{"product_id":"artisan-cheese-organic-farm-experience-la-vigna-lactea","title":"Artisan Cheese \u0026 Organic Farm Experience – La Vigna Láctea","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"659\"\u003eSpend a day at La Vigna Láctea, Uruguay’s only certified organic pastoral cheesery, located in the countryside of Colonia Valdense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"792\"\u003eFounded over 20 years ago by Lucila and Agustín, La Vigna is built around biodiversity, animal welfare, slow food, and the art of transforming milk into something timeless. Their sheep, goats, and Jersey cows graze freely on chemical-free pastures, and the young are never prematurely separated from their mothers. Milk is collected once per day, respecting natural cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1167\"\u003eThis experience invites you to understand the philosophy behind artisan “queso de pastor,” a tradition rooted in simplicity, sustainability, and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1522\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003eDuring the visit, you’ll walk through the organic farm, learn about regenerative practices and animal welfare, explore the cheesemaking spaces, and taste a selection of their signature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1683\" data-start=\"1524\"\u003eFrom Pecorino Valdense to Cabrembert, Ricotta Prensada and aged Jersey reserve cheeses, each product reflects decades of experimentation, study, and dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1685\"\u003eLa Vigna is not industrial production.\u003cbr data-end=\"1726\" data-start=\"1723\"\u003eIt is quality over quantity.\u003cbr data-end=\"1757\" data-start=\"1754\"\u003eIt is the architecture of cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eOptional Stay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eLa Vigna also offers boutique countryside accommodation at their Posada.\u003cbr data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eOvernight stays can be arranged directly with the farm after booking the tasting experience. Farmiyo promotes the tasting experience only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1819\" data-start=\"1793\"\u003eThe Experience Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2230\" data-start=\"1821\"\u003e• Guided walk through the organic farm (35 hectares, chemical-free)\u003cbr data-end=\"1891\" data-start=\"1888\"\u003e• Introduction to pasture-based dairy production and animal welfare philosophy\u003cbr data-end=\"1972\" data-start=\"1969\"\u003e• Insight into artisan pastoral cheesemaking methods\u003cbr data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"2024\"\u003e• Visit to aging cellars and cheesemaking spaces (when production schedule allows)\u003cbr data-end=\"2112\" data-start=\"2109\"\u003e• Guided tasting of selected signature cheeses\u003cbr data-end=\"2161\" data-start=\"2158\"\u003e• Discussion about organic certification and agroecology principles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2258\" data-start=\"2237\"\u003eExperience Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"887\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"887\"\u003eStart time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"950\" data-start=\"913\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"913\"\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApproximately 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1000\" data-start=\"953\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"968\" data-start=\"953\"\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMin. 4 – Max. 14 participants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1026\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnglish - Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1042\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOn farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1096\" data-start=\"1055\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"1055\"\u003eTour type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Half day farm experience\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2587\" data-start=\"2563\"\u003eExperience Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2910\" data-start=\"2589\"\u003eVisit Uruguay’s only certified organic pastoral cheesery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2910\" data-start=\"2589\"\u003eLearn about single daily milking and no-early-weaning practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2910\" data-start=\"2589\"\u003eTaste different varieties of artisan cheeses\u003cbr data-end=\"2770\" data-start=\"2767\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2910\" data-start=\"2589\"\u003eUnderstand the transformation of milk into aged, long-lasting products\u003cbr data-end=\"2845\" data-start=\"2842\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2910\" data-start=\"2589\"\u003eExperience a biodiversity-focused, low-impact rural lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2935\" data-start=\"2917\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003eTransportation is not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003eThe program may vary depending on season and ingredient availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003eComfortable clothing is recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003eBooking closes 48 hours before the workshop date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003eAfter booking, participants will receive detailed meeting point and contact information by email\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003eIf the minimum number of participants is not reached, the experience may be rescheduled or canceled. 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