Have you ever heard of a “sugarhouse” before? These special facilities house the farms and the equipment needed for producing maple syrup, one of the most valuable and delicious food products on the planet. An artisan process requiring lots of labor and care, these facilities can usually be found in the northeastern United States or Canada.
Vermont, United States is one of the capitals of maple syrup production in the world. If you are interested in visiting a sugarhouse and seeing how it works, here are three for you to check out!
Paradise Farm Sugarhouse
Paradise Farm Sugarhouse, located in the town of Brattleboro, is open as a store and bakery year-round, offering up unique maple syrup-infused products as well as the sweet nectar itself. From February to April, the sugarhouse also invites visitors to see the process up close and personal.
Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
Morse Farm, located just outside of the state’s capital in Montpelier, is a haven for those looking to learn more about the maple syrup production process. It offers a free tour and tasting as well a trail for visitors to amble through the sugarhouse’s maple trees.
Robb Family Farm
Also in Brattleboro is Robb Family Farm, an operational dairy farm that also produces maple syrup. The friendly owners of this family-owned operation sell maple syrup and maple syrup candies, and they are even known for guiding visitors on a complimentary tour of the production area!
