Staff

It's a small, hard working group of people that make all the magic happen. Here is a little bit about each of them.

 

  Doyle "Andy" Perkins
Farm & Sales
Handy Andy fixes everything that breaks on the farm, milks cows, helps with cheese makes and is head of sales and distribution. He left his career as an Audiologist to become a dairy farmer. Maybe not the wisest career choice but one he has come to love. Andy is Co-founder and patriarch of the family and the business. He enjoys a round of Frisbee Golf, ball golf, or any kind of golf when he has extra time which is pretty much never.
Jennifer Perkins
Production & Admin
Co-founder and Cheesemaker, Jen has worked with cow, goat, and sheep milk in the vat and managed those animals on the farm. Her love of working with animals brought her to the business and cheesemaking helped her stay. Her experience includes 20+ years in the industry including work at the Biltmore Estate and a stint at Blackberry Farm milking sheep and making cheese. When she isn’t in the cheeseroom, she loves to ride her draft horse on the beautiful trails of Polk County.
Max Perkins
Production Crew
Max is a little older than Looking Glass Creamery. He grew up amongst the chaos of cheesemaking, farming, and starting this business. He has done about every job on the farm, creamery and our store. He has spent time working in Switzerland with cows and cheese in the high Alps and a Rush Creek Season at Uplands Cheese. When he isn’t making cheese, he likes to explore waterfalls, play guitar and basketball, and trail run.   

Erin 
Production Crew
Also known as “The Beast” or Little E. She knows how to get things done. She keeps production of everything on track and is our pickler and packager. Erin has done just about everything from Scuba Diving Instructor to Paralegal to Production Baker in her past life. When she isn’t busy working circles around everyone, she loves to garden, make Pate a Choux, sip bourbon, and play with her dog Bobby Charley.

Allison 
Cafe Crew Manager
If Allison looks familiar it's because she's the unofficial Ambassador of Green Creek. She manages the store and knows everyone and everything going on locally so if you need suggestions of where to go or what to do, she's a great person to talk to when you visit. When Allison isn't busy working she likes to garden and take care of her not-so-mini flock of chickens that include lots of breeds like Polish, Bantams and more. 

Megan
Events Manager
Megan is our special events coordinator and sometimes helps with preserve production. She comes with a lot of experience in the non-profit world and as a farmer. When she isn't setting up the next fun gig, she loves being a mom to her kids and digging in the dirt. She is a looks forward to building her own farm with her family. 

Marianne
Cafe Crew

We love having Marianne in the store. She has a great vibe and positive energy. She is new to the Carolinas. When she isn't working at LGC she loves to explore all the quaint towns and everything the area has to offer. 

 Josh 
Farm Crew

Josh is a WNC native who has worked in the Dairy Industry for much of his young life. Luckily he just happened to move down the road from the farm and came looking for work. He is a very hard worker, great with equipment and animals and loves working with dairy cows. When he isn't working he can be found tinkering with his truck or hunting. 

Bella
Cafe Crew

Bella is a Polk County native who you will find building boards and scooping ice cream in our Farm Store. 

Natalie
Cafe Crew

Meet Natalie, another Polk County native and from a farming faming too. When she isn't busy in school or helping with the apple orchard and cider processing at home you can find her helping out behind the counter at the LGC farm Store. 

Matt
Cafe Crew

He has a regular job working for Duke Energy and solar power systems but loves good food, agriculture and connecting with community which is how he found his way to us. He loves shade grown tea and is an avid fan of this healthy beautiful plant.  Don't miss a chance to chat with Matt on your next visit. When he isn't busy working his two jobs he loves exploring nearby woods and waterfalls and plotting his own agricultural adventure.

Jesiah
Production Crew

Meet our production intern. He is here for the season to help with cheese production and affinage. When he isn't busy making cheese or waxing wheels you can find him on his mountain bike or kicking around a soccer ball.

Kavani
Cafe Crew

Kavani works in the farm store and loves baking sourdough, learning about nutrition and dancing, especially Contra Line Dancing. When she isn't milking cows or eating cheese she likes to discover new Matcha coffee shops.

 

 

Hannah
Cafe Crew

Hannah works the Farm Store and when she isn't working she loves hiking, baking, painting and making pottery. 

Sara
Cafe Crew

Find Sara behind the cheese counter at the Farm Store. When she's not building boards and talking with customers she loves hiking and geocaching with her family. She also loves baking and crafting.  

Amber
Cafe Crew

Amber is a Polk County High School student and on the women's basketball team. She lives nearby the farm and besides scooping ice cream and helping out everywhere she also makes our ice cream cones. 
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Photo Sessions

Looking for a gorgeous backdrop for your photo sessions? We want you to come share in the magic of this land and capture those special moments. Contact us at events@ashevillecheese.com to book a timeslot. We are a working farm and ask that you do not show up for photo sessions without a scheduled booking. Thank you!

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There Are So Many Great Ways to Enjoy Our Farm This Fall!

Upcoming Events

  • September 2 - Mum's The Word

    The Fall CooperRiis Fundraiser is here and we're selling beautiful fall mums grown in Mill Spring at the CooperRiis Greenhouses. Cost $10 for medium plants and $20 for large (4 plants in each 3 gallon pot). The color options are beautiful, not like the box stores! And 75% of the cost goes directly to their Scholarship fund.

  • September 10th - Pesto & Pasta Cooking Class

    Join Lindsey from NC Extension and Megan from LGC for an educational and fun cooking experience! Make Pesto & Pasta from scratch, get a tour of the creamery, and go home with a cheese sample for home production. Learn about our cheeses and how to use them in delicious and healthy recipes. Grab a friend and come cook at the farm.

  • September 19th - Rock the Chamber Music Festival

    We are hosting the Foothills Chamber of Commerce for a special musical event, featuring live music, a vendor market, libations, food trucks and more! Buy tickets directly from the Foothills Chamber HERE.

  • October 9th 2026 - Old Dairy Social - Green Creek Get Together

    We're doing it again! Y'all crushed the first one, so we needed to get it on the calendar ASAP! Grab your guitar and a couple friends! We are so excited to bring back this awesome community music night. This event is free to perform or attend but we are requiring everyone to sign up on our website by clicking on the "buy tickets" button but don't worry, it's free. If you list yourself as a performer, we will be in touch with your slotted time. All levels and ages of performers welcome. Come share your talent with the community, we want to hear a song or two from you!

  • October 15ish - Sunflower Daze

    The Sunflowers you all know and love! We will be hosting a number of pick-your-own days as well as special evening events and photo sessions. We will put it out on Social Media when the blooms get close but right now it's looking like Mid October. Get in touch for more information!

  • November 6th 2026 - The Old Dairy Social: Cheese Curd Night

    Another great family-friendly event! Join us for a lovely, fall evening to eat great cheese, drink handmade cider, and be around good company. There are two ticket options - a $10 Hot Cheese Curd Serving or a free options for attendance only. The farm store will be open during the evening with all the regular goodness for sale (Cheeseboards, Wine, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Hard Cider on tap). Plenty of space to grab a table or set out a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music with friends and family. We can't wait to see you there!

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