Nestled in the heart of Devon, The Rare Dairy is a unique, working micro-dairy committed to regenerative practices, slow food, and traditional foodways. Our immersive, hands-on courses attract food lovers, farmers, and fermenters alike, offering the rare chance to explore cheesemaking from pasture to plate.

Days, dates and times

Our next natural cheesemaking workshops are in August 2025: Introductory Workshop: 4–8 August Advanced Workshop: 11–15 August

About this experience

Join acclaimed cheesemaker and author David Asher (known for his book The Art of Natural Cheesemaking) for two transformative 5-day workshops this August. Introductory Workshop: 4–8 August Discover full-circle, small-scale cheesemaking using only natural cultures and ingredients—no industrial additives or synthetic enzymes. Advanced Workshop: 11–15 August For returning students or confident makers, this course dives deeper into complex styles, refining natural affinities across diverse cheeses.

How to book / attend

Spaces are limited for both courses and selling out fast. Contact The Rare Dairy directly to book: email: info@the-rare.co.uk website: the-rare.co.uk The price for each course is £750 (incl. VAT) per workshop

Website

https://the-rare.co.uk/school/

Address Summary

The Rare Dairy, Abbey Farm, Ash Rd, Whitchurch SY13 4DP