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Welcome to the Grafton Village Cheese Company's newsletter. It's a conglomeration of news, notes and notable products for cheeseheads around the globe. Stay tuned for occasional updates; forward this on to your friends; and as always, eat more cheese. |
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Covered Bridge Rules
Help for the Uninitiated
Ah, the covered bridge.
People come to Vermont from near and far to experience first-hand these
traditional architectural achievements.
They're quaint and creaky, beautiful and historic. But wait; how does one properly navigate a
one-lane covered bridge? For your
enlightenment, here is our version of what we call "Covered Bridge Rules."
Let's start with who goes first. This is fairly simple, but frequently misunderstood. In a word, alternate. A car from one direction goes through, and
then a car from the other direction goes through. It's quite civil. Yet sometimes, visitors arrive with a
freeway mentality, and they feel they must get aggressive and seize an opening,
like an on-ramp on the Merritt Parkway.
But in reality, there's just no place for aggression on a covered
bridge. It's a place for peaceful
passage from one point to another. It's
a time for taking one's turn. And it
feels good.
 Next, and perhaps most importantly, there's the wave. When you've waited your turn, and the car
from the opposite direction comes through and passes by you, it is customary
for both parties to give a little wave.
Not a parade wave, not a hello-from-across-the-street wave, but a small acknowledgement
that you know the rules and appreciate the civility. Varieties abound; there's the pointer finger
wave, the peace sign wave, the four-finger wave, but please, never a full hand
wave. The rule of thumb is that the
thumb does not come off the steering wheel.
And it's quick, like a little salute.
Some keep their wave up until they receive reciprocation, but most just
assume the passer will wave back, so they just do a quick up and down. It's just the way it is.
You know, Covered Bridge Rules apply to many areas of life. If you can think of any others, send us a
note at info@graftonvillagecheese.com. We'd love to hear your story. We might even post it on our web site.
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Foliage Watch
The View from the Store
It's hard to define "peak foliage." Is it when the most trees are in color? Is it when the most colors are present? Is it when the most reds, or oranges, or yellows are present? Does it matter? Keep your eye on your inbox and our web site; we'll be updating the show regularly.
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California Dreaming
LA Hearts GVC
Did you know that 8% of Grafton Village Cheese customers come from California, almost the same amount as from Connecticut? To prove the point, the Los Angeles International Dairy Competition just awarded three medals to Grafton; a gold for Maple Smoked Cheddar, a silver for Two-Year Classic Reserve, and a bronze for One-Year Premium.
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 Colors Everywhere!
The front of the Specialty Cheese & Wine Shoppe, taken Oct. 5th.
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Supporting Rural Communities
Windham Foundation Visa
 Introducing the new Windham Foundation custom Visa Platinum Rewards Card. It's a small way to make a big difference. Funds raised from our card will help support the philanthropic and educational programs of the Windham Foundation. Learn more at Windham-Foundation.org.
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Columbus Day Weekend at the Specialty Cheese & Wine Shoppe
Don't go home empty-handed!
New featured products available at the Brattleboro store:
 We now carry a new collection of ceramics by Emile Henry,
the renowned French manufacturer. Colorful nests of bowls, ramekins,
bright kitchen utensil holders, and distinctive scalloped-edged pie dishes are
just a few of the new products to be viewed at the store.
Vermont Butcher Block and Board Company of Williston,
Vermont custom makes mini cutting boards for Grafton. These lovely and
useful boards feature the distinctive Grafton logo, and come with an attractive
cheese knife. And don't forget about the cheese! Over 80 varieties, including Grafton's own, can be found here. Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to discuss their passion with you. Looking for a classic Vermont experience? Visit the Grafton store, located in the historic village of Grafton. Both locations feature viewing windows to watch the cheesemakers at work.
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It's a beautiful time to be in Vermont. Come visit us in Grafton or Brattleboro!
Sincerely,
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