Artisan Cheesemaker for a Day

Experience a full day of cheesemaking at Bonnieview Sheep Dairy in the heart of Vermont. They make small quantities of quality, fresh-milk farmstead cheeses.  Cheesemaker Neil Urie makes an award-winning feta (which won third place in judging by the American Cheese Society), a highly regarded blue called Mossend Blue, and a hard alpine style cheese  called Coomersdale.  The season and demand for a particular cheese will determine what type of cheese you make during your visit.  During your full day on the farm, you will meet the animals, make a batch of sheep's milk cheese, and learn about the aging process from Neil, a native Vermonter whose land has been in his family since 1890.  You can even stay later to watch the evening milking if you desire.  A wheel of the cheese you helped to create will be shipped to you after ripening. 

Available mid-May through mid-October, Mondays or Fridays. A minimum of one week's notice is required.

$245 per couple. This is best experienced with just one couple at a time, but if you have up to four in your party, it can be accommodated. (Location is 45 minutes away - a beautiful drive)

6% tax is additional, and all items are charged to your credit card at the time they are ordered.

CANCELLATION POLICY: 

Non-refundable if cancelled or re-scheduled with less than 24 hours notice.

With the purchase of any of the Fun for Foodies Vacations, you'll also receive our list of "Everyday Bites," which are foodie-favorite places to add to your itinerary as desired — no appointments needed. You'll want to allow time to visit these spots, in addition to your planned Fun for Foodies experiences that are by appointment only.