Take your processing to the next level, by coming to learn directly from me at our wet mill in Santuario, Risaralda, Colombia.
You will come to Colombia and process coffee with me from start to finish. We will cover:
Your ticket INCLUDEs:
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FTC 10: December 10–14, 2025
Antigua, Guatemala
Please fill out the form below to request a ticket!
A ticket for non-producers is $2000usd. And $1500usd for coffee producers. The non-producer ticket is higher to help subsidize costs for coffee producers.
Please plan to arrive in Antigua December 9th as the event begins at 9am December 10th.
Please plan to depart after 5pm December 14th as the event ends Sunday the 14th at 1:30pm
The Fermentation Training Camp is an immersive hands-on coffee processing course, hosted by Lucia Solis, a former winemaker, now coffee processing specialist. The course covers the microbiology and science of coffee fermentations with classroom sessions & practical application in the wet mill.
Currently, our "home-base" is located just outside of Antigua, Guatemala. But we have hosted camps in Colombia, Indonesia and Kenya. It is possible we may revisit some of these locations in the future.
FTC is a focused course on coffee processing, so the main audience is coffee producers. But the event is open to anyone interested, whether you work in the industry, or are simply an enthusiast wanting to learn more. The course begins with microbiology fundamentals, and progresses quickly as we process coffee together throughout the week.
FTC will be taught in English, as this captures the broadest section of producers globally. The event is 5 days, and during this week you will spend the entire day with us at the coffee mill 9am–7pm. We will break up the day with classroom sessions and hands-on processing in the mill. And Lunch + Dinner are provided at the farm. Please plan to arrive in Antigua December 9th. We begin the event at 9am December 10th. The event ends at 1pm Sunday December 14th.
Your ticket will include group transportation to/from the farm daily from Antigua, lunch + dinner everyday of the event, a detailed workbook, t-shirt + hat. Lodging is NOT included in Antigua. We will have a list of hotel/hostel options to help you plan your trip. The average price is around $24/night.
Your time with us in Antigua will be an intense week of learning the fundamentals of microbiology and fermentation, alongside hands-on practice in the wet-mill. Throughout the week we will cover topics including, but not limited to:
Please keep in mind this event is independently run with no outside financing. The nature of this event requires us to reserve transportation, catering, and cover other expenses months in advance.
1. Refund Eligibility & Deadlines
Refunds are tiered based on cancellation timing to reflect sunk costs:
Time Before Event:
>90 daysFull refund minus 5% feeCovers transaction/admin costs.
60–90 days: 50% refund. (Accounts for partial cost recovery.)
30–59 days: 25% refund. (Reflects high committed expenses.)
<30 days: No refund Unless a replacement is found.
2. Replacement Option
Attendees cancelling within 90 days may transfer their ticket to a replacement who: Pays the full ticket price ($1500–$2000). & Is approved by organizers (to ensure eligibility).
Successful transfers receive a full refund minus a $100 transfer fee.
3. Exceptions
Event Cancellation: Full refunds issued.
Emergencies (e.g., medical/family crises):Partial refunds or credits considered case-by-case with documentation.Not guaranteed, but evaluated compassionately.
4. Process & Transparency
Requests: Must be submitted via email within 48 hours of cancellation, with proof if claiming emergency.
Response Time: Organizers commit to replying within 5 business days.
Take your processing to the next level, by coming to learn directly from me at our wet mill in Santuario, Risaralda, Colombia.
You will come to Colombia and process coffee with me from start to finish. We will cover:
Your ticket INCLUDEs:
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT!
este evento es bilingüe, en inglés y español
A hands-on coffee processing workshop hosted at various locations around the world in coffee producing countries. We focus on the microbiology behind the coffee fermentations in your tank and much more:
Your ticket INCLUDEs:
PRODUCERS: $1500 usd
OTHERS: $2000 usd
Click below to request a ticket.
* If you need to cancel your ticket, you will receive a full refund within 14 days from purchase
** 65% refund after 14 days from purchase
** No refunds will be given within 60 days of the event
*** This is a private event, that requires lodging & transportation reservations far in advance***
este evento es bilingüe, en inglés y español
A hands-on coffee processing workshop hosted at various locations around the world in coffee producing countries. We focus on the microbiology behind the coffee fermentations in your tank and much more:
Your ticket INCLUDEs:
PRODUCERS: $1500 usd
OTHERS: $2000 usd
Click below to request a ticket.
* If you need to cancel your ticket, you will receive a full refund within 14 days from purchase
** 65% refund after 14 days from purchase
** No refunds will be given within 60 days of the event
*** This is a private event, that requires lodging & transportation reservations far in advance***
We discuss the importance of cherry selection
We will learn what happens in the tank during fermentations
We will study best drying practices
We will explore alternative processes and learn when is best to use them.
Classroom time is very important to understand the science behind your processes
And one of the most important parts, spending time with awesome coffee people.
este evento es bilingüe, en inglés y español
A hands-on coffee processing workshop hosted at various locations around the world in coffee producing countries. We focus on the microbiology behind the coffee fermentations in your tank and much more:
Your ticket INCLUDEs:
PRODUCERS: $1500 usd
OTHERS: $2000 usd
Click below to request a ticket.
* If you need to cancel your ticket, you will receive a full refund within 14 days from purchase
** 65% refund after 14 days from purchase
** No refunds will be given within 60 days of the event
*** This is a private event, that requires lodging & transportation reservations far in advance***
este evento es bilingüe, en inglés y español
A hands-on coffee processing workshop hosted at various locations around the world in coffee producing countries. We focus on the microbiology behind the coffee fermentations in your tank and much more:
Your ticket INCLUDEs:
PRODUCERS: $1500 usd
OTHERS: $2000 usd
Click below to request a ticket.
* If you need to cancel your ticket, you will receive a full refund within 14 days from purchase
** 65% refund after 14 days from purchase
** No refunds will be given within 60 days of the event
*** This is a private event, that requires lodging & transportation reservations far in advance***
We discuss the importance of cherry selection
We will learn what happens in the tank during fermentations
We will study best drying practices
We will explore alternative processes and learn when is best to use them.
Classroom time is very important to understand the science behind your processes
And one of the most important parts, spending time with awesome coffee people.
We discuss the importance of cherry selection
We will learn what happens in the tank during fermentations
We will study best drying practices
We will explore alternative processes and learn when is best to use them.
Classroom time is very important to understand the science behind your processes
And one of the most important parts, spending time with awesome coffee people.
We discuss the importance of cherry selection
We will learn what happens in the tank during fermentations
We will study best drying practices
We will explore alternative processes and learn when is best to use them.
Classroom time is very important to understand the science behind your processes
And one of the most important parts, spending time with awesome coffee people.
FTC 1: July 2022 (Colombia)
FTC 2: September 2022 (Colombia)
Este Video es en español para productores. En este video, Lucia ofrece un resumen de los conceptos científicos involucrados en el procesamiento del café, centrándose especialmente en la microbiología y la fermentación.
This year’s workshop will dig deeper into farming practices and how the choices made in the farm can limit or enhance processing practices. SOME OF THE THINGS WE WILL COVER: Get to the root cause of underperforming coffee, Understand what causes imbalances in soil, Optimize mineral nutrition for ideal microbial activity, How soil health impacts cup quality.
In this video, Lucia provides an overview of scientific concepts involved in coffee processing, focusing especially on microbiology and fermentation.
In this video, Lucia provides an overview of scientific concepts involved in coffee processing for Cuppers and green buyers to understand where coffee flavor comes from.
