Book your place at Ferment Academia 2027
29 May–3 June 2027
Monte da Orada, Alentejo, Portugal
Six days of fermentation, food, landscape and shared learning in the forests of southern Portugal.
Ferment Academia brings together an international group of fermenters, chefs, educators, researchers, makers and curious cooks to learn through making, tasting, conversation and time together.
If you've explored the programme, read the brochure or spoken to Paula and you're ready to join us, you're in the right place.
Your place includes five nights' accommodation, the complete teaching programme, all meals, producer visits and round-trip group transport from Lisbon.
Your place is confirmed once your deposit or payment in full has been received.
Choose the stay that suits you
The full Ferment Academia experience is included with every option. Simply choose how you'd like to stay at Monte da Orada.
Basic — €2,850
Shared accommodation
A shared room for up to four people.
Includes five nights' accommodation, the complete programme, meals, producer visits and group transport from and back to Lisbon.
Standard — €3,350
Twin ensuite room
Share an ensuite twin room at Monte da Orada.
Includes five nights' accommodation, the complete programme, meals, producer visits and group transport from and back to Lisbon.
Premium — €3,850
Single occupancy ensuite
Your own ensuite room for the duration of the residency.
Includes five nights' accommodation, the complete programme, meals, producer visits and group transport from and back to Lisbon.
Shared, twin and single accommodation are available in limited numbers and are subject to availability when you enrol.
What's included
Your place at Ferment Academia includes:
Five nights' accommodation at Monte da Orada
The complete six-day Ferment Academia programme
Workshops, practical sessions, discussions and tastings
Breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the residency
Two facilitator showcase meals
Two Portuguese producer visits with lunch
Dinner beside the sea at a family-run restaurant in Zambujeira do Mar
Private group transport from Lisbon on 29 May
Group transport back to Lisbon on 3 June
Use of Monte da Orada's shared spaces and facilities
Not included
Air travel
Accommodation or other arrangements in Lisbon before or after the residency
Alcohol purchased at Monte da Orada or the seafood restaurant
Choose how you'd like to pay
You can secure your place with a 30% deposit and pay the remaining balance in two instalments, or pay in full and receive 10% off.
Pay in full and save 10%
Pay the full amount when you enrol and you'll receive 10% off:
Basic — €2,565
Usually €2,850
Standard — €3,015
Usually €3,350
Premium — €3,465
Usually €3,850
If you pay in full and cancel by December 2026, 50% of the full payment is refundable, in line with the Ferment Academia cancellation policy.
Pay in instalments
30% deposit
Paid when you enrol to secure your place. Your deposit is non-refundable.
30% second payment
Due by 1 December 2026.
40% final payment
Due by 1 April 2027.
Payment options
Wise bank transfer is our preferred payment method.
After submitting the enrolment form, you'll be taken directly to the payment page where you can complete your deposit or payment in full.
If you'd prefer to pay by credit or debit card, you'll also find information about card payment there. A 3% transaction fee applies to card payments.
Your booking is confirmed once your deposit or payment in full has been received.
Before you enrol
A few useful things to know.
You do not need professional fermentation experience to join us. Previous attendees have included professional fermenters, chefs and food practitioners alongside home fermenters and people following a deep personal interest in food, microbes and traditional knowledge.
The menu during the residency will be predominantly plant-based, with vegetarian breakfasts including eggs and dairy. You'll be able to tell us about dietary requirements when you enrol so the team can confirm what can be accommodated.
The residency begins in Lisbon on the morning of Saturday 29 May 2027. Private group transport leaves Lisbon at 9.00am and travels to Monte da Orada via our first producer visit.
The group returns to Lisbon at approximately 6.00pm on Thursday 3 June 2027.
Ferment Academia is designed as one complete residential experience, so places are offered for the full residency rather than individual days or sessions.
Ready to join us?
Complete the short enrolment form below.
Once you submit it, you'll be taken directly to the payment page to secure your place.
We only need the essentials at this stage. We'll collect further travel and practical information closer to the residency.
Submitting this form does not secure your place. Your booking is confirmed once your deposit or payment in full has been received.
What happens next?
Once you submit the form:
1. Continue to payment
You'll be taken directly to the payment page.
2. Make your payment
Pay your 30% deposit or, if you've selected payment in full, the discounted full amount.
3. Your place is confirmed
Once your payment has been received, your place at Ferment Academia 2027 is secured.
We'll be in touch as the residency approaches with the practical details you'll need, including the Lisbon meeting point, travel information, what to bring and anything else you need to prepare for the week.
Need to ask something first?
Booking an international residential programme takes a little planning. If there's something you need to know before enrolling, get in touch with Paula and the Ferment Academia team.
Whether it's a question about accommodation, dietary requirements, the programme or whether Ferment Academia is right for you, we'd rather you ask.
Ferment Academia 2027
29 May–3 June 2027
Monte da Orada, Alentejo, Portugal
Six days where fermentation needs no explanation.
If you've been looking for the time, people and space to give fermentation your full attention, we'd love to welcome you.