Cardinal Lane Farm

06/23/2026

REMINDER there will be no 4th of July markets at Williamsburg Farmers Market or Yorktown Market Days. Stock up this weekend for you celebrations!

06/22/2026

Many of you have asked us about milk/herdshares.
I am very excited to share this post and encourage you, if you ever were interested in raw milk, to reach out to our dear friend Shelley at Riverwatch Farm.
Her post says all that needs to be said, but we can attest that you will have access to THE BEST raw milk anywhere with these herdshares!
Shelley is an AMAZING dairy goat farmer and you will not find a better product anywhere else!
Read on and reach out if interested.

🥛 Confidence Matters. Quality Matters. Trust Matters.

When choosing a raw milk herdshare, it’s not just about the goats—it’s about the entire milk handling process from the milk stand to your refrigerator.

At Riverwatch Farm, safe raw milk production isn’t something we take lightly. With more than 10 years of hands-on dairy experience, I’ve invested countless hours learning and implementing best practices for producing high-quality raw milk.

✔️ Graduate of Herdshare School
✔️ Trained according to Raw Milk Institute standards
✔️ Experience operating as a Virginia state-licensed manufacturing dairy
✔️ Extensive knowledge of proper milking procedures, sanitation, temperature control, and milk handling protocols
✔️ Facilities designed and operated using recommendations based on state dairy standards

Every step matters:
🐐 Healthy, well-cared-for dairy goats
🧼 Clean milking procedures and equipment
🌡️ Rapid cooling and strict temperature control
🥛 Proper storage and handling practices
📚 Ongoing education and commitment to excellence

Raw milk is only as good as the process behind it. When you join a herdshare at Riverwatch Farm, you’re choosing a farm that values education, experience, transparency, and responsible stewardship.

If you’ve been considering a raw milk herdshare and would like to learn more about our program and practices, I’d love to answer your questions.

Raw Milk Herdshares Available

📞 Shelley Gholson
(757) 585-5218

06/19/2026

Did you catch us at Long Family Farmers Market last time?
If you did, you might have seen Mr. Cluck Cluck hanging out with us for the day.
We will have 2 new cheeses for you this Sunday as we continue to celebrate our 3rd anniversary AND National Dairy Month.
Our first new offering is our Peppercorn Tomme.
Like cheese and peppercorns? This cheese is for you!
Expect a supple texture with a pleasing peppercorn warmth that elongates the finish.
NEW CHEESE ALERT!!!
Do you love the flavor of Italian Cheeses and wish that there were a local, artisanal product you could enjoy?
Look no further as we unveil Italiano!
Italiano is an Italian inspired hard aged cheese that we are excited to bring you!
Celebrating the rich Italian cheesemaking heritage and flavors, Italiano has an meltable elastic texture and mild piquant Italian profile that make Cardinal Lane Farm's newest cheese a must-have for your fresh summertime concoctions.
Fresh basil, fresh tomatoes and fresh oregano with Italiano?!?
Yes please!!!
Of course we will have samples and all of your favorite flavors and cheeses this Sunday.
Stop by, say hi and try some cheese!

06/18/2026

Hey Yorktown Market Days!
We will have 2 new cheeses for you this Saturday as we continue to celebrate our 3rd anniversary AND National Dairy Month.
Our first new offering is our Peppercorn Tomme.
Like cheese and peppercorns? This cheese is for you!
Expect a supple texture with a pleasing peppercorn warmth that elongates the finish.

NEW CHEESE ALERT!!!

Do you love the flavor of Italian Cheeses and wish that there were a local, artisanal product you could enjoy?
Look no further as we unveil Italiano!
Italiano is an Italian inspired hard aged cheese that we are excited to bring you!
Celebrating the rich Italian cheesemaking heritage and flavors, Italiano has an meltable elastic texture and mild piquant Italian profile that make Cardinal Lane Farm's newest cheese a must-have for your fresh summertime concoctions.
Fresh basil, fresh tomatoes and fresh oregano with Italiano?!?
Yes please!!!
Of course we will have samples and all of your favorite flavors and cheeses this Saturday at Yorktown Market Days 8-noon.
Stop by, say hi and try some new cheese!

06/18/2026

All set up at Waller Mill Park's 1st Midweek Summer Market! Williamsburg Farmers Market
Need food? Need Groceries? Need treats?
Get it all here!
Find us nestled between The Home Farm and Cookie Momster.
Don't forget to grab a meal from Dre at Prestige Worldwide/Hungershop Condiments and the best 4 legged treats from Pawfect Sweets LLC!

06/14/2026

Many opportunities to see us this week and many cheeses available!
Check back for details on Week 3 of our 3 year anniversary celebration!
Don't forget that its also National Dairy Month!!!

06/14/2026

Summer starts in just a few days and that mean mid-week markets!
Join us for the inaugural Millstone Market at Waller Mill Park in Williamsburg on Thursday, June 18, from 4–7 PM for an evening of local shopping, delicious food, live music, and family-friendly fun. Stroll through the market, connect with local vendors, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy a beautiful summer evening by the park.

06/11/2026

Week 2 of our anniversary celebration brings you a new cheese!
Introducing this week our Peppercorn Tomme!
Tomme (pronounced either Tum, Tom or Toam) is a European cheese originating in the French Alps, a fromage de campagne that can be found in various forms.
To me this is my theme-and-variation cheese, one that I enjoy making and sharing with you.
My first theme represents a younger flavored Tomme that will eventually be available in Fennel and Smoked Pepper styles.
You can expect a mild sharpness and pleasingly smooth and supple texture from the Tomme while the peppercorns elongate the finish with a pleasant warming sensation.
In addition to the Tomme, we will also be bringing our Aged Farmstead Cheese Flor and a Manchego Fresco!
Sundried Tomato and Fresh Basil Chevre is back too!
Find these cheeses, all your favorite flavors, Cheddar Curds and Feta and celebrate not only our anniversary, but also National Dairy Month!
Find us Saturday at Williamsburg Farmers Market and Toano Open Air Market.
Sunday we will be at Harvest Market at Oozlefinch.

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

Please check out this collab with Mini Acre Farm. The flavors sound amazing!
Double your local goodness when you shop farmers markets!

We’re partnering with fellow vendor Cardinal Lane Farm with their cheese curds in a Garlic & Herb and Peach Ginger Focaccia!!!

Get them at Yorktown Market Days this Saturday…they went fast last week!!