Balderson Village Cheese
Introduction
Balderson Village Cheese is the site of the original Balderson Cheese Factory founded in 1881 by Lanark County farmers. Today, the 40,000 square foot building contains:
- The original cheese store complete with a gift selection
- “A Special Gift” An exquisite and unusual gift store.
- “The Amish Store”, selling Amish solid oak and cherry furniture and crafts, occupying 6,000 square feet.
- Mr. Burghul Cafeteria, offering deli sandwiches and a variety of contintental "wraps", salads, deserts and other delights.
- An antique mall and country market year round.
- A seasonal garden centre selling flowers, vegetables, annual and perennial plants, and small garden accessories.
- “Village Treats”, specializing in home made chocolates & fudge.
Our History
The village of Balderson, and later the cheese factory, was named after Sergeant John Balderson of the British Army in the late 1860's (see more in “History of Balderson Cheese”). Eighteen years ago the cheese factory was purchased by Ault Foods, cheese making in Balderson Village stopped and was transferred to Windchester. Balderson cheese continued to become a World brand and the original Balderson Village location remained open as a retail outlet.
In 2005 when Bill North and Botho von Hampeln purchased the property they realized there was significant opportunity with only 10% of the building being occupied.
Gradually, the premises have been converted into a fascinating destination type retail mall dominating the village of Balderson.
The Balderson Team
Botho von Hampeln
President Norhamp
Botho immigrated to Canada from Germany in 1955, becoming a citizen 5 years later. A successful business executive in telecommunications. He fell in love with Balderson and being a man with vision, is taking the opportunity to turn something that was good into something great.
Brigette
Accounting
