Farmstead Food & Craft at Jireh Hills Family Homestead
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate physical activity; suitable for most fitness levels, including children and seniors
Overview
Discover the art of cheesemaking at Jireh Hills Family Homestead. Hands-on, farm-fresh, and perfect for all ages, this experience connects you with rural traditions and community spirit.
Homestead Fun - Cheese Making Experience
2 Hours • All Ages Welcome - Learn a new skill - Health and Wellness Based
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About This Adventure
Join a hands-on cheesemaking class in a charming farmhouse setting, where you'll learn to create fresh feta, cheddar, and kefir from scratch. Experience traditional goat milking, enjoy farm-fresh ingredients, and receive a guide to replicate the process at home. Perfect for families, this unique class supports local children's programs too!
Learn a new skill in a fun, interactive class. Join us in the "farmhouse" and enjoy farm fresh feta, cheddar and more as we create and learn
Duration
2 Hours $250 (includes 2 guests) $90 each additional guest
Children under 5 years FREE
A portion of each homestead class will be donated to a local children’s summer program that promotes regenerative agriculture and farming.
Bring the entire family & learn together!
About
Cheesemaking is a practical and healthy way to use our dairy on the homestead. You're invited to see first-hand where your milk comes from, how we culture and create delicious cheeses, yogurt and kefir from scratch!
What's included
A hands-on look at how we milk our goats the old-fashioned way A step-by-step lesson in culturing, cutting and seasoning fresh goat FETA cheese and Farmhouse Cheddar from our own jersey cow A step-by-step lesson in culturing and setting fresh goat’s milk kefir A Hand-out Guide explaining everything we did so you can easily make your own cheese and yogurt from scratch at home Ideas and suggestions for making various hard cheeses and cheese curds Resources and recipes to help you get started
More info
- All ages welcome -indoor classes in our warm "barn house"
- All equipment provided
Dress for the outdoors as we will peak into the goat parlour following our class. See how we milk our goats and meet the girls in-person
NOTE - this class runs year-round and we host both outdoor and indoor classes (weather dependent!).
*Add on a campfire and marshmallow roast following your class
Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable, farm-appropriate clothing
Clothing that can get dirty is recommended as you'll be working directly with farm animals and ingredients.
Arrive early to participate in farm chores
Participation in milking and farm activities is integral to the experience, so arriving early enhances your visit.
Bring a notebook for recipes and tips
Jot down helpful cheese-making tips and personal notes to take home.
Be prepared for outdoor weather conditions
The farm is outdoors and can be affected by weather; dress accordingly and bring sun protection if needed.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Hummingbirds around the garden
- Field mice nearby
History
The homestead has been family-run for over 50 years, preserving traditional farm practices.
Conservation
The farm practices sustainable agriculture, including composting and rotational grazing, to maintain soil health and reduce environmental impact.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable clothes suitable for farm activities
Clothes that can get dirty and are comfortable for moving around farm grounds.
Closed-toe shoes
Protective footwear necessary for working around animals and farm tasks.
Sun protection such as hat and sunscreen
Protection from the sun during outdoor farm work.
summer specific
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during outdoor farm activities.