Maple Sugaring season in the Northeast Kingdom typically lasts from four to six weeks, sometimes starting as early as late February and continuing into April. Conditions must be ideal: warm, sunny days with temperatures rising above 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) followed by freezing temperatures at night. Maple sugaring is a part of our heritage -- Vermont's Northeast Kingdom is home to the world's largest maple sugar candy producer as well as many smaller family-operated sugarhouses. Many sugarhouses are open year long to visitors.
Maple Open House Weekend, annually scheduled in late March, is a great way to learn more about Maple Sugaring. Visit the many Northeast Kingdom sugarhouses participating in this event to get a first-hand view (and maybe even taste!) of how authenic Vermont maple syrup is made.
The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association is also a wonderful resource for those who want to learn more about Maple Sugaring.
Of course, you can’t go home without some souveniers and one of those gifts must include a Maple Syrup product. You’ll find plenty of those at Maple Grove Farms in St. Johnsbury, Couture’s Maple Shop in Westfield, Sugarmill Farm in Barton, or Echo Hill Farm in Craftsbury. If it’s sugaring season (late March), you can even tour our sugarhouses.
Barton
Sugarmill Farm and Maple Museum
1296 Route 16
Barton, VT 05822
802-525-3701
800-688-7978
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Sugar Mill Farm offers Vermont maple syrup, Vermont maple farm tours, and Vermont mail order gifts for all your gift giving needs.
Craftsbury
Echo Hill Farm
4400 Echo Hill Road
Craftsbury, VT 05826
802-586-2239
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Pure Vermont Maple Syrup!
Craftsbury Common
Sunset Cottage
1819 South Albany Rd.
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
802-586-2886
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Our 1 bedroom, fully furnished, a full kitchen and a sleeping loft country cabin in East Craftsbury , Vermont has everything you need for the perfect country getaway!
Ferdinand
Osborne Family Maple
Forty Winks Rd.
Ferdinand, VT 05846
802-723-6227
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Pure Vermont maple syrup produced in the heart of the rugged, remote region of Vermont known as the "Northeast Kingdom." Our sugarhouse is located in Ferdinand, VT on land that has been cared for by our family since 1937.
Irasburg
Mountain View Dairy B&B
725 Poutre Drive
Irasburg, VT 05845
802-754-8494
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Our 100 year old farmhouse B&B is located on 221 beautiful acres in rural Irasburg VT. We are surrounded by breathtaking Vermont mountains and countryside. We offer the ultimate getaway for relaxation and the perfect outdoor setting for the true nature lover.
Marshfield
Hollister Hill Farm B & B
2193 Hollister Hill Rd.
Marshfield, VT 05658
802-454-7725
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Stay at a real working farm and make yourself at home at this cozy B & B. Tour the farm, meet the animals and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Morgan
Judd's Wayeeses Farms
Wayeeses Drive
Morgan, VT 05853
802-895-4418
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Jim Judd and Donna Young have been producing maple syrup for over thirty years. Their Medium Amber syrup won Best of Show at the 2010 Orleans County Fair. Lakeside cottage rental also available.
St. Johnsbury
Maple Grove Farms of Vermont
1006 Portland Street
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
802-748-5141
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The oldest and largest maple candy factory in the world.
Westfield
Couture's Maple Shop/B&B
560 VT RT 100
Westfield, VT 05874
802-744-2733
800-845-2733
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We specialize in mail order maple syrup shipped directly from our sugarhouse to you or your friends.
