Join us at the Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation in Kona, Hawaii for this exciting culinary adventure in tropical paradise!   We’ll cover beginner, intermediate and advanced level cheeses with some island twists and tropical ingredients to get you in the Aloha spirit.  You’ll stay in the beautiful house on this 20-acre estate overlooking the ocean where the cheesemaking course will also take place.

Included in your registration fee are:

• The 3-day Cheesemaking Course which will result in your Gold-Level Artisan Cheesemaking Certification
• Six nights of luxury lodging at the Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
• Wine & Cheese Reception on Feb. 17th
• Continental breakfast with Mountain Thunder Kona coffee each day
• Lunch and Dinner on the cheesemaking days (Feb. 18, 20, 22)
• Access to the gourmet kitchen and grill to prepare your own meals on the days off
• An exciting 4×4 tour of the coffee plantation on one of your days off
• Time to relax and explore nearby Kona or other parts of the big island

Here is the Schedule:

Feb 17 – arrival and check-in at 4:00 pm.  Wine & Cheese Reception at 6:00 pm

Feb. 18 – Day One of Cheesemaking Course* – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm with Dinner at 7:00 pm

Feb. 19 – Day off to relax and explore

Feb. 20 – Day Two of Cheesemaking Course* – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm with Dinner at 7:00 pm

Feb. 21 – Day off to relax and explore

Feb. 22 – Day Three of Cheesemaking Course* – 9:00 am – 3:00 on with Dinner at 7:00 pm

Feb. 23 – check out at 11:00 am

NOTE:  This retreat is full but I am taking names on a waitlist.  Please e-mail me at kate@theartofcheese.com if you would like to be on that list.  There are a few spots left in a second retreat scheduled for Feb. 27 – March 4 in Hilo.

Click Here for more information on the second retreat.

REGISTER HERE for Two People (share a room with a king sized bed and bathroom) – $2,350 (includes all taxes and fees)

REGISTER HERE for One Person (enjoy your own private room with a queen sized bed and shared bathroom) – $1,775 (includes all taxes and fees)

REGISTER HERE for the Cheesemaking Retreat Only – for One Person (you will find your own lodging; lunch and dinner is included on class days) – $650 (includes all taxes and fees)

Cancellation Policy:  Payment in full is required at the time of your registration.  Cancellations that are made at least 60 days prior to the retreat date will be fully refunded. Cancellations received with less than a 60 day notice will only be refunded if we are able to fill your spot. Thanks for your understanding on this policy.