Cheesemaking Classes at Sleepy Goat Farm

Sleepy Goat Farm Cheesemaking Classes
7215 Allison Rd
Pelham, NC 27311


Cheesemaking 101:  Join us for a fun-filled day of learning to make cheese in your own home! Stretch your dollar as you discover how easy it is to make fresh, soft cheese and the aging process to produce a lovely, firmer textured cheese.
Each day-long workshop is $125 and includes:
•hands-on instruction on making chevre and aged cheeses
•written instructions and supply lists for home use
•a starter kit for your first batch at home
•a delicious lunch with a sampling of our cheeses
•a copy of our cookbook, What Do I Do With It?
•the cheese you create!
Upcoming classes: May 12, June 2, June 16

Private Classes: A group (or single person) to make cheese of their choice for total $300.00 without lunch (with lunch $15.00/person). Offerings: chevre, feta, Cassatt, cheddar, washed curd (like Gouda), raw milk Cezanne, blue. We have some flexibility as to the timing and direction of the class, so call first to discuss your options.

Private Cheese Making: You are basically 'renting' the state-certified cheese making facilities (and the cheese maker) for the day and buying about 30-40 lbs of cheese depending on the make. One of our cheese makers will be present to direct the operation (conducted as a class for the novice but if you are experienced, that may not be needed). Because of the need for pressing,drying, and brining, the cheese must be picked up at a prearranged time a couple days later. The group can decide whether they want it waxed (an extra charge) or if they prefer to do the affinage (aging) themselves. Please call or email for details or ideas. It is a wonderful way for friends to have a profitable get together...a lot of fun and fellowship. You can make your goat (or cow/goat milk mixed) cheese for about 1/2 the price paid at farmers markets.
Chevre is a little different because it is a 3 day process: we can make it and hang it and one or more from your group can come and pack it (flavor it if you like) and take away to divide amoung yourselves. Please call or email for details or ideas. It is a wonderful way for friends to have a profitable get together...a lot of fun/ fellowship.
Upcoming classes: May 9-10, May 14-15, May 30-31, June 5-6, June 13-14, June 18-19