Tillamook Creamery, Tillamook, Oregon
In 2009 Tillamook Creamery, a farmer owned co-op celebrated 100 years in the dairy business. The rainy climate of the Tillamook Valley, keeps grass green and perfect for raising dairy cows. In the old days, milk and butter would be taken by boat to Portland, getting it there faster than traveling through the mountains. The result was a fresh product delivered to the customer. Today, the farmer-owners, live up to this same high standard.
The center is a full operating cheesemaking factory. At the entrance, you will see the milk receiving area.
On the first floor there is a restaurant and a shopping area. Lots of fresh cheese, ice cream, jams, fudge, and candy is available for purchase.
On the second floor there is an observation area to watch the workers through glass windows. Information panels guide visitors through each phase of the process.
Also, on the second floor is the sampling area, offering complimentary cheese packets.
They are very generous allowing visitors to sample all the varieties.
If you are in the Portland area I would definitely suggest a visit to the creamery.
To read more about Tillamook click here
I love Tillamook Creamery. Talk about a fun place. You got some cool photos. I haven’t been there in years. Did you try their ice cream?
Only cheese, too much of it