This is kinda what you'd expect from a gift/souvenir shop in Vermont. They do offer plenty of items…read morethat have Vermont on it for tourists to wear and show off they have likely visited Vermont. They also had lots of stuffed animals including a giant tiger displayed outside and a moose, which the moose was a cheaper price than I expected for its size. Also as you would expect since it is Vermont they had lots of maple syrup including sizes of bottles that would make Costco sizes seem small. Even as someone currently being a tourist, I enjoy browsing stores like this but typically will skip on buying much. I find you usually run into two different issues, first being poor quality items you buy and second being overpriced and often you get both. The highlight of this place in my opinion that makes it a little more than just a gift shop was the dessert and cheese part. Despite this we still did not buy anything but some of the treats did look very good! Service wise while we did not buy anything did lack any sort of welcome or anything said at all by staff. It does not take much effort to even just say "hello welcome in". If you find yourself in the area going to any of the nearby shops or other things to do you might as well pop in and browse at least.

Cute store and friendly staff. They gave out samples of their cheese and fudge. We ended up…read moregetting some of their cheese after sampling it. It was so good! Cute store if you're looking for souvenirs.

I drove about an hour here from Keene. It is the quintessential cheese shop. Charming place…read more The gentleman working, Shadow, was super helpful in sampling the cheeses and providing information. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area, or if you're not!

Trip highlight: cheese experts generously offer samples, explain varieties, answer questions. Loved…read morea couple cheeses--try and decide your favorites to take home!

A curated breath of fresh air, Talbott & Arding met every one of our senses. The manicured market…read moreatmosphere, the varied assortment of luxury culinary treats, the sheer quality of ingredients paired expertly with each other on the daily menu, the locally sourced unique treasures of gifts and trinkets, the gentle pleasantness of the staff... everything comes together here to form a true and complete product. Talbott & Arding was chosen as our first stop on our girls' getaway journey. Tucked in the Hudson Valley, just an hour from the Berkshires, it was a sweetly energetic beginning to our day. We each chose a sandwich from the counter. My smoked salmon on focaccia was a delight. The bread, airy and light, beautifully happy yeast just bounding with lift, defying the constraints of olive oil which left my fingers gloriously glistening. I haven't had a focaccia as happy as that in a minute. Super thin radish, bright pickled shallot and fresh watercress all gave a nice vibrant touch. Ben's cream cheese couldn't possibly be creamier. And the delicate, silky, fresh, luxurious salmon... What a dream. So balanced. I filled my arms with goods- iberico salami, Aleppo chili oil, Blackstrap coffee beans, local chocolates, and an adorable Talbott & Arding puzzle. I'm sure I could have easily convinced myself to buy just about everything I laid my eyes upon. The cheese counter was an absolute work of art. It's clear that Talbott & Arding is a willing servant to the gifts of the surrounding earth and people. The homage it pays is palpable. Our stop at Talbott & Arding set the tone for an intentional, peaceful, vibrant, cozy, delicious, connected trip. I'll be back immediately.

THE most delicious prepared food. Food is fresh, tasty, inspired, and much is healthy…read morevegetable/grain-forward. Love the cheese and charcuterie, and they now carry Mel the Bakery bread for a one-stop A++ food shop in Hudson! Great for lunch in-house, or grab and go prepared sandwiches, foccacia pizza, salads galore! Good local food producers represented in refrigerator and freezer cases. With that and the prepared food case, it's so convenient and delicious to pick up a few items to complete a nutritious home meal. Oh and they are connected to and big boosters of Slow Food Hudson Valley. Feel good about where a large chunk o' your discretionary spending goes!

We came here to entertain our kids with icecream for a few minutes and left here an hour later with…read morememories that will last a lifetime. I hope Taylor Farm is around forever! The sweetest souls work here and the animal feeding area/petting zoo is incredible! When you arrive at Taylor Farms, you step into the cute little country store stationed at the beginning of the farm. The store is stocked with farm products like yummy cheeses and icecreams but also food and home products from local businesses like soaps, etc. My daughter picked out a scoop of her favorite VT icecream, maple walnut and wandered the store. I stumbled upon the "feed our animals" station near the store exit. You can buy the farm animals food and feed them yourself! The store associate welcomed us to go see the animals even if we didn't buy any food for them. You could tell she really loved them. We bought a variety pack for the animals which consisted of carrots, an apple, a bag of homemade cheeseits, and chicken feed (corn meal?). My daughter had a ball feeding the donkey, cows, chickens and cat! We had a ball watching her experience new things and support a local farm! We hope to come back someday soon!

This is a gem of a farm - with a lovely owner and so welcoming! Dog-friendly for sure, delicious…read moregoat cheese, goose eggs, and hand-made postcards for sale. Our dog loved meeting some pigs, quails and geese! Thank you for the delicious food and kind welcome.

Wonderful Wine & Cheese Boutique coupled with a great Wine Bar…read more Cheese maker Nancy Bergman and sommelier Kyle Frey never fail to impress with the quality of their products and hospitality. Ms. Bergman makes world class soft ripening cheese which she kindly permits me to sell in my store. They are all great but my favorite is the Grappino, the most full flavored of the bunch. The wine selection curated by Mr. Frey is thoughtful and holds many delicious surprises from all over the world. They also have a wonderful wine bar named "Remedy." The couple holds theme based dinners based on the cuisine and wine from various viticultural regions. The last one was from the Savoie region of France and there was exquisitely melted Raclette Cheese everywhere. Needlessly to say the 6 or so wines were perfect and though I've been in the wine business for 30 years (7 of which were in France) I was surprised to try wines that I'd never heard of. Jacksonville, Vermont is lucky to have them, I'm lucky to have them 20 minutes away. Reservations strongly recommended!!

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this shop yet! Been a customer since they first opened. Nancy…read moreand Kyle are so kind and incredibly knowledgeable. Their cheeses are all amazing and delicious and they provide excellent advise on pairing with wines. I've not had a chance to try the restaurant, as life isn't going to bring me up to VT this winter, but I'm sure it's run with the same loving attention to detail as their cheeses. I cannot wait to go back and tell everybody about them that I can, as soon as I hear they're heading up to Mt. Snow.

Found this little cheese shop out on a random Sunday drive. The cheese selection was amazing. We…read morebought some goat Gouda which I have been longing for ever since we finished it. Wish it was closer to me so I could go weekly for cheese.

Awesome!!! The minute one walks in - they are surrounded by…read morefragrance, ambiance, and happiness. Seriously. My first time. Definitely just the beginning! And Simone was great!! She is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. No pressure. Just information and help. This place is a gem. Support local. Support neighbors

It's a small shop with farm-fresh milk, eggs, and meat. I really like the variety of cheeses and…read moresausages they have. Looks like they host events on the weekends too, which is great for families. We were in the area and decided to check it out. It's a nice space.

Off the beaten or better yet paved way but a gem…read more A tiny shop with a handful of fridges full of the best cheeses, packed meats and sausages and dairy products. They're cheeses are all a must alongside their breakfast sausages and Italian sausage. Full of great flavor and incredibly lean with all the great taste. The rest of the store is stocked with pasta, sauces, breads, local goods, chocolate, ice cream and granola. Everything I've had has been delicious and I can't help but keep going back for some of my favorites. You'll find their name in local markets and farmers markets.

Scenic detour off beaten path, away from tourist traps. Watch cheese-making, sample unique aged…read morevarieties and smoked maple syrup. Enthusiastic staff gave engaging presentation. Great for out-of-staters.

Great place to stop by! We got to see the process of how the cheese was made and had samples of a…read morelot of the different types they sell. Everyone we met there was very friendly and offered great service. They also offer local products like maple syrup, canned goods, and jams for sale.