Tour
All Week: Sun to Cheese Tours
Shelburne Farms 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT, United StatesWhere does the story of our delicious farmstead cheddar cheese begin? Join us on a behind-the-scenes tour to uncover the sun to cheese story at Shelburne Farms! Includes cheesemaking viewing, guided tasting, meeting the herd, and more! (2:00-4:00pm daily, except Thursdays).
Cheese Sampling, Daily Milking Demos, and More!
Billings Farm & Museum 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, VT, United StatesRegarded as one of the finest outdoor history museums in the country, Billings Farm will be offering cheese sampling in its lobby during Cheese Week, as well as daily milking demonstrations, farm house tours, and more. Great for families and groups! Billings Farm is proud to present three delicious varieties of cheeses, Butter, Woodstock Reserve and our award-winning Smoked Cheddar. Each is hand-crafted in small batches at the renowned Grafton Village Cheese Company in Grafton, Vermont. Drawing upon a 150-year tradition of dairy excellence, including our superior herd quality and high standards of care for our cows, Billings cheddar is made from 100% raw milk exclusively from the Billings herd of over 40 purebred, registered Jersey cows. Don't miss the Farmhouse Scoop Shop, offering Wilcox ice cream by the scoop, floats, specialty sundaes, and other treats. Billings Farm cheese is available for purchase. Snacks and beverages are also available to enjoy, with a beautiful view, from the adjacent slate terrace. Open daily, 10AM – 5PM with admission from $14-$23.
Cows, Cheese, and Tractors! (Youth Program)
Shelburne Farms 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT, United StatesJoin us on a tractor ride down the cow lanes to explore the Shelburne Farms Dairy. We’ll look for the milking herd out on pasture, visit the calf barn, and taste some Shelburne Farms cheddar.
Creamery Tour and Tasting with a Cheesemaker
Spring Brook Farm Cheese 706 Caper Hill Rd, Reading, VTSpring Brook Farm Cheese invites you for a guided tour of their creamery and aging room! Hosted by one of their cheese makers, this is an intimate look behind the scenes to learn about how Alpine style cheeses are made and aged. And of course, there will be a cheese tasting!