Stepladder Ranch & Creamery

Stepladder Ranch was founded in 1871 and has been family-owned and operated for three generations. In addition to our farmstead creamery, we raise heritage pigs for pork and grass-fed beef. On our property, we grow Hass avocados and a variety of citrus and subtropical fruits. About 100 years ago, our ranch was a part of the Harmony Valley Creamery Association, a network of immigrant Swiss and Italian dairy farmers that grazed cattle on the lush coastal valleys of San Luis Obispo County. This Association was born out of a drought that forced ranchers to rethink how to make a living off of their land; a concept quite similar to the current situation we find ourselves in today. For the past four years, we have been perfecting our cheeses and have learned a ton in the process. We offer a spectacular rental property and event space for your special day or company retreat. Please feel free to contact us directly with inquiries. And if you want to learn more, please book a private tour...