Shepherd and cheesemaker's day: cheese workshop and tasting in the province of Parma
Highlights
- Come to the province of Parma and become a cheesemaker for a day
- Participate in a workshop and create a cheese wheel
- Relax in nature and taste typical local products
Your guide
Why Freedome
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Full description
What we will do
The appointment is 5 minutes before the time indicated on the calendar at the meeting point in Castellonchio (PR) . Our guide will be waiting for us, who will welcome us on the farm and explain the day's programme.
We will begin the experience by going to the cowshed and milking the goats by hand for about 1 hour: a simple gesture only in appearance, requiring attention, calm and respect for the animal. The guide will be present and will help us complete the first task of our day as shepherds and dairymen.
After milking, we will feed all the farm animals: a fundamental moment to understand the relationship of trust and care that binds a shepherd to his animals. Then we will move to the workshop, where we will participate in all stages of goat cheese production.
We will follow the steps of processing, from the coagulation of the milk to the addition of milk enzymes, to the final result. Each participant will make their own cheese, which they will take home as a souvenir.
At the end of the workshop, which will last around three hours, the most convivial moment will begin: a rich tasting of cheeses produced on the farm, artisan cold cuts, Cassio bread and local specialities. To close, hot ricotta prepared during the morning.
Finally, we will relax on the farm and await the presentation of the certificate of participation and the cheese made during the workshop.
The activity will last a total of 8 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable for everyone from the age of 14. Children under the age of 18 can only participate if accompanied by a responsible adult.
The activity is not accessible to wheelchair users or those with walking difficulties.
Other information
The experience takes place from May to early September and will be confirmed once a minimum of 4 participants have been reached.
By requesting it in advance via the contact details on the booking confirmation e-mail and paying an extra 20 euros per person on site, it is possible to have an English-speaking guide.
In case of allergies or intolerances, please inform the organisers via the contact details on the booking confirmation e-mail.
Free parking is available on site. The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport.
Dogs are not allowed.
Recommended clothing
- Comfortable, seasonally appropriate clothing
- Trainers
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Castellonchio, Parma
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is strict. You get a full refund if you cancel within 15 days from the activity start date. Within 14 and 8 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
