The Small Ruminants Network is collaboratively organizing to bring Trevor Warmedahl’s Sour Milk School 5 day Cheesemaking Workshop to our community this May 16th-20th from 9:30am-5:30pm
Overview:
This class will provide an opportunity to gather and expand knowledge of milk and its fermentation into 5 styles of fresh cheese, utilizing the techniques of natural cheesemaking popularized by David Asher. We will learn how a starter culture can be cultivated from raw milk and how plant and animal rennets can be made, as we make fresh cheeses including feta, halloumi, ricotta, and queso fresco from raw goat and sheep’s milk.
Where:
Right here at Earthwise Riverstead in Veneta. We have milking goats on-site. A few other members of the network will supplement milk supply with their own goat and sheep's milk. We are renting the next door airbnb for communal/camper use of kitchen and bathroom. Earthwise Riverstead will cater the workshop (morning coffee, breakfast snacks, lunch, and more). Camping is available next door at the neighbor's Airbnb. We will have additional after class evening activities and festivities throughout the week for overnighters and visitors.
Cost:
We are asking for $500 per person to cover the basics (payment to Trevor, food, airbnb, etc.) . This is an extreme shoelace budget. If cost is a barrier, please inquire about scholarships. If you are able to pay more, please do! In doing so, you can help cover the cost for someone else. If there is another way that you would like to support this effort (food, housing, milk, set up/take down), we are interested in working with you. Contact karahuntermoon@gmail.com for more.
Sign-ups:
Click the button above to Venmo Earthwise Riverstead payment, and you can send an email to karahuntermoon@gmail.com
Additional Info:
-A general description of Trevor's teaching philosophy and approach, as well as a class outline, can be found on his website: https://www.sourmilkschool.com/
-Here's his Milk Trekker substack: https://milktrekker.substack.com/
-Want to get his new "Cheese Trekking" book before the class? Support our local bookstore TSUNAMI BOOKS and order Cheese Trekking now!