Meredith J.
Yelp
A few weekends ago my boyfriend and I took an impromptu trip to Stowe, in part to look at the area before ski season, but also to look at as many Vermont cheese farms as possible. We had struck out at a couple places (the farm was closed, no one was around, we couldn't poke around and ask questions), so we were a bit bummed when we drove up to Vermont Creamery to see that the building was under construction and the premises appeared empty, except for a few men doing construction.
Frustrated and unsure about where to go next we were sitting in the parking lot trying to formulate a game plan when a genetleman walked up to our car. We were expecting him to ask us to leave, or to tell us that he had called the police and to get off the property, but instead he was incredibly warm, friendly, and inviting. He told us that he was in charge of the aged cheese at Vermont Cremery and that despite the construction he would be happy to show us around and talk to us about their facility and cheese production. He was an outstanding resource and saved the trip for us. He talked to us about the machines and cheese making process at Vermont Creamery, where the milk and cream comes from, and answered all of our questions about delicious cheese. He explained the renovations that were being done to the premises, and showed us the new mechanisms for storing and moving milk, cream, and cheese in its various stages of production. It could not have been a more special, informative, or fun conversation. Joey, you were a dream come true and we really felt incredibly privileged to learn about cheese and Vermont Creamery from you.
As we were leaving, Joey graciously gave us some samples of Vermont Creamery's products. It was such a generous gift, and my boyfriend and I were stunned that someone who had already taken time out of his day to talk to us was willing to share so much cheese goodness with us too. We really had an amazing experience, and were both humbled and wowed by Joey's knowledge and enthusiasm of all things cheese-related. We would absolutely recommend both going to Vermont Creamery and purchasing their products to anyone. The bonne bouche, in particular, was so delicious that I could not stop eating it and was saddened when it was all gone. We want to give both Joey and Vermont Creamery 10 stars!!!!!! Thanks again for making our trip so unique and special, and for helping us recover from our cheese upsets earlier in the day. We can't wait to visit again and see all of the renovations when they are complete.