Shelburne Farms
Holiday Catalog 2015
Welcome to Shelburne Farms. We are a unique nonprofit organization educating for a sustainable future. When you purchase our cheddar or other offerings, you become a part of this work. It’s not only because our products are sustainably produced, whether here or on partner farms. And it’s not just because your purchase makes possible our education programs and outreach. It’s that the success of our mission rests on the backbone of this and other working farms. Farms and forests can teach, guide, and inspire. They ground and connect us to living with what ecologist Aldo Leopold called a land ethic. We are deeply grateful for your support and for being part of the Shelburne Farms community.
Alec Webb President
We connect kids, adults, and educators to the land that sustains us all. See some of the ways we do this on the following pages. 100% of your purchase supports Shelburne Farms and our programs.
Our grass-based dairy Caring for our land and animals At Shelburne Farms, healthy soil and plants make for healthy cows — and healthy food. These are the basic principles of agriculture that we follow. Our cows are out on pasture throughout the growing season and fed our hay and silage through the winter. We also feed them some grain to balance their diet. The attention we give our land and our Brown Swiss cows shows up in the milk. Fresh and untreated, it’s one of just four ingredients in our cheese: raw milk, culture, calf rennet, and salt. Together, they produce all the textures, flavors, and aromas you find in our cheddar. I’m proud of the way all of us at the dairy care for our land and animals, while supporting the Farm’s education programs and producing wholesome milk and meat.
Sam Dixon Dairy Farm Manager
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Your purchase supports our work: educating for a sustainable future.
Learn about dairy farming and cheesemaking Sun to Cheese Tours, May–October Our farmers and cheesemakers explain the process of turning fresh milk into farmstead cheddar as you tour the dairy and taste cheese. Pasture to Palate Program, May 24–26, 2016 At this annual program, let our inn and working farm be your classroom for exploring the story of our farmstead cheddar. Enjoy farm-to-table meals, Vermont artisanal cheese tastings, and guided wine, hard cider, and craft beer pairings. Vermont Cheesemakers Festival, July 17, 2016 Experience Vermont’s passion for fine cheeses at this annual event. Spend a summer day at our historic Coach Barn sampling fresh and local cheeses, foods, and wines, and meeting the artisans who make them. For all program listings, visit www.shelburnefarms.org.
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Our award-winning farmstead cheddar Cheddar is our favorite verb It describes the amazing alchemy we engage in every day at Shelburne Farms, transforming the raw milk of our beautiful Brown Swiss cows into our delicious farmstead cheddar. We cheddar much like they did in 16th century Cheddar, England, adapting a centuries old process to our farm. We build up slabs of fresh, warm curds, let them press under their own weight, then flip, rotate, and re-stack them. We do this entirely by hand, blending both chemistry and craft to give our cheese the terroir (taste of place) unique to Shelburne Farms. We love crafting such a great product. We hope you enjoy it!
Kate Turcotte Head Cheesemaker
Our selection of handmade cheddars 6-Month Cheddar Our youngest, most versatile cheddar has a supple texture and delicate flavor — like fresh cream and buttered toast. Perfect for breakfast with preserves, or melted in your favorite dish. Waxed block 1 lb, 31606........................$16
2-Year Cheddar This extra sharp cheddar will melt in your mouth. Maturing for two years yields a rich, creamy texture and savory flavors. Great with cider, beer, or with chocolate for dessert. Waxed block 1 lb, 31624........................$19 2 lbs, 33224......................$33
1-Year Cheddar After a year of aging, our cheddar develops a subtle sharpness. Tastes of lush pasture and freshly cut hay give way to a delightful finish. Pair with apples and honey or cured meats. Waxed block 1 lb, 31612........................$18 2 lbs, 33212......................$30
3-Year Reserve Cheddar Our longest-aged cheddar endures rigorous testing and sensory evaluation, reaching a pinnacle of flavor truly distinct to our farm. Bright, fruity, and slightly crumbly. Enjoy with a full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. Vacuum-sealed block 1 lb, 11636........................$21 2 lbs, 13236......................$38
Clothbound Cheddar This traditional English process — binding curds in cheesecloth, sealing with lard, and cave-aging over a year — gives you a cheese with a distinctly flakey texture and a woodsy flavor. Pairs perfectly with English ale, pickles, and strong mustard. Vacuum-sealed block 1 lb, 11660........................$26 2 lbs, 13260......................$50
For Vermont products that pair well with our cheddar, see page 11.
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Cheddar packages
Left to right: Smoked, 6-Month, 1-Year, 2-Year
Smoked Cheddar Brother Luke and the Monks of New Skete in Cambridge, New York, hickory smoke our young cheddar for six hours to give it a subtly sweet, bacon-like flavor. Delicious served with smoked meats and dried fruit. Vacuum-sealed block ½ lb, 10850..............................$14 1 lb, 11650...............................$22
Cheesemaker’s Choice (above) • 6-Month, 1-Year, 2-Year and Smoked Four 1 lb blocks, 308............$89 Shelburne Sampler • 6-Month, 1-Year, 2-Year and Smoked Four ½ lb blocks, 307..........$35 Triple Threat • 2-Year, 3-Year and Smoked Three 1 lb blocks, 309.........$45 Dairyman’s Dozen (left) • Six ½ lb blocks 1-Year • Six ½ lb blocks 2-Year Vacuum-sealed, 411............$75
Our partners at Burlington’s Sustainability Academy steward their schoolyard; Sara Holbrook Center’s New Arrivals campers harvest wheat; our educators share ideas for connecting communities to food
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Hams from Vermont Smoke and Cure Locally smoked, naturally delicious Our hams are humanely raised without antibiotics or growth hormones by duBreton in nearby Quebec, then carefully trimmed, cured, and seasoned by our friends at Vermont Smoke and Cure in Hinesburg. These cob- and maple-smoked hams are made with Vermont maple syrup and produced without sodium nitrite or nitrates, providing a rich, traditional taste with a touch of smokey flavor.
Boneless Ham Half Ham (4–5 lbs) 551......................................$49 Whole Ham (8–10 lbs) 553......................................$85 Petite Ham (Approx. 1½ lbs) Perfect for a small gathering or picnic. 550......................................$16
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* Meets the Humane Farm Animal Care Program standards, which include nutritious diet without antibiotics or hormones, animals raised with shelter, resting areas, sufficient space, and the ability to engage in natural behaviors. www.certifiedhumane.org
Hearty Ham Package • Boneless half (4–5 lbs) or whole (8–10 lbs) ham • 1-Year Cheddar (2 lb block) • Honey Mustard (8 oz jar) • Cranberry & Orange Chutney (9 oz jar)
Farmyard Favorites (above) • Boneless Half Ham (4–5 lbs) • 1-Year Cheddar (1 lb block) • Smoked Cheddar (1 lb block) • Honey Mustard (8 oz jar) Farmyard Favorites package Boneless Half Ham Pkg • Castleton Crackers 571......................................$79 020......................................$89 Boneless Whole Ham Pkg 572................................... $109
Your purchase supports our work: educating for a sustainable future.
Smoked meats and gift packages Our fresh, never frozen hams are ready to eat at room temperature or warmed: just cover and heat at 300° F for about 10 minutes a pound. When ordering, estimate about ½ lb per person.
Summer Sausage From Vermont Smoke and Cure, we offer summer sausage the way it’s supposed to taste, made with beef and pork raised without antibiotics or hormones. No artificial flavors, colors, or smoke. 6 oz 525............................................... $8
A Taste of Vermont • 1-Year Cheddar (1 lb block) • 2-Year Cheddar (1 lb block) • Raspberry Jam (9 oz jar) • Maple Horseradish Mustard (8 oz jar) • Castleton Crackers • Summer Sausage (6 oz) 311.............................................$55
Bacon Vermont Smoke and Cure’s Certified Humane® bacon is brined in Vermont maple syrup and smoked to perfection. Thickly sliced for an old-time flavor. 10 oz 522............................................... $9
Kate’s Combo • 2-Year Cheddar (1 lb block) • 3-Year Cheddar (1 lb block) • Raw Vermont Honey (8 oz jar) • Cherry & Ruby Port Conserve (9 oz jar) 312.............................................$54
Fireside Fare (above) • Petite Ham (Approx. 1½ lbs) • 3-Year Cheddar (1 lb block) • Maple Horseradish Mustard (8 oz jar) 314.............................................$39 Educator’s Inspiration • 1-Year Cheddar (2 lb block) • Raspberry Jam (9 oz jar) • Meadow Honey (8 oz jar) • Vermont Maple Syrup (½ pint) • Summer Sausage (6 oz) 012.............................................$49 Sam’s Sweet Tooth • 1-Year Cheddar (1 lb block) • Meadow Honey (8 oz jar) • Raspberry Jam (9 oz jar) 064.............................................$29
Participants learn about wild edibles in one of our many adult programs; teens cook fresh food in school through our VT FEED partnership project with NOFA-VT; students discover wetland wonders on a field trip
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Forest stewardship and maple syrup
Working and learning in the woods From the air, our 1,400-acre Shelburne Farms landscape is a mosaic of cropland, pasture, forest, buildings, lawns and roads. On the ground, our forest management is every bit as interwoven and complex. We produce lumber, firewood, maple syrup, and a host of invisible “ecosystem services” like clean air and water. We also manage our woodlands’ history and health for the community that enjoys our trails, for the students who learn here, and for the wildlife that lives here. And we do all this in the face of invasive plant and animal species, deer browsing, and climate change. But it’s gratifying work to maintain a living system with “forever” in mind.
Marshall Webb Woodlands Manager
Dana Bishop Natural Resources Manager
Dana tends the fire in the sugarhouse; our campus is a 1,400-acre patchwork of forest and fields; participants turn a Farm tree into a table in Forest to Furniture, a program with Shelburne Craft School
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Your purchase supports our work: educating for a sustainable future.
Tom’s Big Breakfast (right) • 1-Year Cheddar (1 lb block) • Vermont Maple Syrup (1 pint) • Vermont Smoke and Cure Sliced Bacon (10 oz) • Buttermilk Pancake Mix (1 lb) • Meadow Honey (8 oz jar) • Raspberry Jam (9 oz jar) • Orange & Whiskey Marmalade (9 oz jar) 017.............................................$59 Farmhouse Breakfast • 1-Year Cheddar (1 lb block) • Vermont Maple Syrup (1 pint) • Vermont Smoke and Cure Sliced Bacon (10 oz) • Buttermilk Pancake Mix (1 lb) 062............................................ $42 Brunch Beyond the Barn • 1-Year Cheddar (1 lb block) • Vermont Maple Syrup (1 pint) • Buttermilk Pancake Mix (1 lb) • Wild Blueberry Jam (9 oz jar) 068.............................................$40
Stop by our Welcome Center and Farm Store year-round for our maple syrup, cheese, and beef produced here on the Farm, and for Maple Syrup The Pure Vermont Grade A Amber Rich Maple Syrup that we sell under our label is made and packaged for us by the Marvin family‘s Butternut Mountain Farm in Morrisville, Vermont. • ½ Pint, 102............................$10 • Quart, 105.............................$28 • Six ½ Pints, 412...................$50 • ½ Gallon, 107.......................$55 • Pint, 103.................................$18
other products and gift items. We look forward to seeing you!
“Nips” in 1.7 oz. glass bottles. Great stocking stuffers! • Six, 101a.................................$15 • Baker’s dozen, 101b..........$30
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Farm and forest Forester’s Fancy (left) • Clothbound Cheddar (1 lb) • Cherry & Ruby Port Conserve (9 oz jar) • Cutting board (see below) 316............................................ $75 Shelburne Maple Cutting Board Handmade by The Treehouse Hardwoods & Millshop in South Burlington with wood sustainably harvested from our forests, these beautiful, solid, live-edge cutting boards make great gifts. (11-½” x 8-¼”) 853............................................ $49 (Only 100 boards available.)
Shipping & gifting assistance We recommend that orders containing cheese and hams be delivered within two days to ensure product quality and freshness. Shipping rates start at $9.95 for deliveries in New England. Expedited rates vary with region and climate.
Farm & Forest Package • 1-Year Cheddar (1 lb block) • Vermont Maple Syrup (1 pint) 115.............................................$30 • 1-Year Cheddar (2 lb block) • Vermont Maple Syrup (1 quart) 120.............................................$48
Have a long gift list? Please contact us for personal assistance and pricing, 802-985-0333 Monday–Friday, 9–5 EST (9–6 in December).
Our annual Harvest Festival has engaged people of all ages for 37 years; our organic Market Garden is a classroom for kids and campers; our Leaping Lambs family program shares our connections to farming
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Your purchase supports our work: educating for a sustainable future.
Cheese accompaniments from Vermont
Raw Vermont Honey Pure, unheated wildflower honey made by Northwoods Apiaries in Westfield. Delicately floral flavor and naturally crystallized texture. 8 oz jar, 615............................... $7 Case of 12, 413 ......................$69 1 lb jar, 616 .............................$11 Case of 12, 414 ......................$99
Traditional Jams Real-fruit jams handmade and hand-stirred by the Naylor family in Brattleboro. No pectin or artificial flavors. • Raspberry, 024 • Wild Blueberry, 027 • Blackberry, 029 Additional flavors online. 9 oz jar........................................ $7 Set of 3, 330............................$18
Castleton Crackers Rustic, traditionally made crackers designed for cheese pairings by Whitney, an artist and baker in Castleton, and flavored with a touch of maple syrup. • Rutland Rye, 356 • Windham Wheat, 357 6 oz box ..................................... $6
Mustards Our all-natural mustards are made for us by Fox Meadow Farm in Mount Holly. • Honey Mustard, 030 • Maple Horseradish, 034 • Tangy Maple, 036 8 oz jar........................................ $7 Set of 3, 053............................$18
Blake Hill Preserves Vicki and Joe craft classic English-style marmalades and preserves with a modern flair in Grafton. Slightly spiced and never too sweet. • Orange & Whiskey, 613 • Cranberry & Orange, 614 • Cherry & Ruby Port, 617 Additional flavors online. 9 oz jar........................................ $8 Set of 3, 360............................$21
Daily Chocolate Bark Made from scratch by Jen in her Vergennes shop, using locally-sourced dairy and mostly organic ingredients, these handmade treats make excellent gifts. • Mr. Great Bark, 623 • Mountain Bark, 624 • Toffee Almond Bark, 625 3 oz pkg ..................................... $6 Set of 3, 627 ...........................$18
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Stay and learn
Experience the Farm Shelburne Farms’ campus is open to you for so many farm-based learning opportunities! Staying overnight at the Farm is a special way for educators, adults, and families to participate in our programs and to enjoy our miles of walking trails and beautiful working landscape. Carefully restored in 1987 to retain its historic character, the Inn at Shelburne Farms, with its beautiful flower gardens overlooking Lake Champlain, is open mid-May to mid-October. For rooms, meals, and gatherings, we offer: • 24 guest rooms in the main house, individually decorated with many original furnishings; • a farm-to-table restaurant serving breakfast, dinner, and Sunday brunch; • four guest cottages; and • the Coach Barn for workshops, meetings, and special events. We look forward to seeing you!
Megan Camp Vice President & Program Director
Hannah Sacco Inn Director
Shelburne Farms Gift Certificate Give the experience of Shelburne Farms to a family member, friend or colleague. They may apply it as they choose to a membership, or to any Farm program, product, or service, including an overnight stay or meal. Room rates: $160–$530; program listings and sample menus available at www. shelburnefarms.org. Order online or call us.
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Your purchase supports our work: educating for a sustainable future.
Become a member Join us! A membership also makes a meaningful gift, as it supports all of our education and stewardship efforts. Membership includes: • Admission to walking trails, Children’s Farmyard, and property tours • Discounts on selected programs, events, and store and catalog purchases Individual $35; Dual $50; Family $65 or more. Go to “Donate Now” at www.shelburnefarms.org.
Our programs and resources Charitable contributions make possible the programs we offer to inspire young people to be part of creating a sustainable future. By collaborating with educators, schools, and other partners, we extend our impact throughout Vermont and around the world. Our publications, including Cultivating Joy and Wonder and Project Seasons, are resources for educators seeking to engage young people in meaningful learning grounded in nature, agriculture, and their home communities. Find out more about all our publications and work at www.shelburnefarms.org.
Workshops inspire teachers with ideas for educating for sustainability; our chefs prepare a feast at the Coach Barn; all our programs encourage student curiosity and joy in the natural world
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Thank you for your support! printed on recycled paper (30% postconsumer)
Food & product photography: Vera Chang; additional photography: Holly Brough, Vera Chang, Orah Moore, Marshall Webb, Orchard Cove Photography, Andy Duback Food styling by Ellen Falsgraf and Vera Chang
Shelburne Farms is a nonprofit education organization. Our campus is a 1,400-acre working farm, forest, and National Historic Landmark.
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1611 Harbor Road | Shelburne, VT 05482
Educating for a sustainable future
Shelburne Farms