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Escape for a remarkable retreat weekend and immerse yourself in the glorious grounds of The Mercersburg Inn. This grand Georgian mansion and its acres of picturesque terraced lawns set the perfect backdrop for a wonderful three-day cheese-making getaway.
Join Dr. Larry and Linda Faillace, the experts behind Vermont’s “Three Shepherds Cheese” program. During your stay, you will learn the secrets behind three traditional kinds of cheese: Feta, Ricotta and Mozzarella, all practiced with inspiring hands-on fun. As you revel in the majesty that surrounds you, brush up on your knowledge and skills of traditional cheese making with every instructional session.
Sit by the quaint gazebo and take in the beautiful grounds of The Mercersburg Inn while learning the fundamentals of cheese making up close and personal. Categories of the cheese-making sessions encompass basic functions of milk chemistry, cheese making cultures, tools and ingredients, milk selection, as well as affinage and presentation.
Make sure you take a break in between lectures and whet your palette with an amazing cheese plate featuring some of Dr. Larry and Linda’s recent tasty treats. Take a stroll through the acres of terraced lawns and breathe in the fresh country air as you digest all the knowledge accumulated during the course.
At the end of your three-day weekend of cheese-making bliss, you will walk away with plenty of newfound expertise, great tastebuds filled with delectable snacks and fond memories of your time at The Mercersburg Inn. So come and take part in this exceptional retreat theme and place. We hope to see you soon at The Mercersburg Inn for a wonderful and savory adventure in cheese making!
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