Stepladder Creamery Named 2026 Artisan Producer of the Year
The results are in, and we are incredibly honored to share that Stepladder Creamery has been named the 2026 Artisan Producer of the Year at this year’s California State Fair...
Stepladder Journal
Winter 2025 Cheese Club: Deep Flavors, Cozy Nights
Winter has a way of slowing everything down. The days get shorter, the air feels sharper, and we start craving simple comforts. Our Winter Cheese Club box was made for...
Our Farmstead Citrus Marmalade
Fall is around the corner, but we’re still holding onto the golden flavors of a California summer. For our Fall Cheese Club box, we wanted to give our members a...
Behind the Scenes: Making Cambria Heatwave
There’s no mistaking the look of our newest cheese, Cambria Heatwave. It’s bold, vibrant, and flecked with chilis throughout, but don’t let the fiery appearance fool you. The heat is...
Fall 2025 Cheese Club: Cozy Flavors, California Roots
Fall is almost here, and so is our next Cheese Club box! It’s full of flavors made for slow afternoons, breezy evenings, and all the little rituals that make this...
Stepladder Cheeses of the Past
It’s been ten years of goats, milk, and a whole lot of cheese making. Along the way, we’ve had fun experimenting with different techniques, aging styles, and flavor combinations. Some...
From Hand Milking to High-Tech: How Our Creamery Has Grown
When Stepladder was still a hobby, it was just a handful of goats and a lot of elbow grease. Our early mornings (and evenings) began with hand-milking each goat. It...
Ten Years of Upgrades Inside Our 110-Year-Old Barn
If you’ve known us for any length of time, you’ve probably seen the barn. Did you know that our iconic red barn was built in 1915 by Danish shipbuilders? That...
How Our Cheeses Got Their Names: A Tribute to California’s Coast
This year marks a decade of Stepladder Creamery! Ten years of milking goats, making cheese, and pouring our hearts into a small but mighty creamery nestled in the hills of...
Celebrating 10 Years of Stepladder Creamery
It’s hard to believe that it's been 10 years since we started this adventure. It has been amazing, challenging, rewarding, and unforgettable. When Jack and I first started, we had...
Weekend Guide to Cayucos
Looking to spend a sunny, breezy weekend in our neck of the woods? We’ve got just the place: Cayucos — a tiny, quirky, beachside town full of good food, cold...
Introducing the 2025 Vintage of Stepladder Avocado Blossom Honey
We’re excited to share this year’s batch of our farmstead honey! Introducing our 2025 vintage Stepladder Avocado Blossom Honey, a truly unique offering that celebrates all the life buzzing around...
Goat Cheddar Reserve: A Closer Look at Our Award-Winning Clothbound Cheddar
We’re thrilled to include Goat Cheddar Reserve, an exclusive, award-winning, and extra-aged release, in our Summer 2025 Cheese Club shipment! This standout cheddar earned First Place in its category at...
Summer 2025 Cheese Club: A celebration of terroir
As summer rolls in and the days grow longer, we’ve put together a Cheese Club box that captures the season's warmth and brightness in every bite. This bold, satisfying lineup...
Meet a Cheese Club Member: The Spaldings!
We're back with our "Meet a Member" series, where we highlight the everyday moments and personal traditions that make our community so special. Today, we’re excited to introduce the Spalding...