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Turn raw beans into your own roast on a sunny patio in Marin County. This 90-minute outdoor workshop teaches home-roasting techniques and sends you home with beans you roasted yourself.
Turn raw beans into your own roast on a sunny patio in Marin County. This 90-minute outdoor workshop teaches home-roasting techniques and sends you home with beans you roasted yourself.
Sunlight hits a small patio above the rolling green of Marin County and the first scent is not pine but the sharp, sweet promise of green coffee beginning to change. You stand at an open roaster, ceramic vessel warm under your palms, watching pale beans ripple and darken as the first crack whispers through the air — an intimate, hands-on conversion of raw bean into drinkable flavor.
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Operated by Roast Your Own Coffee in Fairfax · Fairfax, CA
Sunlight hits a small patio above the rolling green of Marin County and the first scent is not pine but the sharp, sweet promise of green coffee beginning to change. You stand at an open roaster, ceramic vessel warm under your palms, watching pale beans ripple and darken as the first crack whispers through the air — an intimate, hands-on conversion of raw bean into drinkable flavor.
Marin County sits on the western edge of the California Coast Range, where Mediterranean climate and marine influence produce cool mornings and clear afternoons. Fairfax itself has a countercultural history dating to the 1960s and a modern artisan food scene; local roasters like Punto Fino build on that DIY spirit. Geologically the region is part of the Franciscan complex — fractured rocks and steep ridgelines channel coastal fog inland and shape the views you enjoy while roasting.
The class is social and practical: barista-crafted coffee to start, a demo of home-roasting methods, then guided practice with handheld and small-batch roasters. Expect small groups, step-by-step explanation of roast stages and flavor notes, and a take-home bag of beans you roasted.
Practical tips: arrive hydrated and in closed-toe shoes, bring a light jacket for coastal breezes, and be ready to stand and move for about 90 minutes. The hosts supply beans and equipment; questions about origins, roast profiles, and home setups are encouraged. Ideal for beginners who want the mechanics and sensory training to begin roasting at home — and for anyone who wants a clearer sense of how roast choices shape the coffee in your cup.
Yes — the class includes green beans and use of small roasters and tools; you roast and take home your beans.
Absolutely — the workshop is designed for people new to home roasting and covers step-by-step basics and troubleshooting.
Check booking requirements for age bands; minors should be accompanied by an adult and follow safety instructions around hot equipment.
Street parking is common in Fairfax but can be limited on weekends; allow extra time to find a spot or use nearby public transit where available.
Roast Your Own Coffee in Fairfax operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Sunlight hits a small patio above the rolling green of Marin County and the first scent is not pine but the sharp, sweet promise of green coffee beginning to change. You stand at an open roaster, ceramic vessel warm under your palms, watching pale beans ripple and darken as the first crack whispers through the air — an intimate, hands-on conversion of raw bean into drinkable flavor.
Sunlight hits a small patio above the rolling green of Marin County and the first scent is not pine but the sharp, sweet promise of green coffee beginning to change. You stand at an open roaster, ceramic vessel warm under your palms, watching pale beans ripple and darken as the first crack whispers through the air — an intimate, hands-on conversion of raw bean into drinkable flavor.
Marin County sits on the western edge of the California Coast Range, where Mediterranean climate and marine influence produce cool mornings and clear afternoons. Fairfax itself has a countercultural history dating to the 1960s and a modern artisan food scene; local roasters like Punto Fino build on that DIY spirit. Geologically the region is part of the Franciscan complex — fractured rocks and steep ridgelines channel coastal fog inland and shape the views you enjoy while roasting.
The class is social and practical: barista-crafted coffee to start, a demo of home-roasting methods, then guided practice with handheld and small-batch roasters. Expect small groups, step-by-step explanation of roast stages and flavor notes, and a take-home bag of beans you roasted.
Practical tips: arrive hydrated and in closed-toe shoes, bring a light jacket for coastal breezes, and be ready to stand and move for about 90 minutes. The hosts supply beans and equipment; questions about origins, roast profiles, and home setups are encouraged. Ideal for beginners who want the mechanics and sensory training to begin roasting at home — and for anyone who wants a clearer sense of how roast choices shape the coffee in your cup.