Summerfields Alpine Style Artisan Farmhouse Yorkshire Cheese

The Botton Village Community, under the Camphill Village Trust, creates a range of classic farmhouse cheeses using top-quality milk from their 46 Dairy Shorthorn cows. One of their specialties is the Summerfield cheese, an Alpine-style variety made from the rich, golden milk of the Dairy Shorthorns. Crafting Gruyère and Alpine-style cheeses is a complex process, so Summer Field cheese is only produced when the cows are feasting on pasture, resulting in a limited quantity available. The cheese’s name, Summer Field, signifies its production during the summer months when the cows roam the fields.
this cheese continues to be crafted by cheese makers at the Botton Village Community. This community, nestled in the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors, is a social enterprise for individuals with special needs, where residents work together on the farms, in cheese production, and other essential roles to create a self-sustainable and biodynamic environment. It’s a true testament to the power of community and collaboration.