Classes
Following is a list of current and upcoming classes. For more information, to register for a class, or to inquire about special group classes, please contact Neal at neal@detourfarm.com. All classes are held at Detour Farm in Lowden, WA. Take a look at Neal’s blog to see photos and posts about the farm, baking classes, and more.
Gift Certificate
When: January 1, 9:30 am
Cost: $60
Are you looking for an unusual gift? One that he or she will remember for a very long time? What about a Gift Certificate to a Baking By Hand Class? You can give a certificate for one class for $60 or perhaps a whole group of classes or even for a group of 4-6 people for a private party. This could possibly the very best gift you have ever given! Feel free to contact me to arrange that special gift at neal@detourfarm.com.
Bagels are Back
When: January 21, 9:30 am
Cost: $60
Since I have had so many requests I have decided to offer the bagel class again. There is nothing like a fresh hot bagel right out of the oven! You will learn how to make, shape, boil and bake your own bagels. Believe me, your friends and family will love you forever when they taste these wonderful creations!. The class includes coffee and biscotti, plenty of hands on instruction, lunch with a glass of wine and lots of fresh baked bagels to take home. The class is limited to 4 people so sign up early!
Baguettes and More
When: January 28, 9:30 am
Cost: $60
This class is perhaps my most popular class. Whether you are from out of town or from the area you will enjoy a delightful winter morning making your own baguettes. Not only will you have fun making your baguettes, but you will go home with a bag full of fresh baguettes and rolls that you can enjoy right away or freeze for that cold winter night in the future. The class includes coffee and biscotti, lots of hands on instruction, lunch and a glass of wine and lots of baguettes to take home.
Baking and Sharing
When: February 18, 9:30 am
Cost: $Free
My New Year's resolution was to find a way to combine my love of baking and my desire to give back to the community. So I have decided to have a BAKING AND SHARING DAY on Saturday Feb 18th. I am hoping to have 5-6 people in the morning from 9:30-12:30 and 5-6 people in the afternoon from 1:00-4:00. I will have some "stations" set up in both the house and the cottage. People will bake bread, cookies, Mac and Cheese etc. They will help with the dishwashing and packaging the goodies. At the end of the day, we will take the baked goods to one or more needy families. I am asking that people sign up so I know how many to expect and how to organize the day. There will be a break for lunch. People can bring a bag lunch if they want. During lunch you will be free to take a walk in the woods or around the property or just enjoy sitting by the fire. During the day we will brainstorm to see if there is a way to do the BAKING AND SHARING DAY more often and how it would best serve people in our community. If you are interested in participating in this special day, please let me know by contacting me at neal@detourfarm.com. I'm excited about all the possibilities that may arise!
Baguettes and More
When: March 3, 9:30 am
Cost: $60
Spend an early spring morning learning a unique way to make delicious french baguettes. You will learn the method developed by well known french baker, Richard Bertinet. Recently I was fortunate enough to attend an intensive week long course In England with Richard. You won't believe how it works. You will have lots of fun learning to mix and shape baguettes, fougasse and braids. You will leave with several freshly baked baguettes and other interestingly shaped breads! What a perfect way to spend a fall morning! The class includes a light lunch and a glass of wine to be enjoyed on the front porch or by the fire.
Easter Breads
When: March 31, 9:30 am
Cost: $60
Easter is coming so this is a perfect time to learn to make several traditional Easter breads. We will make both Challah and Hot Cross Buns. It will be fun to learn to braid the Challah and decorate the Hot Cross Buns. Class includes coffee and biscotti, a light lunch with a glass of wine and lots of bread to take home and share with your friends and family.