Truffle Experience in Nature: A Detailed Account



Table of Contents


  • Introduction
  • Subjects
    • Subject 1: Participant Details
    • Subject 2: Participant Details
  • Preparation and Setting
  • Report of the Trip
    • T+ 0:05 - Beginning of the Experience
    • T+ 0:30 - Arrival and Encounter with the Wild Horses
    • T+ 0:40 - Tea Preparation and Early Hallucinations
    • T+ 1:00 - Full Dosing and Exploring Nature
    • T+ 1:15 - The Fairy World Experience
    • T+ 1:20 - The Horses and the Tension
    • T+ 1:35 - Return to the Camping Area and Altered Perceptions
    • T+ 2:30 - In the Tent: Heightened Hallucinations
  • Conclusion



Introduction


In this account, two individuals take a trip into nature after preparing a tea made from psychedelic truffles. The report details their journey, perceptions, and hallucinations as they consume truffles in a rural setting far from home, during a camping trip. The individuals are subjected to a heightened sense of reality, hallucinations, and confusion, making for an intense and fascinating experience. The following details the entire trip, from preparation to the aftermath.



Subjects


Subject 1: Participant Details


  • Age: 20
  • Sex: Male
  • Height: 176 cm
  • Weight: 65 kg
  • Date of Experience: May 2021
  • Location: Netherlands


Subject 2: Participant Details


  • Age: 52
  • Sex: Female
  • Height: 162 cm
  • Weight: 64 kg



Preparation and Setting


This trip was the third experience with truffles for the participants. On previous occasions, they had taken the same dosage but used different types of truffles. This time, they chose a camping site in the natural surroundings, far from their house. The trip was planned carefully the day before, where they selected a location in a fenced area with wild horses and a wooded area. The spot had a bench and a view of a serene lake, making it an ideal place for the journey.


In the morning, they prepared the truffle tea in their tent, along with some snacks to eat later. They had decided to take 7.5 grams each of two types of Magic Mind truffles: Atlantis and Valhalla, which are known for their potency. The dosage was consistent with their previous experiences.



Report of the Trip


T+ 0:05 - Beginning of the Experience


Upon starting their walk towards their chosen location, the participants began to feel the effects of the truffles subtly. The onset was gentle, and there was a sense that the journey had begun.


T+ 0:30 - Arrival and Encounter with the Wild Horses


Once they reached the location, the participants noticed that the wild horses they had observed earlier were present. They followed the signs advising not to approach the horses closely and instead decided to walk to a bench 200 meters away. Despite the warning, the horses remained a curious presence, adding to the surreal atmosphere.


T+ 0:40 - Tea Preparation and Early Hallucinations


The participants prepared the rest of their tea, adding the remaining half of the dosage. At this point, they began to notice more pronounced effects. Hallucinations began to set in, and they started to feel a bit "stoned." The male participant, in particular, felt a bit nervous about the situation, unsure of how the truffles were going to affect them.


T+ 1:00 - Full Dosing and Exploring Nature


After drinking the full dosage of truffle tea, both participants started to feel better and more connected to their surroundings. They felt deeply fascinated by the natural environment and decided to go on a short walk around the area, leaving their belongings behind on the bench. This decision marked the beginning of their more intense sensory experience.


T+ 1:15 - The Fairy World Experience


As they ventured deeper into the woods, about 50 meters from the bench, the participants began to see vibrant colors and felt that the forest was alive with a sense of magic. The colors of the trees and the forest seemed surreal, and even though the sun was not shining brightly, everything felt extraordinarily vivid. To them, the woods seemed like a place inhabited by elves, and the experience was full of wonder.


T+ 1:20 - The Horses and the Tension


While exploring the woods, the male participant turned around and noticed some horses nearby. Their presence was mesmerizing, and the horses' coats appeared to have beautiful visuals in them. However, the tension increased when the female participant realized that the horses could be after the food they had left behind on the bench. They quickly began to walk or run back toward the bench, but by the time they arrived, two horses were sniffing around their belongings. The horses had knocked over cups and ginger, though they thankfully hadn't eaten the truffles.


The situation became tense as the participants tried to manage their fear of the horses. The male participant attempted to calm the female participant and stayed composed while retrieving their items from the bench. He had a close encounter with one horse, which showed its teeth but did not attack. The horses were still fixated on the blanket left on the bench, and when the female participant moved away, one horse followed her. Feeling a sense of urgency, they decided to leave the blanket behind and return to the tent for safety.


T+ 1:35 - Return to the Camping Area and Altered Perceptions


After safely returning to the camping area, the effects of the truffles began to shift. The male participant began to perceive the world around him differently. He saw three girls getting out of a car, but in his altered state, they appeared as three hippy men from the 1960s. After realizing his confusion, he shared it with his partner. As they continued walking, the surroundings began to resemble the atmosphere of the Woodstock festival, with the tents looking like they were from the 1970s, and the people around them taking on the appearance of young flower children. This added a surreal layer to the experience.


They made their way back to the tent, and at this point, they felt they were beginning to peak in their trip.


T+ 2:30 - In the Tent: Heightened Hallucinations


The majority of the rest of the experience took place in the tent. During this time, the intensity of the hallucinations escalated. At one point, the participants ventured outside to use the restroom. As they walked past others in the camping area, the male participant began to perceive the people as frozen, working diligently on their laptops, as though time had stopped. Concerned that the people might be able to hear their whispered comments, the male participant felt an overwhelming sense of fear and rushed back to the tent, becoming increasingly anxious about being judged or overheard.


The heightened anxiety and intense sensory perception marked the culmination of their tripping experience, and they spent the rest of the time in the tent, reflecting on the events.



Conclusion


This tripping experience provided an unforgettable journey into altered states of consciousness. The truffles induced a powerful mix of visuals, heightened emotions, and a deeper connection to the natural world around the participants. However, moments of tension, such as the encounter with the wild horses and the confusion between reality and hallucinations, created a sense of fear and uncertainty. Despite the challenges, the experience was valuable for both participants, offering an opportunity for introspection and a unique exploration of their perceptions and emotions.