Learn to Make Artisanal Cheese at

Eagle Mountain Farmhouse Cheese

in Granbury,Texas

March 30 - April 1 and April 2-4, 2012

Three Shepherds Farm is pleased to announce that since our 2011 classes was so successful, we will once again team up with Eagle Mountain Farmhouse Cheese for two more 3-day cheesemaking courses.  The artisanal beginning cheesemaking class will be held at Eagle Mountain's facility in Granbury, Texas on March 30 - April 1, and an advanced class will follow on April 2-4.

In 2009, Dave Eagle (the proprietor of Eagle Mountain Cheese) came to Vermont to participate in one of our three-day cheesemaking courses.  He returned to Granbury, Texas, established a state of the art cheese facility, and now his wonderful cheeses can be found in upscale food markets throughout Texas.  And in August of 2011, Dave, Matt, and Corey took first place in their category at the American Cheese Society!  Dave has definitely been a model student!

Our classes in Texas class are ideal for anyone interested in cheese--whether it be the appreciation of delicious artisan cheeses, making handmade cheeses at home for family and friends, or having a business dedicated to the making and/or selling or quality cheeses.

Each of our cheesemaking courses focuses on the principles of cheesemaking with a hands-on approach.  Over the three days, you will make at least 7 different cheeses representing the various techniques used to create quality artisan cheeses.  By following these principles you will have the ability to make any cheese with a little practice.  We find that our course dramatically shortens the learning curve and that our students are able to make quality cheeses very quickly.  Please let us know if you would like to attend this fun-filled course--the class is limited to 10 students and it is on a first-come first-serve basis.  The class is $550 per person for the beginning class and $595 for the advanced class.  Each class includes the Three Shepherds Artisan Cheesemaking Manual, lunch each day (including an extensive cheese and wine tasting), and all materials.

 Each cheesemaking class 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

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

To sign up for either of these wonderful classes call 802-496-3998. We accept checks, MasterCard, & Visa or you can use Paypal on our Cheese Classes page.