Hands-on Fermenting Workshop for Beginners

We at Acorn Creek Farmstead believe in the health benefits of consuming fermented foods and beverages daily. With 70% of the body’s immune system running through the gut, it is essential to assist it in functioning correctly. To stay healthy, our gut must consume clean foods and be fed probiotics and prebiotics.

Learn to make homemade fermented kraut and other foods.

A healthy gut is not made healthy by an over-the-counter powdered probiotic but by natural foods and beverages created with the help of beneficial live bacteria known as lactic acid bacteria are present. Remember, healthy living begins with what you are consuming. 

Individuals worldwide consume fermented foods and beverages daily, yet only a small percentage of Americans consume them regularly. So when did making and consuming fermented foods and drinks slip from the norm? Upon arrival at the supermarket. 

The opportunity to consume fermented pickle items, krauts, kefir (milk and water), kombuchas, various kimchi flavors, or homemade sourdough bread is healthy and delicious. Not to mention, extremely easy to make.

This hands-on workshop will give you the confidence and skills needed to benefit your health. We will also teach you how to make an easy ferment, which every family member will enjoy! Consuming fermented foods and beverages is essential to your everyday diet. Incorporating the lost art of fermentation within the home has become necessary. Your overall health depends on it. 

Workshop Curriculum

In this hands-on fermentation workshop, you will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to create your menu of fermented items. Learn:

  • The health benefits behind consuming fermented items
  • Fermented foods, beverages, dairy, and adult beverages
  • The different food cultures – starters, SCOBY, sourdough starter, the mother 
  • Equipment and supplies to have on hand
  • How to properly handle and store  your live bacteria, fermented foods, and drinks
  • Identifying and troubleshooting issues during the fermentation process
  • Make an easy seasonal ferment kraut recipe 
Homemade daikon radish kimchi is the ideal root vegetable to ferment during the spring and fall months.

Book a Hands-on Workshop

We are excited that Acorn Creek Farmstead will offer two fermentation workshops during the 2025 harvest season! Join us in learning how to create and preserve the garden’s bounty by creating healthy foods and beverages with the season’s bounty.

Available hands-on workshop dates for 2025:

Space is limited for this hands-on workshop. Reserving your spot now ensures you are on the path to achieving food freedom.

  • April 19, 2025
  • 11 am to 2 pm
  • Workshop Cost – $70.00
  • September 13, 2025
  • 11 am to 2 pm
  • Workshop Cost – $70.00