Sea, Salt & Sourdough Baking Retreat
Class Dates/Times: Monday, September 28 to Friday, October 2, 2026 | 9:00AM - 4:00PM (Lunch included each day)
PLUS 2 Evening Events (2 Chef Night Cooking Classes*) Mon & Wed 6:00PM - 8:30PM
$2,399.00 (includes allclasses/lunches/swag bag) Single Baker**
**Bring a friend to share your station for $200.00 extra (they’ll get a swag bag too!)
Join Brian Knowles for a fun filled week of all things Sourdough! During this week long immersive baking retreat you’ll learn/make:
The Science of Sourdough:
Baker’s Percentages/Ratios (and how to use them!)
Open Baking vs Dutch Oven
The role of Steam
Sourdough Starter vs Yeast (and how to substitute in recipes)
Create 2 Everyday Sourdough Loaves (24hr & 48hr proofs)
Rye or Chocolate Bread (your choice)
Sourdough Inclusion Loaf (you’ll have a choice of fillings/inclusions to choose from)
Sandwich Bread, Baguettes (or Briote), Focaccia, Pasta, Pizza Dough (and sauce!)
Discard Muffins, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Crackers (Cheez-its or Goldfish)
Dehydrated (Emergency) Starter
Creating Levians and Poolish
*As we’re directly across the road from the beach, we’ll have beach chairs available for you to use if you fancy relaxing on the sand for an hour or so between the day and evening classes.
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child - As these are full day classes it is more suitable for accompanied older children (10+) or younger children with a keen interest in baking.)
YES: Couples
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day.
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging.
This is a full-day class, please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.
As we are located just across from the beach, the experience also invites moments of relaxation—beach chairs are available if you’d like to unwind by the water between daytime and evening sessions. You’re also welcome to bring a non-baking travel companion to join the evening classes as your guest, sharing your workstation (at no additional charge.)
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child - As these are full day classes, they are more suitable for accompanied older children (10+) or younger children with a keen interest in baking.)
YES: Couples
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
Q: What is a Dynamic Duo?A: It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day. Don’t worry, we won’t stick you with some random stranger- if you want to fly solo, you’ll have the station (and all the yummy food) all to yourself! On Chef/Date Nights (the two evening classes) you will always have enough for two and generally extra to bring home too.
These are full-day classes, please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F. You will warm up once you start working!
Please read our FAQ’s on the RETREATS page BEFORE booking.
Email us at info@fabbaker.com if you have any further questions.
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