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The Raw Adventure
Hi there! Here you'll find all things raw milk, Jersey cows, farm life, and the simple joys of living on our grass-based Jersey dairy in Virginia.
I’m Kristen: wife to Ben, mama to five adventurous boys, and farmer-milker-cook-fill-in-wherever-needed on the farm. :)
Thanks for being here! I hope it inspires you in your life, home, and kitchen.
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Back to Basics Series: The Real Scoop on Raw Milk
This week, we’re digging into everything Raw Milk in our Back to Basics series. I hope you enjoy learning about this incredible, whole food!
Back to Basics Series: The Herd Share
You’ve heard about raw milk and want to give it a try. But what is a herd share and how does it work? This is part one in a new blog series, Back to Basics. This week, we will dive into what a herd is and why you’d want to own one.
Our Most-Asked Questions
If you recently found us, welcome to the farm! We are delighted to serve you across Virginia. I thought it would be fun to share some frequently asked questions, as you may have wondered some of these yourself. These questions are organized into three categories: The Farm, The Cows, and The Herd Share…
Ordinary Moments
Ordinary moments from the past few weeks. ✨The farm life is often called “simple living” on instagram but if it’s like our life and the farmers/entrepreneurs that I know, it’s seldom simple…
The Creambrook Origin Story - Part 2
It felt like we were floundering without a direction. A goal came to mind to purchase a farm before Ben turned 30 years old. We began on a quest to find a dairy farm where we could plant our roots and raise our young family…
The Creambrook Origin Story - Part 1
Creambrook Farm began as a dream in our minds as Ben and I were engaged in 2011. At the time, Ben was launching his farm business and I had a job on a nearby farm. The idea of farming together full-time as young twenty-something newlyweds was thrilling to us. Could we pull it off? Most farmers we knew had multiple jobs or “town jobs.”
All About Raw Kefir
Have you heard of Kefir? What is it? and… how is it pronounced? Let’s dive in.
Raw Milk: 10 reasons to enjoy in 2024
Raw milk is an incredible health food with a multitude of benefits. A growing number of conscious consumers are learning about raw milk and how to source it from a trusted farm so they can enjoy all the goodness!
If you are curious about why raw milk is gaining popular momentum and why you should add it to your 2024 goals, then this post is for you!
Here are ten reasons to love raw milk:
Our yearly reflections & planning
We hope you are enjoying the week between Christmas & New Years!🎄This is the time of year that Ben and I intentionally reflect on the past year and plan for the year ahead. This photo was from Christmas Eve - today is drizzly and cozy, perfect for talking & planning!
We remember all of the highs and lows and many pivots, changes, and growth opportunities that happened in our farm business, team, and family in 2023.
I enjoy reflecting on the many ways that we can see God’s goodness in our lives!
Making goals and planning for the year ahead is one of our favorites, too.
Merry Christmas from your farmers
We want to wish you and your loved ones a happy Christmas and wonderful 2024 in the coming year! From our family to yours, we hope that this Christmas season brings you peace, joy and time spent with those you love. Our family celebrates the Savior who came as a humble infant - dependent as a tiny baby on His created beings - to become our King and our Savior. We celebrate all that Jesus has done, this season and always!
Merry Christmas!

