Everona Dairy started because Dr. Elliott bought a Border Collie puppy on impulse in 1992 at the Montpelier Spring Wine Festival. Then she had to get sheep so she could have work to do. One day, she was trying to think of some way for the sheep to pay their own way , and it occured to her that she might milk them. She didn’t know then that there are more sheep milked in the world than cows. Or that sheep’s milk cheese was so delicious!
One thing thus led to another and now Everona Dairy is milking over 100 sheep and has 4 employees. In addition, Dr. Elliott carries on her medical practice, raises Border Collies, writes when she can, and has many other interests.
They are producing award-winning sheep’s milk cheese- aged, washed-rind, and unpasteurized. As simple as it gets. It is exciting to introduce people to the complexities of good cheese. We are trying to “spread the word” bite by bite. Always looking for ways to improve our products, at Everona we strive to continue the tradition of artisan cheesmaking techniques while keeping up with the growing demand for local, farmstead cheeses. Of course, we also believe in educating, and are always happy to answer your questions.
Your cheese is fabulous! I am so thankful you came back to the market!