About Us
The Rowland Legacy
The Rowland family has been farming in Oxford, CT since 1900. Philip Rowland purchased the land after he took a cattle boat from his home on the Channel Island of Jersey and began dairy farming on what is now Rowland Farm. Current owner Charlie has focused on raising quality pork for the past thirty five years, while his daughter Haley has hoped to bring dairy back to the farm for the past decade. Cheesemaker Haley is Philip's great-great-granddaughter, making her and her sister Liz the fifth generation of Rowlands on the land.
Almost Farmstead
We currently purchase our milk from a small Connecticut dairy, and we are working towards milking our own herd of Jersey cows on our farm in Oxford.
Our Cheeses
Haley started the creamery on Rowland Farm in the summer of 2023 with two simple but flavorful cheeses: Milky White and Alfaretta. In the fall of 2024, she began developing a selection of aged cheeses, which will be made available as they ripen.
Milky White
A bit of joke that harkens not only to the French name of this cheese, fromage blanc (literally "white cheese"), but also to Jack's cow in Into the Woods. Haley's favorite way to eat this is to scoop it up with a piece of rosemary focaccia.
Alfaretta
In honor of Charlie's grandmother and Haley's great-grandmother, "Alfaretta the feta" is our take on a Greek-style recipe. Sold in brine or vacuum-sealed, Alfaretta is ready for topping your salads, stuffing in olives, or grilling and drizzling with olive oil.
A-Moos Bûche
Francophiles may understand the puns in the name of this cheese, an ash-ripened cow’s milk variation of the French Bûcheron. Depending on the season, “the Bûche” can taste of mushroom, acorn, or lemon. No matter the terroir that comes through, this is a cheese you won’t want to put down.
Frederick-otta (Seasonal Availability)
In honor of Charlie's dad and Haley's beloved "Poppa," Frederick-otta is made with fresh-squeezed lemon juice. While firmer than what you would find in the grocery store, this cheese can be used the same ways you expect. Momma Rowland also enjoys it on toast!
Cannoli Kits (Seasonal Availability)
Made with simple ingredients (fresh Frederick-otta, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract), our cannoli cream is a holiday favorite. Kits come with a piping bag of cream, eight mini cannoli shells, and three toppings.
The Jack Experiment
Haley is hard at work perfecting her recipe for an American classic. Keep an eye out for updates on our social media.
Katherine - Coming Soon
Currently in development and named after Haley's favorite cow, Katherine is a versatile camembert-style delight. Young, this cheese has a creamy rind and a savory paste. Fully ripe, Katherine is full of custardy goo ready to smear on bread or eat with a spoon.