Did you know that New York is one of very few places in the world where Sugar Maple trees (our official state tree) thrive and maple syrup is produced?  Historians say Native Americans taught early settlers in this area how to create this delicious natural treat. 

Today New York State is one of the world’s top two producers of maple syrup. Contemporary sugar makers begin harvesting sap as winter wanes, usually around the beginning of March. Warmer days give way to freezing nights, creating ideal conditions and increasing sap flow.

To harvest maple sap, a tap is driven into each tree. The method of collection varies - from old-fashioned buckets to state-of-the-art piping that snakes along trees. Once collected, the sap is boiled down to remove excess moisture. What remains is pure maple syrup. The syrup is processed, tested and graded using industry standards.

Here at Corey's Sugar Shack, we are dedicated to education, and we will be hosting Maple Tours a charge of $5.00 during the NYS Maple Weekend for anyone interested in seeing the Maple Syrup process first-hand. We encourage attendees to dress warm and wear comfortable shoes. Each tour and tasting lasts approximately 30 minutes, and there will be plenty of our 100% pure Maple Syrup for sale at the end of each tour.

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2023 NYS MAPLE WEEKENDS:

March 18th, 19th & March 25th & 26th

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We will be open from 10am to 3pm both weekends and appointments are strongly suggested.

Call John at (845) 706-2484

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$5.00 CHARGE PER  PERSON AND CHILDREN UNDER 5 FREE FOR EACH TOUR

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In the meantime, check out this blog post from Hurds Family Farms about their visit to our sugar shack

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