Learn to Make Artisanal Cheese at

Stunning Twin Oaks Ranch

in South Texas

April 23-25, 2010

Three Shepherds Farm is proud to partner with Twin Oaks Ranch and Loncito’s Lamb of Dinero, Texas to offer an incredibly unique, hands-on cheesemaking opportunity.  If you’ve ever thought about making cheese as a hobby, as part of your farm operation, or just love to eat cheese and want to know more about it, this is your chance to have an experience of a lifetime.

For generations, Loncito Cartright and his family have ranched at Twin Oaks—a beautiful 5000+ acre property which has become renowned for its incredible hunting and as a Mecca for birders and wildlife photographers.  At Twin Oaks, Loncito demonstrates sustainable agricultural practices, the production of high quality food products, all the while creating a remarkable wildlife habitat.

The stay at Twin Oaks Ranch includes three days of detailed and comprehensive instruction of farmstead cheesemaking taught by Larry and Linda Faillace of Three Shepherds Farm in Warren, Vermont.   Availability is limited to only 10 students, so register soon!

 The all-inclusive price of $1,295 per person includes:

• Three-days of hand-on cheesemaking using a variety of milks to craft seven delicious cheeses

• Three Shepherds’ Farmstead Cheesemaking Manual which includes the principles of cheesemaking, all the recipes of the cheeses you will create, and more

• A detailed cheesemaking resource list with everything you need to begin making cheese

• A cheesemaking achievement certificate

• Three nights (Thurs/Fri/Sat) accommodation at the In-Flight Outfitters lodge.  See details below or check out the link www.inflightoutfitters.com

• Three unforgettable dinners created by local chefs and feature local food

• Hearty ranch breakfasts and memorable lunches on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

• Cheese tastings, wine pairings, and demonstrations of the versatility of cheese in cooking will further expand your cheese knowledge

• Full access to an array of indoor lodge entertainment facilities

• Outdoor activities which include: bird watching, ranch tours, skeet shooting, relaxing by the campfire, and, of course, soaking up the South Texas sun. To see photos of the ranch, lodge, and local wildlife check out www.inflightoutfitters.com

Accommodations are located in the upscale 6800 square food hunting lodge.  Entertainment and relaxation opportunities abound.  Inside the lodge are soft leather sofas and chairs, a massive stone fireplace, a pool table, shuffle board table, dart board, video arcade, and poker tables.  In addition, there is a private theatre, complete with an enormous wide screen TV and leather Captain’s chairs.  Throughout the weekend great films featuring cheesemaking, sustainable agriculture, and the local food movement will be shown.

To sign up for this wonderful class, call 802-496-3998. We accept checks, MasterCard, Visa, and most bank cards.