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Bake and Share: Bara Brith Tea Loaf

  • Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT, 06107 United States (map)

Bake and Share: Bara Brith Tea Loaf

Baking Retreat
Sunday, February 28, 2027
1:00 to 5:00 P.M. (ET)
Pam Hardiman

Bara Brith is a traditional Welsh tea bread made with mixed dried fruits, commonly soaked in tea. It’s delicious when spread with (Welsh) salted butter! It is commonly made to celebrate the feast day of St David, patron saint of Wales, on March 1. Space is limited to 16 adults.

Offering: Adults $50, Children ages 6-12 years old are free with a paying adult.


Presenter Profile

Pam Hardiman

Pam Hardiman creates vibrant liturgical fiber art at her studios in Farmington, CT, and Ludlow, VT, including banners, paraments, vestments, and clothing. Author of Raise the Banners High!, Pam has done this work full time since 2004. Her work is in churches, schools, hospitals, and retreat centers (including Holy Family) across the country and around the world. When not creating in her studio she can be found in her kitchen baking delicious breads and other tasty treats.


Dietary restrictions? Holy Family is committed to making your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, and to that end, we can accommodate most dietary needs. Please email Marianne, our Dining Room Manager, at mbrady@holyfamilyretreat.org, if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, so that we may make preparations in advance of your retreat.