Producer

Laurie and Mark Neal are Artisan Cheesemakers located in the Knapps-Coulee Valley just outside the beautiful city of Chelan, and the proud owners of Laurel's Crown Cheese. They craft artisan cheese, made from 100% grass-fed milk, that showcases the milk's unique flavors. As they perfected our craft, they went on to receive a Good Food award for their Bebe cheese in 2017, and Badger Mt. Blue earned a Silver at the World Cheese Awards in London that same year.

Laurel's Crown was one of Farmstand Local Foods' original producers in 2017-2018, and is happy to begin wholesaling cheese through Farmstand again in 2026 and beyond.

Laurel's Crown is lucky to be situated on a dairy that practices specialty farming. Our Jersey cows are 100% grass-fed year-round, without any supplemental feeds, giving our cheese its golden yellow color and distinct flavor profiles. The dairy is Certified Organic, Non-GMO certified, and Animal Welfare Approved and our cheese production follows the pasture seasons, making it truly seasonal. Additionally, most of our cheeses are open-air aged, rather than vacuum-packed, for a unique aging process. Our cheeses reflect the rich, unique terroir of the small valley we reside in.