Real Food, Real Skills, Real Community

Explore our hands-on classes and upcoming events—both in our kitchen and out in the world—where we teach, speak, and connect over nourishing food and timeless techniques.

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Sep
14

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Cheesemaking Class - SOLD OUT
Sep
20

Cheesemaking Class - SOLD OUT

🧀 Get ready to stir, stretch, and culture!
Join us in Chestertown for a hands-on cheesemaking experience that blends science, tradition, and delicious fun. In this class, you’ll learn to transform local raw milk into fresh, flavorful cheese using time-tested, ancestral techniques. Perfect for beginners and dairy lovers alike—come curious, leave empowered (and with cheese!).

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Mountain Run Jam
Oct
3
to Oct 5

Mountain Run Jam

We’re headed to the mountains! Dr. Bill Schindler is honored to be this year’s keynote speaker at Mountain Run Jam 2025—a four-day celebration of ancestral skills, regenerative living, and deep community connection. With hands-on workshops, fireside chats, and live music, this event is all about returning to the roots of what it means to live well. Bill will share insights from decades of global research and his work at Modern Stone Age, weaving together food, culture, and sustainability in a way that will leave you inspired to reclaim your own ancestral path.

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Oct
11

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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25th Annual Wise Traditions Conference in our Foundation’s 25th Year
Oct
17
to Oct 19

25th Annual Wise Traditions Conference in our Foundation’s 25th Year

  • Salt Lake City, Utah United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Dr. Bill and Christina Schindler at the Wise Traditions Conference 2025 as they dive deep into the intersection of ancestral wisdom and modern nourishment. From keynote talks to hands-on learning, they’ll share practical strategies for applying traditional foodways in today’s world—both at home and in your kitchen. Whether you're new to the movement or a seasoned sourdough devotee, you’ll leave inspired, empowered, and hungry for more.

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Hack Your Health
Nov
14
to Nov 16

Hack Your Health

Dr. Bill Schindler is hitting the main stage at Hack Your Health 2025! Join him in Tampa this November as he shares how ancestral food strategies can radically transform your health—from your kitchen to your mitochondria. Christina Schindler will also be there, ready for powerful conversations beyond the stage. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and take a deeper dive into what it really means to Eat Like a Human.

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Holiday Sourdough Sweets Class - SOLD OUT
Dec
6

Holiday Sourdough Sweets Class - SOLD OUT

Get into the holiday spirit with our Sourdough Sweet Treats class! Learn how to make festive favorites like gingerbread, graham crackers, and homemade marshmallows—using fermented grains and no refined sugar. A fun and delicious way to celebrate the season, the healthy way!

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Making the Most of Your Hunt
Dec
14

Making the Most of Your Hunt

Transform your harvest into nourishment.
Learn how to honor every part of the animal in this immersive, hands-on workshop. From field dressing to crafting bone broth, sausage, confit, pâté, and more—this class will teach you how to turn your hunt into ethical, sustainable, and deeply nourishing meals. Perfect for hunters who want to reconnect with their food, nose-to-tail.

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Food Tour of Ireland
Jul
19
to Jul 26

Food Tour of Ireland

Set out on an 8‑day culinary and archaeological adventure in Ireland with us, July 21–27, 2025. You’ll discover coastal gems on the Wild Atlantic Way, forage for native seaweed, cook traditional dishes—like peeled shell mussels and stone-oat soda bread—and explore ancient sites built before history was written. With intimate farm-to-table meals and behind-the-scenes time with chefs and archaeologists, this is a deeply nourishing immersion into Ireland’s food heritage.
Spaces limited to 12—secure your seat today!

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Aug
9

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Aug
2

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Governor's Buy Local Cookout 2025
Jul
16

Governor's Buy Local Cookout 2025

Look who’s Cooking for the
Maryland Governor?

We’re thrilled to share that Chef Bill has been selected as one of the featured chefs for the 2025 Governor’s Buy Local Cookout, hosted by Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Agriculture. This annual event celebrates Maryland agriculture by featuring chefs who partner with local farmers and watermen to showcase the state’s bounty.

The cookout is scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. It marks the kickoff of Maryland Buy Local Week, encouraging residents to incorporate at least one locally grown, produced, or harvested product into their meals each day.

While we’re keeping the specifics of the dish under wraps, we can hint that every ingredient in Bill’s dish is sourced from Maryland farms, transformed using ancestral techniques to create a meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. It’s a true testament to our commitment to local, healthful, and flavorful food.

If the dish is well-received, you might just see it featured on our menu soon. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the event!

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Cheesemaking Class - SOLD OUT
Jul
12

Cheesemaking Class - SOLD OUT

🧀 Get ready to stir, stretch, and culture!
Join us in Chestertown for a hands-on cheesemaking experience that blends science, tradition, and delicious fun. In this class, you’ll learn to transform local raw milk into fresh, flavorful cheese using time-tested, ancestral techniques. Perfect for beginners and dairy lovers alike—come curious, leave empowered (and with cheese!).

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Nose-to-Tail Butchering Class
Jun
14

Nose-to-Tail Butchering Class

At the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, we believe every part of the animal deserves respect—and flavor! In this hands-on Nose-to-Tail Butchery Class, you’ll learn the ancient (and delicious) art of using the entire animal, from head to tail. Guided by Dr. Bill Schindler, you'll explore traditional butchery techniques that maximize nutrition, minimize waste, and transform how you think about meat. It’s a powerful way to connect with your food, your health, and the planet. Come ready to roll up your sleeves, learn new skills, and leave inspired.

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Jun
7

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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BALTIMORE FERMENTATION FESTIVAL - Cheesemaking Class with Dr. Bill on Sat May 17th
May
16
to May 17

BALTIMORE FERMENTATION FESTIVAL - Cheesemaking Class with Dr. Bill on Sat May 17th

Join Us for a Weekend of Wild Fermentation
Mark your calendar for an unforgettable weekend celebrating all things funky, fizzy, and fermented!

We’re kicking things off Friday, May 16, with a special evening featuring the one and only Sandor Katz—fermentation revivalist, author, and educator. Enjoy fermented cocktails, snacks, and an intimate Q&A with the master himself. (Bonus: your ticket includes access to Saturday’s full event!)

On Saturday, May 17, the celebration continues with a vibrant marketplace filled with makers and artisans—from kimchi and miso to mead, koji, and more. Dr. Bill Schindler will also lead a special cheesemaking class, showing you how to turn raw milk into truly nourishing dairy.

This is a rare chance to learn from two of the biggest names in fermentation—and support amazing local businesses like Hex Ferments, the source of the kombucha we serve every day at the Kitchen.

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Magic of Maize - 1 spot
May
4

Magic of Maize - 1 spot

🌽 Discover the Magic of Maize
Join Dr. Bill Schindler for a hands-on journey into one of the most important ancestral food processing techniques on the planet: nixtamalization.

In this immersive class, you’ll learn how traditional cultures transformed maize into a safe, nourishing, and incredibly versatile staple. From ancient Mesoamerican kitchens to our modern stone grinders, you’ll follow the entire process—soaking, cooking, grinding, and shaping heirloom corn into your own tortillas.

You’ll walk away with new skills, fresh tortillas, and a whole new appreciation for what’s behind your taco.

This class is equal parts anthropology, food science, and flavor explosion. Don’t miss it!

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Apr
27

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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FAQs

  • As a nonprofit with limited class sizes, each spot matters. All registrations are non-refundable, but you are welcome to transfer your spot to someone else if you can no longer attend. Just send us their name and contact info before class begins.

    Your registration directly supports our mission to educate and empower through hands-on food experiences—thank you for being part of it!

  • Yes! Whether you’re brand new to ancestral food practices or have been fermenting, baking, and nixtamalizing for years, our classes are designed to be hands-on, educational, and approachable for all levels.

  • Nope—we’ve got you covered. We provide all materials, ingredients, and tools. Just bring yourself (and maybe an apron if you want to keep your clothes clean). We'll let you know in advance if there's anything specific you should bring.


  • All classes are held at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab (2nd floor of the Modern Stone Age Kitchen) in Chestertown, Maryland. You'll get an email with directions, parking info, and anything else you need to know prior to class day.

    236 Cannon Street Chestertown, MD

  • Yes! We love customizing experiences for families, friend groups, team building, or special occasions. Just send us an email, and we’ll help design something memorable and meaningful.

  • Unless otherwise specified, most of our classes are geared toward adults and older teens. However, we do offer family-friendly and youth-focused classes throughout the year—keep an eye on our calendar or sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know!

  • Yes! We’d love to host you at The Modern Stone Age Sanctuary, our peaceful and cozy B&B just a short walk from the Food Lab. It’s the perfect place to unwind after a day of hands-on food exploration. Each room is designed for rest and nourishment, with breakfast options that align with our food philosophy.
    👉 Learn more and book your stay here