Visit Crowley Cheese

Crowley Cheese began in the Crowley’s farm kitchen in 1824. The Crowley Cheese Factory, built next to the farm by Winfield Crowley in 1882 — and now A National Historic Place — is the oldest continuously-operating cheese factory in America. Visit us to see the factory and to see how cheese used to be made, entirely with hand tools and traditional methods.

Crowley Cheese and other local Vermont food specialties are available for purchase at the Factory shop, open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Sunday). If you want to see the cheese making, please call in advance to confirm the cheese making schedule (802) 259-2340. We are located in south-central Vermont on the back side of Okemo Mountain, between Ludlow and Rutland.

Crowley Cheese is a Better Cheddar

Award-winning Crowley Cheese has been made from the same unique cheddar recipe, in the same manner, since 1824. Hand-made with raw milk, it’s cheese the way it used to be — all natural, with no additives or preservatives.

Crowley Cheese is one of a very small number of genuine American cheeses. Very few cheeses originated in the United States; most came to this country with the various immigrant groups who settled here. The Crowley cheddar recipe incorporates a rinse of the cheese curds which is not part of a regular cheddar recipe. It results in a cheese which is moister, creamier, less acidic, better melting and faster aging (sharper!) than a regular cheddar. Crowley is available in many different degrees of sharpness and flavors.

If You Can’t Visit, You Can Still Order

Unique, historic, American, handmade Crowley Cheese is a delicious treat — all year round. It also makes a special gift. Family, friends and business associates love receiving this quintessential taste of Vermont. Visit the Crowley Online Store or call us at the Factory to order a shipment of Crowley Cheese at 802-259-2340.