SOURLAND BREAD is here and ready to empower you to bake our way to a better world, one loaf at a time! 🌎🥖

Please join us for a special event in on Sunday, October 6th from 1-5pm at the beautiful Cherry Grove Farm in Lawrenceville, NJ. You will have a hands-on opportunity to get elbow deep in dough -- from dry flour to baked loaf. It will be really fun, messy (in a good way), and super educational all at once.

All you need to bring is a mixing bowl (8-9 inches in diameter, a kitchen towel, and a kitchen scale (if you have one at home).

In this class you will learn the basics. It is geared towards beginner bread bakers, but can also help those who have had some experience.

This is for both gluten free and regular sourdough bakers. We will have a separate table with separate ingredients for our GF bakers, as well as separate baking vessels, but please know that cross contamination may occur. I will have assistants helping at various tables, so everyone feels like they can ask questions.

The event will include my original sourdough class that I have been teaching for 10 years now to over 2,600 wonderful people. There will be a peace offering portion, an opportunity to speak intentions into the group, and a Q&A portion where we will talk all about starter and answer any questions you may have moving forward.

Refreshments, fresh bread baked in class, and local cheese directly from Cherry Grove will be served after the class.

What will I learn?

• A step by step tutorial of how to mix whole grain dough (Why use whole grains and why local? What's the big deal with whole grains anyway?).
• What is sourdough and how can I make my own starter (and keep it alive!)?
• Learn how to shape, fold, and proof your loaf of bread (we will get sticky and messy, and that's ok!).
• How can I bake a great loaf of bread in just my home oven (don't I need a ton of time and something fancy?)?
• Learn the nutritional aspects of making bread at home with whole grains and why it is so important -- they are full of vitamins and minerals. And baking sourdough with whole grains won't make you gain weight. When they are given the right time to ferment, they can actually help you lose weight and are not inflammatory. Learn how this sourdough bread is "gluten friendly" too!

What do I leave with?

• Each attendee will leave with their own dough that they mixed in class to bake at home and a bonus gift! 

Tickets

• Standard or Gluten Free: Each ticket includes 1 seat in Sourdough Basics Class and a bonus gift
• Standard or Gluten Free + Tool Bundle: Each ticket includes 1 seat in Sourdough Basics Class and 7 essential bread tools (banneton, flour duster, mixing bowl, digital scale, bread lame, dough cutter and dough scraper)

 FAQs

• What if it rains? The rain date will take place the following weekend on Sunday, October 13th, same time 1-5pm. Please ensure you can attend both dates. If we get rained out both weekends, you will receive a credit for a future seasonal event. 
• Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Can I bring my child? Children 9 and up are welcome to join as long as they and their accompanying adult both purchase their own ticket and bring their own bowl to mix in. 
• What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? Please be aware that parking space at Cherry Grove Farm is limited. We will have over 30 people, so we strongly encourage you to arrange carpools with any friends or family members also attending the event. This small effort can make a significant difference in making sure everyone arrives comfortably and on time.
• What if I cannot afford a seat in the class, but I truly want to join? Please email us: sourlandbread@gmail.com as there are a few scholarship opportunities available. 
• How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please email us: sourlandbread@gmail.com, follow us @sourland_bread, or visit our website: www.sourlandbread.com.

Space is limited to 30 people. Four tickets max per individual purchase. Please remember I will be hopefully offering this event in the spring, summer, and fall, so if you cannot make this one or it is sold out, there will be more opportunities. If you have any questions, please send us an email here: sourlandbread@gmail.com

Thank you for your interest and support! Looking forward to embracing the Spirit of Earth Day through the Art of Bread Baking! 🌿🍞

Warmly,

Mary Parr, founder of Sourland Bread

NOTES: 

1. Tickets are refundable up to 7 days before the original event date only (this does not include the service fee or bread tools), so please let us know by September 29th if you need to cancel. Tickets are non-transferable.

2. No refunds will be given if you cannot attend the rain date. 

3. By attending this event, you grant Sourland Bread permission to utilize any photos or videos captured during the course of the event for various purposes including, but not limited to promotional and social media outlets without requiring your explicit consent.