Food Tastings in and around woodstock
Plymouth Artisan Cheese (Bridgewater)
Plymouth Artisan Cheese is one of the oldest cheese factories in the United States. First opened in 1890, by President Calvin Coolidge’s father, John, Plymouth Cheese Factory was created as a way to increase the shelf life of his dairy farm’s milk. Now owned by a local family, Plymouth Cheese is still made with the same great recipe and is known as America’s Oldest Cheddar. Head over to Plymouth, Vermont (and stay tuned for a new tasting room opening in Bridgewater soon!) to try some of this delicious cheddar for yourself. Open 7 days a week 11am-4pm.
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Sugarbush Farm Maple Syrup & Cheese
Sugarbush Farm is a rural farm in Woodstock that specializes in cheese and maple syrup production. Take a beautiful scenic drive through rollings hills to tour their farm, sample cheese and maple syrup, and learn about the sugaring process. This 4 generation Luce Family Farm is a fun and easy field from the village. Admission to the farm is free and they are open year round, daily from 9am-5pm.
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Quechee General Store
The Quechee General Store is a great spot to stop on your way in or out of town, especially if your travels have made you hungry! Conveniently located right on route 4, stop into the Cabot Station for delicious Cabot Cheese tastings. The General Store is also a great spot to stock up on gifts and local goodies. Open daily 10am-5pm.
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Bourdon Maple Farm
Bourdon Maple Farm on Bourdon Rd. in Woodstock is a pure, organic, hand-crafted maple farm in the heart of Vermont. Schedule a tour online, ($20 for adults and free for children) to tour the sugarhouse and learn how they make maple syrup. Tours are an hour long and include a maple syrup flight tasting.
Blake Hill Preserves
Visit the Blake Hill Preserves Jam Shop in Windsor, VT. With more than 80 varieties, you'll get swept into an incredible tasting experience. You'll also hear special ways to use your chosen jams, condiments, marmalades and more. Open daily 10am-5pm.
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Where to Buy Locally Made Cheese
Billings Farm & Museum
Find Billings Farm & Museum specialty cheeses for sale at the Billings Farm & Museum Gift Shop. Open daily 10am-5pm.
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Spring Brook Farm
Spring Brook Farm cheese can be found at The Woodstock Farmers Market and other local stores.
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Cobb Hill Cheese
Schedule your own small or large group tastings, tours and cheesemaking experiences at Cobb Hill Cheese!
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Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company
Look for Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company at local shops like the Woodstock Farmers’ Market, Macs, Gillinghams and more!
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Wine, Beer & Spirits Tastings near woodstock
Long Trail Brewery
Long Trail Brewery in Bridgewater, Vermont is another fun and lively brewery that is great for lunch, early dinner and local beers. Take a self-guided tour of the brewery, enjoy outdoor deck and riverside seating and live music on Thursdays and Sundays seasonally. Try a tasting flute of your favorite beers and some of their famous wings! Open daily, 12pm-6pm (8pm Thursday-Saturday).
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Fable Farm
Fable Farm is hosting weekly cider and wine tastings on Saturdays from 1-6pm. Enjoy flights of wine, cider, meads and co-ferments. Also available for purchase are flatbread pizzas and cheese boards. Take a beautiful scenic drive to Barnard and enjoy an afternoon treat of farm fresh food and locally made refreshments in a natural farm setting.
Whistle Pig
Whistle Pig makes for the perfect midday-early evening destination. Sip on the world’s most awarded rye whiskey amongst a beautiful setting. Open Wednesday-Sunday 12-6pm. Stay tuned for more offerings coming soon and don’t forget to check out the Simon Pearce flagship store and restaurant next door for all your glassware needs.
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Silo
Silo Distillery in Windsor, VT distills high quality spirits using premium local ingredients. You can find vodka, gin, whiskey, special editions, ciders and more. Take a tour, enjoy a tasting or cocktail and relax among the gorgeous barn setting. Open daily 1pm-5pm (8pm on Friday & 7pm Saturday).
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River Roost Brewery
River Roost Brewery is a small brewing operation in White River Junction, VT with an indoor standing room for tastings and outdoor picnic tables to enjoy during the warmer months. Enjoy an excellent selection of River Roost beers in an intimate and authentic setting. Open Tuesday-Sunday 12pm-6pm (7pm Friday & Saturday).
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Harpoon Brewery Taproom & Beer Garden
Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, VT is a fun spot to grab lunch or dinner with a wide variety of Harpoon Beers and ciders on tap. Enjoyable all year round with a lively indoor brewery scene, intimate, warm huts for the cold days of winter and outdoor beer garden seating for the warmer months. Live music on Thursday evenings! Grab yourself a tasting flute to try or enjoy from a well-rounded selection of beers and book a tour of the brewery. Open daily 11am-6pm (8pm Wednesday-Saturday).
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