# Event Details - **Event Name**: Vermont: Cheese, Beer, Cider and Farms - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join Milk Street in Vermont to learn about the cheeses, ciders, beers and farmers in this brave little State.About this EventWhat’s Included in Your Culinary Retreat Tickets:Cheese: A private tour + tasting at Jasper Hill CellarsBeer: A tasting and dinner at Hill Farmstead BrewingCider: A private orchard tour + seasonal apple tasting + cider tasting at Eden CidersFarms: Two private farm tours and workshops at Chandler Pond Farm and Firefly FarmFood: Four lunches, two dinners, two breakfasts, three tastings and moreTickets purchased here are for the Cooking activities only and do not include lodging. See below for more information on lodging.About the RetreatJoin Milk Street’s Director of Education Rosemary Gill to learn about cheesemaking, brewing, orcharding and farming in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont—a rural, remote and beautiful slice of New England. You’ll spend four days visiting producers of some of the world’s best (no hyperbole here—they have the awards to prove it) cheese, beer, cider, grass-fed beef and vegetables. At each farm, we’ll learn by doing: Walking fields, tasting flights of cheese, cider and beer, getting our hands in the soil, going berry picking (if the season allows) and asking questions.The retreat starts at Chandler Pond Farm to learn about 100% grass-fed beef, flower CSAs, blueberries and the life and economics of small-scale organic agriculture. We’ll have a picnic, followed by a farm tour and hands-on workshop led by Dahlia Dill, owner and farmer at Chandler Pond. That evening, we’ll meet up in East Burke where Rosie will cook you dinner featuring Chandler Pond beef and vegetables from local farms.Day 2 is all about cheese and beer. After breakfast together in Burke, we’re off to Greensboro to spend the day at Jasper Hill Farm and the evening at Hill Farmstead Brewery. At Jasper Hill, we’ll learn about their innovative cheesemaking and community-focused business model, taste their cheeses, meet their animals and visit their cellars. Each cheese in their collection is made from a single herd of cows or goats, and aged in one of seven specially calibrated vaults. They also ripen cheese made by several other producers, as their business model provides affinage (aging expertise), as well as distribution and marketing services, for local cheese makers. Hill Farmstead makes Rosie’s favorite, and often “the world’s best,” beer and we;ll go there for dinner, but first we’ll have a little guided tasting of their seasonal pours.On Friday, we’ll head north to Eden Ciders where Eleanor and Albert Leger grow rare tannic and heirloom apple varieties grown expressly for cider making. The results are special ciders that range from dry to sweet, with different methods of production that use single varieties and blends. We’ll start in the orchard to taste how cider apples differ from Galas, Pink Ladies and even heirloom eating apples. We’ll learn how to press fresh cider and then taste a range of their fresh and hard ciders, before having a big homemade late lunch together on their farm.On our final day, we’ll head over to Firefly Farm, a small family farm committed to working with nature to grow produce, raise animals and tap maple trees. After a tour and a little field work, we’ll cook off some pizzas in Ben’s one-of-a-kind wood-fired oven and eat them with salads made with Michelle’s pristine produce. We’ll say our goodbyes on the farm.Note: This is not a cooking retreat, but it is a treat for cooks. And eaters.We offer only a small handful of these retreats per year. This one is limited to just 12 students. Get your tickets now.If you are a local NEK resident or an employee of the Kingdom East School District, please get in touch for special rates.About Jasper Hill Farms: Jasper Hill Farm’s mission is to make world class, cave aged cheese in a way that supports Vermont's working landscape. With a focus on melding traditional methods with sustainability-minded technology, they are driven to be the standard bearer of quality and innovation in the artisan cheese industry while promoting a regional taste of place.About Eden Orchards: Eden Orchards is an acclaimed boutique cidery in Newport, Vermont. Founded in 2007 by Eleanor and Albert Léger, they are celebrated as America's first commercial producers of ice cider, using over 35 varieties of biodynamically grown apples from their own Holistically managed orchardsAbout Hill Farmstead Brewery: Hill Farmstead Brewery is a highly celebrated, brewer-owned brewery located in Greensboro Bend, Vermont, in the rural "Northeast Kingdom". Founded by Shaun Hill in 2010, the brewery sits on ancestral land that has been in the Hill family for eight generationsAbout Firefly Farm: Firefly Farm is a family owned and operated diversified farm, located in the hills above Burke Hollow, VT. Sustainability, resilience, and community are at the center of how we farm. We draw from both traditional practices and modern science in order to grow and raise food in a way that honors and supports the animals, plants, and land on which we work, as well as the people we feed.About Chandler Pond Farm: Dill family promotes stewardship of the limited land base available today, provides honest, quality food for the community, and maintains a lifestyle of solid work ethic, appreciation and understanding of the limited resources available in a world where much of the population is removed from its food system.LOCATION: The retreat is centered around Burke, Vermont. Our breakfasts and dinner on Day 1 will take place at The Farmhouse, located at The Village Inn in Burke. The farm visits are all within a 30-40 minute drive of The Farmhouse. Students are responsible for securing their own lodging at the location of their choice.TRANSPORTATION: Tickets for this retreat do not include transportation. Students are responsible for their own transportation to, from and during the retreat. Students will need to get themselves to The Farmhouse in Burke, Vermont, and to each of the farms we visit. Milk Street cannot provide carpooling services.LODGING: Tickets for this retreat do not include lodging. You are expected to find your own lodging in or near Burke, Vermont. We recommend The Village Inn. We have reserved rooms at The Village Inn for retreat students. You must call to book your room; if you look online the rooms will appear unavailable. This is because they are blocked for us. Please call and say you are with Milk Street. Once the limited rooms are booked, you are no guaranteed a room at the Village Inn but there are ample other lovely options in Burke such as The Wild Flower Inn and rental properties managed by Liv & Wilder Real Estate. Our cooking class and breaktasts will take place at The Village Inn.DIET: We can accommodate most dietary requests with advanced notice. Please clearly note your dietary preferences and requirements on the Order Form. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7975b260-a8cb-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w740-h740-dc987868-gmir.jpg FAQsIs this an in-person event?Yes. The retreat is centered around Burke, Vermont. Our breakfasts and dinner on Day 1 will take place at The Farmhouse, located at The Village Inn in Burke. The farm visits are all within a 30-40 minute drive of The Farmhouse. Students are responsible for securing their own lodging at the location of their choice.Are transportation and lodging included in my ticket?No. Tickets for this retreat do not include transportation or lodging.Students are responsible for their own transportation to, from and during the retreat. Students will need to get themselves to The Farmhouse in Burke, Vermont, and to each of the farms we visit. Milk Street cannot provide carpooling services.Lodging: Tickets for this retreat do not include lodging. You are expected to find your own lodging in or near Burke, Vermont. We recommend The Village Inn, The Wild Flower Inn and rental properties managed by Liv & Wilder Real Estate. What is the NEK Resident ticket?We have reserved two reduced-priced tickets for residents of the Northeast Kingdom. We ask that only year-round full-time residents of the Northeast Kingdom purchase these tickets. Proof of residency is required.Is my registration ticket refundable?No. We do not offer refunds for in-person registrations. However, your ticket is fully transferable to another person for this event on these dates. You are responsible for finding someone to use your ticket, arranging reimbursement, and for sending us the new attendee's full name, contact information, and any special dietary requests.If you purchased tickets for this class on behalf of someone else, please be sure to forward this message to them so they can come prepared.Are meals included?Your ticket includes Wednesday lunch and dinner, Thursday breakfast, lunch and dinner, Friday breakfast and lunch and Saturday lunch. Friday's dinner is on your own after a late lunch.I have an allergy or dietary restriction. Can I still come?We work hard to accommodate as many allergies and dietary needs as possible. You are welcome to write us at cookingschool@177milkstreet.com to get more detailed information on whether this event is a good fit for you.Are children allowed?Children 11-17 are allowed to participate if they attend and cook with an adult parent or guardian. The minor and the adult must each have a ticket to the event.How many people does one ticket cover?One ticket covers one attendee.How early do I need to arrive?On Wednesday, September 9th will meet at 12pm at Chandler Pond Farm. Please arrive by 11:45 am so you can get settled.I'm an Insider. Do I get a discount to the in-person classes?This event is not hosted at Milk Street, so Insider benefits do not apply to it.These dates don't work for me. Will this class be offered again soon?We offer in-person events on a very limited basis. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that this class will be offered again soon.Where can I contact the organizer with further questions?Write to us with any other questions at cookingschool@177milkstreet.com. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/79b8aed0-a8cb-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h676-dca8b8c8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/burke/vermont-cheese-beer-cider-and-farms/100001990855902597 - **Event Categories**: workshops, business, cooking, art, trips-adventures, science-fair, fourth-of-july-galas - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: 606 VT-114 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 1670.72, max: 1670.72, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Burke - **state**: VT - **country**: United States - **location**: 606 VT-114 - **lat**: 44.5884709 - **long**: -71.9419719 - **full address**: 606 VT-114, 606 Vermont 114, Burke, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Vermont: Cheese, Beer, Cider and Farms - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f15694cd74d297558e959bd2722c27e5ea0c7e3735c09df1de9817e56eb85e35-rimg-w1200-h600-dc46462e-gmir.jpg?v=1780566649 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Vermont: Cheese, Beer, Cider and Farms being held? - **A:** Vermont: Cheese, Beer, Cider and Farms takes place on Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 606 VT-114, 606 Vermont 114, Burke, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Vermont: Cheese, Beer, Cider and Farms? - **A:** Vermont: Cheese, Beer, Cider and Farms is organized by Milk Street Cooking School. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Vermont: Cheese, Beer, Cider and Farms is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Burke, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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In spring 2020, our cooking school moved online. Starting in summer 2022, we will offer a very limitedc number of in-person events at our space in downtown Boston. At our in-person events, you can expect:Hands-on cooking experiences in pairs at fully-equipped cooking stationsTastings, culinary experiments and supported creative challengesEngaging learning with expert teachers and peersTransformative flavor combinations, techniques and ingredient combinationsPractical, relevant skillsEncouragement to take risks and make mistakes (It’s the only way we learn!)Plenty of fun!To learn more regularly with Milk Street, we encourage you to check outour virtual school.In-person events take place in our downtown Boston kitchen at 177 Milk Street. Our classes are designed for students 18 and older, but responsible teenagers (age 13+) are welcome with an adult.About Christopher Kimball's Milk StreetChristopher Kimball’s Milk Street in downtown Boston is home to our editorial offices, development kitchen and cooking school. It also is where we record Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street television and radio shows. Milk Street is changing how we cook by learning bold, simple recipes and techniques from cooks all over the world. These lessons are the backbone of what we call the new home cooking. For more information, go towww.177milkstreet.com." } ] } ] ```