OUR STORY
CHEESEMAKERS, FARMERS & STEWARDS OF THE LAND
The Wavrin Family
We are three generations of the Wavrin Family of farmers in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and we are dedicated to bringing you the best artisan cheese crafted in the Italian tradition.
Our story began in the early nineties, when farmers Bill and Laurie Wavrin were joined by his brother Sid and wife Kelly to embark on a new venture together. In 2009, the family purchased what is now Ferndale Farmstead dairy farm, from the Larsen Family, longtime farmers in Ferndale, WA.
Growing up working on the farm, Bill’s son, Daniel, had a desire to stay involved with the family business. In 2011, while attending school at Cal Poly University, he discovered artisan cheese.
With the support of his father and uncle, they began the process of building a creamery. Construction started in 2013, following a number of visits to cheese artisans and universities in the heartland of America, from California to Wisconsin and Vermont.
Contact us today if you have any questions, or join us for a tour!
