New dates for sourdough baking workshops

If you haven't yet experienced a sourdough baking workshop at RedBeard, here's your chance! 

The following workshop dates have just been announced:

• 3 June
• 22 and 29 July
• 5 and 26 August
• 2 and 9 September
• 14, 21 and 28 October
• 11, 18 and 25 November
• 2 and 9 December 2012

‘I found it to be a perfect mix of history, science, practice and fun, and my life is richer for my new-found passion for bread baking,’ said a recent workshop participant.

'The format of the course was well structured... you managed to fit a plethora of useful information into the day. The refreshments and lunch were outstanding!' said another.

• Participants enjoy lunch, snacks and bottomless coffee or tea.  They take home the loaves they bake, a bag of organic f lour, a sourdough starter culture and RedBeard’s recipes. 
• Your group (minimum 4; maximum 12) can book an exclusive, flexible, mid-week workshop, providing a unique team-building experience for employees or conference attendees - or fun for a bunch of friends! 
• We also offer gift vouchers – great for your foodie friends or relatives! 

Bookings:

Contact Trentham Neighbourhood Centre.
T. 03 5424 1354
E. tncadmin@ourneighbourhood.org.au

Thanks to all wind energy supporters

A big thank you to all 50 people who supported the 'Harvest the Wind' dinner at RedBeard on Saturday 28 April. 
We raised $3000 for the Woodend Integrated Sustainable Energy (WISE) group so they can keep working towards a Community Wind Farm for Woodend. (3 community-owned turbines to power around 3,000 homes).
Take 30 seconds to complete the WISE group's online survey and show your support for the Woodend Community Wind Farm. 
Special thanks for help with the fundraising dinner to: Martin May from Hepburn Wind; all the folk from the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group but especially Barry Mann; and to David Juriansz for the music!  We were part of the Daylesford Macedon Produce Harvest Week Festival.

Harvest the Wind Fundraising Dinner: Saturday 28 April

5.30 pm at Hepburn Wind Farm (optional)
6.30 pm at RedBeard
Part of the Daylesford Macedon Produce Harvest Week Festival.

Meet Martin May, Director of the Hepburn Wind Farm, for an optional tour of the site (weather permitting).
Travel (in own transport) to RedBeard Historic Bakery for the rest of the evening.
Dine on platters of local organic produce - dips, roast/pickled veg, cold meats, and RedBeard sourdough - followed by dessert.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer. Additional drinks / coffee / tea at cafe prices.
Listen to live music from local singer-songwriter David Juriansz.
Learn more about the Hepburn Wind Farm from Martin in his after dinner speech. A representative from Woodend Integrated Sustainable Energy (WISE) will then explain their proposal for Woodend.


$60 per person includes a donation to WISE to support the development of the Woodend Community Wind Park project - must be paid at time of booking. This event is not-for-profit.

Bookings:
T. 0412 219 093
E. marketing@redbeardbakery.com.au

Fresh bread. Cold beer. Hot buns. Book now.

Some spaces remain for this event - part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival - but be quick!
7 pm, Friday 16 March 2012
at RedBeard Historic Bakery in Trentham 

Come to RedBeard's cosy café for an evening of foodie fun: 
Dine on platters featuring our famous organic sourdough range and other local delights. Learn about traditional baking techniques from one of RedBeard's owners.Sip and savour beers from local breweries.Take home some organic hot cross buns for breakfast - or eat them on the way if you can't resist!

$60 per person includes dinner, beer tasting, baking discussion and six-pack of hot cross buns - must be paid at time of booking. 
Book through the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre:
T. 03 5424 1354
E. tncadmin@ourneighbourhood.org.au

Hot Cross Buns are back!

Available from 10 March until Easter 2012
Certified 100% organic, full of luscious fruits and spices, made by hand and baked to perfection in our historic oven, RedBeard's famous Easter buns are hot-buttered bliss! Enjoy one with a coffee in our cafe and take home a six-pack (or more).

We are Runners-up for 2012 Sustainability Award (Hepburn Shire)

We are Runners-up for the 2012 Hepburn Shire Sustainability Award! (Presented 13 February at the Regional Producers' Day at the Lake House in Daylesford). Thank you Hepburn Shire Council. And thank you to all our suppliers who operate their businesses with environmental and social sensitivity and responsibility, thereby enabling RedBeard to operate sustainably. Please see our website for more info: GreenBeard

RedBeard closed 6 to 16 February

RedBeard will be closed from 6 to 16 February inclusive so we can re-floor our kitchen and baking room. Our products will still be available at farmers' markets on 11 and 12 February and at the Regional Producers' Day at the Lake House in Daylesford on 12 February.