By Tim Brady // 5 Comments
Its sugaring time again in Vermont. For those who don’t know, that the time of year when the maple sap runs from the trees into buckets all over the state, waiting to be collected and “cooked” into delicious maple syrup. The smell (as I am sure you can imagine) is amazing. Several sugar houses offer tours and demonstrations in our area. We took a ride up to Harlow’s Sugar House, which is just up the road from us, to check out the operation.
At Harlow’s, they offer a wide selection of local products, other than syrups. They also will let you watch the cooking process. Demonstrations of both the traditional methods of syrup production and more advanced methods will be available as well as samples and all things maple! There is more information about the activities scheduled at www.vermontmaple.org. Copies of the “2009 Vermont Ski & Maple Map” can also be picked up at any Vermont Welcome Center (Rest Areas).
If you are planing a trip to Forty Putney Road and would like to see some sugaring, here are some local spots to check out:
Harlow’s is located at 563 Bellows Falls Rd. (Rt. 5), in Putney. The phone number is (802) 387-5852. For more information, visit www.harlowssugarhouse.com.
The Clark Farm is at 4224 Bonnyvale Rd., in Guilford. The phone number is (802) 254-2569.
The Corse Farm is at 1089 Corse Rd., in Whitingham. The phone number is (802) 368-2322.
Harlow’s Sugarhouse is at Sweet Maple Alpacas is at 154 River Rd., in Westminster. The phone number is (802) 376-9846. For more information, visit www.sweetmaplealpacas.com.
Robb Family Farm is at 827 Ames Hill Rd., in Brattleboro. The phone number is (802) 258-9087. For more information, visit www.robbfamilyfarm.com.
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lucie h
1 year ago
your website is beautiful…have to mention though as the daughter of a Vermont sugarmaker, we never called it cooking the syrup. We boiled, as in “are you boiling today”, or “are you done boiling for today”. Might also be termed “boiling down” sap into syrup.
Take care!
Tim Brady
1 year ago
Thanks so much for the compliment – and the inside scoop! I will have to update the article
Megan
1 year ago
I just had to stop by to compliment you on your site! It is very thorough and nicely put together. Also, you have given me some great tips on things to do while I’m up in VT!
Thanks again
Tim Brady
1 year ago
Thanks Megan! We appreciate the comment
Bruce
1 year ago
your website is beautiful…have to mention though as the daughter of a Vermont sugarmaker, we never called it cooking the syrup. We boiled, as in “are you boiling today”, or “are you done boiling for today”. Might also be termed “boiling down” sap into syrup.
Take care!