Fermentation Workshop with Nadia Ernestus
- Date
October 1, 2026
11:00am - 12:30pm
- Location
660 Old Stone Hwy
Amagansett NY, 11930
- Cost
- Free for all Quail Hill Farm Members
- Status
- Available
Nadia Ernestus, local fermentation expert and founder of Hamptons Brine,
will share her knowledge with the Quail Hill community on Thursday, October 1 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
NADIA ERNESTUS is a passionate and highly regarded nutritional and lifestyle Health Coach and Food Educator based in The Hamptons, New York. A graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, Nadia is dedicated to empowering others through education, offering dynamic and engaging workshops that focus on the latest nutrition and wellness philosophies.
Nadia’s path to health education began with her own transformative journey. After moving to the U.S. from Russia in 1981 with a graduate degree in Linguistics from the Moscow Institute of Foreign Languages, she faced a personal health challenge when diagnosed with Stage 2 diabetes. Through a commitment to healthy eating and lifestyle changes, she reversed her condition naturally within months, without pharmaceutical intervention, and has maintained balanced blood sugar levels ever since. This experience deepened her lifelong commitment to teaching others how to harness the power of food to heal and thrive.
Since 2012, Nadia has been leading health-focused workshops throughout the East End of Long Island, focusing on practical, real-world solutions for better health. Her signature programs include “12 Steps to Better Health,” “The Non-Diet™” (a weight loss program that steers clear of dieting, calorie-counting, or portion control), and “Easy Fermenting: Sauerkraut and Kombucha,” among others. Her workshops also cover green smoothies, natural beauty, and liver detox, with Nadia providing hands-on knowledge on creating homemade organic skin products and cleansing foods. She has even published an e-book, Living Superfoods Liver Cleanse, and taught a popular fermentation course at Teachers College, Columbia University.
In addition to her workshops, Nadia's influence extends into the broader wellness community. She was invited to record a segment for the renowned Tracy Anderson Method, where she shared her expertise in the power of nutrition and lifestyle in achieving optimal health. Her inclusion in this platform speaks to her credibility and prominence in the health and wellness field.
What sets Nadia apart is her emphasis on teaching not just the what but the why behind healthy eating and lifestyle practices. She deeply educates her clients on making informed, sustainable choices that align with their personal goals, whether it’s improving energy, achieving balance, or enhancing overall well-being. Her approach integrates her own experiences and deep understanding of food's role in healing, making her workshops both educational and transformational.
Nadia’s success as a health educator is also reflected in her former business, Hamptons Brine, where she responded to the growing demand for high-quality fermented foods by producing raw sauerkraut. After selling the company in 2021, Nadia has returned to her true passion—teaching others about the power of real, nourishing food to transform health.