Get a taste of Maine of during your stay at The Inn at Bath with a visit to the Midcoast Cheese Trail. The Cheese Trail is a fantastic way to experience not just delicious, artisanal cheeses but also Maine’s iconic landscapes and coastal charm.
The Midcoast Cheese Trail began in 2016 as a grassroots collaboration among local cheesemakers. The route connects nine farmstead creameries across Midcoast Maine.
Beyond tasting cheese, visitors are treated to behind‑the‑scenes look into small-scale dairy farming. You’ll meet the animals who provide the milk, tour farms, and maybe even learn the art of cheese making.
And wouldn’t you know it? The Inn at Bath, in Bath, ME, makes a scenic and convenient starting point for heading out on the trail!
Exploring Maine’s Midcoast Cheese Trail from Bath
A trip along the Cheese Trail can include one destination or many – it’s up to you! After a hearty three course breakfast at The Inn, hop in the car and head north along US‑1.
As you drive, Bath’s historic streets give way to winding rural roads and coastal views. Be ready for unplanned stops as Maine’s iconic scenery often beckons along the route.
These award‑winning creameries offer everything from soft‑ripened chèvre to ricotta salata. Each stop brings its own charm—honor‑system stands, farm‑to‑table dinners, cozy cabins, and encounters with sheep, goats, cows, and chickens.
Top Trail Stops
Barred Owl Creamery – 6 South Fowles Lane, Whitefield, ME 04353 – 40 min away
Organic Hamilton Farm crafts award‑winning sheep and goat milk cheeses on-site. Guests can watch Patti hand‑craft cheese, meet the Nubian goats and Friesian sheep, and browse the seasonal farm store.
Fuzzy Udder Creamery – 35 Townhouse Rd., Whitefield, ME 04353 – 45 min away
A unique, three‑milk micro‑creamery producing an impressive array of cheeses. Shop the farmstand, tour the creamery, and hug a goat at one of their seasonal “Kid Hugging” events.
Copper Tail Farm – 293 Genthner Road, Waldoboro, ME 04572 – 46 min away
A family-run goat dairy crafting cheese, yogurt, kefir, cajeta, soaps, and more on-site, using organic and locally sourced ingredients. Meet the goats, take a tour, and enjoy samples. Maine’s only Animal Welfare Approved goat operation.
Swallowtail Farm – 98 Main Street, Whitefield, ME 04353 – 50 min away
A charming, family-run micro-dairy on the banks of the Sheepscot River. Visitors can drop by the stand to sample yogurts, kefirs, cheeses, and even herbal tonics.
Lakins Gorges Cheese – 2361 Friendship Rd, Waldoboro, ME 04572 – 55 min away
A diversified farm making seaweed‑laced and beer‑washed wheels. Explore the garden, heritage pigs, and Jersey cows—and don’t miss their seasonal cheeses.
Pumpkin Vine Family Farm – 217 Hewett Road, Somerville, ME 04348 – 1 hr away
A pasture-based, goat dairy and creamer located on a historic farm, producing exceptionally sweet and clean milk. Open Sundays, May through October, for a farmers market, self‑guided goat hikes, and occasional special events.
ME Water Buffalo Co – 232 Old County Road, Appleton, ME 04862 – 1 hr and 15 min away
Home to Maine’s only water buffalo herd! Taste fresh mozzarella, feta, or gelato, and say hello to the gentle giants. Offering tours, special events, farm store, and more.
Getting Out On the Trail
The Inn at Bath is within an hour or less of most of the sites listed above. Any one or more of these trail stops would make for a fun, Midcoast Maine day trip, especially when combined with other attractions.
Be sure to check hours and details before you go. Some of the farms are seasonal or open only on weekends. You may also want to plan around one of the special events they often host. Be sure to bring a cooler, too. After all, you’ll likely be bringing fresh cheese and other farm-made goods home with you. Yum!
Learn more about the trail on the MidCoast Cheese Trail website.