Cheese Blog

Nettle Meadow Farm: The Happiest Animal Retirement Community in the Adirondacks

Nettle Meadow Farm: The Happiest Animal Retirement Community in the Adirondacks

Nettle Meadow is the producer of Sappy Ewe and our bestselling Kunik, a bloomy rind goat's milk cheese spiked with Jersey cream that was recently honored as one of the world's top 20 cheeses from the World Cheese Champion Contest. The quality of their cheese reflects not only a commitment to traditional cheesemaking, but also their passion for animal welfare.

A Path Towards Sustainable Cheese at Shelburne Farms

A Path Towards Sustainable Cheese at Shelburne Farms

You may recognize Shelburne Farms as the makers of our two-year-aged cheddar, but did you know this 1,400-acre estate is also a non-profit living museum of sustainable agriculture?

Follow @saxelbycheese

© 2026 Saxelby Cheesemongers | Art Direction by Alexandra Hammond