The Hogsback Homesteader Bootcamp returns this spring for the second edition of our week-long immersive and practical learning experience in the hamlet of Hogsback, situated in the Eastern Cape’s afromontane Amathole Mountains.
Step into a week of hands-on learning and connection at the Hogsback Homesteader Bootcamp, held in the breathtaking mountain-top forest village of Hogsback this October. As spring paints our part of Amathole Mountains with vibrant hues, we’ll explore the art of preserving the season’s bounty. Learn to pickle, make jams, and whip up delicious mushroom pâtés. We'll build on last year’s favourites at our Spring Bootcamp with hands-on lessons in cheesemaking, sourdough bread baking and growing oyster mushrooms at home.
We'll dive into sustainable cultivation with a special focus on composting and strengthening your soil. Whether you’re a seasoned homesteader or just starting your journey, this bootcamp promises inspiration, practical skills that will enrich your journey towards taking control of yours and your family’s nutrition, and a chance to connect with like-minded individuals amidst the breathtaking beauty of Hogsback in spring.
The Courses
Soil regeneration and preservation with Santhan
Santhan will teach participants how to develop their own compost teas, as well as strategies to keep your soil and garden thriving year-round.
In this hands-on course, Heike will teach participants how to make a sourdough starter, bake sourdough focaccia and make Italian style mozzarella balls.
Adi will host a foraging hike through one of South Africa's oldest indigenous forests, as well as share the traditional and medicinal uses of various herbs.
Ian will teach his tried and tested recipes for making various pickles as well as making jams to preserve and savour the season's bounty long into the winter months
This course will be split into a bit of theory and a lot of practical hands-on learning. Kinesh will also share the science, history & lore of mushrooms.
