**November 2025: Tuesday Early Afternoon Visit**…read more For my Vermont portion of the roadtrip I really wanted to visit a maple syrup farm. I called the day before to confirm hours and inquire on potential tours and they indeed were in operation despite the cold season. We arrived around 1pm and entered the small gift shop which had their maple syrup on display in various sizes. They also sold some Vermont made Jam, homemade magnets and some other souvenirs. The shopkeeper greeted us and agreed to give us a tour and educated us about the maple syrup process. She took us out back and told us and showed us the blue pipes that transport the syrup to their backhouse which then heats it up so all the liquid dissipates. At the end of the tour we got to sample both the Medium Amber and Dark Robust syrups. My friend and I definitely preferred the Medium Amber. I bought small maple leaf shaped jars as well as the maple candy to bring in my checked bag and my friend asked if they could ship his gallon to California. This maple syrup has a more molasses taste to it and I think I'm ruined on store bought generic maple syrup lol. Overall, a fun visit!

Had a great time at the sugar house, got a chance to take a tour and learn about how maple syrup is…read moremade as well as getting to try some samples. Their friendly pup is a bonus to this unique experience we had!

What a great apple orchard and fruit stand. I scored some red raspberry jam made with just berries…read moreand cane sugar like my grandmother and mother used to make. The blueberry's were past but the bushes looked great! What was perfect on a colder fall day was a warm apple cider donuts..probably one of the best I have ever had ...and some cold apple cider. Just off the highway, ads it to your fall list.

How can it be that I've never reviewed Green Mountain Orchards on Yelp?…read moreThis is the best place for pick-your-own. Beautiful fruit, beautifully maintained property. Well organized, easy to get in/out, minimal need for walking, and very little mud on one's feet. We pick blueberries each summer, multiple times per season. We have picked peaches in summer 1-2 times, and have picked apples in the fall a few times. Each time it's a great experience. The apple picking gets crowded, but never crazy. We've never had an experience where we were sent to pick in a section that had been picked over and had little fruit. Each time it's a great experience, both for adults and children. Well organized traffic, parking, checkout, bags/buckets. I can't recall a time I felt like things were crazy or disorganized. Prices are fair. The big bonus of course are the treats that they bake up: apple cider doughnuts, pastries, everything I've ever had has been amazing. Makes me want to move in and work there, it's just so wonderful. Highest recommendation!

I've purchased this brand several times throughout the years, but it's the first time I've gotten…read moreto visit the factory store (hours are super limited, it's a bit hard to get to) and will say if you can make it here, totally worth it. - Prices are cheaper, and the selection is awesome - Getting to see the factory through the glass in the back of the store is really cool - Got to taste and buy some fresh bagels (it's like Brazilian Pao bread, but bagel, very tasty) - Back to point number one, great deals. Definitely worth a stop if you're gluten-free/celiac. Still worth a stop for some tasty baked goods if you're passing by the area! Hungry cat approved.

We tried this pizza for the first time tonight, We docked up the cheese pizza with our favorite…read moretoppings pepperoni, cilantro, and jalapeños, this is by far the best cheese pizza we have ever had. The crust is incredible. It taste like a pizza out of a non-gluten-free restaurant.... We can't wait to buy this as our monthly pizza.... We are from Texas, so cilantro and jalapeños go on every pizza

Saw the sign as I was driving by. Always like to patronize small businesses, and like to see what…read morethey offer. First thing to hit was the aroma. I was 40 feet from the door, and the smell wafting toward me was fabulous. Inside, there were several bakers preparing muffins and other goodies (for the next day?). Lucy was waiting on a woman who had driven down from Brattleboro. This woman was praising the decaf coffee, and baked goods. I opted for a lemon bar and an almond croissant with chocolate. The woman approved. Quick digression - very clean bathroom, w an interesting painted sink (see pix)....and an old Remington typewriter. The lemon bar was amazing. My lips were so puckered the rest of my 50+ mile ride home, I was fantasizing about my good friend, also named Lucy, and what I could do with those puckered lips. Had the croissant later that evening. One of the best I've ever tasted. Definitely worth a visit.

This place is a hidden gem! World class cakes and pies in a village cottage setting. Friendly…read moreservice (including by Lucy herself!). Worth the trip!

One of the most beautiful farms I've ever been to! They have a wide variety of rare apples and…read moredifferent fruits. Take a day trip out to pick apples and check out their stone masonry area which is very interesting. It's so beautiful, there are garnets in the stone!

The Scott Farm is one of my favorite places in Vermont. Lovely grounds, including beautiful stone…read morewalls and walking trails. But you can't beat the fall apples of many varieties. I pick up something different every year to try. I live locally, but it's one of my favorite places when I need a boost.

While vacationing in the area, we had tried the sister location and been amazed by the delicious…read morecheesecake key lime pie flavor. We were actually going to head back after we roamed around the downtown for a bit to pick up some to take home when we turned a corner and found this second location. What luck! It was ice cream fate at work. The shop is lovely. There's a gift shop section (also at the sister location but we didn't go in on that visit) with really nice, quality home made gifts and other baubles. We ended up picking up a bear playing hockey who we named Zook 'Five for Fighting' Bear and he's a treasure. Great price too. We chatted with the woman behind the counter and found out her husband creates all the ice cream flavors. He's a genius! We got a small cheesecake key lime pie in a cup to go and ate it within probably five minutes. We were pigs, I admit it. We almost went back but behaved. If you love interesting, well made flavors then you have to try this place. Even if you don't go with the best flavor ever made aka cheesecake key lime pie, you will find a delicious flavor guaranteed that will make you a fan of the Blueberry Haus!

Cute place but this sign is obnoxious and a sign of the times. "Tips to ensure prompt service"…read more How about "I am paying for a product and I should get good service regardless of a tip or not". Plus I ordered three pieces of their candy along with my husbands Ice cream and she gave me the wrong ones. Never offered to correct the problem.

Worth a stop if you are up in Gill. I was attracted by the raw milk cheeses which are ok but mild,…read morenot the flavor profile of European aged cheeses which I was hoping for. But not expensive either, and fine for everyday use. There are baked goods, preserves and local grains which you can grind in the provided Nutrimill. (Flour produced this way will be cheaper than the preground bags on the shelf.) In winter at least, there's an honor system checkout which has been updated with a iPad and a Square credit card reader.

This is a charming farm, and charming farm store. I came here for the store and bakery to grab some…read morebaked goods to snack on. If I had more time, I would have definitely sat around staring at the cows hanging behind the store. This is an absolute gem and well worth supporting this business. The baked goods are great, there are good cheeses and dairy, and a variety of other things that accompany those two staples.

Great staff, fantastic maple products. Brunette girl behind the counter is a total gem. Thank you!read more

There are places that make you feel as though you've stepped into another era, and Hidden Springs…read moreMaple is one of them. Tucked away about an hour north of Hadley, Massachusetts, the drive alone is worth making. On this visit, the sun was shining, the temperature never climbed above 80 degrees, and the winding country roads were perfect with the sunroof open. By the time I arrived, it already felt like I'd left the rush of everyday life behind. I've always been fascinated by how real maple syrup is made. The kind that comes from the sap of maple trees rather than the artificially flavored syrups so many of us grew up with. While I didn't get to see the sugaring process itself, Hidden Springs Maple serves as the retail home for the family operation. Inside, the rustic barn-style shop is wonderfully nostalgic, with weathered wood, shelves lined with glass bottles and jars, and the unmistakable feeling of an old-fashioned country store. It feels less like a gift shop and more like a place where New England traditions have been carefully preserved. The young man behind the counter patiently entertained every one of my tourist-style questions, answering each with genuine enthusiasm and an obvious pride in the craft. Before making a purchase, I was invited to sample three grades of syrup--Amber Rich, Dark, and Very Dark (Robust)--a thoughtful touch that lets visitors appreciate how the flavors deepen from one variety to the next. Amber Rich was my favorite, and I happily left with a jug, along with maple cream, locally produced honey, smoked maple syrup, and a gift box of regional jams. Now comes the only real challenge: figuring out how to pack the maple jug and those glass jars for the trip home without breaking a single one. It's a small price to pay for bringing home a taste of a place that feels wonderfully timeless.