We've just experienced the longest and warmest January thaw since 1992. Having 9 straight days with temperatures above freezing has triggered the urge to begin preparations for the 2017 maple syrup season.

Peter and I traveled to the International Maple Syrup meeting this past October in Burlington, VT., along with other sugar makers from the US and Canada.  Over 400 people attended, representing 19 states and 5 Canadian provinces. We participated in scientific sessions on maple research and are incorporating many of the findings into our maple operation.

Research shows one of the key determinants of premature tap hole closure during the season is contamination of the spiles (the spout placed in the taphole) or tubing used in the collection process.  Studies have compared reusing spiles versus new spiles, and/or replacing portions of tubing over time.  Based on this, we completed the full replacement of over 1,000 droplines and spiles. The droplines are the 3 foot pieces of tubing from the tap hole to the lateral collecting line.

We are excited to tell you of another major innovation of our new "high vacuum" pump which will come on line in the next few weeks. Check back for another update!

Before we begin repairing broken lines and replacing the 1000 drop lines this fall,  we're taking a break from bottling and shipping. Website ordering will be shutdown from September 15 - October 10th.

We can make your gift giving easy - Birthdays, Thinking of You, Happy Cooking, Hope you Feel Better,  Halloween, Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentine's Day. . . let us know if you would like a note included in your gift, when you would like the gift to arrive and we can send someone a nicely wrapped package of delicious maple syrup.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us anytime.

Thank you for looking at our site and hopefully, enjoying our maple syrup.

With the sap flow decreasing each day, the buds on the maple trees near opening and a record amount of syrup produced, we ended the 2016 Maple Syrup season on March 27th. We started earlier than we ever have in our 22 years (late February) and with a very warm month of March, we ended earlier than usual. The average March temperature in the Twin Cities was 41.6 and this will tie the fifth warmest March on record. We feel very fortunate to have had the cool nights to continue the sap flow.

We have bottled over 35 gallons of maple syrup in various sizes, so now is the time to replenish your supply! We sold out our supply last year, so don't miss out on one of Mother Nature's best gifts!!