Sugarbush Farm

Very pretty drive to this farm from Quechee with fall foliage along the way. There was 2 maple syrup tasting and cheese tasting, the maple syrup was good! Also enjoyed the maple walk through their maple trees and see how they harvest the syrup, that was interesting! There were lots of ladybugs at the entrance to the maple tree walk, they will even fly onto you as you walk past. There were also cute goats at the farm.

Sugarbush Farm is one of the most charming and authentic spots to visit near Woodstock, Vermont! The drive up is scenic, winding through country roads surrounded by trees and open fields, and once you arrive, you’re greeted by a peaceful family-run farm with a beautiful view. Inside the little shop, they offer free tastings of their homemade cheese and pure Vermont maple syrup — and both are absolutely delicious. You can really taste the care that goes into their products, from sharp cheddar to smoky and spicy flavors. The syrup tasting is also fun; they explain the different grades and how each has its own flavor and color. The staff are super friendly, patient, and happy to share stories about the farm’s history and maple-making process. You can even walk the short trail to see the maple trees and taps. A true Vermont experience — simple, genuine, and memorable!

We had such a great time here! There’s a small shed out back where you can learn about their maple syrup process, and inside you can sample select maple syrups and cheeses. The samples were so delicious that we couldn’t resist bringing some home. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend!

We were so happy we found this farm. The people there were very friendly and knowledgeable. The whole atmosphere was authentic. The cheeses were truly delicious and the maple syrup was exceptional. Overall, it was the best experience we had on our Vermont and New Hampshire trip.The views at this farm and in the surrounding area were breathtaking.

We did not enjoy the rockyness of the road to get up to the farm but the nature views were beautiful. The farm it self is small and feels cozy. FREE SAMPLES are Wonderful! We loved how passionate everyone that worked there was about the cheese and maple syrup made there and how friendly and knowledgeable they were. You can tour the farm, shop, and check out the chapel. Definitely, worth a visit if you're in the area.

Some years ago I tried the maple syrup from Sugarbush Farms and never looked back. No other syrup compares and I always go out of my way to visit anytime I’m anywhere in the greater New England area! Sadly this year I didn’t get to visit New England - but lucky for me Sugarbush ships nationwide!! So I tried it out and ordered some of their syrup and my fave cheeses. Ordering online via their website was super easy. I ordered my fave dark variety of their maple syrup and 4 cheeses: horseradish cheddar, jalapeño cheddar, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack. Their horseradish cheddar is my absolute fave - a wonderful kick of the spicy horseradish blends so well with their rich cheddar. I really love the jalapeño cheddar too - packed full of flavor with just the right amount of kick - not overwhelming but enough to taste it. The other two were great as well - you can definitely tell their cheeses are made fresh on site - flavors are just next level compared to industrial-manufactured cheeses from the grocery store chains. And the maple syrup is also in a league of its own - nothing mass-manufactured from any grocery chain holds a candle to the rich, complex flavors and velvety texture. The syrups also last quite a long time so I’m able to keep my stocks full yearly! Since I was ordering cheese with a long way to travel, and it was still quite warm in parts of the US, their website suggested adding one of their insulated shipping boxes for an extra fee of $8. I didn’t want to risk ruining my cheese so I did and all arrived in excellent condition! They pack it in extra insulated styrofoam with ice packs. So it’s definitely worth it imo. Next year I’ll be in Maine in October so I’ll definitely be planning an extra day or two to pop over to Sugarbush on my way back out haha!! See yall next fall!

A must if you are in the area! They give you samples of all of their cheeses and maple products and they are all so good. We specially loved the smoked cheese which we bought for us and for our families and friends back in Spain. You can also do a small hike surrounded by maple trees called the “maple walk” and visit the cute farm chapel.

Off the beaten path but worth the detour. Simple farm setting, nice folks, and free samples. Syrup is as expected excellent as well as the cheese. Free samples. Id suggest taking a peak at the syrup operation and just enjoying the grounds. Was a nice stop for us and will likely be for you.

We had SUCH a great time visiting Sugar Bush Farms! We tasted their cheeses - I loved the mild & the jalapeño! My boyfriend really liked the smoked cheddar. We also tasted a few of the syrups... and brought home the 2nd to lightest which tasted the most like *pancake* syrup. We learned so much! Definitely recommend watching their video about the family, what they do... and how maple syrup and cheese are made throughout the four seasons. Their store was adorable, and an absolute delight. We loved the spice bottles! Everyone was so nice, and I had a conversation with someone there who was from Long Island, NY! We got to chat about NY bagels for a few minutes, which was so fun! Definitely a great stop, educational and fun!

We were amazed at how efficiently this family handled the crowds that come through. When you walk in you are greeted by a lovely person who gives you two samples describes what they are and then point you in the direction of her companion sampler queen. She gives you a taste of two other samples and moves you to the next station. They move you through quickly so there's no waiting. Then you head to the gift shop to choose some of the delicious maple syrup that was sampled and naturally go home with some of their cheese. We loved the smoked the best. Cheddar was outstanding and we actually made a grilled cheese sandwich with it later in the day. There are trails you can walk on and truly spend the whole day here if you wanted.

This place is located a few miles from Woodstock. We headed here after lunch in Lebanon. There was some road construction ongoing in Woodstock which delayed traffic a bit. You then drive maybe 3 - 4 miles on paved roads. Towards the end, the pavement ends and the last mile or 2 is on fairly decent dirt roads. The farm has a moderately sized parking lot (which was full) and a small 'overflow lot' in a grassy area next to a pasture. There are a few areas to check out on the site. There is the main farmhouse / store. You enter on the right side (viewed from the parking lot) and are offered some small cheese and syrup samples. You then proceed into 2 successive rooms where cheeses and syrups are displayed. The whole area was quite crowded when we visited. It was hard to access some products due to lines at the register or others seeking to get their selections. We picked out a couple of items and checked out. The lady and the register was quite friendly and cheerful, especially considering the stressful environment. The sharp cheddar cheese was excellent, btw. The other areas to see are the syrup processing shed (where there is a looping video about a year on the farm and how it works), a tiny display of a few animals (a calf and a few goats), and a couple of trails through the woods to give you an idea of how syrup gets collected (one trail is short and easy and the other, which we didn't take, was around a mile and 'difficult'). This is a family-run business with good products, so it is worth a short stop to support them.

I was pleasantly surprised when I visited this place. We were welcomed with a friendly smile with cheese and maple samples. I especially liked the jalapeño and smoked cheese. They both had so much flavor. The smoked cheese was creamy and smooth to your mouth with a slight Smokey taste. It paired well with the maple and salami. We also tried the honey maple buns, which my friend mentioned were great! Apparently they smoke it in house. It did not disappoint. Please be sure to stop by the sugaring house, gift shot, and the chapel. It was rainy w when we arrived, so we could not do the trail.

My second time here. It's as good as I remember it. But more crowded than l recall. A lovely little walk to learn how trees are tapped. Delicious cheese and maple syrup.

So friendly and kind. Small gift hall and taste shop at the front. The cheese and syrups were amazing. Suggest shop down below was cool to walk into and see how many people visit. Lots of photo opp spots too

We went there with Family to kill some time and try their maple syrup and cheeses. The Lady gave us free tasting of maple and cheese. She was knowledgeable and helpful. We loved the jalapeno jack. The maple just bought the sampler. And it's TSA safe. They will advise you on how to keep it safe during travel. Daughter had a matching the goat and there was as a calf so cute mooing calling her mom.

This place was smaller than I thought but staff was very friendly and helpful with the cheese tasting. I wish I could buy some but I wasn't sure it would keep and they suggested that I can order online and the best time to do it would be the cooler months I also bought a few of their items at the store, which were maple-flavored hot sauce. We visited the goats which I appreciated and they were absolutely adorable. Good photo opportunity too.

Great farm in by Woodstock. We visited the Taftsville Covered bridge by going here as it is straight after crossing the bridge on the right. Do note that ou will be driving on unpaved roads for awhile before you reach the farm. But you will be rewarded with a great farm with lots to do and buy. We get to taste the maple syrups before buying. They have cheese to try also but we were not interested. Ladies are very nice and greet you as you enter the farm.

Great samples, cute farm, a few farm animals. Not much here except the tasting room & store. Wanted to purchase some cheese & syrup, but couldn't get into the crowded area. They should have an outside area set up to sell items, too much of a bottleneck, especially with parents & their kids in tow. Not sure if you can buy their cheese or syrup elsewhere? Enjoyed the samples though.

The farm is a little out of the way but nice to try some syrups and cheeses and visit their store. They also have some trails and goats.

Gosh, this is why I love Yelp!! We never would have found this place if it wasn't for looking up things to do and "dog friendly" on Yelp. We've purchased Vermont maple syrup before but usually from a more "touristy" place like a country store or something like that. This was the first time we've been to a real maple farm and purchased cheese & syrup made right on the farm! There's lots to do here like their maple walk which is a short "hike" with lots of maple facts & trees. Then there's the sugar house to do a self-guided tour of the maple syrup making process. Our pup also enjoyed meeting the farm animals for the first time and seeing people feed the goat! The best part is inside where you can sample their varaties of maple syrup and cheeses and go shopping. We took home some of their "amber" and "dark" syrups along with their smoked bacon cheese. Soooo yummy!

We wanted something special to do before we left the area. The advertisement signs said cheese and maple products. So we followed the signs. Back into the woods and we found a working tree farm and a dairy farm. Free tastings We went thru the store and found multiple cheese choices and crackers and our mutual choice for maple syrup. Then we petted goats and watched a educational video on how syrup is created ... Inspiring! There is a small playground for kids and pic nic tables. This was a great stop. If you check in first, there is a ten pct discount in the store.

This was a fun and tasty destination. Firstly, this place is out there in the woods, but they're very self aware of this. There are plenty of signs along the way, and one saying you've either arrived or you're very lost once you get there. Almost like a much shorter trek to Wall Drug. Once you arrive, there are a number of activities available. Hike in the woods to see the operation, say hi to some goats, check out the refinement process, and their shop. When you first walk in, you get to see some cheese waxing, plus free samples of cheese and syrup. The employees are wicked friendly and all seemed equally ready to assist visitors since there were multiple sample stations set up. Looking at some of the other pictures it seems this place could get crowded, so it's very smart design. The store is then broken up into a section supporting local business, always nice to see, and a section with their wares. We initially came here to support a local sugar shack directly, all their cheese offerings were just a great bonus. Overall, I definitely recommend visiting if you're in the area.

I was very disappointed in this so called farm. I was expecting a full working farm but it was just a store. It appears that the farm is getting run down. There were no livestock nor anything working. No cows, chickens or anything farm. In addition, they advertised sampling 16 types of cheese. That was not true as they only had four cheeses to sample. I picked the wrong farm.

Other then the workers saying, "hope we can run up their money" the place was fine. The middle aged lady that serves the cheese and syrup got annoyed that I had to explain to my father what she was saying in another language, she was passive aggressive for most of the conversation.

What an amazing experience, and during COVID at that! Getting to the farm was a bit of a trip as it is super secluded. They have signs with funny words of encouragement to keep you on track though! We parked and saw an entry way for people to go on a maple tour walk. We decided to pass on that and went straight towards a small building we saw most standing at. They had hand sanitizer and wipes, and handed out tiny spoons for you to try their maple syrup. There were four different types and it was the best maple syrup I've ever had in my life! After you walk in, you get a paper which lists out each of the ~16 cheeses. You walk in an assembly line style to get a small piece of cheese and are able to mark your paper when you find a cheese you like. I personally loved the pepper jack and smoked onion cheddar cheese. Both were DELICIOUS!! After the tastings, you walk to the merchandise/purchasing rooms. You can get whatever you'd like there :) there are mugs and lollipops and shirts, etc. Overall, 5/5 experience :) truly appreciated the safety measures they took too. All employees wore masks and if in the cheese room, gloves.

Checked out this place while in Vermont, Very nice place, beautiful scenery ( awesome fall foliage ). And the cheese and maple syrup... delicious . Staff are friendly too.

What a fun and tasty experience here! Had a great time...and I didn't even get to explore all they had to offer (due to personal time constraints). They're doing a great job with Covid safety measures...plenty of social distancing and masks and sanitizer etc. They're also limiting the numbers of people they allow in their store/tasting room at a time. The driveway/entrance is somewhat remote...I found myself questioning if I was going the right way several times but they have well places signs to guide you! There was plenty of parking when I arrived, but it had gotten considerably busier when I was leaving and people were waiting for spots so be aware if it's busy. The grounds are just lovely to walk around...and there's a little museum of sorts at the bottom of a hill next to the store. The museum has a maple syrup processor (not sure exactly what it's called lol) and several papers to take with syrup and cheese recipes, health benefits and other info which was great! They offered samples of all their maple syrup outside and omg it was seriously delicious!! I especially loved the super dark and rich one - best maple syrup I've ever had in my life!! Then you get to go inside and sample a bunch of their cheese!! Omg the cheese was incredible! My faves were the regular cheddar and the horseradish cheddar! I definitely walked away with a jug of the amazing syrup and a couple of those cheeses to snack on (very reasonable prices too)! I would've bought more cheese to take home if I wasn't traveling - but the good news is they offer shipping to anywhere! And all the staff were friendly and fun to chat to! The store is laid out well but can get kinda crowded bc it's so small...and they have a couple of bathrooms on site and also take credit cards. I'll have to make a trip back to check out more of their extensive grounds - there's a chapel on site in a maple grove and you can interact with the animals too!

A lot of fun. Great samples of syrups and cheeses. Nice self service tour of facilities. Very friendly. Easy to ship. Awesome gift shop! A bit of a drive on an unpaved road out to it but worth the drive.

Great location at the edge of a hill overlooking some nice fall foliage. On entering the shop, we were quickly given some samples of their cheese and maple syrups. Loved all of them. They were all available for purchase in the next room. There was a small trail to the right and the factory to the left. It was interesting to see all the equipment, facts and what it takes to make maple syrup. The whole drive was so scenic and we could easily spend an hour or two at this place.

Great opportunity to learn how to maple syrup is made, take the quizzes as you go through the tour and then head to the farm shop to get samples of maple syrup & hand made Vermont cheeses. There were probably 20 types of cheeses, not all available to sample on same day. The award winning smoked cheddar was amazing. I left with the smoked cheddar & the jalapeño cayenne cheese. There were a few syrups for tasting and purchase, I grabbed a sampler of that as well as some tshirts. They are dog friendly as most things are outdoors.

Okay, first... don't get scared when you keep driving off the main road. You're going the right way. Your GPS isn't wrong. And they have awesome signs to keep you going on the scenic tour through the forest. Secondly... throw everything you think you know about chain-grocery store maple syrup out the window... this stuff is the real deal and TOTALLY different! When you walk in the shop, you can see the workers working on packaging cheeses. They also let you taste any or all kinds of cheeses they make (highly recommend the smoked cheddar, 6-yr cheddar, and jalapeño), maple syrups in the different grades, bbq sauce, and jams. Everyone there was super friendly (even the goats!)! Wish I didn't live over 1,150 miles away! I'd be there every week!

We came here after we went hiking. We found this at the Quechee forge hike, with the pamphlet. When you drive to the farm, the driving route is very pretty. I think it's a historic driving route for its scenery. Very pretty either way. When we got here, we saw the barn, the chapel, maple walk trail, the gift shop and animals. The gift shop was awesome. I sampled everything, 10 times over. I sampled cheeses, maple syrup, which were given to us by one of the workers. I sampled mustards and jams as well. Ate my weight in the stuff. My wife went crazy and spent 80 dollars in that place on jams and syrups with cheese. We then walked to the video and where they make the end product of syrup. We walked to the maple walk after and saw where the maple trees were. Overall, very nice place to visit for sure. Loved it. Sampled it !

Great place to obtain their products and view the large maple syrup production. They tap 10,000 trees all connected by tubing bring sap boilers. FUN FUN FUN FUN

Family-owned maple syrup and cheese farm. Free tastings, self guided tour, and photo op opportunities! Very friendly staff. Very informative. Very delicious! Best part was the stop! All the maple syrup and cheese products you can imagine! Views of the mountains are breathtaking!

The view was amazing! It was a bit crowded so we didn't feel comfortable going inside the little store. We were just outside but we still enjoyed the view. The photos don't do justice to this place. You have to go see it for yourself!

This place was great. The staff was so wonderful and gave us background on the different cheeses that we tried. There was no limit to the # we could try, so we practically tried them all. Our favorite was the smoked and jack, even bought the pair. Also tried the maple syrup and even got to walk through where they collected it. Animals were added bonus. There was cute horses, cows, and goats.

Visited this farm while in VT and it was cool to try the cheese and syrup they produce on the farm. The little informative video gives some on-site on how syrup is produced and all the work that goes into it. The farm store was very cute and had a bunch of nice Vermont souvenirs. The syrup and cheese were both delicious as well.

My wife and I had a great time at Sugarbush Farm. We did the walk around the trees tapped for maple syrup, checked out the cows, looked at the maple syrup making setup, and sampled maple syrup and cheddar cheese. The shop has a great selection. I enjoyed their root beer. We picked up small bottles of the different maple syrup types. We also purchased 3 year and 6 year aged cheddar for a comparison. That was a delicious side by side taste test! The bacon cheddar was also great! The scenery at the farm is absolutely gorgeous as well! Highly recommend you stop by.

My husband and I visited Sugarbush Farm when we visited Woodstock, Vermont during Labor Day weekend 2016. The farm is lovely and offers amazing cheddar cheese and maple syrup tastings! We walked in without any sort of reservation and were able to do our tastings right away. I am a huge fan of cheddar cheese and loved the great variety the farm offers. Some of the cheese we tasted included: -Vermont Light -Mountain Jack Cheese -Mellow Cheddar Cheese -Sharp Cheddar (aged 1.5 years) -Extra Sharp Cheddar (aged 3 years) -Extra Sharp Cheddar (aged 4 years) -Extra Sharp Cheddar (aged 6 years) -Smoked cheddar cheese -Naturally smoked cheese with onion -Naturally smoked cheese with bacon -Mountain Blue Cheese -Aged Cheddar cheese with horseradish (my personal favorite) -Aged cheddar cheese with Jalapeno and Cayenne Pepper I was very impressed with the variety of cheese. I absolutely LOVED the aged and spicy cheddars - so perfect! The syrup tasting was excellent after the cheese tasting. The farm has a cute little shop that offers other items, including jams. We were really happy to visit this farm. It's nestled in a beautiful part of Vermont with a gorgeous backdrop. It's an absolute MUST if you are visiting that part of Vermont and I would love to visit again in the future!

Cute little place to see how maple is harvested. Jean gave us a small tasting. Absolutely delicious extra sharp cheddar cheese and the dark syrup was amazing. Would highly recommend to stop by.

This was the coolest place in the world. Ok maybe that's a bit much. But overall the farm is very friendly and has lots to look at in terms of how maple syrup is made. Did you know it takes 1 million gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of syrup (exaggeration)? The prices are good and lots to choose from. Definitely a place to stop if passing through Vermont.

I'm glad I stopped by this farm on my east coast road trip. It's kinda off the main road, but it's definitely worth the detour. I knew this place had a cheese sampling and maple tasting tour, but i didn't realize the scope of it. I believe you get to try 15 different types of cheeses and 5 or 6 different types of Vermont maple syrup. I'm sure if there's one you really like, you can ask for more and they would probably give you more to sample it... The giftshop contains lots of cool treats and souvenir. Right outside of the gift shop, you'll find idyllic views of the pastures and mountain tops. There's a bench there and i felt like I could spend hours just taking it all in. They also have trails you can walk on to see all the trees that produce the syrup. Next to the parking lot is also a cute small chapel. They even provide bug spray for you in the beginning of the trail during summer so you don't get bit by mosquitoes.

It was a decent trip but at the end of the day it was just a cheese and maple syrup tasting. You can do this at a various amount of places along your way to just about anywhere. The cheese was delicious, we actually ended up purchasing some but I would probably not do it again.

Nice place off the beaten path. Nice to walk around, try and buy some cheeses and other Vermont specialties.

What a little gem I stumbled upon when I found Sugarbush Farm. The fam and I were in VT for the weekend but the weather was pretty crappy and we decided we wanted to take a day trip and stumbled upon Sugarbush Farm. This please has so much to offer from Home made maple syrup and cheeses made fresh on the property to hanging with the beautiful horses that are so majestic and massive there's a little something for everyone here. When we entered we were immediately greeted and offered a cheese sampling as well as maple sampling. The cheeses were delicious and the maple syrup was fresh and flavors were strong and spot on. I left the gift shop with plenty of goodies that I brought home to my family and they were super happy to receive. I will definitely be back again this winter season.

This is a great stop!! Tons of generous samples, and the cheeses are legit. Syrups are delicious also. Coming from Oregon, the land of great organic cheeses, the varieties at Sugarbush were priced for the tourist crowd for sure. Pricey. But they're good, and we did buy a little variety pack and some syrup too. Petting zoo is meh. The maple museum is very informative, although my kids got bored with the video. The maple walk was really cool (very short; just about anyone can do it easily), especially since my daughter was asking how they tap the trees. The walk shows that perfectly.

This is probably my most favorite farm around. Most likely due to the area it's in (the ride here is gorgeous specially in the fall) and the people who work here. BUT their cheese is actually amazing and I look forward to getting some every year if possible. They specialize in cheese making and maple syrup. Walk on inside and have a free tasting of a ton of their cheese and taste the spectrum of their maple syrups from light to dark. You can buy everything you taste after! Highly recommend their SAGE cheddar cheese. It is a truly unique cheese that I have not seen anywhere else and is a must get. Their cheeses come in small to large blocks and are easy to transport as they come encased in foil and wax. Perfect gift for almost everyone you know! The views from the farm are also quite impressive and worth checking out. If in Vermont / Woodstock area - you MUST check out Sugarbush.

This was a perfect farm to take my 8 month old daughter to! Thank you! They're super kid friendly. Animals include goats you can feed, cows, and horses. They also have a maple sugar house. There's cheese tasting in their store. The staff there is wonderful. Do not miss Sugarbush farm on your trip to Vermont!

The syrup at Sugarbush is excellent. However, I am writing this review because of the amazing customer service that I received today, which had nothing to do with buying their product. I got stuck in the snow on the hill leading up to their store today and my first call was to the number on their website (I'm not sure why). I was greeted pleasantly and when I told them I was stuck the woman on the phone said 'no problem. I'll send someone to get you.' Needless to say, I was relieved. A gentlemen came over the hill with his plow and helped me get turned around. He gave me a ride up to the store in his truck so I could get the syrup for my family and then he cleared the road (which is not Sugarbush's responsibility) to make sure I could get out easily. The #wolff6pack will not buy Maple Syrup anywhere else!

Was told to visit this place while on my road trip from Maryland.I Definitely don't feel like I'm from out of state, everyone is so friendly and welcoming up here and the people that work here we're just great people all around, I would make the 9 hour drive all over again just to pick up some more treats. The cheese and maple syrups are soo good. The overall vibe is very positive and welcoming.

I'm torn because while the inside of the shop was super dingy and more crowded and cramped than Toys R Us on Black Friday, the maple syrup was LEGIT. My favorite was the #1 (golden color with delicate flavor), with #4 (very dark color with strong flavor) being a close second. Definitely go for the syrup. It was also nice to chat with one of the guys who makes the syrup, who offered interesting tidbits about the farm's syrup operations.

Great way to learn about making maple syrup. We were able to taste 3 kinds of maple syrup all delicious. We sampled 4 different cheeses. The Jack cheese was so creamy and the 4 year aged cheddar ugh amazing. The kids loved being able to play and swing for a bit while we just enjoyed the amazing views. Staff was super helpful and entertained me when I had questions about the history of the farm. Thanks for the memories see you next time we travel north!

This farm was a nice gem to visit in the Woodstock area. The animals were in for the winter, but we did see a nice horse!

Such a worth it stop! It was really cool to go down to the sugar house and see them boiling the maple to make syrup and other products. They have cheese and maple tastings inside as well as jams. Their sage cheese and onion cheese were my absolute favorite. You also have a beautiful view from here. The only downside is the roads aren't paved here and were a bit stressful of a drive. Still worth it!

Beautiful time of year to experience this! We loved getting to tour the facility, actually taste the cheese while being educated on the process, as well as the maple syrup! We came home with a refrigerator full of cheese and syrup so clearly we enjoyed it! Definitely check out the surrounding buildings.

This family farm is beautiful! They have horses and goats along with a nice how to learning center and store. Throughout the walking area are cute informational signs. I was almost brought to tears with how beautiful the landscape was.

Wonderful family stop with an amazing farm store. We went and saw the chapel, did the maple tap walk, tasting, and saw the animals. My child loved it and it was amazing to get out for 45 minutes. Can't wait to use for Christmas gifts!