Farm to Table

Farmstead Creameries

Working farms where cheese is crafted on-site. Meet the animals, see the process, taste fresh from the vat.

Working Farms

These farms produce cheese using milk from their own herds. Many welcome visitors to see the process and taste the results fresh from the aging room.

Creamery Guide

Ask for the sampler flight or cheese plate featuring house specialties

$$ = Moderate ($15-25 per tasting), $$$ = Higher ($25-40 per tasting)

Most creameries offer weekend tastings and weekday tours by appointment

Start with Lancaster County creameries, explore Amish country cheese trails, finish with dinner at a local farm-to-table restaurant

Consider renting a car for rural creamery visits or using PA public transit in cities

Summer months for outdoor cheese making and pasture grazing