Travel down a scenic road just outside of Woodstock, Vermont, and you may just stumble upon the award-winning Sugarbush Farm. Known for its cheese and maple syrup, this 550-acre farm was purchased in 1945 by the Luce family and had humble beginnings. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations of the Luce family now care for the farm, which is a Cheese Lover’s Paradise, according to the Boston Globe, 1975. 

The maple syrup season is in March and April, but the farm is open with free admissions all year round. They have 15 different kinds of cheeses and four grades of maple syrup.

This peaceful getaway features nature trails through the 8500 maple trees, picnic areas, the farm chapel built by Jess Luce, and beautiful views. You can meet with the farm animals in the warmer months, see the operation in full swing, and enjoy the Vermont hillside.

The farm has won numerous awards, including the Consumer Research 1996 “Best bets for your dollar” for their Extra Sharp Cheddar and Yankee Magazine’s 2016 Best Cheese & Syrup Stop Attraction.

When visiting the farm, you can take the self-tour to learn all about the tapping process, buckets, tubing, and making maple syrup. Then visit the sugarhouse, where a year-round display shows the entire maple syrup process from tap to bottle. Next, move on to the workroom and watch Sugarbush Farms’ specialty cheeses being hand wrapped and hand waxed so they can be shipped all across the country.  There are also opportunities to relax and enjoy a sampling cheeses and maple syrup. Before you leave, make sure to visit the 3-room farmhouse gift shop filled with jams, mustards, spreads, local meats, and of course maple syrup and cheese so you can enjoy them at home.