Handmade in Vermont (Blog) | Grafton Village Cheese

Sheep’s Milk: A Scarce Local Commodity Turned Into Award-Winning Cheeses

History tells us Vermont experienced a sort of “sheep boom” in the mid 1800s. Merino sheep brought in from Spain covered the hills of the Green Mountain State. For various reasons, the boom did not last long.

Grafton Village Cheese Announces Move of its Retail Store to the Okemo Valley

The Grafton Village Cheese Company (GVCC), a subsidiary of The Windham Foundation, announces the move of its retail store and cut and wrap operation from Brattleboro to the Okemo Valley. A long-time fixture at 400 Linden Street in Brattleboro, the Company lost its lease when the building was sold to Retreat Farm in late 2022.

Cave Aged Cheese: Carrying on the Tradition at Grafton Village Cheese

For centuries, cheesemakers have been using natural caves to age cheese. The cool, humid conditions allow the caved aged cheeses to develop complex flavors and textures over time.

Storyteller

Storyteller may seem a strange name for a cheese to some, but not to us. Unlike other cheese companies, Grafton Village Cheese has a mission that goes beyond creating award-winning, small batch cheeses.