Maple View Farm

MVF Guestbook

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By a stroke of Luck I stumbled upon MVF. My twins had their 7th birthday recently at MVF. The staff and their family-like approach drew us to this place. We enjoyed it throughly! My kids came away with a new appreciation for dairy farms. This is a beautiful place, which is totally non-commercial! Allison makes a great host! We were thrilled to have the owner himself come out and enjoy some cake! These memories will last a life-time for our family! I would recommend this place to anyone for any kind of party, not just birthdays.
P. Sirdeshmukh <pxs8@yahoo.com>
Chapel Hill, NC USA - Monday, March 17, 2008 at 13:41:12 (EDT)
Well, I finally have email and how have things changed. You should be very proud of all you have there. I sure miss the farm and all you. Hope we can make a trip to taste the ice cream. Love you all. Deb
Debra Schwarz <debra.schwarz@yahoo.com>
Bangor, WI USA - Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 21:20:06 (EST)
Check out a recent New York Times article about small farms and branching out on artisan products....
"The Dairies Are Half-Pint, but the Flavor Isn’t" published 2/20/2008 by MARIAN BURROS
Would you consider making cheeses and butter?
Richard Kwok <rkwokusa@yahoo.com>
Carrboro, NC USA - Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 12:41:42 (EST)
I am looking for better/healthier ways for dairy and beef products for my five kids.
Charnel Baker <charnel@adamsandhowell.com>
Angier, NC USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 11:54:30 (EST)
We buy your milk at the Leesville Harris Teeter and milk, butter and cream at the Wade Ave Whole Foods. I'm mainly writing to say we love the addition of butter to your offerings at Whole Foods. Those imported cultured Irish and Scandinavian butters have excellent competition on the shelf. Also, I have to say I am an ice cream snob now--it's Maple View or homemade only! Keep up all the great work you do to take care of your land, herd, and customers! Thank you!
Erin Henry <ecm_henry@hotmail.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 19:21:42 (EST)
Hey I'm addicted to your Chocolate Ice cream and chocolate milk shakes!! haha. Thanks for farming.
Selina B <sqrtbertbradshaw@aol.com>
Saxapahaw, NC USA - Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 11:43:12 (EST)
Why can't I buy Mapleview Farm milk at Kroger's any more? Is this permanent or temporary? I will ask at Kroger's for a reason why also. My kids drink 2 gallons of your milk every week. We love it!
Peggy Taylor <peggytaylor@mindspring.com>
Durham, NC USA - Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 08:53:13 (EST)
Have enjoyed your products through Whole Foods for years. It makes me happy to support local farming and such a great operation as Mapleview. For your buttermilk, you need to disclose the source of your "modified food starch" to meet new labeling regulations. For all your products that are more than one ingredient, you need to list the allergens they contain. For example, if the mono- and di-glycerides in your egg nog or coloring, etc. is derived from wheat, people who are gluten intolerant need to know. It would be better if you didn't use starch and chemicals and high fructose corn syrup in your products! And it would be more in keeping with the reasons for which I buy Mapleview.
Sandy Beach <sbeach@ocean.net>
Durham, NC USA - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 09:37:10 (EST)
From Farmer Bob: Thanks for the suggestion and information! We'll update our Nutrition page as soon as we get those details! We'll also consider alternative ingredients that may be available. - Farmer Bob.
I love your milk, chocolate milk, and egg nog. Over Thanksgiving in Charlotte I had some GREAT bottled mocha from Homestead Creamery (in Va., I believe). Do you have any plans to make such a thing?
Margaret <mfields105@yahoo.com>
Carrboro, NC USA - Monday, November 26, 2007 at 13:47:02 (EST)
I was sad to see that the Kroger at North Pointe in Durham was no longer carrying Maple View milk. Is it coming back? Please let me know.
Aviva Starr <avivas@exchangefamilycenter.org>
Durham , NC USA - Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 13:16:11 (EST)
really enjoyed your web site, nice to see a traditional dairy operation
John Kuebler <kueblj@aol.com>
West Jefferson, OH USA - Monday, November 19, 2007 at 21:58:13 (EST)
Looking forward to our first visit!
Dan McDowell <hondawg@aol.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 09:10:17 (EDT)
I really like your milk! I live alone and I buy milk by the quart. My mother brought a bottle of the milk over and I thought it was so great that you still put it in glass jars. I think this is a great selling point and the bottles can be used for so many things. I haven't visited the farm, but I am looking forward to it in the future. Thank you!
Keith Roach <aroach001@triad.rr.com>
Burlington, NC USA - Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 11:27:06 (EDT)
I am so proud to live so close to a farm buisness that is proving that small family farms are not a thing of the past. It is here and it is profitable because people are willing to pay to know where their food comes from and that it is free from hormones and antibiotics. Just good, pure country beef and dairy products!
Vicki Wild <wild_r@bellsouth.net>
Hillsborough, North Carolina USA - Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 10:13:20 (EDT)
Dear Bob... I am your second cousin, daughter of Vernon and Helen Rockwood. Helen was your first cousin, daughter of Guy Nutter, Uncle Fred's brother. I spent many summers at Uncle Fred and Aunt Ruth's farm in Corinna, which has given me many fond memories. We are visiting family here in Raleigh, NC and found your web site. I am so proud of your NC accomplishments and hopefully in the near future will be able to visit you. Best Regards, Linda Azbell
Linda Rockwood Azbell <azbell57@verizon.net>
Bradenton, FL USA - Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 19:30:50 (EDT)
Hey!!! I loved the ice cream for sure the best ever !!! Thanxs to Muffin I'm stopping by Wholes Foods more for a little teasure I knew nothing about. Thanxs Tiffany from 6 East nurse at UNC.
Tiffany Hailey <tippie4sure@yahoo.com>
Durham, N.C USA - Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 12:47:23 (EDT)
Hello Maple View Friends, .....writing you the day after July 4 in behalf of the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill, which you have so graciously assisted for some years in donating ice cream for the hundreds of old and young folks who come to our Horace Williams House headquarters in mid-Chapel Hill to have an old-fashioned celebration of Independence Day. I believe many of them come for the ice cream rather than the patriotic celebration of Independence Day. I always scoop out the ice cream to the many happy folks in the long line and shout to them "Thank your local Maple View Farms Dairy and Country Store!!!" I know they appreciate it and enjoy it a great deal. I am grateful to Roger and Muffin and all the good people who cooperate in this, and especially for the great corporate community spirit of Maple View. I can't emphasize that too strongly. Long may your bovine banner wave in the spirit of freedom in this blessed land.
Roland Giduz <rgiduz@nc.rr.com>
Chapel Hill, NC USA - Thursday, July 05, 2007 at 14:32:37 (EDT)
We have not experienced the great ice cream at Maple View before, but WOW!, it's so good! We are already planning our next motorcycle ride around the Maple View ice cream store!
Wouter and Jill de Ligt <carasnyder2001@yahoo.com>
Graham, NC USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 21:33:06 (EDT)
I just love your choclate lavender, it is so refreshing & mouth-pleasing. I hope you continue to carry it when lavender is available. I bring all of my out of town visitors to MVF when they are visiting, you have many fans for life. Thanks for you home good taste in all you do.
Diane <jlwilson1014@aol.com>
Mebane, NC USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 14:17:22 (EDT)
We are customers for life! We will continue to buy MVF milk and other products because we trust in them! Also, the milk tastes GREAT! You are preserving your beautiful land too. That is the best reason to support you!
Customer for life
Hillsborough, NC USA - Saturday, June 02, 2007 at 10:53:03 (EDT)
I'm impressed with your great website. I read everthing, including the links and enjoyed it all! I agree with the great tasting chocolate milk, and the pecan ice cream I've been able to sample. Thanks for all the info.
Sig McCain <cowbell27350@Yahoo.com>
Sophia, NC USA - Monday, May 14, 2007 at 22:56:33 (EDT)
I love all your stuff.. and the scenery at the dairy! PLEASE OPEN A STORE IN MEBANE! We have no ice cream stores anymore and we would LOVE a Mapleview!!!
Alisa <bungalowal@gmail.com>
MEBANE, NC USA - Friday, May 11, 2007 at 12:55:39 (EDT)
Kristin is the best ice cream scooper around! Go Kristin!!
MJ
USA - Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 15:25:42 (EDT)
I just made a very intersting virutal tour. We also run small dairy (50 cows production) in Cot de Oremuno, Cartago, Costa Rica. This is in the law lands (7.000 ft) of Irazu Volcano. Congratulations.
Isabel Guzman <isaguzmano@gmail.com>
Cartago, Costa Rica - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 17:20:13 (EDT)
Considering a trip to buy your products but disappointed that you do not offer non-homogenized milk. Does that fit into a 'special request'?
Kay <khiatt3@triad.rr.com>
Clemmons, NC USA - Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 12:59:38 (EDT)
Any chance you will open near Cary? I have told so many people about your product and encourage buying local and no hormones~!!!! Could you offer chocolate milk in skim?? How about yogurt - Will Harris Teeter carry it for you? I currently buy Stonyfield! Thanks! Love your products soooooo much!
Sheila A <ncaugustine@mindspring.com>
Cary, NC USA - Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 09:17:36 (EDT)
Do you make cheeses? I am having a hard time finding anybody in this area that has a really good cheese shop. Thanks.
Chel Douglass <chel_douglass@ncsu.edu>
Raleigh, NC USA - Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 13:27:41 (EDT)
Hi! We love your products. Is there any way you could sell chocolate milk with skim milk for a healthier alternative? Thanks!
Kathy
Chapel Hill, NC USA - Sunday, April 08, 2007 at 11:50:03 (EDT)
Love your buttermilk!! Is it like real home made buttermilk with the cream taken out as butter?
John Troy <johntroy@wizardscauldron.com>
Cedar Grove, NC 27231 USA - Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 17:05:26 (EDT)
This is some of the best ice cream I've ever tasted! Congrats!
Sky
USA - Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 22:20:16 (EST)
Your buttermilk is the best I've ever tasted! Its rich in flavor, and I love the thick, creamy texture. I plan to purchase a couple of gallons on my next trip to NC. I'm also a milk bottle collector. Milk seems to taste better in the old fashion glass bottles. Great product!
Teresa <carolinacateyes@yahoo.com>
Round O, SC USA - Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 13:30:23 (EST)
Your choc. milk and ice cream are amazing!!! But when's the Carrboro Store opening back up? The employees there are always so cheerful and happy, I love that you're product is local and all natural... ya'll def. fit in well with the Carrboro vibe.
Jarod Royer <titleist900@yahoo.com>
Carrboro, NC USA - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 11:32:29 (EST)
Hello, I am a student doing a science fair project about milk and spoiling. I need to form a hypothesis about which fat content of milk spoils fastest. I need to have a source for my information. Are you able to shed light on this hypothesis? Thank you very much.
Avery Dowd <cdowd@comcast.net>
Lebanon, PA USA - Monday, February 19, 2007 at 20:21:52 (EST)
I love your chocolate milk! Could you please post the ingredients? Also, I can see from your pics that the animals are allowed to roam freely in your pastures. I really like to see that. Are they otherwise treated humanely? Thanks!
Lauren <jlwillia03@hotmail.com>
Cary, NC USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 12:04:30 (EST)
From Farmer Bob: Great questions! We've pulled together a list of ingredients for our chocolate milk and other products and posted it online. Check out our Nutritional Brochure. As for treating our cows humanely, we certainly think we do. We have even been accused of pampering our cows. We find the happier they are, the more milk they give; so it's in our best interest to treat them well! - Farmer Bob.
I love that your milk comes in reusable glass bottles, I love that you don't use steroids and I love that it's local. My one big issue that is causing me to look elsewhere? Homogenization. It's unnecessary (who can't shake their milk before pouring) and it destroys milk's beneficial proteins. Please consider an unhomogenized version. Thanks.
Suzanne <daffydog@gmail.com>
Mebane, NC USA - Monday, January 08, 2007 at 20:14:10 (EST)