Tulip Tree Creamery

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

To all of the Spring 2026 graduates, congratulations on this incredible accomplishment!

We wish you a future filled with amazing experiences, lifelong learning, meaningful connections, and of course... plenty of great cheese.

Whether you're heading off to college, starting a new career, traveling the world, or exploring what's next, we're cheering you on every step of the way.

May your future be as rich and rewarding as a perfectly aged wheel of Nightshade cheese!

Open House Season Is Here!

Still planning graduation parties, open houses, family gatherings, or summer celebrations?

A beautiful cheese board is one of the easiest ways to impress your guests while supporting local dairy farmers during Dairy Month.

Laura's Tips for Building a Beautiful Cheese Board

Start with 3–5 different styles of cheese:
• A hard cheese (such as Nightshade or Marigold or Milkweed)
• A semi-soft cheese (like Dutch Tulip or Hops)
• A fresh cheese (Fromage Frais is always a crowd favorite!)
• Add a bloomy-rind cheese like Trillium for variety (and decadence)

Include foods that complement the cheese:
• Charcuterie (cured meats) for savory flavors
• Fresh fruit and dried fruit for sweetness
• Jams, honey, or preserves to balance salty notes (my favorite is lemon curd on our Trillium)
• Nuts for crunch and texture
• Crackers, breads, and crostini for serving - perhaps a loaf of local bread?

Don't forget the finishing touches!
• Fresh herbs
• Greenery from your yard
• Edible flowers
• Wildflowers (or even a bright yellow dandelion)

We truly eat with our eyes first. A few simple touches can transform a cheese plate from ordinary to extraordinary. Zhuzh it up! Give it a try and see the difference.

June Is Dairy Month

June is National Dairy Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate the hardworking dairy farm families who produce the milk that becomes your favorite cheeses, butter, yogurt, and ice cream.

Every purchase of locally made cheese helps support family farms, local food production, and small businesses throughout our community.

This month, challenge yourself to:
• Try a new cheese
• Build a beautiful cheese board
• Visit a local dairy farm - (Such as Ayrshire Farms in Greentown, Indiana -- that's where we get some our milk)
• Share your favorite cheese with a friend

Let's celebrate dairy in the most delicious way possible!

Upcoming Events

🍷 Wine & Cheese Pairing at The Kan-Kan (https://www.goelevent.com/Kan-KanCinemaandBrasserie/e/List?s=cork-cork&v=&t=&st=null)

Wednesday, June 24 - 6 p.m.
Join us for an evening of wine, cheese, and good company at the Kan-Kan. We'll be pairing a selection of Tulip Tree cheeses with thoughtfully chosen wines and sharing tips on creating your own perfect pairings at home.

🍷 Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival (https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/2026-holy-cross-wine-cheese-festival-7-25-2026)
Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mark your calendars! We'll be at the Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival serving up plenty of Tulip Tree favorites.

We are headed to a New Farmers Market this Sunday!

We're excited to announce that we'll be at the Irvington Farmers Market this Sunday for the first market of the season! Join us at Ellenberger Park to stock up on your favorite Tulip Tree Creamery cheeses, sample something new, and enjoy a wonderful community market filled with local vendors. If you can't make it this weekend, don't worry—we'll be returning to the Irvington Farmers Market on the second Sunday of each month throughout the season. We look forward to seeing you there!

Here's what we're taking to the
Farmers Markets this weekend:

FRESH FAVORITES
FRESH MOZZARELLA AND SPICY CHEESE CURDS
Nettle - Fromage Frais
Fonsdue – Habanero & Beer and Mustard
Pudding: Mocha* & Chocolate
Cultured Butter

SOFT-RIPENED CHEESES
Trillium - Foxglove - Snapdragon*

AGED CHEESES
Blazing Star - Dutch Tulip - Hops
Larkspur - Milkweed - Marigold
Nightshade *

*Limited supply of a few of our items, so arrive early for the best selection.

And, here's what we'll be sampling...

Trillium, Foxglove, Dutch Tulip & Dutch Tulip w/Chermoula

-Trillium - our most winningest cheese
-Dutch Tulip - our young gouda-style cheese
-Dutch Tulip with Chermoula - we've added wonderful combination of North African spices to our young gouda-style cheese.
-Foxglove - Cheese of the Month - Our funk-a-licious washed-rind beauty is rich, savory, and wonderfully approachable (although somewhat sinky). If you've been curious about washed-rind cheeses, Foxglove is a great place to start.

Thank you for supporting local dairy farmers, artisan cheesemakers, and small businesses like ours.
Whether you're building a graduation board, packing a picnic, hosting a summer gathering, or simply enjoying a piece of cheese after dinner, we're grateful to be part of your table.
Have a wonderful weekend, and don't forget to make it cheesy!

Stay Cheesy!
Laura & the Tulip Tree Creamery Team

In Every Issue...

Summer Market Schedule

We’re excited for a full lineup of outdoor markets—sunshine, samples, and all the cheese conversations we’ve missed.

Tuesdays (Starting 6/1)
Lebanon Farmers Market | 5–8 PM

Wednesdays
Original Farmers Market (Downtown Indy) | 10 AM – 1:30 PM
SoBro Market (49th & College) | 4:30 - 7:30

Thursdays
Statehouse Market (Starting 5/14 & every other week) | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Westfield Grand Junction | 5–8 PM

Saturdays
Broad Ripple | 8 AM – Noon
Carmel | 8 AM – 11:30 AM
Garfield Park | 9 AM – 12:30 PM
Zionsville | 8 AM – 11:30 AM

Sundays
Irvington | 12–3 PM
Only these Sundays: 6/14, 7/12, 8/9, 9/13, 10/11

Here's a link with more details: tuliptreecreamery.com/order-where-to-buy/farmers-markets (https://www.tuliptreecreamery.com/order-where-to-buy/farmers-markets/)

We’re Hiring for Farmers Markets

If you (or someone you know) enjoys talking to people, sampling delicious cheese, and being part of the happiest corner of a farmers market, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for folks who can work every weekend or every other weekend.

Perks include:
• A fun, upbeat market environment
• Finishing your workday around 2 p.m.
• And yes… the 50% off cheese perk is very real.

There’s something oddly satisfying about waking up early, working a lively market morning, and feeling like you’ve accomplished something before most people have finished brunch.

Check out the “Join Our Team” (https://www.tuliptreecreamery.com/about-us/join-our-team/) page on our website if you’re interested.

Where to Find Tulip Tree Products?

📍Tulip Tree Creamery Cheese Shop (Indy)
Visit us Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 3 PM

🧀 Find Us in Stores
Locally and nationally at:
• The Rejoicing Vine Winery - (just up the road from us)
• Goose the Market & Smoking Goose
• Joe’s Butcher Shop
• Market District
• The Hayloft (Brownsburg)
• Moody’s Butcher Shop
• Grapevine Cottage
• Niemann Harvest Market
• Murray’s Cheese (inside Kroger)
• Needler’s
• Whole Foods
• Eataly (all U.S. locations!)
Click here to see the map of all retailers that sell our products! (https://www.tuliptreecreamery.com/order-where-to-buy/retail-locations/)

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Hello cheese friends!

Spring market season is officially here, and we’re excited to be back out seeing so many familiar faces (and meeting plenty of new ones too). This week is full of fresh starts—new markets, new cheeses, and a wonderful new retail partner we’re excited to introduce. Does anyone recognize the park in the photo above?

New Customer of the Week:
Tuttle Orchards, Greenfield, Indiana

We’re thrilled to welcomeTuttle Orchards in Greenfield as a new Tulip Tree Creamery retail partner!

Tuttle Orchards has been a beloved Indiana destination since 1928 and is now in its 4th generation of family ownership - that’s an incredible 98 years of farming and serving our community.

If you stop in, there’s a good chance you’ll meet James, who has been with Tuttle for 14 years. He started as seasonal fall help and now serves as co-manager of the farm store while also running their greenhouse each spring. We loved hearing how thoughtful they’ve been about expanding their specialty local food offerings, especially their cheese selection.

Another of their co-managers, Heather, is a long-time supporter of ours.
Tuttle was looking to expand into more aged and harder cheeses with longer shelf life, so they’ll be carrying a variety of Tulip Tree cheeses, with plans to grow the selection over time. They also proudly support other local food producers, including Risin Creek goat cheese and Rhim’s meats, and focus heavily on sourcing Indiana-grown and Indiana-made products whenever possible.
Beyond the cheese case, Tuttle Orchards is much more than an orchard:
-Over 200 acres and more than 5,000 apple trees
-Fresh local strawberries (coming soon)
-A huge fall destination with pumpkins and family activities
-A greenhouse full of seasonal plants
-A café and bakery
-Local produce they grow themselves or source nearby

And the best part? They’re only about 30 minutes from downtown Indianapolis (4o minutes from us), making it the perfect day trip.

Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (Closed Sundays)

We’re also planning a Tulip Tree sampling day at Tuttle Orchards this June or July, likely on a Saturday when their summer produce is in full swing so, stay tuned!

New at the Markets This Week

We’ve got some fun seasonal favorites headed your way:
**Dutch Tulip Chermoula**
Our newest flavored Dutch Tulip is here! A bright, savory blend inspired by North African herbs and spices. You’ll find it at all farmers markets (except Zionsville) this week.

Beer + Mustard Fonsdue
Always a crowd favorite—rich, creamy, and ready to heat and enjoy.

Dutch Pudding - this week’s flavors:
• Chocolate
• Butterscotch

Market Updates

We’re excited to kick off a few markets this week:

Statehouse Market
We’re back! Join us this Thursday (5/14) for our first Statehouse Market of the season. After this week, we’ll be there every other Thursday.

Zionsville Farmers Market
Our first Zionsville market of the season starts this weekend! We’re excited to be back in one of our favorite communities, just up the road.
(Check out our full summer market schedule below.)
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Visit Our Creamery Shop
Don’t forget—you can always stop by our retail shop to pick up your favorites, discover something new, or stock up for spring entertaining.

Thank you, as always, for supporting local cheese, local farms, and small businesses like ours. We truly appreciate it.

See you at the markets!
Laura & the Tulip Tree Creamery Team

Full List of what we'll have at the Farmers Markets this week:

FRESH FAVORITES
Nettle
Fromage Frais
Fonsdue – Beer + Mustard
Chocolate Pudding & Butterscotch
Cultured Butter

SOFT-RIPENED CHEESES
Trillium
Foxglove
Snapdragon

AGED CHEESES
Blazing Star
Dutch Tulip
Dutch Tulip with Chermoula (not at Zionsville)
Hops
Larkspur
Milkweed
Marigold
Nightshade *(limited quantities!)

Summer Market Schedule

We’re excited for a full lineup of outdoor markets—sunshine, samples, and all the cheese conversations we’ve missed.

Tuesdays (Starting 6/1)
Lebanon Farmers Market | 5–8 PM

Wednesdays
Original Farmers Market (Downtown Indy) | 10 AM – 1:30 PM SoBro Market (49th & College) | 4:30 - 7:30

Thursdays
Statehouse Market (Starting 5/14) | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Westfield Grand Junction | 5–8 PM

Saturdays
Broad Ripple | 8 AM – Noon
Carmel | 8 AM – 11:30 AM
Garfield Park | 9 AM – 12:30 PM
Zionsville (Starting 5/16) | 8 AM – 11:30 AM

Sundays (Starting 6/14)
Irvington | 12–3 PM

Other May holidays include....

May 14: Dance Like a Chicken Day
May 16 is Armed Forces Day, which honors those who serve in all branches of the United States military.
May 18 is Victoria Day in Canada. This holiday celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria, who was born on May 24, 1819. The holiday is observed on the penultimate Monday in May.
May 22 is National Maritime Day. Created in commemoration of the first transoceanic voyage via steamboat (completed by the U.S.S. Savannah in 1819), this holiday recognizes the efforts of the U.S. merchant marine during both war and peace.
May 25 is Memorial Day—a poignant reminder of the tenacity of life. It’s tradition to raise the flag on this day; know how to fly your American flag properly.
May 28: Slugs Return from Capistrano Day

We’re Hiring for Farmers Markets

If you (or someone you know) enjoys talking to people, sampling delicious cheese, and being part of the happiest corner of a farmers market, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for folks who can work every weekend or every other weekend.

Perks include:
• A fun, upbeat market environment
• Finishing your workday around 2 p.m.
• And yes… the 50% off cheese perk is very real.

There’s something oddly satisfying about waking up early, working a lively market morning, and feeling like you’ve accomplished something before most people have finished brunch.

Check out the “Join Our Team” (https://www.tuliptreecreamery.com/about-us/join-our-team/) page on our website if you’re interested.

Where to Find Tulip Tree Products?

📍Tulip Tree Creamery Cheese Shop (Indy)
Visit us Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 3 PM
• Monthly Tasting & Tour: $10 (includes 10% off shop purchases!)

🧀 Find Us in Stores
Locally and nationally at:
• The Rejoicing Vine Winery - (just up the road from us)
• Goose the Market & Smoking Goose
• Joe’s Butcher Shop
• Market District
• The Hayloft (Brownsburg)
• Moody’s Butcher Shop
• Grapevine Cottage
• Niemann Harvest Market
• Murray’s Cheese (inside Kroger)
• Needler’s
• Whole Foods
• Eataly (all U.S. locations!)
Click here to see the map of all retailers that sell our products! (https://www.tuliptreecreamery.com/order-where-to-buy/retail-locations/)

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Tulip Tree Creamery Weekly Update 5/13/26 Newsletter from TTC Click here for an update from Tulip Tree Creamery!