Cheesemaking Workshops

Posted on April 26, 2025May 6, 2025 by News & Updates

Offered by Caitlin Hunter, Capercaillie Consulting

May – July2025

• Italian Fun – Mozzarella & Ricotta – july 9

• Intro to Goat Cheese – May 28

• Basics of Home Cheesemaking- 2 day workshop – June 18 & 19

I• ntro to Hard Cheese 1.5 Days – June 25 & 26

• Cheesy Gifts – July 2

Location: 18 Spring Street, Belfast Maine.

Learn more and sign up at Capercaillie Consulting.

Caitlin Hunter, former owner of Appleton Creameryhas decades of experience as a cheesemaker operating a farm and creamery in Appleton Maine until several years ago. Tody she offers consulting as Capercaillie Consulting, consulting and cheesemaking classes as well as working for Springdale Farm/State of Maine Cheese in Waldo Maine. Caitlin envisioned and was a founder of the Maine Cheese Guild in 2003.

The History of Cheese in Maine

Posted on March 23, 2025March 26, 2025 by News & Updates

Presented by Eric Rector

A free workshop open to All Maine Cheese Guild members.

Sunday, March 30, 12 Noon to 2:30 pm –

Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. Augusta

April Guild Member Meeting

Posted on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 by News & Updates

Member Meeting: April 27th at Balfour Farm is from 10am-1pm (not our usual 10am-2pm as they have another meeting that day). Enthusiast members welcome too!!

Come taste cheese and hang out with the cheesemakers!! If your are not a memberyou can join the Guild here.