Vermont Maple Open House Weekend March 27-29, 2009

It’s sugaring time here in Vermont and there’s no better time to fully immerse yourself in this rich Vermont tradition than during the Vermont Maple Open House Weekend coming up on March 27, 28 and 29 (Fri-Sun). This event, put on by the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association and the Vermont Maple Foundation, is hosted by 70 sugar houses around Vermont. Take this opportunity to learn and observe both old and new processes of making maple syrup, from tree to table! While each location hosts different events, many provide tours of both their sugar house and sugarbush, as well as samples, delicious goodies (think sugar on snow, maple cream donuts and pancake breakfasts!!), syrup for sale and good cheer all around!

We have five sugar houses participating from in Addison County:

• Hillsboro Sugarworks in Bristol – Sat & Sun
• Bread Loaf View Farm in Cornwall – first time hosts! – Fri, Sat & Sun
• Vermont Trade Winds Farm in Shoreham – Sat & Sun
• Dakin Farm in Ferrisburgh – Fri, Sat & Sun
• Two Old Sap Sugar Works in Bristol – Fri, Sat & Sun

For a complete listing of participating sugar houses, as well as directions, contact information and details of events, visit the Annual Maple Open House page on vermontmaple.org. We hope you’ll come out, meet some neighbors and enjoy a true taste of Vermont!