first tour to the shop

Ephriam Middle School was the first to sign up for tours. The Home Ec. class came and we all had a great time. The kids seemed to be excited over the prospects of having a world famous cheese company in their midst.

Each tour lasted 20 minutes, 10 with me outside talking about the sheep and 10 with Joel talking about the cheese making process and smelling the aging room.. many a kid ran out plugging their noses.

I was fun having the bus come and drop off new kids, they really were excited to be there and had a great time visiting us (being out of class).

The best part was at the end. They each got some goodies but we did offer some 9 month old Oolite Bleu Cheese. Many didn't dare but a few did and this was basically the reaction from most... some did like it though!

Dear Rachel, Thank you so much for the tour and the great goodies. What a wonderful opportunity for my students. It was a great presentation! I would love to come again in the spring. Call me when you can take us again. I should have about 60 students. Did all go well on your end? Were the students respectful? I hope so. The comments and conversations on the way home indicated that they learned a lot. Thank you so much. Jeanne