Fall Sauerkraut Workshop at VRDNT Farm
Learn to make traditional sauerkraut while harvesting fresh cabbage from our fields
 
What You'll Experience
Join us for an intimate, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the time-honored craft of sauerkraut-making in the most authentic setting possible - right on the farm where your cabbage grows.
 
Your afternoon will include:
🌱 Guided Farm Tour
Walk our bio-intensive vegetable fields and learn how we grow nutrient-dense produce in Central Texas
🔬 Fermentation Deep Dive
Understand the science behind lacto-fermentation, beneficial bacteria, and why sauerkraut is a gut-health powerhouse
🥬 Harvest Your Own Cabbage
Cut fresh, organic cabbage straight from our fields - the same vegetables that go into our CSA boxes
🫙 Hands-On Sauerkraut Making
Learn traditional sauerkraut techniques, from shredding and salting to packing and fermenting. We'll guide you step-by-step through the entire process.
🍴 Light Snacks & Refreshments
Enjoy farm-fresh snacks and beverages while you learn
📖 Take-Home Recipes & Guide
Leave with tested sauerkraut recipes (classic, spicy, caraway) and fermentation tips so you can continue at home
 
What's Included
✅ Fermentation jar with airlock (yours to keep!)
✅ All supplies (salt, spices, etc.)
✅ Your own homemade sauerkraut to take home
✅ Sauerkraut recipe collection and fermentation guide
✅ Light snacks and refreshments
✅ Expert instruction from a farmer with 20 years of experience
 
Pricing
$100 per person (includes all supplies)
Bring a friend for +$30 (shares supplies)
 
Workshop Details
Date: Saturday, December 6th
Time: 1pm-4pm
Duration: 3 hours
Group Size: Limited to 10-12 participants for personalized instruction
Location: VRDNT Farm, Bastrop, TX
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes for walking the farm
Sunscreen and hat
Reusable bag or box to carry home your fermentation jar
Why Learn from VRDNT Farm?
Becky Hume has spent over 20 years working on organic and sustainable farms before starting VRDNT Farm in 2019. She's been making sauerkraut for years and is passionate about sharing traditional food preservation techniques with the community. Learning at the source - surrounded by the fields where your cabbage grows - creates a connection to your food that you simply can't get anywhere else.
Perfect For:
Home cooks wanting to master a traditional skill
Anyone interested in gut health and probiotic-rich foods
Couples looking for a unique date experience
Friends wanting a fun, hands-on afternoon
People who want to connect with where their food comes from
Anyone looking to skip Black Friday and do something meaningful instead