Homestead Hill Workshops
Hands-On Food Workshops at Homestead Hill
Learn cheese making, preserving, smoking and traditional food skills in relaxed small-group workshops at Homestead Hill in Wannon, Victoria.
Private groups welcome
Gather a group and choose the skill you want to learn.
Homestead Enterprises now works especially well for private group bookings. Gather friends, family, garden club members, food lovers or workmates, then contact Linda to discuss the right workshop, date and format.
Best suited for groups of six or more
Most workshops are capped at around six to nine people so each participant has room to ask questions, taste products and learn in a comfortable environment.
- Small groups
- Private bookings
- Gift certificates
- Beginner-friendly options
Workshop Options
Choose your workshop.
These workshops are designed for home cooks, gardeners, food lovers and anyone wanting practical food skills they can use in their own kitchen.
Cheese Making
Introduction to Cheese Making
A relaxed, mostly demonstration-style workshop that takes the mystery out of home cheese making and shows how achievable it can be.
What you will learn
- Gourmet feta that can be marinated with oils, herbs and spices.
- Pot set yoghurt, labneh and quark for everyday home use.
- Simple home kitchen methods that can be repeated after the workshop.
What is included
- Workshop notes.
- Tea and coffee.
- Tastings of homemade preserves and cheeses.
- Opportunity to purchase cheese making equipment and ingredients.
Cheese Making
Full Day Cheese Making Workshop
A more hands-on workshop for people who want to make cheese themselves and leave with the confidence to keep practising at home.
What you will learn
- Make artisan cheese and marinated feta in a home kitchen style environment.
- See demonstrations for pot set yoghurt, labneh, quark and ricotta.
- Understand how to adapt cheese making to practical home equipment.
What is included
- Class notes, tea and coffee, morning tea and lunch.
- Cheese and homemade preserve tastings.
- Milk and a hoop to take home with your cheese.
- Dietary requirements can be discussed before booking.
Preserving
The Preserving Workshop
A demonstration-style workshop for people who want to understand safe preserving basics and make better use of seasonal produce.
What you will learn
- Bottling, drying, pickling, freezing and safe preserving basics.
- How to handle seasonal surplus and reduce waste from the garden.
- The history, methods and practical benefits of preserving food at home.
What is included
- Demonstrations and discussion.
- Some hands-on steps depending on the workshop format.
- Sampling and practical preserving guidance.
Smoking
Beginning Smoking Workshop
A half-day introduction for people who want to understand hot and cold smoking basics before experimenting at home.
What you will learn
- Safe smoking basics and techniques.
- Introduction to recipes, rubs and brines.
- Discussion of different smokers and demonstration products.
What is included
- Tea and coffee.
- Product tastings.
- Practical discussion and demonstrations.
Smoking
Advanced Smoking Workshop
A more detailed workshop for people who already understand the basics of hot and cold smoking and want to go further.
What you will learn
- Brines and injections.
- Creating and testing dry rubs.
- Smoking techniques for herbs, fruit, vegetables and meats.
- Using different smokers for different products.
What is included
- Tea and coffee, morning tea and light lunch.
- Product tastings.
- Class notes.
- Dietary requirements can be discussed before booking.
Private Bookings
Custom Private Workshops
Private workshops are ideal for birthdays, family groups, garden clubs, community groups, work teams and food-loving friends.
Workshop ideas
- Full day cheese making with a cheese of your choice.
- Introduction to cheese making for private groups.
- Preserving, smoking or seasonal food skills by request.
- Gift certificates for a dollar amount or a particular workshop.
Best next step
- Contact Linda with your preferred workshop, rough date and group size.
- Linda can confirm what is practical, available and suitable for your group.
How Booking Works
Simple enquiry, then confirmation.
Pick the workshop style that suits your group, interests and experience level.
Share your preferred date, group size, dietary needs and any special requests.
Linda will confirm availability, format, timing, inclusions and the best option for your group.
Bookings are confirmed once payment is received, subject to minimum numbers and availability.
Booking Information
Important details before you book.
These conditions keep the workshop fair for everyone and allow enough preparation time for ingredients, equipment, food and teaching materials.
Want to hear from past participants before booking? Visit the testimonials page to see previous workshop feedback.
View testimonials →How many people are needed for a workshop?
Most workshops require at least six participants to go ahead and are usually capped at around six to nine people so the group stays comfortable and practical.
How do I secure a booking?
Full payment is required to secure a place. Once your booking is confirmed, you will not have more to pay if reasonable workshop costs change closer to the date.
What happens if I need to change my booking?
Please contact Linda at least 14 days before the workshop if you need to transfer to another date. With at least 14 days notice, your workshop fee can usually be credited toward a future workshop or products.
If less than 14 days notice is given and the place cannot be filled, the fee may be forfeited because workshop preparation has already been arranged.
Are paid bookings refundable?
Paid bookings are generally non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash, but may be used as payment toward products or another workshop where the booking conditions allow.
Are gift certificates available?
Yes. Gift certificates are available either for a dollar amount or for a particular workshop. Contact Linda to discuss the best option.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Dietary requirements can be discussed before the workshop so the menu and tastings can be adjusted where practical.
Ready to plan a workshop?
Contact Linda to discuss dates, group size and workshop options.
Enquire about cheese making, preserving, smoking, private group bookings or gift certificates.
