Feel the Churn:
Butter Making, Farm Lunch & the Art of Traditional Fats

Step into Quillisascut Farm with founders Lora Lea and Rick Misterly, who have lovingly stewarded this land since 1981. Nestled in the hills of northeastern Washington, Quillisascut Farm is a living example of sustainable agriculture and seasonal living: a place where food, animals, and community flourish. 

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After a breathtaking drive along the Columbia River, you’ll arrive at the tranquil and beloved Quillisascut Farm for an afternoon centered around one of humanity’s oldest and most satisfying foods: butter.

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Hosted at the renowned goat farm and School of the Domestic Arts, this immersive gathering invites guests to slow down, learn with their hands, and reconnect with the nourishing traditions that once brought communities together around the table.

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Using rich cream from grass-fed Jersey cows at Douglas Falls Creamery, you’ll learn how to make butter the old-fashioned way - by hand. Shake, churn, and “feel the burn” as cream transforms into golden butter and fresh buttermilk before your eyes. Guests will finish their handmade butter with seasonal herbs and take it home to enjoy.

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Throughout the workshop, Dr. Casey Carr will weave in conversation around the role of traditional fats in human health, including:

• The importance of healthy fats for brain function and hormones

• Fat-soluble vitamins and compounds found in grass-fed dairy

• Why pasture-raised cream differs nutritionally from industrial fats and oils

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Following the workshop, gather together for a seasonal farm lunch inspired by the richness and versatility of cultured dairy:

• Chilled buttermilk soup with herbs and grains

• Garden greens with buttermilk dressing and buttered radishes

• Fresh sourdough bread with farm butter

• Savory quiche and rustic tarts made with buttermilk crusts

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The afternoon concludes with a guided farm tour through Quillisascut’s gardens, animals, and learning spaces before guests finish decorating and wrapping their handmade butter to bring home.

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This is more than a cooking class... it’s an invitation to rediscover the beauty of traditional foods, the wisdom of slower living, and the simple pleasure of making something nourishing with your own hands.