The Cabot Creamery in Cabot Vermont is a small
operation nestled in the woods and farmlands of Cabot Vermont. Cabot
Creamery gets it's milk from New England dairy farmers that are part
of their co-op which actually own Cabot. Dairy farmers that are part
of the Cabot co-op provide the milk that's required for making Cabot
cheese. Cabot has been owned by dairy farmers since 1919.
Cabot Factory Tours
Cabot offers guided factory tours in it's
Cabot, Vermont location (where it all began in 1919). These tours
are very informative and leaves you with a whole new appreciation
for not only cheese, but our local farmers who work so hard to offer
the best milk.
The tour begins with a
short movie about Cabot and the farmers
 that are part of the Cabot
co-op. After the film, you are walked down a hallway with windows so
you can see the employees making the cheese. (Tip: Cabot
factory tours are best on weekdays during normal hours. If you go on
a Saturday or Sunday, there is no cheese being produced as the
employees in the factory have the weekends off. To be sure you go on
a day that they are making cheese, you can call them and ask -
1-800-837-4261). As you continue to walk down the hallway you will
be shown the different phases of cheese production: The milk, mixing
ingredients, separation of curd, testing, storage, and finally, the
packaging of the cheese. The tour lasts about 45 minutes
 At the end of the tour look for Cabot's free
contest on the counter near the room where they show the movie.
Cabot usually has a contest going all year, drawings are done
monthly. Also, don't forget to check out the Cabot store for free
cheese samples! Once you get yourself away from the free samples you
might even notice that Cabot offers their cheese for sale as well as
other items such as maple syrup, , cheese slicers, coffee mugs,
cups, and other items.
More photos from the Tour:
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Photos of Farmers Displayed
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Storage Tanks |
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Production Area |
Cheese Wheel Molds |
Cabot Factory Tour Hours:
At the time of this report on Cabot Creamery,
the cost for admission for the factory tour is $2.00, under 12 is
free.
Cabot Factory Tour Hours:
Open Daily, 9:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m. (June - October)
Mon. - Sat., 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (November -
May)
Mon. - Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (January)
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas & New
Years Day.
Directions:
Cabot is located at:
2878
Main Street
Cabot, VT 05647
From I-91:
Exit #21 at St. Johnsbury to Rte. 2 West
At Marshfield, go right on Rte. 215
then 5 miles to Cabot Village
From I-89:
Exit #8 at Montpelier take Rte. 2 East
At Marshfield, go left on Rte. 215
then 5 miles to Cabot Village
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6/18/08 |
