Cheesemaking Day + Bell Tent Camping

Service Description

Overlooking Llanberis and in the shadow of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), the Pen-y-Bwlch estate is the perfect off-grid retreat for all those looking for a true wilderness feel. Couple this with a bell tent, warm roaring fire, evening cheeseboard and a cheesemaking experience, you have yourself the makings of a memorable weekend never to be forgotten. What's Included - A bell tent with superb views. - Warm showers and toilet facilities. - A chimenea fire a wood (optional extra). - A cheesemaking day experience (explained below). - An evening cheeseboard. The Cheesemaking Experience With a focus on enabling you to go and make your own cheeses at home, our cheesemaking experience takes you from knowing nothing to being a self-sufficient cheesemaker with a selection of a few basic recipes. The day starts at 09:30 and will finish around 15:00, we also offer the option to begin at 07:00 to milk/meet our goats. Where possible, we aim to include the milk from that morning within the experience. Once you have met and milked the goats you will be given the opportunity to enjoy your morning and re-convene as scheduled at 09:30. After the course, you will be shown to your Bell Tent and an evening cheeseboard tasting time will be set. In our experience you will learn; - Hygiene and equipment needed to make cheese. - The basic fundamentals of cheesemaking. - How cheesemakers understand and monitor the vat. - How to make a simple soft cheese. - How to make a hard-pressed cheese and the differences between the 'makes'. The experience does include basic recipes for you to take home and experiment with. Morning Goat Milking If you would like to join us and try milking the goats as a free optional extra, please add this to the notes upon the order. Clothing and Food All clothing for the cheesemaking course will be provided. Once your order is placed, we will email you with further details as soon as possible. Please note - The experience will take place under a canopy in a sheltered outside farm setting. Due to this, the cheeses you make may not be consumed however we do include some of our cheeses for you try in the evening or take home.