Marieke Gouda

Marieke Gouda is a premium farmstead cheese company located in Thorp, Wisconsin, specializing in award-winning, all-natural Gouda cheese crafted using traditional Dutch methods. Founded by Marieke Penterman, a Dutch-born cheesemaker who earned her Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker certification in 2024, the company operates a 350-cow dairy farm and state-of-the-art cheese production facility. Marieke Gouda produces handcrafted, raw milk Gouda cheese using only milk from their own dairy herd, following traditional Dutch techniques learned in the Netherlands. The company has earned numerous prestigious awards including the US Grand Champion title in 2013 and gold awards at the US Champion Cheese Contest. Their facility features a storefront, viewing windows for educational tours, and a cafe serving grilled Gouda specialties. As a woman-owned business certified by WBENC, Marieke Gouda serves the specialty cheese market, gourmet food retailers, restaurants, and direct consumers through their on-site store and distribution network. The company emphasizes modern family farming practices, transparency in production processes, and commitment to quality from cow to consumer. Their products are available in local grocery stores and through their Thorp location, where visitors can witness the entire cheese-making process from feeding cows to aging cheese wheels.