Wood-Fired Inspired

LEARN BREAD,PASTRY and pizza TECHNIQUES TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL BAKER, PAT HAINS WHILE EXPERIENCING SAINT CIRQ LAPOPIE, FRANCE.

the petite baker offers you a UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

Learn baking and pastry techniques from professional baker, Pat Hains. Using a wood fired oven, you will create your own journey. Pat Hains has studied bread baking in France, Italy and Germany. Her focus has been on European breads and the use of pre-ferments and sourdoughs. She received the highest honor in her formal training in 2011 in German Bread Baking at the Akademie des deutschen Bäckerhandwerk Weinheim.

Six years before coming to France, Pat taught bread, pastry and pizza classes using her wood fired oven. She hosted international guest baking chefs at the Hains House in Olympia WA. She has hosted more than 700 guests at her Bed & Breakfast, as well as hosting numerous weddings and events at the Hains House Barn. Pat has a passion for hospitality, baking and travel. She has continued her baking passion in St. Cirq Lapopie and has a custom made wood fired oven in her backyard.

Stay in France’s Favorite Village, medieval St Cirq Lapopie in SW France. There is enchantment everywhere. You will be immersed in life here and welcomed by the residents, restaurants, and boutiques. You can visit markets, see cave paintings and dine in a chateau …all in “France Profonde.”

Learn

Courses devoted to the art of producing beautiful baguettes, fresh focaccia, croissants, pretzels, and bagels. Come to class each day prepared to mix, fold, shape and score. All skill levels welcome.

Experience

Plenty of time for experiencing a walk back in time in the region of France Profonde – visit markets, chateaux, cave paintings and enjoy the gourmet food and wine of this enchanting region.

Stay

If you are looking to have an unforgettable experience, there are many places to stay in St. Cirq Lapopie. The village is picturesque and offers charming accommodations for both short and long-term visitors.