Back Forty Artisan Cheese

04/28/2026

We’re so excited to welcome you back! Back Forty’s Shop & Bistro opens for the season on May 29th.

Join us every Friday and Saturday from 12–8pm (new extended hours) right through the fall. We’ll be serving up our farm-to-table menu, pouring some of the best Ontario craft beverages, and stocking the shop with our sheep’s milk cheeses alongside a curated selection of local provisions.

In the meantime, you can order cheese and eggs online for curbside pickup through our new and improved website: www.artisancheese.ca

We can’t wait to see you at the farm.
1406 Gulley Road, Mississippi Station

02/04/2026

We’re looking for someone to join us for a working farmstead residency from May – October, with potential to grow into a long-term role.

Back Forty is a rare, fully integrated farmstead where we raise animals, grow food, make raw sheep milk cheese on-site, and serve it through our seasonal bistro, farm shop, and tasting room — all in one place.

This is a paid, work-focused residency grounded in real contribution and learning through immersion.
You’ll be part of the daily rhythm of food, farm, and cheese production.

Primary Focus:
• Bistro and kitchen prep
• Cheese production support
• Farm and garden work

Includes:
• Weekly pay + shared gratuities
• Private off-grid cabin accommodation
• Access to farm-raised food + shared meals

This role is best for someone who values meaningful work, hands-on contribution, simple living, and the possibility of growing into something long-term.

Full residency details available here:
https://www.artisancheese.ca/news/

01/25/2026

During our upcoming Winterland event on Saturday February 14th, escape into tranquility for a one-of-a-kind sauna experience. Nestled in the forest along Black Creek, the wood-fired sauna cabin overlooks a small waterfall and rushing rapids, creating the perfect soundtrack of nature as you unwind.

This rustic cabin comfortably fits up to four people, making it ideal for couples, friends or small families. A short hike through the winter landscape leads you to your secluded retreat, where the soothing sounds of the flowing creek set the mood.

The 1 hour private experience includes your trails passes for the day and a post-sauna fireside treat at the close by cabin in the woods. Flat rate fee for group of 4 or less.

Book your Back Forty Sauna Experience:
https://www.artisancheese.ca/product/the-back-forty-sauna-experience/

01/24/2026

WINTERLAND 2026
Saturday February 14 | 10am – 4pm | Back Forty Artisan Cheese

Celebrate Family Day on the farm! Snowshoe trails, Farm Hill Tobogganing, cozy fires, and warming treats for all ages.

New: Private rustic sauna along Black Creek—wood-fired heat perfect for couples or small groups (limited spots, advance booking).

Wood-fired kitchen serving Bonnechere grilled cheese & whey-fed pork chili

Trail Pass: $12 (5+kms, includes mid-hike rest-stop treats)
Kids under 12 free
Snowshoe Rental: $6 (limited availability)
Farm Hill Tobogganing free, bring your own sled
📍 1406 Gulley Road, Mississippi Station

Event Details:
https://www.artisancheese.ca/news/

Book your Sauna Experience:
https://www.artisancheese.ca/product/the-back-forty-sauna-experience/

11/10/2025

Our annual Holiday Open House is coming up on Saturday December 13th. Join us at the farm for a festive day full of good food, drinks, fire pits and cheese! A great opportunity to stock up on cheese, gift baskets, and our farm raised frozen meats for the holidays. Our shop will be stocked with other locally made food and gifts and local chocolatier Fine chocolate by ludwig will be joining us again this year.

Saturday December 13th, 11am-4pm
1406 Gulley Road, Mississippi Station

09/18/2025

We are open for two more weekends this season! Here's a few details you might like to know.

This coming weekend we are open Friday and Saturday from 11:30-7 with our regular menu of wood-fired pizza, small plates, and salads. We will also have our Fireside Nights from 4-7 both days with fire pits, Caesars, and half priced cheese flights. This will be our last weekend of the season serving pizzas as we are switching up the menu the following week.

For the last weekend of September, in addition to our regular hours, we are also open for the North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour. Our menu will consist of fall comfort foods like pulled pork chili, mac and cheese, and hearty salads. Our hours for our closing weekend will be:
Friday 11:30-7
Saturday 10-7
Sunday 10-4
Food will be served starting at 11:30 each day, but the cheese shop and Jenna Rose Textile Studio upstairsa will be open earlier on Friday and Saturday for the studio tour.

We look forward to seeing you before we close for the season!

08/26/2025

Singer songwriter Trent Yule will be joining us again this Friday evening from 5-7. Join us for some riverside tunes and good food this long weekend!

Open Friday and Saturday 11:30-7

A reminder that we are open all throughout September, with our final weekend of the season being the North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour

08/20/2025

This coming Saturday, August 23rd, we will be closing early at 3pm for our sold out Riverside Jazz & Tapas evening.

This weekend's altered hours:
Friday August 22nd 11:30am-7pm
Saturday August 23rd 11:30-3pm

08/13/2025

We'll have a special treat on the riverside patio this Friday with live music from musician and guitarist Trent Yule, along with a Top Shelf Distillery cocktail special from 5-7pm.

Preview Trent's original music at www.trentyule.com

Open Friday and Saturday 11:30-7
Live Music Friday 5-7
1406 Gulley Road, Mississippi Station

07/29/2025