Join the Storekeeper & Co as we gather at the foot of the Watagans with like-minded folks. Nourish your soul and get your hands dirty (ish) as we bring you a day of connections and sharing. Or just come and soak in the surrounds with your picnic box and say hello to some of the local animals, like Dede and Tilly the pig.

It’s with great sorrow that we are postponing the we gather event as the beautiful grounds of the forest cottage have not been able to cope with the consistent rain over the past few weeks. To preserve the grounds and a give you an incredible day out we will be postponing the event till Feb next year.

To keep your taste buds satisfied, we are still gathering with Fresh Fusion to ferment some vegetables at Sherwood Coffee Bar. 

Otherwise we cant wait to see you in the summer of 2019

Vegetable fermenting : Sauerkraut & Kimchi 10.30

In our fun sauerkraut and kimchi workshop, you’ll discover the incredible, nutritious and healing world of fermented food and put your hands into creating your own jars of fermented goodness to take home.

Kimchi is a delicious, traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish that is savoured for its crunchy texture, bold flavours, spicy punch and endless variations that you can make it into. Kimchi along with sauerkraut is part of the growing fermented foods movement, gaining popularity for its reputation as a living superfood, chocked full of healthy probiotics, enzymes & raw nutrients.

You will Learn:

-How to make a tasty sauerkraut easily and affordably at home

-How to make a delicious and nutritious kimchi

-Tips and inspiration to incorporate different ingredients and keep your fermented foods fun and interesting

-Tips and ideas on how to eat fermented foods

• Fermenting vegetables: sauerkraut and Kimchi with Maggie from Fresh Fusion Gourmet
• Floral arranging with Elissa from Wandering Flora

• Local Bee Keepers, Two Pop's Honey, on the truth about honey
• A family Nutritionist, Jo Kate, shows us easy and healthy ways to Meal Plan.

Market Stalls:

• The Storekeepers & Co linen goods and homewares
• MacLeans Booksellers range on natural/holistic living
• Loved goods curated by Lauren Lambess
• Two Pops honey
• Wandering Flora
• Bessie Brown Coffee
• Bakery goods

Activities:

• Say hello to The Forest Cottage chickens and pigs
• Pet the pigglets
• Lawn games
• A miniature Forest Cottage for the kids to play in
• Self directed sketches

With your ticket purchase you have the opportunity to WIN 2 nights accommodation at The Forest Cottage by simply telling us about your favourite gathering.

Please note:

• Time slot selection is available when completing your ticket details. Some time slots may not be available due to attendee numbers.
• Multiple workshop tickets are available for the one attendee by selecting additional workshop ticket. Once you've entered your details, you can then select the workshop you wish to attend.
• There is a limited quantity of tickets available for each class. If you cannot make the event please provide a minimum of 72 hours notice as refunds and rescheduling will not be available after that time
• There is no experience necessary!

The Truth about Honey 10:15 

Come and listen to Russell Smith, a passionate local beekeeper and partner in Two Pops Honey, share his love for bees and the intricacy of how bees work to create pure honey.

You will learn about the beehive and how it functions, how you can set up your own hive and the importance or raw honey in our diet. 

Each guest to this workshop will receive a honey jar from Two Pops Honey.

Easy & Nutritious ways to Meal Plan 11:00 

Meal planning and preparation are the keys to succeeding on your health journey. As a mum of three, Jo understands the daily pressures of school drop-offs, work, play-dates and then finding enough time to cook a meal for your family at the end of the day! Jo will teach you how to meal plan so you are including all of the nutrients needed for your weekly meals and secondly, some simple tips to add more nutrients into your diet.

Floral Arrangement Workshop 10:00 (rustic wreaths) & 12:15 (native floral arrangements for the table)

Join with Elissa, master floral designer from Wandering Flora, in creating your own wild style floral goodness for your home. Using native flowers, vines and leaves you will take home your handmade pieces ready for your next gathering. 

Vegetable fermenting : Sauerkraut & Kimchi 11:00

In our fun sauerkraut and kimchi workshop, you’ll discover the incredible, nutritious and healing world of fermented food and put your hands into creating your own jars of fermented goodness to take home.

Kimchi is a delicious, traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish that is savoured for its crunchy texture, bold flavours, spicy punch and endless variations that you can make it into. Kimchi along with sauerkraut is part of the growing fermented foods movement, gaining popularity for its reputation as a living superfood, chocked full of healthy probiotics, enzymes & raw nutrients.

You will Learn:

-How to make a tasty sauerkraut easily and affordably at home

-How to make a delicious and nutritious kimchi

-Tips and inspiration to incorporate different ingredients and keep your fermented foods fun and interesting

-Tips and ideas on how to eat fermented foods