Meet the Happy Goats Behind California's Most Coveted Artisanal Cheese
Handcrafted on a 150-Year-Old California Ranch...
Where 15 Michelin-Star Chefs Get Their Gold Medal-Winning Cheese
(American Cheese Society 2023)
1. Happy Healthy Animals = Better Tasting Cheese
It started with a simple observation: the happier our goats were, the more extraordinary our cheese became.
Not just a little better - noticeably, remarkably better. What began as a quirky correlation has become our guiding philosophy.
Our goats don't just live on a farm - they thrive in their own paradise:
Freely roaming 5 acres of Pacific coastal hills
Munching on 200+ varieties of subtropical fruits
Each with a name and personality we know by heart
Cared for by their own dedicated herbalist
Daily hikes and (yes, really) singing during milking
New bedding every single day
2. Award-Winning Excellence
Our commitment to happy goats and meticulous craftsmanship has earned us:
Regular featured in 15 Michelin-starred restaurants
Atelier Crenn
Protege
Chez Noir
Manresa
Maude
Multiple Gold & Silver Medals from the American Cheese Society & CA State Fair
Good Food Award Finalist
Featured in Forbes, CA Cheese Trail, National Geographic, Culture Cheese Mag, Murray's Cheese, Wine Selectors, Field Trip with Curtis Stone
3. Small Batch, Big Flavors
"Why Hand-Crafted Matters"
People Working with Incredible Ingredients, Doing Things the Right Way.
When you're making California's most coveted cheese, every detail counts:
Small-batch production for perfect control
Low-temperature pasteurization to preserve natural flavors
Zero artificial additives - just pure, premium ingredients
Custom aging caves for perfect maturation
Each cheese monitored daily until it reaches peak flavor
4. A Legacy of Craft
"Where Tradition Meets Heart"
From Our Farm to Your Table
Meet Jack and Michelle Rudolph. On a historic 150-year-old ranch in Cambria, they're writing a new chapter in California's rich culinary history.
What began as a passion for perfect cheese has grown into something extraordinary: a place where traditional craftsmanship meets devoted animal care, where every batch of cheese tells a story of dedication and love.
5. Sustainably Crafted
"In Harmony with Nature"
Good for the Planet, Good for You
Happy goats need a healthy planet. Our commitment to sustainability means:
90% solar-powered facility
Natural spring water and rain catchment systems
Zero-waste practices (our pigs love the fruit trimmings!)
Beyond living wages for our passionate team
Supporting local farmers and artisans
The result? Cheese you can feel good about in every way.
BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Join The Farm to Table Journey & Get $40 in Free Cheese
Embark on a culinary expedition with our unique Stepladder Creamery Cheese Club. Every three months, our expert cheese selectors become your personal guides, curating extraordinary farmstead goat's & cow's milk cheeses in 4 delectable flavors, including one limited edition club-exclusive variety & curated Pairings like Stepladder Honey, artisanal jams & salamis.
Here’s what’s included in your quarterly Cheese Club Subscription:
One Exclusive Cheese for Members Only
Plus 1.5 Pounds of Cheese - 4 flavors
A cheese pairing item. Previously our famous Avocado Blossom Honey, cured meat and marmalade.
Rustic Bakery Artisan Crackers - 1/4 Pound
$25 Off Per Person - Stepladder Farm & Creamery Tours
10% off all other orders & discount/exclusive add ons
What You Get...
1.5 Pounds of Cheese in 4 Flavors - Every 3 Months
Our expert cheesemakers become your personal guides, curating 1.5 pounds of extraordinary farmstead cheeses in 4 flavors, including one club-exclusive variety.
Specialty Artisan Pairing & Rustic Bakery Crackers
Each shipment is complemented with specially chosen pairings—think artisanal Stepladder honey, local jam, premium salami, and Rustic Bakery Crackers.
Discount Creamery Tours For You & up to 20 Friends
Delight in an exclusive $25 discount person on your Creamery Tour, welcoming up to 20 guests to share in the experience.
Member Only Add-On's & 10% OFF all Orders
Have the chance to buy more cheeses and special add-ons at exclusive member prices. If our stock permits, you can increase your share of member-exclusive cheeses.
1 Cheese Club
5 Exclusive Benefits
Every Membership = 1 Exclusive Cheese Each Shipment
In each of these special deliveries, you'll discover a cheese marvel available only to our incredible members. Imagine indulging in some of our past Cheese Club ONLY creations like triple crème cheeses adorned with fresh truffle, or cherry-smoked jack, direct from the depths of our cheese caves.
This Shipment it's BOB ROSS
Bob Ross is a Raclette-inspired, semi-hard cheese known for its bold aroma and creamy melt, perfect for a cozy fondue night or topping just about anything. Washed with a unique blend of salt brine, apple cider, and B. linens culture, it offers a complex, layered flavor with hints of mushroom, honey, and fruit, and yes—a pleasantly funky aroma. Crafted exclusively for Cheese Club members, this labor-intensive cheese is a true artisanal treat, lovingly “painted” over time in tribute to the joyfully creative spirit of the iconic painter, Bob Ross.
Here's How it Works
The Stepladder Cheese Club box is incredibly easy to buy and use. All you have to do is order it online and it will arrive at your doorstep.
STEP 1
Join The Club & Receive Your First Box Immediately
STEP 2
Receive Following Boxes Every 3 Months
STEP 3
Enjoy With Family & Friends
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Stepladder Cheese Club
Here’s what’s included in your quarterly Cheese Club Subscription:
One Exclusive Cheese for Members Only
Plus 1.5 Pounds of Cheese - 4 flavors
A cheese pairing item. Previously our famous Avocado Blossom Honey, cured meat and marmalade.
Rustic Bakery Artisan Crackers - 1/4 Pound
$25 Off Per Person - Stepladder Farm & Creamery Tours
10% off all other orders & discount/exclusive add ons
NEW CUSTOMER OFFER
Get $40 Dollars in FREE Cheese with your first shipment.
Receive a FREE Lumberjack, Big Sur and Marinated Fromage Blanc when you checkout now.
That's less than $40/month for healthy artisanal cheese.
Free Shipping* | Delivered Cold | Made in California
*to select states: CA, ID, NV, OR, UT, and WA
Our passion for cheese is matched only by our promise to you: love it or get a full refund. Nine years of happy customers and Michelin Star restaurants can't be wrong.
Past Cheese Club Exclusives
Burning Love
Burning Love is a large-format cow's milk triple crème dusted with a blend of Hungarian Sweet Paprika, Sweet Calabrian Chili Powder and Pasilla Negro Chili Powder.
Super Bloom
Super Bloom is a large format cow's milk bloomy rind triple crème molded in the shape of a heart with the addition of rose, cornflower and marigold petals.
Gorda
Gorda is a funky flavored, semi-soft goat's milk and cow's milk cheese.
Cabrillo Grande Reserve
Cabrillo Grande Reserve is the extra-aged version of our year-round, top-selling cheese, Cabrillo, aging for over 2 years.
Labnah
Labneh is Mediterranean style yogurt cheese that dates back over 2,000 years. It's a light, refreshing and a versatile cheese. It's is a fresh cow's milk yogurt strained to the consistency of a soft spreadable cheese and lightly salted to accentuate that tart zip a fresh yogurt has.
Clothbound Goat Cheddar
Clothbound Goat Cheddar is made in the traditional English cheddar style with 100% farmstead goat's milk. We love the tart acidity and herbaceous notes of the goat's milk, and the sweet milk aroma. It pairs great with dry cider, hoppy beers, and acidic white wines.