We'll be co-hosting a fermentation and wellness retreat next spring at Chapel House in Penzance, which is one of the UK’s top 50 boutique hotels. See below for more details about the three day break. Come and learn how to integrate health-giving fermented foods into your diet, in the comfort of one of the UK’s top 50 boutique hotels, overlooking Penzance harbour.

Pricing - £1,250 per person — single occupancy. £1,000 per person — double occupancy.

3 nights. Arriving on Friday 19th March until Monday 22nd March. Full board included.

Friday 19th March

• Arrival from 3pm

• Sauna, hot tub and cold plunge overlooking the bay will be available 

• 6pm – welcome drink. Meet your hosts and fellow fermenters

• 6.30pm – a light supper

Saturday 20th March

• 5.45am – Chaperoned sunrise swim

• Sauna, shower-time

• A gut-friendly and leisurely breakfast, rich in probiotics served from 8.30am

• 10.30: learning time

• 12.30 – a light lunch will be served by the Chapel House team

• Ample relaxation time, or option for a wellness practice or wild walk.

• 6.30pm – a five–course tasting supper, with fermentation demos and short talks from the two Rachels.

Sunday 21st March

• 5.45am – Chaperoned sunrise swim

• Sauna, shower-time

• A gut-friendly and leisurely breakfast, rich in probiotics will be served from 8.30am

• 10.30: learning time

• 12.30 – a light lunch will be served by the Chapel House team

• Ample time for relaxation, or option for a wellness practice or wild walk.

• 6.30pm – sharing feast will be served 

Monday 22nd March

• 8am – 9.30am: Closing breakfast

• We will run an earlier breakfast option today, to allow for travel plans

4 weeks before (19th February 2027)

From 15th January, for 5 weeks we'll be running a weekly 'club'. Each Friday we will all ferment together – mostly sauerkraut, but also kimchi and brined vegetables. This class is suitable for beginners, those who have never fermented and those who have who just want some ferment buddies to help them keep momentum... it's a bit like book club (not like fight club!), as we can share ideas, discuss what has worked what hasn't and have a bit of a get together.

5 × 1 hour classes

• Basic ingredients and equipment

• More recipes and methods via email

• WhatsApp chat group (optional) for discussions

For the full 5 week block it's £100. 

For one weekly class it's £25 – slots available nearer the time.

I am suggesting a pre-book, but I will release spaces the week before each class so that individual sessions can also be booked IF available.