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SUMMARY:5 day Farm to Table Culinary Retreat
DESCRIPTION:What to expect?\nHands on Cooking Workshops\nLearn to cook from scratch using freshly harvested ingredients straight from our regenerative farm. Over the course of three in-depth workshops\, you’ll master simple but delicious recipes using whole\, nutrient-dense foods — no chemicals\, no shortcuts. \nLearn about Regenerative Principles and Nutrient Density\nDiscover how your food is grown. You’ll get your hands in the soil\, harvest your own ingredients\, and learn to recognize regenerative agricultural practices that heal the land and nourish the body. \nRelax and unwind in the middle of nature\nRelax in a beautifully restored old mill house turned boutique holiday villa — complete with private pool\, tennis court\, and elegant\, modern rooms with a warm Portuguese touch. The perfect balance between rustic and refined. \nREAD MORE HERE!
URL:https://thefarmingchefs.com/event/portuguese-farm-to-table-retreat/
LOCATION:The Farming Chefs Farm\, Rua areal\, Aldeia de João Pires\, Castelo Branco\, 6090-165\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour with Lunch
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SUMMARY:2-Day Intensive Regenerative Gardening Course
DESCRIPTION:Who is this course for?\n\n\n\n\nThis course is perfect for those who want to learn how to grow their own organic\, regeneratively grown food. We offer a hands-on\, immersive experience at our regenerative farm in Central Portugal. Throughout the course\, you’ll explore the essentials of soil health\, composting\, seeding\, planting and natural pest control\, with practical\, real-world examples from our farm. Whether you’re a complete novice or just getting started\, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to cultivate your own thriving garden. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is included?\n\n\n\n\nPrice: €325 per participant\, which includes 2 full course days\, writing materials\, all handouts\, lifetime access to our e-course “setting yourself up for successful vegetable growing” and organic meals with drinks. \n\n\n\n\nTHE FULL COURSE PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\nDay 1: Understanding Regenerative Agriculture\nMorning Session (9:30 AM – 12:00 PM): \n\nIntroduction to Regenerative Agriculture: Principles and benefits\nSoil Health Workshop: Understanding soil types\, testing soil\, and improving soil fertility\nComposting 101: Creating and managing compost for nutrient-rich soil\n\nLunch Break (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM): \n\nOrganic\, farm-to-table lunch sourced from the farm.\n\nAfternoon Session (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): \n\nCrop Planning: Planning for year-round harvest and maintaining soil health\nHands-on Activity: Create your own goals and limitations worksheet for your (future) garden\n\nWrap-Up (4:00 PM – 4:30 PM): \n\nQ&A session and review of Day 1 learnings.\n\nDay 2: Practical Skills and Advanced Techniques\nMorning Session (9:30 AM – 12:00 PM): \n\nPest and Disease Management: Natural methods to protect your plants (1 hour)\nWater Conservation Techniques: Effective irrigation and rainwater harvesting (1 hour)\nHands-on Activity: Building a No-dig garden bed from scratch. (1 hour)\n\nLunch Break (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM): \n\nOrganic\, farm-to-table meal.\n\nAfternoon Session (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM): \n\nAdvanced Plant Care: Seed choice and seedling care (1.5 hour)\nHarvesting Techniques: When and how to harvest for maximum yield (1.5 hour)\nHands-on Activity: Composting and Time saving techniques and tools in the garden (1 hour)\n\nWrap-Up and Certification (5:00 PM – 5:30 PM): \n\nQ&A\, feedback session\, and distribution of certificates of completion.\n\nPRICE: 325 EURO \nBOOK  YOUR SPOT HERE!
URL:https://thefarmingchefs.com/event/2-day-intensive-regenerative-gardening-course/
LOCATION:The Farming Chefs Farm\, Rua areal\, Aldeia de João Pires\, Castelo Branco\, 6090-165\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Farm Courses
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SUMMARY:Farm Visit & Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a guided tour of the farm and a delicious Farm to Table Lunch!\nWhat to Expect\n\nGuided Farm Tour\nStep into our lush\, 5.5 hectatare regenerative farm and discover how we grow nutrient-dense vegetables\, fruits\, and herbs using sustainable\, eco-friendly methods. From learning about cover crops to exploring our vibrant garden beds\, you’ll see how every detail of our farm works in harmony with nature.\nBonus: Meet our friendly sheep (they might say hi!) and see where the magic happens.\nFarm-to-Table Lunch\nAfter working up an appetite\, enjoy a farm-fresh meal prepared by The Farming Chefs with products straight from the land. Think vibrant salads\, savory tarts\, hearty soups\, and fruity dessert.\nDietary requests? Let us know when you booking form below\, and we’ll ensure there’s something delicious for everyone.\nChildren get a discount\nChildren under 4 are for free\, and up until 12: 18 euro\nPrice\n65 euro per person.\n\n  \nBOOK YOUR SPOT HERE  \n  \n 
URL:https://thefarmingchefs.com/event/farm-visit-lunch/
LOCATION:The Farming Chefs Farm\, Rua areal\, Aldeia de João Pires\, Castelo Branco\, 6090-165\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour with Lunch
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SUMMARY:Cooking Retreat in France
DESCRIPTION:AN UNFORGETTABLE CULINARY EXPERIENCE IN THE FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE\n\n\n\n\nImagine spending a full week immersed in the tastes\, scents\, and quiet magic of rural France — cooking with the freshest local ingredients\, learning timeless culinary techniques\, and sharing long\, laughter-filled meals in a historic French manor surrounded by rolling hills\, orchards\, and endless tranquillity. \nThis retreat is more than a holiday. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime journey into slow living\, regenerative cooking\, and the deep joy of preparing food together. \nYou’ll begin your days with a fresh baguettes and homemade jams or a something savoury at the manor\, wander through bustling village markets selecting produce with your own hands\, and join us in the kitchen for hands-on workshops where we craft beautiful meals from scratch — from vibrant seasonal dishes to rustic sourdough breads. \nThroughout the week\, you’ll meet local artisans\, visit a cider farm that still presses apples the traditional way\, and enjoy unforgettable dinners prepared by private chefs or discovered in charming village restaurants. Between workshops\, you’ll have time to rest deeply: swim\, nap\, read\, stroll the gardens\, or indulge in a massage. \nReconnect you with food\, nature\, and yourself. \nThis week is curated for those who want to enjoy and celebrate life with an immersive food experience that will leave you a better cook\, fulfilled an with stories for years to come. \nJoin us for a week you will never forget.
URL:https://thefarmingchefs.com/event/cooking-retreat-in-france/
LOCATION:Le Manoir Caché\, 14 Rue Général de Gaulle\, 22230 Merdrignac\, France\, Select a State:\, 22230\, France
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:5 day Farm to Table Culinary Retreat - October
DESCRIPTION:What to expect?\nHands on Cooking Workshops\nLearn to cook from scratch using freshly harvested ingredients straight from our regenerative farm. Over the course of three in-depth workshops\, you’ll master simple but delicious recipes using whole\, nutrient-dense foods — no chemicals\, no shortcuts. \nLearn about Regenerative Principles and Nutrient Density\nDiscover how your food is grown. You’ll get your hands in the soil\, harvest your own ingredients\, and learn to recognize regenerative agricultural practices that heal the land and nourish the body. \nRelax and unwind in the middle of nature\nRelax in a beautifully restored old mill house turned boutique holiday villa — complete with private pool\, tennis court\, and elegant\, modern rooms with a warm Portuguese touch. The perfect balance between rustic and refined. \nREAD MORE HERE!
URL:https://thefarmingchefs.com/event/5-day-farm-to-table-culinary-retreat-october/
LOCATION:The Farming Chefs Farm\, Rua areal\, Aldeia de João Pires\, Castelo Branco\, 6090-165\, Portugal
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