Handcrafted, European-Style Cheese and Butter Made in Clearview, Washington
Bellsong Creamery cheeses echo the time-honored dairy traditions of the European mountains and valleys. We are a team of cheese lovers who also make cheese, and our goal is to create cheeses, butters and fresh dairy products that act as little homages to the treasures we have tasted in those European nations, everywhere from market stalls in France to farms in the Italian alps.
Our Dairy
We are lucky to be working with a local, third-generation dairy that produces impeccable milk from their mixed herd of Jersey, Brown Swiss, Guernsey and Holstein cows. Anna and Chris Groeneveld are wonderful people who care for the health and wellbeing of their animals and their land. As one of the first suppliers to Beecher’s Cheese in Pike Place Market, they have long focused on producing milk with the right fat and protein profile for cheesemaking. We hope to show off all their hard work by making truly special cheeses from their lovely milk, and are excited to bring you some old favorites and hopefully introduce you to your favorite new cheese.
Our Creamery
Located in Clearview, Washington, just outside of Snohomish, Bellsong Creamery is part of Bella Luna Farms, a stunning venue for weddings and events. Founded in 2013 by Pamela Thompson, the creamery began with a small herd of Toggenburg goats, whose rich milk was used to create handcrafted cheeses. In 2020, the demands of other businesses and the pandemic led to a pause in cheesemaking. In 2023, local cheesemaker Meghan McKenna joined Pamela to reinvigorate the creamery.
Our Cheeses
Bella Rossa
This cheese is an homage to the great washed-rind cheeses of the French and Italian Alps. We start with the freshest raw cows milk from the Skykomish Valley. This raw milk cheese is aged at least three months, all the while being washed and turned in our aging cave. This process turns the rind a beautiful pinkish copper color and brings out creamy, brothy notes. It’s a cheese we love to serve on a charcuterie board, or to melt onto roasted potatoes.
Piccola Rossa
A washed rind cheese aged 6-8 weeks, Piccola Rossa, or ‘little red’ embodies the Reblochon style with its supple paste and balanced notes of hazelnut and cultured cream and a rich complexity developed while aging.
Piccola Quadrata
This ‘little square’ cheese, aged 3-4 weeks, offers the lush creaminess and soft paste characteristic of the Reblochon family. Its distinctive shape and balanced aging make it both visually striking and indulgently creamy.
Canestrini
Just over an ounce in size, this little basket is a petite washed rind cheese aged 3-4 weeks. Boasting a creamy paste and delicate rind, it showcases the Reblochon tradition in a perfectly portioned size.
Toma Alpina
This rustic, raw-milk alpine-style cheese is washed for weeks and aged in our cave to creamy, mild perfection. An ideal partner for charcuterie!
Fromage Blanc
This fresh and versatile cheese is the workhorse in any kitchen. It’s light and slightly tart and oh so creamy. We love it spread on crusty bread with September tomatoes and olive oil or dolloped on a winter squash Galette. Available seasonally or by special order
Ricottone
Pillowy soft cheese crafted from the whey of our pasteurized cheeses. Creamy with a slight tang, our whey ricotta is ladled and sold in traditional Italian whey cheese baskets. Available seasonally or by special order
To learn more, please contact us at orders@bellsongcreamery.com
Butters and Others
Unsalted Cultured Butter
Our European-style unsalted butter is cultured and churned in small batches from pasteurized Skykomish Valley cream.
Cultured Gray Sea Salt Butter
Made in small batches from pasteurized Skykomish Valley cream, our European-style butter is cultured and salted with fine French gray sea salt.
Cultured Brute Sea Salt Butter
For these batches of our cultured butter, we add in big crystals of Brute French gray sea salt. The crunch of the sea salt is a perfect counter to the dense and nuanced butter.
Buttermilk
Classic European-style cultured buttermilk from our small batch buttermaking. This is real deal, old-fashioned buttermilk perfect for your biscuits, dressings, and pancakes. Available seasonally or by special order
Creme Fraiche
Crafted from pasteurized local cream, our small batch crème fraîche is rich and silky. Add a dollop to desserts, whisk into dressings, or use in place of cream when cooking. Available seasonally or by special order
Our Farm
In addition to hosting one-of-a-kind weddings, intimate gatherings and special events, Bella Luna Farms also brings our community together to learn from experts in various creative fields. We are looking forward to joining other craftspeople, artisans and renowned chefs to present a fantastic lineup of classes as part of our ongoing Classes on the Farm series. These workshops will include butter-making courses and fresh cheese classes, and often feature creations from Bellsong, so we hope you’ll consider joining us for an event and get to know us further!
Join Us Today!
Enjoy a true farm-to-table experience as you wander the gardens, peek into our creamery, visit the flower field and orchard, and meet the resident animals; then relax and learn something new in the midst of this inspiring atmosphere. Bring your nearest and dearest along, or come and make new friends—it’s all enjoyed in Very Good Company.