goodrich's maple farm

We were hoping to visit a Maple Farm on our visit to New England and just happened upon this one. We had an enjoyable and educational tour / talk from the owner, learning about the production process, tasting the various grades of syrup and the various products made here, this took about an hour.We purchased some of the lovely syrup (unfortunately too small a bottle for my liking - but all international weight restrictions would allow!) All in, a lovely independent Maple Farm to visit and support.

First time tasting maple syrup. We had a private tasting because it was off season. People who work there are very nice and we did the tour and tasting. It doesn't cost anything but you end up buying something and it is all good. Easy to get to as you work your way toward Stowe coming from the east. Highly recommend the stop.

On my friend and I's drive from New Hampshire to Vermont we happened upon this place by pure accident. Me wanting to make sure I got some pure maple sugar while in Vermont because of memories in my youth of my uncle bringing me blocks of it when I was a child, I drove into the first place I saw in Vermont that said maple sugar for sale. How lucky for my friend and I that Mr. Goodrich was just starting a tour. It wasn't a tour per se but Mr. Goodrich giving us information about his family, the farm,the process of getting the syrup out of the trees, and lots of other fun information. At the end of the tour, we were able to sample several products. Later Mr. Goodrich led me to where I could buy the pure maple sugar. It no longer comes in the blocks like I remember but rather in little leaf shapes. It still tastes as wonderful as I remember. I am so happy that they do mail orders so I can now have my maple sugar fix whenever I want. Be sure and make this a stop when you're in Vermont! The Goodrich family is awesome!

Spent a good hour listening to the owner's son in law explain the process of their maple products. My husband and I were the only ones. They ask if you'd like a "tour" when you go in and then you go back to a room with their equipment and they come and talk you through the process, then you sample two flavors of maple syrup, their granola, maple sugar, and maple butter. We drove over after completing the "loop" in the White Mountains and it was worth it.

You can take a tour of the sugarhouse and sample the different grades of maple syrup. The staff was very helpful and friendly. And yes for those who are flying...they even ship the Maple Syrup right to your door.

One of our first stops in the area to check out maple goodness, and definitely one of the best. As has already been mentioned, there weren't many people there. In fact, there was no one (including employees). It looked like the place had been abandoned, as there were not even any lights on.Once we entered, however, we were greeted warmly and given a very detailed introduction to harvesting and production of maple syrup, along with a good tasting of the various grades of maple syrup. The good thing about not having anyone else there is that you can get plenty of time by yourself to sample the wares!

We had only just arrived in Vermont when we visited Goodriches Maple Farm and were instantly made to feel welcomed. Chris showed us round and gave us a friendly and charismatic tour of the farm and told us all about how maple syrup was made. He was very enthusiastic and gave us a lot of his time. It was totally free and included a maple syrup tasting at the end which was very interesting and informative. I now know a lot more about maple syrup and am now a lot more fussy when buying it!We bought some for ourselves and some as gifts for people back at home, but wished we'd been able to have more because it was DELICIOUS!!!!!!This is a family friend visit and a wonderful way to experience the farming side of Vermont. We were so glad we went. We have definitely now 'Got Maple'! :)A massive thank you to Chris. What a great guy! A big hello from Laura and Matthew.

October is not the month to see the actual process of making maple syrup but a visit to this business was still informative and worth our time. We really enjoyed talking with a son-in-law who told us a great deal about the syrup making after we saw a video of the sap collection and process. There is a gift shop where you can purchase this company's products. We also enjoyed their little dog that pretends to have a hurt leg and be chilly just to get the attention of visitors! Definitely worth a stop when traveling in Vermont.

This is a small attraction but worth the stop. They show a film about how the maple syrup is collected and made. The gift shop was huge and the people working there were a delight. Lots of items to choose from, clothes, syrup and souvenirs all at a reasonable price.

We had actually planned to visit a few maple farms but after visiting here we decided that anywhere else would never meet it's high standard. They advertise that they close at 5:00 p.m. And as we arrived at about 4:40 I fully expected us to be too late for a tour. But not at all - we were first shown a short film all about how maple syrup is made - and we knew nothing beforehand so it was great. We we then taken into the main area of the sugar house to join three other visitors for a talk from the owner Glenn. He must have greeted many visitors over the years but spoke to us as if we were he first ones ever there - he is obviously highly knowledgable about the whole process; passionate about the subject and very proud of their products (and so he should be)! Despite being well gone 5:00 he was still chatting away with us all and answering all our questions. We finally moved into their shop area and were given the chance to taste the different grades of syrup. If you have never tasted proper maple syrup from somewhere like this then you really need to. What sells as pancake syrup tastes nothing like it and even "real" maple syrup I have bought in the UK tastes nothing like it. I bought as much as I though I would be able to get back safely in my suitcase (of course it is quite heavy which limits overseas visitors). My husband had told Glenn that he works in forestry and after the other visitors left they carried on chatting and I eventually gave up and went and sat in the car as my shopping was getting heavy. It was well after 6:00 when my husband eventually came out. It was one of the best visits we had on our trip and it was wonderful to have such a wonderful host. If you only visit one maple farm in Vermont make sure it is this one!

I stopped in on a rainy day (August 31, 2013) with my three children and we were greeted by Mr. Glen Goodrich himself. We were the only ones. He gave a lot of good info on maple syrup and had an engaging conversation with my son and daughter. He gave my daughter a free recipe booklet and had us sample the different grades of syrups. We left with two nice bottles of syrup. We will be heading back in the spring to see how they tap the trees for the sap. Mr. Goodrich was so welcoming. Though we were headed to another Maple farm, this stop was just enough and we were able to get our syrup.Saundra

On a rainy day on our way through VT we stumbled across this place and realizing I hadn't bought any maple syrup on the trip made the free tour was only an added benefit. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. The tour consists of a video, which reminded me and my wife of something we would have watched in highschool left over from the 70's. The tour was pretty cool though, there were a bunch of information and pictures displayed on the walls and the machine used to make maple syurp in the middle of the room. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgable and attractive which always makes learning more fun. The tour ended with a tasting and from there you can make your purchases. In all it was a fun stop with the kids and you cant beat a free tour.

We visited on a rainy Monday. Even though we were the only two people there, they were cordial and offered the full service tour and video. Knowledgable, informative and of course we bought souvenirs! Thanks.

You can see how maple syrup is made from the sap of the maple trees, boiled down and bottled. The owners are great people, friendly and accommodating. You can taste all grades of the syrup and buy it in various sizes. There are other treats to buy, maple candies, maple cream. Delicious.

Got a great tour of the small operation that has been in the same family for generations. They had a number of unusual products for sale including maple butter and maple sugar. Couldn't resist a few purchases - particularly since you know how they were made.