Handcrafted monastic cheese from Quebec's Monastery of the Virgin Mary the Consolatory since 2000
Experience the sacred tradition of artisan cheesemaking at Le Troupeau Bénit – where monastic cheese meets modern excellence.
Since 2000, the devoted sisters of the Monastery of the Virgin Mary the Consolatory have been crafting exceptional artisanal cheese through traditional methods passed down through generations. Our monastery cheese factory, "Le Troupeau Bénit," specializes in premium goat cheese varieties from our Brownsburg-Chatham, Quebec monastery. Each wheel embodies our commitment to quality, tradition, and spiritual dedication that you can taste in every bite.
From our beloved Greek goat feta to the aged Graviera varieties and gentle Bon Berger, our monastic cheese collection represents years of perfected recipes and devotional craftsmanship. Each artisan cheese is made with whole pasteurized goat or sheep milk and aged with patience and care - from 6 months to 2 years.
Our newest additions include traditional Greek Graviera in both goat and sheep varieties, and the distinctive St-Mammès blend of goat and sheep milk. Shop our complete cheese collection online and discover why our monastery cheese has become beloved across Quebec and Canada.
Visit the fromagerie and our monastery cheese store to discover authentic monastic cheese, traditional pastries, and artisan products crafted with genuine monastic devotion. Beyond our signature goat cheese, we offer handcrafted soaps, Orthodox gifts, artisan foods and sweets, and other monastery-made treasures. Shop all monastery products online or experience the peaceful atmosphere of our monastery in person.
Our artisan cheese varieties mature 6 months to 2 years using traditional monastery techniques, developing complex flavors impossible to replicate in commercial production.
Made with whole pasteurized goat and sheep milk sourced locally, creating distinctive artisan cheese with superior digestibility and rich, authentic taste.
Every wheel of monastery cheese is handcrafted by devoted sisters using centuries-old recipes, ensuring unmatched quality and spiritual dedication.
Purchase authentic monastery cheese online or visit the Monastery of the Virgin Mary the Consolatory for the freshest monastic cheese directly from our fromagerie.
Find the perfect spiritually inspired gifts from our monastery.
Features our signature Goat Cheese & Honey Jam Gift Box alongside monastic cheese selections, traditional pastries, religious items, handcrafted soaps, and beeswax candles. Each gift supports our monastic community while sharing authentic Quebec heritage.
We craft distinctive goat and sheep cheese varieties including: Greek goat feta (aged 6 months), Athonite (aged 1 year), Bon Berger "The Good Shepherd" (aged 1 year), fresh Petites soeurs, traditional Graviera in both goat (aged 1 year) and sheep (aged 2 years) varieties, and St-Mammès - a unique goat and sheep milk blend (aged 1+ years). We also offer a curated Goat Cheese & Honey Jam Gift Box featuring our finest monastic cheese selections.
Our monastic cheese is handcrafted by devoted sisters using traditional methods and whole pasteurized goat milk. Each variety is aged with spiritual dedication - from our 6-month Greek feta to our 1-year aged Athonite and Bon Berger, creating unique flavours you won't find at any regular cheese store.
You can shop cheese directly from our monastery boutique (open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm), order online through our website, or find select varieties in Quebec stores. Our monastery cheese store offers the complete collection with personalized service from the sisters.
Our Greek feta is perfect for pizzas, salads, and pasta. Aged artisan cheese like Athonite and Bon Berger pair beautifully with pinot noir, merlot, or brown beer. Fresh Petites soeurs works wonderfully in pasta, salads, and on crackers. Each goat cheese comes with specific pairing recommendations.
Absolutely! Our popular Goat Cheese & Honey Jam Gift Box ($38) features a curated selection of our finest monastery cheese varieties paired with homemade honey jam. We also offer Orthodox gifts, traditional pastries, and artisan products perfect for any occasion.
Our artisanal cheese aging varies by variety and reflects our commitment to traditional monastery techniques.
Greek goat feta ages 6 months, while Athonite and Bon Berger goat cheeses are aged for a full year to develop their complex flavours.
Our traditional Graviera goat cheese matures for 1 year, while the Graviera sheep cheese is aged for a full 2 years - our longest aging process.
St-Mammès, our unique goat and sheep milk blend, is ripened for a minimum of 1 year.
Petites soeurs remains fresh and unripened, offering immediate creamy enjoyment for those who prefer younger cheese.
The name “Le Troupeau Bénit” (which means “The Blessed Flock”) was chosen because, at the time, the farm was home to a beautiful herd of goats and sheep. Beyond this, the name carries a deeper spiritual meaning: it reflects the sisterhood, who strive to live as the flock of Christ, their Good Shepherd. In this way, the name unites both the agricultural work of the monastery and the monastic life lived under His care and blessing.
