Fermentation Fundamentals
A morning of living foods, connection and nourishment
08:30 – 14:00: 28 November 2026
An Introduction to Natural Fermentation
Join Marian for a morning exploring the ancient art of fermentation — for health, flavour, gut vitality, and food preservation. This is not just a demonstration; it’s an experience. You’ll be smelling jars, tasting transformations, and discovering fermentation as both ancient wisdom and practical kitchen magic.
Who Is This For?
Whether you’re completely new to fermentation or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop welcomes anyone curious about:
- What fermentation is and why it matters
- Ancient fermentation traditions across cultures
- The benefits for digestion and immunity
- Fermentation as food preservation
- The importance of wild microbes
What We’ll Cover
Pickles vs Ferments — understanding the difference and why it matters.
Basic Fermentation Techniques — the fundamentals that apply to everything from sauerkraut to miso.
Choosing Equipment — budget-friendly options that work beautifully. No expensive gear required.
Hygiene and Sterility — preventing contamination without killing the good microbes.
Salt-Water Ratios — the science behind successful ferments.
Hands-On Practice — massaging salt into vegetables, packing jars, submerging, labelling, and understanding timelines. You’ll leave with your own ferment to take home.
The Tasting Lunch
After a morning of learning, we sit down together for a tasting menu featuring:
- Fermented cheese
- Various fruit and vegetable ferments
- Water kefir and kombucha
- Fresh sourdough
- Miso and tempeh
- Fermented salad dressings
Come taste the magic of transformation.
COST:
- R950 Workshop (includes tasting lunch, recipes & take-home ferment)
- R999 per person Accommodation: Sharing (Fri OR Sat) — Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- R1,795 per person Accommodation: Sharing (Fri AND Sat) — Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- R1,275 per person Accommodation: Single (Fri OR Sat) — Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- R2,295 per person Accommodation: Single (Fri AND Sat) — Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
What's included:
- Hands-on fermentation session with take-home ferment
- Tasting lunch featuring fermented foods
- Full recipe pack
- All workshop materials
What's excluded:
- Bar drinks and beverages outside mealtimes
- Accommodation (see pricing options above)
What people are saying....
“Fermentation reminds us that transformation happens quietly, slowly and invisibly — yet creates entirely new life and flavour.”