Pauline Beaumont offers Bread Making Workshops at Tiptoe, where she lives in the Farmhouse. In addition to her workshops, Pauline is the author of Bread Therapy: The Mindful Art of Baking Bread - a book that guides readers through the process of bread making while exploring the profound benefits this ancient craft offers for both mind and body.
As Pauline explains, bread making is much more than a culinary skill—it's a path to personal transformation. She believes that the act of baking, particularly sourdough, can help improve mental well-being and foster a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us. In her book, she introduces simple recipes and encourages readers to embrace the therapeutic qualities of bread making as a form of self-care, mindfulness, and creativity.
Rosie Carroll, founder of Tiptoe Retreat, shares, “We feel very fortunate that Pauline lives here at Tiptoe. Her work and values perfectly align with Tiptoe Retreat’s focus on slowing down, taking time to relax, and reconnecting with nature. Visitors to Tiptoe Retreat can book sessions directly with Pauline to experience the joy and benefits of baking wholesome, healthy bread.”
This personalised half-day or full-day workshops take place in The Studio, a specially designed space with a bread oven and all the necessary equipment. During the session, guests can choose the type of bread they'd like to make and, of course, enjoy the delicious results!
Pauline champions everyday activities that have therapeutic effects—without being traditional therapy. She highlights how simple acts like bread making, which involve being close to nature and expressing creativity, offer valuable opportunities for mindfulness and self-reflection. As a keen amateur baker, she recognizes the profound impact that these processes can have on our cognitive and emotional health. For Pauline, the transformation of raw ingredients into a nourishing loaf is a powerful metaphor for personal change, a reminder that growth and transformation are always possible, both in baking and in life.
If you’d like to book a Bread Making Experience with Pauline, you can contact her directly via email at paulinem.beaumont@btinternet.com or by phone/message at 07794 137377. You can also follow her on Instagram at @paulinemarybeaumont for more inspiration and insights.
workshops are delivered by Pauline and are held in The Studio at Tiptoe and are suitable for beginners or more seasoned bakers alike. You can choose between the morning session, 10.00am until 1.00pm or the afternoon, 2.00pm till 5.00pm.
All the ingredients and equipment you will need are provided. You will make one yeasted loaf and one soda bread, feel free to choose which breads you would like to make. The yeasted breads freeze well if required.
The session will be a chance to chat about bread, nutrition and physical and mental wellbeing as well as learning how to make delicious bread.
The price of the workshop is £100 for one or two people. Additional places are £40 per person (maximum six places in total.)
**Prior booking is strongly advised**
If you have a Gluten intolerance please let us know and workshops and be amending to suit.
Pauline would be delighted to make any of the loaves below for you, just give 24 hours’ notice (48 hours for the sourdough loaves) To order email: paulinem.beaumont@btinternet.com or ring/message me on 07794137377.
Pauline bakes the bread in a kitchen where seeds, nuts and dairy products are used. Please advise if you have any allergies.
