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    Red Cow Tour at Sweetwater Valley Farm

    See robotic milking in action and follow milk’s journey to cheese on a one-hour guided farm tour.

    From$16/ person

    Duration

    1 hr

    Includes

    Guided tour, educational exhibits

    Highlights

    Explore Sweetwater Valley Farm's pioneering robotic dairy facility on a one-hour guided tour. Discover how eight robots milk 500 Holstein cows and learn about the farm's cheese-making process firsthand.

    • Watch robots milk cows in real time
    • Learn about sustainable dairy technology
    • Walk through the state-of-the-art barn
    • Discover the seed-to-sandwich cheese journey
    • Browse educational exhibits after the tour

    What's Included

    • Guided farm tour
    • Access to educational exhibits

    Things to know

    Tours accommodate up to 20 participants per time slot. Please arrive 30 minutes before your selected start time.

    Cancellation policy

    No cancellations or refunds unless deemed necessary by Sweetwater in the event of inclement weather or emergency.

    Meeting location

    17988 W Lee Hwy building 1, Philadelphia, TN 37846

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    Adult

    $16

    Ages 12+

    0

    Child

    $10

    Ages 3-11

    0

    Infant

    $0

    Ages 2 & under

    0

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    4.8 stars• 1.7K reviews

    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    1.7K reviews•Google Maps

    This charming farm destination consistently wins visitors over with its standout cheese selection and friendly cafe. The cheese shop is clearly the star attraction here, with multiple reviewers calling it the best part of their visit and raving about the variety of flavors available. The onsite cafe serves up memorable treats like peach milkshakes and what some say is the absolute best grilled cheese around. It's become a popular spot for a quick visit or leisurely day trip, combining a market, gift shop, and food options all in one place. Tours are available but tend to be on the pricier side for what's included, and they're not always running. One visitor had an unfortunate experience with a moldy croissant, though staff did attempt to fix the situation. That said, the overall vibe is relaxed and welcoming. Most people leave happy with their cheese purchases and cafe experience, making it a solid choice if you're looking for quality local products and homemade goodies in a casual farm setting.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We really enjoyed visiting and doing the tour to see the robotic milking machine, the cattle and the cheese tasting. David, our tour director was not only outstanding at explaining all the details of the milking operation and details on the cows, his humor was very appreciated! Everyone at the farm was extremely friendly and made us feel most welcome. After tasting most of the 30 different variations available we did end up purchasing 2, smoked habenero and black pepper. We strongly suggest anyone interested in farm life, milk production, cheese making, etc., take the time to visit Sweetwater Valley Farm. It really was extremely educational and informative. A very enjoyable experience.

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    Billy Ritch

    August 20, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We really enjoyed visiting and doing the tour to see the robotic milking machine, the cattle and the cheese tasting. David, our tour director was not only outstanding at explaining all the details of the milking operation and details on the cows, his humor was very appreciated! Everyone at the farm was extremely friendly and made us feel most welcome. After tasting most of the 30 different variations available we did end up purchasing 2, smoked habenero and black pepper. We strongly suggest anyone interested in farm life, milk production, cheese making, etc., take the time to visit Sweetwater Valley Farm. It really was extremely educational and informative. A very enjoyable experience.

    Photo of Billy Ritch

    Billy Ritch

    August 20, 2025