Hannah Neeleman, the widely-discussed 'trad wife' influencer known for her Ballerina Farm platform and boasting over nine million followers, has made a surprising decision to move her entire family to Ireland.
Neeleman, who made headlines this summer after she faced intense scrutiny following an article published by The Times of London, revealed the special news in a new video posted to TikTok.
She explained that she and her husband, Daniel, had moved themselves and their eight kids to Ireland for 'the next little while' as the couple attend the Ballymaloe Cookery School.
It's unclear exactly how long she and her family will be gone for, and when they will return to Utah.
In another clip, she posted the journey of her whole brood getting there, as she showed all of her kids' packed suitcases.
The family needed to catch three separate flights to reach the school situated in Cork, which is nearly three hours away from Dublin.
The Ballymaloe School delivers a 'first class culinary education,' according to its website, and offers multiple courses of different lengths, ranging anywhere from twelves weeks to half a day.
Spending 12 weeks studying at Ballymaloe will cost you €16,295.00, which converts to $16,696.02 in US Dollars.
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The school is located on a sprawling 100-acre organic farm, dedicated to educating its students about the principles of sustainability.
Students are taught to prepare a wide variety of dishes and follow a busy timetable that involves creating a three to four course meal each morning, attending lectures on different culinary topics, and cooking lunch for their peers.
However, in 2021, the school faced controversy after police temporarily shut them down for holding in-person classes during the COVID-19 lockdown.
The school denied the claims, per The Irish Times.
And, in 2003, Tim Allen, the co-founder of Ballymaloe, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.
He was sentenced to 240 hours community service and fined €40,000, according to The Irish Times.
Allen was compelled to reveal that he would be stepping away from the culinary school, entrusting the management of the business to his wife Darina.
In a video posted Thursday, Neeleman showed viewers what a day in their life at the school looked like.
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The montage featured a segment of her preparing pasta in the kitchen, along with a scene of her making fresh jam.
She prepared a quiche lorraine and elegantly arranged fresh berries topped with whipped cream.
"In just a few days, culinary school has already been a tremendous source of learning and inspiration for me," Neeleman mentioned in the video's caption.
"I absolutely adore crafting stunning dishes with exquisite ingredients—it's such a joy!" she went on.
'How did you feel about my first attempt at making quiche Lorraine?'
At the age of 17, Hannah, a hopeful ballerina, relocated to New York City to pursue her studies at Juilliard, where she soon crossed paths with her future husband, Daniel.
The couple, both active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, frequently showcase snippets of their picturesque lifestyle on social media, using the handle Ballerina Farm, which is the name of their joint business venture..
In 2019, Hannah and her husband started their venture, Ballerina Farm, which has since grown to offer a variety of products sourced from their livestock, including ground beef and pork, along with fresh produce and delectable desserts.
She has gained millions of followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube with her 'trad wife' content, a term that stands for 'traditional wife.' This concept refers to women who prioritize domestic responsibilities over contemporary notions of femininity, focusing on tasks like cooking, cleaning, and raising children.
