I drove about an hour here from Keene. It is the quintessential cheese shop. Charming place…read more The gentleman working, Shadow, was super helpful in sampling the cheeses and providing information. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area, or if you're not!

Trip highlight: cheese experts generously offer samples, explain varieties, answer questions. Loved…read morea couple cheeses--try and decide your favorites to take home!

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.

TLDR: delightful maple creamies in a beautiful spot…read more Beautiful shop with lots of maple syrup and souvenirs including some toys for kids. The maple creamies just had the right amount of sweetness. If you're feeling more decadent the diabolical donut bowl might fit the bill, which is maple creamie soft serve over a donut with maple syrup poured over.

Came here while exploring the area. Best decision ever! We arrived about 20 minutes before they…read moreclosed, but the cheesemongers were so friendly and helpful. They did not rush us off. We got to try and buy some fabulous cheeses and other gourmet products. The shop is well-organized and inviting. I wish I had more time to explore here. BTW, they will ship products, including cheeses, to you in the mail. Are you kidding me?!?!? How awesome is that? They even hooked us up with some baguettes since they were closing, and they baked the bread fresh every day. Win-win!!

Walk in with a meal, an occasion, or a bottle of wine in mind, and you'll leave with the perfect…read morepairings of cheese, charcuterie, more wine, bread, crackers, olives, cornichons, etc. And the family that runs the place is the best! I think everyone who works at Wasik's has been there for many years. When you shop there, you're part of the family as well. A true gem - ambiance meets expertise, slathered with fantastic taste.

Food- 4/5 Overall experience- 5/5…read more It was a fun spot to stop at to break up our drive back to Boston. The lot was small but many people were coming in and out so we didn't have to wait long to get a parking spot or outdoor seating. There are two shops: the deli and market with different vibes and items inside. The market is a quick shop with some snacks, drinks, coffee, and knickknacks. The deli is where the hot/cooked foods are at with some other specialty foods. The food was overall ok, nothing noteworthy. The main attraction is their Mac and cheese that had been circulating my IG feed. Don't think it's life changing but the shops have curated selections of local goods that are reasonable priced to get some last minute treats. Pass on the general tso(?) and the potstickers in my opinion unless you're really craving it. The desserts looked amazing and would definitely get one next time

We stopped in on Thursday evening about an hour or so before they closed. Brattleboro was on our…read moreroute home from our trip to New Hampshire so it was a no brainer to stop in for a quick bite to break up our trip back to NY. We were able to get a spot in front with no issue, but I imagine that this was because it was a week day. We chose the Mac and cheese and the maple pulled pork. Both were worth the hype in my opinion. The mac and cheese was super creamy and paired well with the tender pulled pork. The baked goods were nothing to write home about. Maybe we just chose the wrong items? We tried: Oatmeal cookie - good, but not amazing. Chocolate chunk/ peanut butter cookie - stale as heck and basically inedible. I always am leery of saran wrapped cookies that are out on display because its impossible to know if there are actually fresh. The giant stacks of cookies were too enticing to pass up on. The chocolate cookie we purchased was definitely not fresh at all. $3.29 down the tubes - lesson on saran wrapped cookies learned (again). Carrot cake whoopie pie and original whoopie pie - both tasty, but the cake was too thick for my personal liking. We sat in the small outdoor seating area to eat. This was a nice little reprieve from the car ride.

The cutest little place! If you are staying in the Putney area you should pass by this adorable…read morelittle sheep farm. It is not attended by anyone and is based on honor system. By chance the owner was driving by and rolled down the window to say hi! She was so sweet and checked to see if I needed anything. So friendly. Also you should follow the little sign that says trail, it brings you over to a small bridge over a brook that leads to larger bodies of water. It was a relaxing, easy, refreshing hike. If you are traveling all of Vermont perhaps you wouldn't go out of your way to come here, but if you are in the Putney area looking to support a local business, take a nice relaxing walk, and find this little hidden place, I recommend doing so!

The definition of a hidden gem. There isn't actually anyone that works there, you just take what…read moreyou need and leave money. The view is beautiful. Amazing cheese.

this cheese is to die for!!!! signage there clearly seen the side of the building has the door to…read morego in to the shop. on the left go in the door and all the fridges are there. pick what you want and there is change in the cash box. the goat meat is frozen. she raises her own goats and uses mostly organic feed she is big into sustainability.

From the owner: Goat cheese, goat cheese, and goat cheese!…read more We make four flavors of chèvre: plain, dill and smoked salt, horseradish, and garlic/papper/parsley. We make two "bloomy rind" cheeses (in the family of a brie or camembert). These are aged for a few weeks. These are very traditional french cheeses. One has a vegetable ash and is called Poetic Pyramid and one is named Peabody's Bloom. We are also delighted to offer sustainably raised young goat meat. It comes from goats that have eaten certified organic grain. We have a small pamphlet of our favorite goat cheese and goat meat recipes available.

We received a sampling of the caramels and they were delicious! They are soft and flavorful. A…read moremust have for gifts. Thank you!

Bought 100 caramels loved them.I honestly cannot decide what flavor is my favorite so I will have…read moreto reorder and do more research! Also purchased the chocolate caramels . Very good. I think these are some of the best Caramels I have ever enjoyed!

Hey cheese. It's not…read morecheese though. They have fancy beers and wines and snacks to go with cheese. That said, the cheese if mostly just cheddar with a few little exceptions. Also, the cheese shop, STRANGELY, was the only place in Grafton that did not know the cheesemaking schedule down the street. You'd think, you know, it would be the other way. The snack food items and wine and beer are reasonably priced but some of the non-edible items are a bit off scale. $150 for a single candlestick? For realsies? No.

Excellent selection and customer service. They had so many cheeses and yummy accoutrements! Staff…read morewas passionate and knowledgable.

Cute little shop with candies, souvenirs, maple syrup and maple creamers (maple soft serve)…read more We got a couple, one with maple crunchie toppings. In looking at the wall, it looks like they have won lots of awards for their maple syrups!

Ever go to a place so much you forget you never did a Yelp review?…read more Well this place is a gem. Sure the candy or the wine is nice. And the local souvenir gifts are a plus. But you come here in part for three things: the maple syrup (nuff said), the view, and the Maple Creemees. We could call it soft serve but well, Vermont. The creemees are delish. Affordable and big they are perfect on a summer day, a fall, day or even a winter day. Then take it out and eat by the lake? Heavenly. Nice people. Well worth the stop.

Everyone knows about this store, but doesn't go in. Go in. The standard selection of Vermont gifts…read moreand they are all worth it. Please support this store.

Owner was rude and dishonest about prices. Many of the kids toys and candy are purposely arranged…read moreso that the price you see is not what you're actually paying.