The Sourdough School

BALM – Proven as one of the healthiest approaches to bread in the world.

Based in the walled gardens of Dr. Vanessa Kimbell's beautiful Victorian home in rural Northamptonshire, UK, we tutor individuals and train bakers and healthcare professionals in Baking as Lifestyle Medicine (BALM). Personalising bread to your lifestyle, gut microbiome, and unique genetics for optimal health—tailoring fermentation, fibre, and diversity so that your daily bread becomes the foundation of your health.

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What is included in a Course?

 

What is included:

All food and drinks whilst at the school are provided. We will be eating sourdough, local cheeses and simple, delicious homemade food for lunch, and enjoying a glass of award-winning wine from the local vineyard or our own sourdough beer.

You will only need to bring a few essentials, your favourite apron, a large basket to take your bread, your bakes, and several other bits and pieces home with you, 3 x 200g Tupperware containers with lids to take jam, cultured butter and pickles home (please ensure they are sterile and odourless) and a small plastic bottle (an empty water bottle is good) to take syrups home.

International students, please allow space in your luggage to take many items back with you.

Retreat students you need to bring a swimming costume, and pair of trainers or shoes to walk in, something warm to wear and a flask – we will fill it with hot tea. If you want to cycle then please bring something appropriate to wear – the route is some tarmac and a well-used track, but it can be muddy in places.

Please note that we are also mindful that some people want to avoid alcohol, and we have a separate table available, that is still very sociable to eat at.

What is not included:

Students are responsible for:

  • Travel
  • Accommodation
  • Transport to and from the School.
  • You will need to arrange for your own breakfast and evening meals.
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