Hands Off My Loaf!
Sourdough connection retreats and small batch micro-bakery on St. Simons Island
On the Island, time slows down
(even for people who never slow down.)
Nancy Hand offers the perfect opportunity for you to break bread with the people who matter the most.
Each class and retreat experience is "Hand"-curated to create space for warmth, presence, and real connection - the kind that helps you exhale and enjoy the moment.
Every loaf is crafted in small batches, using old-world techniques and ocean-air patience.
The world moves fast, so bring the bread, join and experience, and share the loaf!
Bread has always been more than food. It’s how we slow down, gather, and reconnect. When hands are busy and a table is shared, we become our best selves.
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Ready to butter your bread?
Join the Inner Loafers list.
Weekly loaves reserved exclusively for this
list. First come, first served.
Classes and Retreats
Intimate sourdough connection retreats for families and friends who want to slow down, reconnect, and create something beautiful together.
Meet Nancy Hand
Nancy Hand brings together two things that matter most when life gets loud: connection and bread.
With over 35 years of experience in communication, negotiation, mediation, and coaching, she helps people stay human under pressure - when stress is high and clear connection matters most. She’s also a south Louisiana native, daughter of a food scientist, devoted foodie, and longtime sourdough baker.
Hands Off My Loaf! offers small-batch sourdough and intimate, luxury connection retreats for families and friends who want more than a vacation -beautiful surroundings, meaningful time together, and something truly memorable to take home.
Yes, there will be a drool-worthy loaf.
And no - it’s never just about the bread. 🥖
Have a loaf and need logistical tips?
To thaw from frozen: Take bread out of bag and allow it to thaw at room temperature.
To reheat: Once loaf is fully thawed you can reheat it! Pre-heat oven to 350F, wet the loaf (spritz with water or even douse it with tap water), and place loaf in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Add butter and YUM!
To store in ziplock: Let your bread breathe a little bit with a small opening in the bag to avoid condensation. Too much air will dry it out. Find the balance.
A better way: Covered cake plates, lidded soufflé dishes, or similar are a wonderful, balanced way to store your bread.
Better yet, eat it!
Hands off My Loaf operates according to the cottage laws of the state of Georgia
