Blessed are the Cheesemakers
A Fun & Fabulous Cheese Making Day in Gunning.
Ready to roll up your sleeves, stir some curds and have a seriously good time? Join us at Barbour House in beautiful Gunning for a hands-on cheese making class designed especially for beginners and lovers of cheese.
It’s creative, it’s delicious, and yes — you’ll be taking home your very own handmade cheeses.
Plan for the Day
Time: 10:00am – around 4:00ish
When: Last Sunday of the month.
Where: Barbour House, 11 Biala Street, Gunning NSW Just 45 minutes from Canberra and 30 minutes from Goulburn
What: Fabulous Feta and Heavenly Haloumi
Cost: $300 per person
Small classes with a maximum of 6 people.
Here’s how your cheesy adventure unfolds:
• Learn the basics (no experience needed!)
• Make two different cheeses from scratch
• Cut, nudge and drain the curds like a pro
• Discover tips and tricks to recreate the magic at home
• Taste, laugh, learn and enjoy the process
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Bookings available for other Saturdays and Sundays - check availability.
What's included
• All ingredients and equipment
• Step-by-step instructions
• Morning tea
• A light lunch including a glass of wine
• Afternoon tea cheese platter with wine
• Recipes and notes to take home
• The cheeses you make - about 1 Kg of cheese
What to Bring
Just remember to bring 2 large containers to take your cheese home.
You will definitely want to show off your creations.
There is a limited supply of cheese making kits to purchase should you want to try it at home.
What You’ll Walk Away With
🧀 Two handmade cheeses either Feta, Haloumi, Burrata, Brie, Camembert depending on the class
🧀 The confidence to make more at home
🧀 A new party trick
🧀 A full belly and a big smile
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Whether you come with friends or make new ones on the day, this is a country experience packed with flavour, fun and a little bit of delicious science.