Let us introduce four ecological farms not far from Moscow, where cheese and meat snacks are produced, waiting for guests to taste and participate in training courses. But first, get your Russian invitation letter first.
“Ecological Village” Farm
110 kilometers along the New Ryazan Highway from Moscow
This farm not only breeds common animals and birds in the suburbs of Moscow, but also breeds edible snails. They can lead guests to tour, taste, and participate in training courses for cooking snails.
In addition to snails, goats, sheep, geese, ducks, turkeys, horses, donkeys, cows, pigs, squirrels, ground squirrels, and jumping squirrels are also raised on the “ecological village” farm. Visits to goat farms are very popular, and you can milk the goats yourself. You can also ride horses on the farm, which is an excellent therapy for urban children and adults. You can book a lunch or dinner made with farm produce, and you can also drink tea made from a real samovar.
Vankewo” Ecological Farm
116 kilometers along the Minsk Highway from Moscow
The surprising thing about Vankewo Ecological Farm is that there are a wide variety of foods, which are obviously made with natural ingredients produced by the farm. Use milk to make sour cream, berry curd, butter, cooked yogurt, kefir yogurt, curd and various cheeses. You can buy or taste pork, beef, lamb, rabbit, chicken, duck and quail. People on the farm also make cooked pork, sausages, chicken rolls, chicken legs, pickled lard, dumplings, steamed buns, meat patties and meat sauce.
The interesting part of Vankewo Farm is not only to make delicious and beneficial food, but also that it is also a large-scale rural resort complex. The services provided to guests include: lodging cabins, fishing ponds, swimming in the lake with pontoon bridges, boat stations, pottery and iron workshops, Pitbo playground, sauna rooms, and of course farm visits, Breakfast, lunch and dinner for training courses and farms.
On the farm, you can also taste natural fruits, berries and mushrooms from the garden, vegetable garden and nearby forest. The farmers made jams and pickles to entertain their guests. Potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and various vegetables are grown in the vegetable garden. Even vegetarians will be happy at Vankovo Farm.
“Bogdarnia” Tourist Complex
120 kilometers along the Gorky Highway from Moscow
The most famous ecological farm in eastern Moscow is located in the Vladimir region not far from Petushki. The Bogdarnia complex was founded by Russian businessman John Kopista of Polish and British descent and his wife Nina.
In the tourist complex of Bogdarnia, there are boutique hotels with a 19th-century Russian manor style, Bethrising Hotel, “Golden Spike” restaurant, sauna in a beautiful tower, stables and inns, and several Houses and cabins where guests can be placed. Services that can be provided: visiting historic cities in the Vladimir region, hiking and horse riding, quad biking, kayaking, playing Pitbo and shooting games, and fishing.
This farm is famous for its cheese, including Philadelphia cheese, ricotta cheese and Gouda cheese. These are made according to Dutch recipes. There are also cheeses with toppings: some with spices, some with garlic, and some with dill and sunflower seeds. Use the farm’s own milk to make yogurt, fruity yogurt and sour cream.
A training course on cheese making and cooking fresh veal is specially organized for guests. The gastronomic journey in Bogdarnia can last one to three days. During the tour you can also learn about the farming methods invented by the owner of Bogdarnia, the fanatical supporter of eternal agriculture and the experienced successor in accordance with the principles of eternal agriculture.
Koza Nostra” cheese factory
110 kilometers along the Dmitrovsky Highway from Moscow
The reason why the “Koza Nostra” cheese factory is located on the outskirts of Moscow is that the cheese is made from goat’s milk. Owner Andre Aksolo fell in love with high-quality goat cheese in Spain. The farmer has enough patience to store hard cheese for up to 12 months. There are also some interesting exquisite methods: goat milk and olive oil are added to some original cheeses.
The cheese factory receives guests in the afternoon and on holidays. In addition to tasting, you can take a walk on the farm and see the goats. These sheep are easily accessible and very photogenic. In the store, you can not only buy your favorite cheese and freshly baked homemade bread, but also soap made from goat milk and olive oil. If your purchase is large, you will be given a bottle of Spanish wine.
