N E W S L E T T E R : M A R C H–2 0 2 6 | | |
Luck of
the (sap) draw.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors:
As spring draws near in New England, so does the hope of a strong, steady and long sap flow. It’s a hope that’s not just ours, but surely one that’s endured through the centuries. For one never knows what the outcome will be, ever at the mercy of the weather and its relationship with the most desirous sap-producing trees.
Sugaring time is a delightful, anticipatory battle of the right conditions, and a celebration of tried-and-true (and sometimes new) practices. A juxtaposition of the ebb of human stamina and flow of sap. Is it any wonder exuberant sugaring-off parties were—and remain—a treasured part of the season?
As New Hampshire enters its sweetest month of the year—New Hampshire Maple Month—we too are gearing up for a return to sugaring. Due to staffing and the unfortunate timing of recent sap flows, we’ve endured a two-year hiatus of syrup production. We are optimistic for a triumphant return this season. More news below.
Along with our annual Open House in the Sugarhouse event, this year, we’ve boosted our maple programming by adding weekly Maple Sugaring Tours during the month of March (links to both happenings are provided below). We invite you to join us for one of these fascinating, guided outdoor explorations of what goes into the production of maple syrup, from tree to table, and concerns over the future of syrup production in the region.
Wish us—and all maple producers—sweet luck this sugaring season!

We’ll see you at the farmstead,
The Remick Team
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MARCH’S FEATURE PHOTO
A traditional metal sap bucket hangs on an old maple tree on the Remick property along Great Hill Rd.
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What’s in Season & Beyond
Clickable calendar highlights here, news below...
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WINTER
Season ends Thursday, March 19.
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SPRING
Season begins Friday, March 20.
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Making itself known first by its mysterious tracks, the healthy bobcat seen here has been spotted on the farm grounds several times this winter. The image is a bit blurry because it is a captured frame from a fantastic video taken by Remick Operations Manager Barbara Rosman. We posted Barbara’s video to Facebook, much to the delight of hundreds of viewers. If you haven’t seen it, you can watch it here.
If you haven’t had an opportunity to meet Barbara, ask to be introduced during your visit. If she has a moment, she’ll be happy to say “Hello!” (and maybe offer up photography tips).

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Come on in!
The museum and store open for the 2026 season — our 30th year! — on Thursday, March 5. Seasonal hours are Thursday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–3 p.m. Returning to help us with visitor services are Carole Ewing, Kathy Levy and Angelica Ballard. The store has received a refresh while we’ve been closed for the winter; we invite you to stop in to see our new look, the selection of Remick-raised meats in our freezer, and the variety of fun and practical items for sale that will brighten your late-winter and spring. Shop overview. [ Meat preordering is available after store hours resume. Products list and details are available here. ]
The museum grounds remain inaccessible due to snow cover. The Binsack Trail is open to snowshoeing but is unmaintained; visitors assume all risks.

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Mmm...aple Time?
We’re ready and waiting for Mother Nature to provide the “perfect” conditions for sap to flow from our new, nearby sugarbush. As part of our step-by-step process to get us back to sugaring with gusto, this season we have contracted with Tamworth neighbor Jim Alt to tap the trees in his maple stand. Seasoned sugar-ers Matt Theriault, Remick Forage and Equipment Manager, and his assistant Scott Eldridge have been busy hanging wire and tubing—a new process for us at Remick—to efficiently collect sap from this new location. If conditions cooperate, we will be collecting and boiling sap soon, and drawing off a golden flow of delicious maple syrup. Wish us luck-of-the-weather, and join us during Maple Month at Remick to learn about all things maple!
We are proud members of the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association.
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4-H returns to Remick
We are pleased to share news that Karen Deighan (right), 4-H Youth Development Program Manager for Carroll County, is partnering with the museum and farm to gain hands-on agricultural learning space for area 4-H members. The group’s first on-site experience will be a program about maple sugaring, including a guided tour with Remick Program Manager James Cruickshank. And this summer, you may find 4-H’ers working in the Remick gardens. Welcome back, 4-H!
FUN FACT: Karen is the mother of Kailey Deighan, past Hillsdale Farm Dairy 4-H Club member, Remick farm assistant and high achiever. The Carroll County 4-H program is supported by the University of New Hampshire Extension.
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Follow-up: Community Connections
As teed up in last month’s newsletter, we held a Community Connections Meeting in early February, when we hosted several Tamworth businesses and organizations (most within the village) to discuss ways we can support each other and collaborate. It was a dynamic conversation and reinforced the desire for us all to stay informed about the many and varied activities and events our “small but mighty” town undertakes. As a result of the meeting, we learned Jeremy Philips, director of Tamworth Parks & Recreation (TPR), is working with Cook Memorial Library to create a shared Community Calendar — a one-stop location where all visitors to the TPR website can learn what is happening in our busy town. More on that to come!
At Remick, we were encouraged by the enthusiasm of those gathered. We look forward to ways we can strengthen our connection to the community through ongoing conversations and back-and-forth involvement. A recent example: We participated in the 4th Annual Winter Fest organized by the Chocorua Lake Conservancy and the Tamworth Outing Club, hosted by The Preserve at Chocorua. Upcoming: A Talk and Tour organized with the Tamworth Community Nurse Association — stay tuned!
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NH 250: First in the Nation
All year long in the footer of our newsletter and website, you will find a logo-link to a special website created by the New Hampshire 250th Commission that shares information about our state’s place in the American Revolution. On the Commission’s site, you will also find an events calendar directing you to special events happening across the Granite State. Celebrate New Hampshire!
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June
Starting on Wednesday, June 3, you’ll find us at the Sandwich Farmers Market in Sandwich, New Hampshire, each Wednesday, weather permitting. And look for our Summer Tour Schedule: Bandages, Barns, Bridles & Brushstrokes to resume — exact date TBD! New this season, our harness horse history is being combined with Hillsdale Farm dairy history for one unique tour.
July
Saturday, July 11
Create your own unique scent during our Perfume-Making Workshop with Bloom Lab
We expect this workshop to sell out quickly — stay tuned for details!
August
Saturday, August 1
Herbal Medicine Plant Walk with MJ Pettengill.

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V I S I T O R : Q U O T E
“ We always enjoy this farm with all its history! ”
The Dressler Family | Middleton, NJ

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“A DOSE OF NEWS” PHOTO CAPTION
A sneak peek at our freshly painted and reimagined store! The store is open to the public and filled with many new, season-savvy items, and some old favorites. Plus, Remick-raised beef and lamb are available in our well-stocked freezer. Be sure to browse the store during your museum visit or stop in anytime during business hours.

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A historical greeting...
“At work in a maple sugar camp,” copyright 1906 by Detroit Publishing Co., another thought-provoking postcard from the Remick collection. This 120-year-old postcard, with its colorized image of a sugarbush scene of the era, was mailed to “Marian E. Miles / Wolfeboro / N.H.” from Bethlehem, NH. Postmarked (interestingly) on August 1, 1910, at 9 AM. A 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp is affixed and cancelled. Sender: “Auntie Heart?” (The second part of the name is impossible to decipher accurately.)
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“ A friend is like a four-leaf clover:
hard to find and lucky to have. ”
We’re lucky to have you, friend,
and before you leap away,
wishing you a
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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Mr. Frog and more St. Paddy’s Day delights are available for sale in the store, while supplies last.

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Recipe Postscript
GO NUTS FOR MAPLE
A blending of sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans gives these MAPLE PECAN GOOEY BARS a rich taste and chewy texture that’s sure to melt away all that remains of your cabin fever. Added insurance: get out to support New Hampshire sugar shacks this month and pick up a jug of local maple syrup!
IMAGE: OLYMPIA DAVIES VIA UNSPLASH
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Museum & Store
Reopening Thursday, March 5!
Seasonal hours: Thursday–Saturday, 10 AM–3 PM.
Farmstead Grounds
Binsack Trail: Daily, dawn-dusk
The farm grounds are not maintained during winter months;
visitors assume all risks.
Plan Your Visit
Helpful information for getting here, parking, and more.
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Respectful of the past.
Preserving for the future.
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