Upcoming Classes
Cheesemaking is our passion and we want to share it with you! We are committed to providing quality, educational and enjoyable classes on a regular basis. All workshops and classes are held at our farm in Thomasville, GA and are typically taught by Owner Jeremy Little.Class Title: Cheesemaking 101: Behind the Scenes with Sweet Grass Dairy
Date: 06/15/2013 at 10am
Description: Over the course of the day, individuals will handcraft their own wheel of cheese from scratch. Owner, Jeremy Little, will lead participants through each step of the process offering his expertise and advice. Attendees will access all cheesemaking tools and equipment. Each wheel will be aged by Sweet Grass Dairy and shipped to your doorstep after it's matured. Class will end with an in-depth cheese and wine tasting that highlights some of the best cheeses and wines from throughout the world. Given the demand for this class, space is extremely limited.
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Class Title: Cheesemaking 101: Behind the Scenes with Sweet Grass Dairy
Date: 06/22/2013 at 10am
Description: Over the course of the day, individuals will handcraft their own wheel of cheese from scratch. Owner, Jeremy Little, will lead participants through each step of the process offering his expertise and advice. Attendees will access all cheesemaking tools and equipment. Each wheel will be aged by Sweet Grass Dairy and shipped to your doorstep after it's matured. Class will end with an in-depth cheese and wine tasting that highlights some of the best cheeses and wines from throughout the world. Given the demand for this class, space is extremely limited.
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Class Title: Cheesemaking 101: Behind the Scenes with Sweet Grass Dairy
Date: 07/13/2013 at 10
Description: Over the course of the day, individuals will handcraft their own wheel of cheese from scratch. Owner, Jeremy Little, will lead participants through each step of the process offering his expertise and advice. Attendees will access all cheesemaking tools and equipment. Each wheel will be aged by Sweet Grass Dairy and shipped to your doorstep after it's matured. Class will end with an in-depth cheese and wine tasting that highlights some of the best cheeses and wines from throughout the world. Given the demand for this class, space is extremely limited.
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Class Title: Cheesemaking 101: Behind the Scenes with Sweet Grass Dairy
Date: 07/27/2013 at 10am
Description: Over the course of the day, individuals will handcraft their own wheel of cheese from scratch. Owner, Jeremy Little, will lead participants through each step of the process offering his expertise and advice. Attendees will access all cheesemaking tools and equipment. Each wheel will be aged by Sweet Grass Dairy and shipped to your doorstep after it's matured. Class will end with an in-depth cheese and wine tasting that highlights some of the best cheeses and wines from throughout the world. Given the demand for this class, space is extremely limited.
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Class Title: Make-a the Mozzarella Workshop
Date: 08/10/2013 at 10am
Description: In this unique experience, you'll learn everything you need to know about how to make fresh mozzarella cheese in your own kitchen. Using the only method we know how, 'hands-on,' we will guide you through the step-by-step process of turning regular everyday milk into magnificent mozzarella. Don't worry, we don't do technical jargon, so no need to bring your cheese-to-english dictionary.
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Class Title: Make-a the Mozzarella Workshop
Date: 08/10/2013 at 2pm
Description: In this unique experience, you'll learn everything you need to know about how to make fresh mozzarella cheese in your own kitchen. Using the only method we know how, 'hands-on,' we will guide you through the step-by-step process of turning regular everyday milk into magnificent mozzarella. Don't worry, we don't do technical jargon, so no need to bring your cheese-to-english dictionary.
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Our workshops and classes sell out quickly, so make sure you move fast to grab your slot.
Upcoming Tastings
We know that the best part of cheese is actually eating it, that's why we hold regular tasting events at our Cheese Shop in downtown Thomasville, GA. And, from time to time, we pack up the 'Cheese Beast' and high-tail it to an event. Take a look below to see what we are up to next.If your company is interested in participating in a tasting with our Cheese Shop or hosting Sweet Grass Dairy for an event please email mat@sweetgrassdairy.com
Presentations
Over the years, we've had the great honor of speaking at community organizations, clubs and groups in our local community and across the country. While our forte is hand-crafting cheeses, we never want to miss an opportunity to share our passions with you. If your organization is interested in a visit from one of our team members, email mat@sweetgrassdairy.com. While we cannot accept every invitation, we'll try our best to accommodate you.Title: Sweet Grass Dairy Runs the 1st Annual Fun Run Towards Sustainability
Date: 05/18/2013 at 9:30am
Where: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia campus (2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605)
Description: To support the work of the Small Dreams Foundation, our 'marketing and communications guy' will be running his first-ever 5K. If you'd like to support a great cause while watching him labor along the course or point and laugh as you whizz by, please sign up here.
About the Run: The 1st Annual Fun Run Towards Sustainability will be an unofficial 5K within the State Botanical Garden of Georgia campus in Athens, GA. Proceeds from the race will go towards the Small Dreams Foundation, UGA Sustainability Program and the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Space is very limited, with only 200 available slots for runners/walkers. This is not your typical 5K – we encourage racers to go all out and have some fun (costumes encouraged)!
Title: Star Provisions Hosts Sweet Grass Dairy
Date: 05/18/2013 - Noon to 4pm
Where: Star Provisions Cheese Counter (1198 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30318)
Description: Our Cheesemonger, Josh Harper, will be on hand to team up with Tim 'The Cheeseman' Gaddis for a cheese sampling. We'll have several cheeses available, come say hello!
Markets
Farmer's markets are where we got our start and vital piece of the local food movement. That's why we try hard to continue visiting farmer's markets whenever we can. Look below to see a list of places we'll be over the next few weeks.
Title: Amelia Farmers Market and Beaches Green Market
Date: 06/08/2013
Location: Ameila: At the Shops of Omni Amelia Island Plantation, 6800 1st Coast Highway, Amelia Island, Florida. No pets, please. Beaches Green Market: Jarboe Park, Neptune Beach
Description: We will be at the Fernandina farmers market on Amelia Island from 9am to 1pm then travel to the Beaches Green Market for the next market from 2:30 to 5pm. Please see the links below for exact locations!
Links: Amelia Farmers Market Beaches Green Market
Title: Orange Park Farmer's and Arts Market
Date: 06/09/2013
Location: Town Hall Park, 2042 Park Avenue, Orange Park FL 32073 US
Description: Everyone is welcome to attend. There is a wide selection of the finest fruits, veggies, plants, baked goods, canned jellies, perserves and other great items.
Links: Orange Park Community Calendar
Summer Camp
This is quite simply one of the most rambunctious, fun, and exhilarating weeks at our farm. It's a time that many of the staff actually look forward to more than the kids that are attending. Perhaps that says more about us than it does the kids, but we're okay with that.
Each year, Sweet Grass Dairy hosts a week-long Summer Camp for kids from ages 3 years old to 3rd grade students. Space is limited and camp typically fills up quickly. Check out all the information:
Time: Camp starts at 8:30am and ends at 1 pm.
Cost: $150 for the week. Cost includes all supplies needed for gardening, art, cooking, animals, snacks, a metal water bottle, and a Sweet Grass Dairy T-shirt.
Food: A snacks of cheese and crackers will be provided each day around 10:00AM. However, Children will need to bring their own lunches to camp. We will provide water bottles for them to use throughout the morning.
Class Size: 1 to 6 ratio of camp supervisors to students for each group. Make sure the campers dress in comfortable play clothes and tennis shoes.
Classes Offered
Gardening
This station has covered a wide range of topics over the past three years including planning a garden, selecting a site, preparing the soil with compost, planting seeds and seedlings, maintaining the garden by pulling weeds, and harvesting tomatos, potatoes, beans, and basil.
Recycling
Campers will learn how ordinary items can be reused or recycled in a fun and creative way!
Animals
Kids will learn everything there is to know about farm animals!
Arts & Crafts
From painting pots to making magnets, this is one of the kids' favorite stations! One highlight from past year's was when the kids made cool bottle cap snakes from recycled metal caps.
Science
Some of the topics covered in years past include parts of the plant, life cycle of a butterfly and beneficial garden bugs such as ladybugs and earthworms.
Nutrition/Cooking
We have found that if the kids can prepare their own garden snacks, they love to eat carrots, summer vegetable homemade pasta and fruit smoothies. We also like to touch on the concept of Red Light, Yellow Light, and Green Light foods for good nutrition in this portion of the camp as well.
**Important Registration Information**
Summer Camp is 'first come, first served' for each age group. We cannot hold spots without payment. Once the age group is full, we can put your child's name on the waiting list in case of cancellations. We will still have camp in the rain, but in the case of extreme lightning, we would cancel camp for that particular day. All activities would be rescheduled or we would extend camp hours on another day.After you have registered, you will receive a packet of information shortly. It contains important questions related to your child's well-being while in our care and we want to make sure we have all the necessary information to ensure that everyone is as safe as humanely possible. The paperwork must be completed, your signatures must be on the required documents, and the entire packet must submitted to Sweet Grass Dairy before your child will be allowed to participate in camp. If you have any questions email classes@sweetgrassdairy.com or call 229-227-0752.
Class Title: Summer Camp 2013 -- 3yr Old
Date: 06/03/2013 at 8:30am
Description: Select this class for children 3 years old.
Each year, Sweet Grass Dairy hosts a week-long Summer Camp for kids from ages 3 years old to 3rd grade students. Space is limited and camp typically fills up quickly!
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Class Title: Summer Camp 2013 -- Pre K
Date: 06/03/2013 at 8:30am
Description: Select this class for children going into Pre-Kindergarten.
Each year, Sweet Grass Dairy hosts a week-long Summer Camp for kids from ages 3 years old to 3rd grade students. Space is limited and camp typically fills up quickly!
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Class Title: Summer Camp 2013 -- Kindergarten
Date: 06/03/2013 at 8:30am
Description: Select this class for children going into kindergarten.
Each year, Sweet Grass Dairy hosts a week-long Summer Camp for kids from ages 3 years old to 3rd grade students. Space is limited and camp typically fills up quickly!
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Class Title: Summer Camp 2013 -- 1st Grade
Date: 06/03/2013 at 8:30am
Description: Select this class for children going into 1st grade.
Each year, Sweet Grass Dairy hosts a week-long Summer Camp for kids from ages 3 years old to 3rd grade students. Space is limited and camp typically fills up quickly!
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Class Title: Summer Camp 2013 -- 2nd and 3rd Grade
Date: 06/03/2013 at 8:30am
Description: Select this class for children going into 2nd or 3rd grade.
Each year, Sweet Grass Dairy hosts a week-long Summer Camp for kids from ages 3 years old to 3rd grade students. Space is limited and camp typically fills up quickly!
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