Your guide to Ferment Academia

A closer look at the residency -
how it flows, what you’ll experience, and what makes it different.

If you’re here, something about Ferment Academia has already caught your attention.

This brochure will give you a clearer sense of what that feeling is pointing toward.

Ferment Academia brochure cover for fermentation residency in Portugal, featuring hands-on food and fermentation imagery
Event flyers and brochures for Ferment Academia 2026 Sandor Katz showcasing fermentation workshops and residency experience in Portugal

What’s inside the brochure

This isn’t a generic overview.

It’s a detailed look at how the residency is structured - so you can understand the depth, pace, and experience before deciding anything.

Inside, you’ll find:

– A full breakdown of the 5-day flow

– The types of workshops and techniques explored

– How each day is structured (from mornings to evenings)

– The role of food, shared meals, and sensory learning

– The Discovery Day across the Alentejo region

– The philosophy behind Ferment Academia

A quick note on 2027

The next residency is taking shape for late May 2027.

It will follow a similar structure to what you’ll see in this brochure -
with new contributors, new conversations, and continued depth.

Spaces will be limited.

And those on the interest list will receive:

→ Early access when applications open

→ Early bird pricing

→ Time to plan ahead

Thinking about joining us?

You don’t need to decide right now.

But if you’re already feeling the pull, it’s worth paying attention to that.

Open Ferment Academia brochure showing residency schedule, educators, and fermentation workshop details

Questions? Want to talk it through?

If you’re unsure whether this is the right fit for you -
or you want to understand the experience more clearly -

You can reach out directly.