Online Store
We are shipping October 1st through May 5.Return Policy and Covid 19
Due to labor shortages and logistics backlogs no carrier (USPS,FedEx, UPS) extends any guarantee anymore about delivery within the estimated arrival time of the original order, unless it is shipped overnight for very high cost. Lively Run Dairy is not able to guarantee the timely arrival of your purchase once it is in the carrier’s hands.
How we ship and Cheese Quality upon arrival
We ship your order in an insulated box with one reusable ice pack. Upon arrival, the ice pack will have melted and the cheese will be at ambient temperature. This is ok, because cheese is a preserved food. It was originally stored at room, or cellar temperatures until the dawn of the refrigerator.
Unless the vacuum package has blown up with air the cheese will be good. Cheese wrapped in paper may smell a little pungent, the ripening process during shipment has continued. Refrigerate right away and take stock a few hours later. If you still have concerns, take a picture and let us know by emailing to onlinestore@livelyrun.com
Pre-order Online for Farm Pickup
Order and buy cheese on our online store and pick up from the porch of our farm store for no additional charge! Simply opt for “Farm Pickup” during check out and we will prepare your order in a brown paper bag with your name on it within 12 hours to be picked up during business hours from our refrigerator on our porch.
Out of season (November 1-April 30) Your order will be ready on the next business day. Orders placed on Saturday and Sunday will be available for pickup Monday afternoon.
For further questions regarding the online store, please contact our store manager at onlinestore@livelyrun.com.
Finger Lakes Gold Reserve (10-month)
Finger Lakes Gold Reserve is our award-winning hard goat cheese that is aged for 10+ months with a slightly crumbly texture. It is perfect for snacking right off the wheel or grating over pasta.An off-dry Riesling from the Finger Lakes pairs nicely with the nutty and caramel flavors of the cheese. The Finger Lakes Gold Reserve is named after its beautiful yellow-golden rind.
The Finger Lakes Gold Reserve aged goat cheese won first place in its class of “Goat’s Milk Cheese Aged Over 60 Days” and was a best-of-show finalist, ranking it in the top 15 out of 1,742 products submitted in the 2019 American Cheese Society (ACS) Cheese Contest.
About the Finger Lakes Gold Reserve:
- A wheel of Finger Lakes Gold Reserve is usually about 7 lbs.
- Shelf life: 6 months
4 oz Vac pac.
There are only 6 items left in stock.
Cayuga Blue
Cayuga Blue is our award-winning goat’s milk blue cheese. Marbled throughout with blue mold as deep in color as the lake that it was named after, Cayuga Blue is a true rarity: an entirely goat’s milk blue cheese.Subtle and complex, Cayuga Blue is rich with earthy and mushroom flavors. It is a fine addition to any dish featuring beef or mushrooms.
The Cayuga Blue was awarded First Place in its class at the 2017 American Cheese Society Cheese Contest in Denver. It was also labeled one of the “The 25 Most Important Cheeses in America, According to Cheese Experts,” by Bon Appetit.
About the Cayuga Blue:
- A wheel of Cayuga Blue is usually about 4 lbs.
- Shelf life: 2 months
Finger Lakes Gold (3-Month)
Finger Lakes Gold is a goat’s milk cheese, aged for at least three months. It is mellow and nutty in flavor and firm in texture, with a beautiful natural rind.
Finger Lakes Gold is delicious with egg-based dishes and melts very well. It is also a wonderfully unique addition to any cheese board, pairing well with cured meats as well as jams or fruit.
Finger Lakes Gold won a Silver Medal in its class at the ACS competition in 2023
About the Finger Lakes Gold:
- A wheel of Finger Lakes Gold Reserve is usually about 8 lbs.
- Shelf life: 3 months
There are only 6 items left in stock.
Chèvre 8 oz
Our Chevre is delicate, with a creamy texture that is balanced by a slight lactic tang and grassy, pastoral notes. It is a very versatile cooking cheese that is equally useful for savory dishes, like cheese dips or salads,and sweet recipes, like cheese cake or panna cotta.
Herbs Include: Dill, Herbes de Provence, Rose Peppercorn, Za’atar, Garlic and Pepper.
About the Chevre
- Shelf life: 2 months
Goat Milk Feta
Lively Run Goat Dairy Feta is a firm and very salty Balkan-style cheese. Aged for one month in salt brine, our Feta develops a crumbly texture that is perfect for use in salads, omelettes, pizzas or anything that would benefit from a salty kick.
About the Feta:
- Shelf life: 3 months
There are only 4 items left in stock.
Lake Effect Cheddar
Typically made the same day as the milking, our Lake Effect Cheddar is made from extremely fresh, local cow’s milk. It is generally aged for six months and exhibits a nice blend of traditional cheddar “sharpness” with a pleasing nuttiness that is rare in American Cheddars.
Gorge Trail Gouda
Our Gouda is a traditional Dutch-style Gouda. It is made from very fresh, local cow’s milk, then aged for around six months, until it has reached the peak of ripeness. Gorge Trail Gouda is a richly flavored cheese with the mellow, buttery flavors that is complemented by a subtle creamy texture.
About the the Gorge Trail Gouda:
- A wheel of the Gorge Trail Gouda is usually about 8.5 lbs.
- Shelf life: 3 months
Sheldrake Moon , Fresh
Sheldrake Moon, named for the reflection of the moon on the waters of Cayuga Lake at Sheldrake Point, is a bloomy- rind cheese, similar to Brie in style, made from whole cow milk. As the cheese ages, the paste breaks down into a lovely cream line that gives the cheese a lusciously rich texture.Lively Run Sheldrake Moon pairs excellently with dry Riesling and Champagne- style dry Ciders.
About the Sheldrake Moon:
- A wheel of Sheldrake Moon is 8 oz.
- Shelf life: 2 months
Blue Yonder
Our Blue Yonder is a creamy cow’s milk blue cheese with natural rind that is both subtle, complex and approachable. While the rich Holstein milk gives the paste a lovely yellow color, it is marbled throughout with pockets and veins of deep blue.Blue Yonder received a gold medal in its class at the ACS competition in 2023.
About the Blue Yonder:
- A wheel of Blue Yonder is usually about 4 lbs.
- Shelf life: 2 months
Shire (Beer Cheese)
Shire is the result of a collaboration with Hopshire Brewing in Dryden, NY. It is a cow’s milk cheese aged for 3 months. In the process of making Shire the cheese curds are washed with Hopshire’s delicious Scottish Ale. The dark ale imbues the cheese with toasty flavors of malt and coffee.
Shire received a gold medal in its class at the ACS competition in 2023.
About the the Shire:
- A wheel of the Shire is usually about 9 lbs.
- Shelf life: 3 months
“Cooking With Cheese in the Finger Lakes” Cookbook
Cooking with Cheese in the Finger Lakes is a collection of recipes from artisans around the Finger Lakes that use Lively Run Cheese in their cuisine. Each recipe has a beverage pairing from a local winery, cidery, or brewery. This collection is an example of the wonderful and varied bounty that the Finger Lakes has to offer.
This cookbook includes recipes from Finger Lakes’ favorites such as Moosewood, Suzanne’s Fine Regional Cuisine, Just a Taste, and much more! A perfect gift for your friends and family this holiday season!
“Cooking with Cheese in the Finger Lakes takes you on a journey through one of America’s most celebrated culinary meccas, offering a taste of the region’s best eateries. In this cookbook, we discover how an ingredient as simple as cheese can encourage a cook to express his or her style and heritage. The result is a varied collection of recipes showcasing our diverse and innovative community, tightly woven together by aged milk. And of course, we also learn that Lively Run’s selection of goat cheeses are far from “simple,” but the product of a family-owned, small batch dairy that will inspire you to stop by and play with the goats!” – Emma Frisch, owner of Firelight Camps
If you are a store owner and would like more information about wholesale pricing, please contact info@livelyrun.com.
Lively Run Dairy Goat Milk Soap
Goat milk soap made locally by Akenehi from Lively Run Dairy’s milk.
It is beautiful in its appearance and scent and wonderfully suddsy and cleaning without any harmful ingredients!
Honey Rock Farm Honeys
Honey Rock Farm is based out of the Finger Lakes and produces a wide variety of different honeys.
There are only 3 items left in stock.
Goat Cheese Truffles Save $2.00
Our dark chocolate goat’s cheese truffles, made by Hedonist Chocolates in Rochester, are truly a unique and delicious delicacy. An adventurous mix of Goat Cheese Truffles with Pomegranate Thyme, Black Current Pepper, Whiskey Fig, Honey Almond, Strawberry Balsamic. Surprise a loved one, or indulge yourself!
Usually $12 now until March 1 only $9.99!
Crispy French Crackers – Rosemary
Toasty french waffle crackers made by Tresors. Perfect with cheese!
Brooklyn Cured Pork Salami , Black Truffles
Brooklyn Cured Salamis are an ideal addition to a cheese board. Made with Belgian Ale and Lemon Zest or Black Truffel, they are inspired by European beer garden culture and American cocktails respectively. Comes in a stick of 4 oz. to slice to your preferred thickness and arrange on your cheese/ charcuterie board.There are only 1 item left in stock.
Lavender Orange Blossom Lotion 4oz
Treat yourself by treating your skin to this lotion. Made by Akenehi for Lively Run Dairy with our Goat’s milk.
Delighfully scented with orange blossom and lavender and free of parabens and other harmful chemicals.
Leaves no sticky or oily residue.
Goaty Christmas Cards
Christmas Cards for goat lovers and anyone who loves a delightful, goaty, illustration! These were exclusively designed for Lively Run Dairy by local artist Lee Shelton. Set of 4. Printed on heavy textured card stock. Comes with envelope. Inside message “Merry Christmas”.
Cheese and Mini Compote Combo
Choose between 3 delicious combinations. A $26.10 value for $24!
Option 1: 8oz. Sheldrake Moon (cow)+ 4oz. Finger Lakes Gold Reserve (goat) + 2 oz Peaches and Apricots with Goji Berries and Cardamom + Tresors Crackers
Option 2: 8oz. Original Chevre (goat)+ 4oz. Cayuga Blue (goat)+ 2 oz of Raspberry with Rose Petals and Schechuan pepper+ Tresors Crackers
Option 3: 8oz Phebe (hard goat)+ 4oz. Blue Yonde
r (cow) + 2 oz. Golden Apples caramelized with pistachios and cinnamon + Tresors Crackers
Sweet Deal
This sweet Cheese Board deal makes a great gift! Save$4.30
What’s in it: 4 oz Chevre with Rose Peppercorns , 4 oz of Shire, 1 box Tresors crackers, 5 Goat cheese Truffles from Hedonist Chocolates!
May, June, July Open Yoga Classes
Get your ticket now! 1 hour rain or shine Yoga session under a big tent. Be here 10 minutes early for sign in. Please bring your own mat. Goats like to nibble on dangly things like loose hair and earrings, jewelry. Please wear a beanie or cap!All sales are final! We can not change dates on already purchased tickets!
Bottle Feeding Tickets
Feed a baby goat its mid day bottle of milk. One ticket = 1 bottle. Get your cuddles in! Have your kids feed ours and you all cuddle and play together. 30 minute session. Starts at 12 noon sharp! Please be here 5 minutes early.
Maximum 4 persons per ticket/bottle. Small children will need adult help!
Please make sure to pick your correct date. We can not change the dates of your tickets once they are purchased!
All sales are final. We do not refund tickets if you forget your time or are too late.
One Free Tasting Gift Card
Send a gift card to a friend , relative , loved one! They can use it when they come to visit Lively Run Dairy.
Our tasting room is open May 1- October 31, Wednesday- Sunday 12-5pm!
Cheese Pairings
New !!!
These delightful compotes are created to pair with cheese! 2.3oz
Give a little “kiss” to each cheese.
“Golden Apples” with tender pistachios and cinnamon is delicious with Finger Lakes Gold, Lake Effect Cheddar and Shire.
“Black Figs” with macadamia nuts and pepper is perfect with Blue Yonder and Cayuga Blue.
“Black Grapes” with Majorcan almonds pairs nicely with Gorge Trail Gouda and Interlaken.
” Raspberries with rose petals and Sichuan pepper” is great with Chevre and Feta.
“Peaches and Apricots” with goji berries and cardamom is excellent with Sheldrake Moon.
Grazing Board
Create a Grazing Board for the Holidays
Save $5
Included are:
8 oz Chevre
8 oz Sheldrake Moon
4 oz Cayuga Blue
4 oz Shire
4 oz Brooklyn Cured Salami, Nitrate free
Honeyrock Honey
2.54 oz Cheese Pairing Apricot & Peaches
2.54 oz Cheese Pairing Black Fig
8.8 oz Taralli Crackers
3.3 oz Tresors Wafer Crackers
On the board pictured here only half of the Salami and 1/3 each
of the crackers were used.
There are only 2 items left in stock.
Interlaken
Interlaken is a goat cheese made like a New York style cheddar. We age Interlaken for a minimum of 3 months.
This is a medium sharp cheese with that definite tang which only goat milk can impart!
There are only 3 items left in stock.
Oatmeal, Milk and Honey Lotion 4 oz Dispenser
Treat yourself by treating your skin to this lotion. Made by Akenehi for Lively Run Dairy with our Goat’s milk.
Delighfully scented and with Oatmeal and Honey, this lotion is soothing for your sensitive skin and free of parabens and other harmful chemicals.
Leaves no sticky or oily residue. Available as 4oz and 8oz dispensers.
Oatmeal Milk and Honey Lotion 8oz Dispenser
Treat your skin to this lovely lotion made by Akenehi with Lively Run’s goat milk. The Oatmeal and Honey give this lotion a light scent and are beautifully soothing to sensitive skin. Leaves no sticky or oily residue. This 8oz dispenser is the most cost effective of our lotions!There are only 4 items left in stock.
Lavender Orange Blosson Lotion 8 oz
This lotion has a delightful fresh scent and wonderfully soothing properties. Made by Akenehi from our goat’s milk. It leaves no sticky or oily residue. This 8oz dispenser is our most economical option!
Lavender Orange Blossom Lotion 2oz
This 2 oz squeeze bottle is the perfect size for your purse!Lavendar Orange Blossom is a delightful, refreshing scent and this lotion leaves your skin smooth and free of sticky or oily residues.
Oatmeal Milk and Honey Lotion 2oz
This 2 oz squeeze bottle is perfect for your purse! The scent is refreshing and soothing!
Brooklyn Cured Salami, Belgian Ale & Lemon Zest
This delicious salami is made in Brooklyn, NY. It contains no nitrites or nitrates and is inspired by european beer garden culture. Comes in a 5 oz stick to slice to your desired thickness and is a delicious add on to your cheese board.
Winners Circle
Get all of Lively Run’s American Cheese Society’s Medalists and save!
1. Cayuga Blue, Gold Medal 2017 and 2022
Goat Milk , 4 oz Normally $7.50 Here $6.50
2.Finger Lakes Gold Reserve, Gold Medal 2019, Silver 2023 and 2022
Goat Milk, 4 oz Normally $8.00 Here $7.00
3.Finger Lakes Gold , Gold Medal 2022, Silver Medal 2023
Goat Milk, 4 oz Normally $7.00 Here $6.00
4.Blue Yonder, Gold Medal 2023
Cow Milk, 4 oz Normally $6.50 Here $5.50
5.Shire, Gold Medal 2023
Cow Milk, 4 oz Normally $6.50 Here $5.50
Total Savings $5.00
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Phebe
Phebe is our newest cheese, named after the first female settler on what is now Lively Run Dairy.
Phebe is made from goat’s milk. The process envolves both a cheddaring and a milling step. It is aged with natural rind on wooden boards for a minimum of 4 months.
And it is delicious! Comes in 8 oz vaccum packs.
Item is not in stock.
$10 Gift Certificate
This Certificate can be used on any product in our store, during regular business hours including tastings, cheese, merchandise and programs. If used for seasonal programs such as baby goat bottle feeding a registration by telephone for the date you plan to attend is required. Check availability of desired program and date on this website.
$20 Gift Certificate
This Certificate can be used on any product in our store, during regular business hours including tastings, cheese, merchandise and programs. If used for seasonal programs such as baby goat bottle feeding a registration by telephone for the date you plan to attend is required. Check availability of desired program and date on this website.
$30 Gift Certificate
This Certificate can be used on any product in our store, during regular business hours including tastings, cheese, merchandise and programs. If used for seasonal programs such as baby goat bottle feeding a registration by telephone for the date you plan to attend is required. Check availability of desired program and date on this website.
Lake Effect Cheddar Reserve
If you need a sharp cheddar: here it is!Lake Effect Cheddar Reserve is made from cow’s milk and is aged for over 2 years. It is crumbly and sharp!
