Hey friends! I am so excited to offer classes on the homestead! I’m calling this the ‘on the homestead’ series. Each of these classes are near and dear to me. I have been thinking about offering classes on the homestead for a long time now and decided that the time is perfect for it! So. I’ve scheduled 4 classes throughout 2020 that are taking place right here in our kitchen. We have a commercial kitchen and dining room attached to the fishing lodge and that’s where we’ll be set up! For the most part we’ll be able to offer lodging as well. If we can’t provide it we’ll help you find somewhere very close. There will be a discounted rate for lodging here on the homestead. Come see the fishing lodge in action, meet me and the Mister, learn a new skill, and have fun (and eat yummy food too) while you’re doing it all! I’ve outlined each class below with a link to the respective online listing. I would love to meet each and every one of you and share my knowledge and then watch you go out into the world and make your own! Nothing is more satisfying than hearing from class participants and how much they’re making and doing. And I know I learn a lot from each class participant. We always have a good time chatting and getting to know one another. Please say you’ll join me!

Come to the homestead this March and learn to make small batch maple syrup from start to finish! We’ll go through the step-by-step instructions of making maple syrup from tree to the finished product.

Price is $40 and includes a catered lunch, beverages, and supplies. Each participant will leave with their own jar of maple syrup and other maple goodies! Need lodging? Let me know and we’ll get you set up with something local.

Please plan on dressing warmly as we will be spending the majority of our day outside. The workshop will last for about 5.5 hours.
Date: 3/1/2020
Time: 9AM-2:30PM
Location:
Delaware River Club
1228 Winterdale Rd
Starlight, PA 18461
RSVP: 2/27/2020
to register: click here

Lunch will be catered by The Camptons. Workshop is in collaboration with Fernhill Farm in Milanville, PA.

Have you wanted to ditch plastic but still use plastic wrap? Have you thought about making your own food covers but don’t know where to start? Come to the homestead this April and learn to make beeswax food covers! We’ll go through the step-by-step instructions of making food covers, discuss where to purchase supplies, the benefits of using food covers, and more. This class will walk you through the best way to make your own food covers and then give you hands-on experience making your own. Not only will you take home your own homemade food covers, but you’ll finally be able to ditch the plastic wrap.

Price is $35 and includes light refreshments, beverages, and supplies. Each participant will leave with at least four 9×9″ food covers. Need lodging? Let me know and we’ll get you set up with something local.

The workshop will be approximately 2 hours.
Date: 4/10/2020
Time: 6-8PM
Location:
Delaware River Club
1228 Winterdale Rd
Starlight, PA 18461
RSVP: 4/5/2020
to register: click here

*please note that this product contains pine resin and that some people may have allergies to this product and/or other products used during class.

Have you wanted to make your own soap but found it daunting? Hot processed versus cold process? All the supplies have you overwhelmed? Join me, Chicken Librarian, on the homestead in June for crock pot soap. This method is known as ‘hot processed’ and ‘cooks’ the lye out of the soap so you have a ready-to-use product without the cure time of cold processed soap. We’ll go through the step-by-step instructions of making hot processed soap, how to alter a recipe to make it a ‘hot processed’ recipe, discuss where to purchase supplies, the benefits of making and using your own soap, and more. Not only will you take home your own homemade soap, but you’ll have the knowledge to make your own at home!

Price is $50 and includes light refreshments, beverages, and supplies. Each participant will work in pairs and will leave with at least a half batch of soap. me. Need lodging? Let me know. There are special rates on the homestead.

The workshop will be approximately 3 hours.
Date: 6/17/2020
Time: 5:30-8:30PM
Location:
Delaware River Club
1228 Winterdale Rd
Starlight, PA 18461
RSVP: 6/12/2020
to register: click here

*please note that this class uses lye. Gloves and eye protection will be provided but please wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed toed shoes. Also note some people may have allergies to this product and/or other products used during class.

Have you ever wanted to learn to make cheese but don’t know where to start? Come to the homestead in October and learn the basics of cheesemaking. All you need is one gallon of good milk and you will be able to make some basic cheeses. This class will walk you through the basic cheesemaking process, what supplies you need, and a fun way to get started. Not only will you learn about cheese, but you will get to make three different kinds-buttermilk, ricotta, and mozzarella.

Price is $50 and includes catered lunch, beverages, and supplies. Each participant will leave with a sampling of buttermilk, ricotta, and mozzarella and the skills to make cheese at home. Need lodging? Let me know. There are special rates on the homestead.

The workshop will be approximately 3 hours.
Date: 10/10/2020
Time: 10AM-1PM
Location:
Delaware River Club
1228 Winterdale Rd
Starlight, PA 18461
RSVP: 10/2/2020
to register: click here