We are excited to host a special (free) family workshop with Crystal Burke. You will have the chance to observe cheese being made right in front of you. There will also be some snacks to go along with the cheese and we will get into some cheesy stories too! We can't wait. Register below to join!*

Crystal Burke has a small dairy goat herd called Hay's End Farm (Surry). She currently makes goat milk soaps and cheeses and so much more. She will be coming to teach a very simple cheese recipe that you can make with almost any milk and explain how the same simple steps can create almost any cheese with just a little modification. Come join with all your questions and curiosity as the bulk of any good cheese recipe is time. We will make a quick farm style soft cheese and discuss ways to both flavor this recipe and what changes would be needed to make almost any cheese a family wants to make.

*Accessibility:
The speaker has multiple disabilities herself and among her family that make them susceptible to severe illness. You will need to wear a mask if you want to attend. If you believe that you are sick or have been exposed to an illness, we kindly ask you to cancel your registration. We will have some respirators available. 

This event is specifically for families with kids.However, when you register please keep in mind that there will be hot plates in the room. Our recommendation is to attend with kids ages 5 and up. 

The speaker will be wearing a respirator which will prevent the option of lipreading. While she has some knowledge of ASL, she is not translation capable. 

About Cider + Cheese:
The event is part of the annual CIDER + CHEESE Festival hosted by Heart of Ellsworth. This festival celebrates the revival of two traditional foods, hard cider and cheese. Heart of Ellsworth is excited to offer a combination of free and ticketed events, culminating with a tasty Cider & Cheese Bazaar with local food vendors, food trucks, and more.