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This weekend is Maple Open House here at Shelburne Farms and all across Vermont. Visit our sugarbush this Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am–2:00pm to explore the delicious sap to syrup journey. On Saturday, Adventure Dinner will be popping up to serve a maple syrup-infused lunch.


Learn more about our March 22 & 23 Maple Open House Weekend.

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The Magic of Maple Sugaring


Educator Jed Norris shares his love of sugaring and teaching students about this magical season.

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Maple baked beans cooking in a pot

Recipe: Maple Black Pepper Baked Beans


A savory dish that maintains the sweet flavors of maple syrup with low and slow cooking.

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Our 2025 Maple Syrup is Available


Stop by our Farm Store & Welcome Center for the first bottles of this season's maple syrup. Syrup will be available to ship in the coming weeks, too.


Order ahead for pickup (optional)

An assortment of maple syrup in bottles.

Upcoming Programs


Saturday & Sunday, March 22 & 23, 10:00AM–2:00PM:

Vermont Maple Open House Weekend


Monday, March 24, 5–6:30PM:

Herbal Support for Spring Rejuvenation & Balanced Immunity with Spoonful Herbals


Sunday, April 6, 10:00AM–1:00PM: Seasonal Job Fair


Saturday, April 12, 10:00AM–1:00PM: Sheep & Shear Delights


Saturday, April 12, 1–3:00PM:

Pride Hike with Audubon Vermont & Pride Center of Vermont


Saturday, April 12, 7–9:00PM:

Spring Full Moon Forest Bathing with Nature Connection Guide


Wednesday, April 16, 5–6:30PM: Growing an Herbal Tea Garden with Spoonful Herbals


Saturday, April 19, 9:00AM–3:00PM: Vermont Sheep & Goat Association Lambing Clinic


Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & April 27:

Green Mountain Draft Horse Association Beginner Driving Clinic

See our full calendar of events

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future through its programs, place, and products.


We offer transformative learning experiences to help educators, students, overnight guests, and visitors create a more thriving world. Home to the Institute for Sustainable Schools, our historic campus is a 1,400-acre diversified farm located on the homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.

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