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Lenten Baking Retreat: Babka and Votive Candle Holders

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

Babka and Votive Candle Holders

Lenten Baking Retreat
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pam Hardiman

We bring back the ever popular Babka for Easter this year!   Will yours be cinnamon or chocolate?  Or what about white chocolate??  You will also get recipes for multiple other fillings that you can make at home, once you learn the techniques needed to make babka.  We will make mini votive candle holders while the dough is rising.

Space is limited to 15 participants.

Offering: $75, includes lunch


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.