues through the “Mushroom Park,” where visitors explore lifelike mushroom replicas and living mushroom cultures grown using specialized mycological techniques outdoors. Your visit concludes with a delicious two-course mushroom-inspired brunch served in our “Mycena Gastronomy” dining hall.
