We have a guest visiting from out of town this weekend (2/15-2/19/2024) One of the activities we…read moreoffered is going to a sugar shack. Sugaring off is a quintessentially New England activity. Normally I wouldn't offer this as something to do in mid-February. Maple sugar weekend is usually in mid March. But, I read an article in The Union Leader written by Allegra Boverman. She titled her piece, " The sap is running at Babel's Sugar Shack". This is how I discovered Jeff and Paula Babel's Sugar Shack! This is a small, wood fired maple sugar producer located at 323 Hurricane Hill Rd in Mason NH. The Babels (pronounced Bay-bell) are both wonderfully friendly, knowledgeable, and interesting to converse with! Jeff is passionate about maple syrup and is happy to share his wealth of knowledge. We viewed the entire maple barn, equipment, and enjoyed all Paula and Jeff shared with us about their maple syrup production. They have a shop behind the sugar shack where maple syrup, candies, and other delights are for sale. The sugar shack is very new and clean. The equipment is gleaming stainless steel. The shop is super welcoming with tables and chairs for customers to sit and enjoy treats. Babel's is an award winning maple syrup producer! Most recently they won second place in the NH Maple Producers Association Carlisle Award competition! They were competing against the best of the best and won second place! If you go to their Facebook page you can see the other awards they've won, including Best Sugarhouse in 2021 from WMUR! Babel's Sugar Shack LLC has earned the New Hampshire Seal of Quality from the NH Dept of Agriculture! They have an adorable, young golden retriever, Winnie; she is happy to greet you and loves to chase snowballs! We purchased two containers of dark amber syrup because we love super maple-y maple syrup! The Babel's are readying the sugar shack for Maple Weekend this year, March 16 and 17! I called ahead to make sure they were really open. Even though they weren't making syrup today it was still a wonderful outing! I highly recommend visiting Babel's Sugar Shack, if not for award winning syrup, then go for the lovely ambiance and great conversation!

Came here today for the first time for ice cream! Not one soul was in the farm, nor the store. The…read moreonly ones to greet us were the adorable cat patrons of the dairy farm. But what made me sad was that today is an especially hot day, and yet those two cats look like they have 1) no access to water, and 2) no access to cooler spots to escape the heat. They also were extremely matted, with thick furs that only amplified the sun's heat. After looking inside the store for someone, we went to take a peek in the dairy farm. Again, not a soul. Even worse, the cows themselves were in chains --suffering in the heat and their own piles of feces. We really tried looking around for someone -- moreso at that point to ask for more context surrounding the animal wellness situation. Not a fan. We eventually left because we didn't want to financially support a business who looks to treat their animals like the piles of feces they're forced to be surrounded in.

Best ice cream I have ever had!! Fresh from the farm!!!! Flavors change frequently and they are…read morealways trying new ones. I have been buying my ice cream here for several years and have not found a place that tastes better.

Small, locally owned convenience store with gas. Close to where we stay in the summer, so we've…read morestopped in a lot and always find what we need, whether canned goods, bread, fresh veg. Haven't tried the meats or deli (can't figure out when deli is open but presumably they make sandwiches to order) I prefer to stop here vs Dollar General - support local business.

I worked here for four years. Lots of mental anguish and energy put into this place. I give five…read morestars because of my own personal memories of learning the meaning of hard work. The new owners have definitely done their dues in making it a more presentable place. Kudos. Not many would have taken the challenge (and quite frankly the expenses) that it required.

We have come to make this a yearly trip in the fall usually a week before milford pumpkin fest. We…read morelove the corn maze, get pumpkins and corn stalks for decorating for the season and some of their huge and great variety mums. Good group of people work here, keep it really clean and nice and are good to deal with

Purchased their pre-order Thanksgiving dinners this year. Each serving at $29.99 is enough for 2…read more You can't go wrong. Pick up was Wednesday afternoon with everything you'd expect from a traditional American Thanksgiving meal: White turkey, mashed potatoes, squash, stuffing, green bean casserole, gravy, cranberry sauce and roll. Everything was packed up nicely. Would do it again. I must say, their pumpkin pie was the star of the day. I've had many of those in my years and without a doubt, this is the best I ever had. It's a little pricey, but is large and delicious. Of course, hats off the the staff/team who work there! Thank you, Susan

The cookies are amazing! Great service dude was really nice! The inside is cute and amazing…read moreeverything on display and some really good supplies! I recommend the chocolate fudge filled cookie it was amazing :)

I enjoy supporting local, I really do, but not when it's not good. Here is what I ordered and my…read morethoughts. I cut cupcakes into 4th and pieces off the fritter and turnover to share with my husband, I needed a second opinion. Apple fritter left a bad after taste in your mouth, can't identify it. Caramel cupcake tasted like mothballs or it had gone bad, frosting was ok. Carrot cake cupcake was just tons of cinnamon, frosting no flavor Apple turnover has absolutely no flavor I spent $32.50 on stuff that was inedible. I also bought 2 cake pops for the grandkids and now I'm afraid to give them to the kids. I am def very sad.

Gone for ice cream several times. Wonderful ice cream. They even have great sugar free during the…read moresummer.

4+stars on ice cream and atmosphere…read more We enjoyed their cherry cow tracks and mint cow tracks ice cream. It was very helpful to have an outside sink to wash your hands after enjoying your ice cream and saying hello to the farm animals.

Stopped by Lull Farm in Milford, NH -- such a quaint spot filled with charm! They have a great…read moreselection of fresh, locally grown fruits & veggies, plus in-house-made jams, pies, & even fresh meats. Perfect place to grab some seasonal goodies & support local farmers!

I was in Lull yesterday and picked up hamburger rolls. They were staled and taste terrible. I will…read morenot be buying them again. The corn was delicious tho!!! All the employees at the Milford store are very helpful and pleasant.

Great year round options for chocolate, ice cream and milk shakes. Straight out of the 40s this…read moresweet shot spot checks off all the boxes and is a good place for both gifts and a treat year round. In their new location in the plaza they dont have the option to eat in but do have some out door tables that are ok in the summer, more of a to go place now that they dont have the bigger space in downtown. Best black and white frappe in town. Best chocolate options within about an hour of town. Service is great, attentive and quick in and out.

Whoa! Dark chocolate turtles are back! For awhile they were tiny and short on the whole pecans that…read moremake for their legs. Now, wow! Huge guys ready to crawl away!