Discover polish farmer cheese: Goat Farms & Traditional Cheesemaking Tour

9:00 AM 🚍 – Departure from Meeting Point

• Gather participants at the designated location.

• Introduction to the day’s program, focusing on the importance of sustainable dairy practices and artisan cheese production.

10:00 AM 🧀 – Arrival at first cheese production center

• Welcome Session:

• Meet the farm hosts and learn about their passion for goat farming and cheese production.

• Farm Tour:

• Explore the goat farm and learn about the care and management of goats, including their diet and daily routines.

• Meet the goats and observe milking (seasonal activity).

• Cheesemaking Demonstration:

• Step-by-step overview of how goat milk is transformed into a variety of cheeses.

• Learn about the equipment and techniques used for crafting both fresh and aged goat cheeses.

• Interactive Tasting Session:

• Sample a range of Kozia Polana’s cheeses, including fresh, aged, and flavored varieties.

• Discussion on flavor profiles and pairing cheeses with food and wine.

11:30 AM 🥪 – Lunch break:

• Enjoy light snacks and beverages, featuring local products and goat cheese specialties.

12:30 PM 🚍 – Departure to second cheese production farm

1:30 PM 🧀 – Arrival

• Welcome and Introduction:

• Meet the cheesemakers and learn about their commitment to preserving traditional methods of cheese production.

• Guided Tour of the Serowarnia:

• Explore the facility and learn about their use of local ingredients sourced from the Puszcza Białowieska region.

• Discussion on how the natural environment influences the taste and quality of their cheeses.

• Cheesemaking Workshop:

1. Participate in a hands-on session to create a simple cheese.

2. Learn the art of aging cheeses in a cellar and how different conditions impact flavor and texture.

• Tasting Experience:

• Enjoy a curated tasting of cheeses, including specialties inspired by regional traditions.

• Pair cheeses with locally made honey, bread, and preserves for a full sensory experience.

• Relaxation and Storytelling:

• Gather around for a storytelling session about the cultural heritage of cheesemaking in the Puszcza Białowieska region.

4:00 PM – Group Discussion and Wrap-Up

• Reflect on the day’s activities and the differences between goat cheese and traditional dairy production.

• Opportunity to ask questions and purchase cheeses or other regional products.

4:30 PM 🚍 – Departure Back to Meeting Point