A visit to dog-friendly Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks in Montpelier, Vermont.

When my friend heard we were going to stop in Vermont during our Texas to Maine road trip, she suggested we visit Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks in Montpelier. She knew we traveled with our dog Snoopy, and Morse Farm is one of the dog friendly maple syrup farms in Vermont.

In case you do not know, Vermont is the nation’s leading producer of maple syrup. It’s about right to visit at least one of the maple syrup farms during the visit.

Our base for the 3 days trip in Vermont was in Williamstown, about a 20 minutes drive from Montpelier. So, a visit to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks in Montpelier was perfect.

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Visiting Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks in Montpelier

Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks is located 2.7 miles from downtown Montpelier. From where we stayed in Williamstown it’s about 17.5 miles.

Our family visited the Morse Family Farm in June, way after sugaring time which was normally in the spring. That’s when the nighttime temperatures are below freezing and the daytime temperatures are above freezing. So, we only got to tour their woodshed theater, the country store, and a little walk on a nature trail to their maple farm.

We started the visit by stopping first at the woodshed theater. Here we watched a video presentation about how maple syrup was farmed and processed, and the Morse Farm History. A funny presentation by Burr Morse, the sugar farm owner. 

Then we moved to the next room where we got to see the equipment used in the farm. What we saw in the video, we got to see them in the next room.

From here we did a little walk to their maple trees farm. We got to see the tubes and pipes where they transform the saps from the trees. Later when we drove around Central Vermont, we realized how big the maple sugar industry is in Vermont. We saw lots of maple trees wrapped by tubes and pipes from the highway.

Then we turned around towards the store. Before we got to the store, right across the woodshed theater, was the farm’s ‘outdoor museum’. It showcases Burr’s whimsical carved folklife characters. 

Yes! Burr Morse is a man with multiple talents. He’s not only an accomplished lifelong sugarmaker, but also a musician, writer, storyteller, artist, and all-round raconteur.

How happy we were when Snoopy got to go into the store with us. We thought he had to stay outside. There is so much stuff inside the store. From their famous maple syrup to candy to kettle corn, and cheese to jams and cookies.They also have books, t-shirts, and hats. 

Too bad there’s no sampling from the sugarhouse. I wasn’t sure whether it’s because it was still early in the morning or because of the pandemic.

That day we left the sugar farm with maple syrup, pancake mix, cookies, kettle corn, and a treat for Snoopy. But, we didn’t get to taste their exceptional maple creemee. Their sugar shack was closed during our visit.

Should I visit Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks when in Vermont?

Yes! I highly recommend you to visit this sugar farm when you are visiting Montpelier in Vermont. It’s a good place to learn the basics of sugarworks. Not to mention Morse’s products for souvenirs to bring home with you.

After all, Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks in Montpelier is one of the best sugarworks in Vermont.

Morse Farm is open seven days a week year round with hours adjusted seasonally.

Summer: June 12th – August 28 | 10am – 7pm

Fall: August 29th – December 30th | 10am – 5pm

Winter/Spring: January 1st – June 11th | 10am – 5pm

They close at 2pm on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve, and close all day on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Address: 1168 County Road, Montpelier, VT 05602.

Ample parking is available, including pull-through parking for RVs.

Maple Facts

– Maple sap is 2% sugar and weighs 8.35 lbs per gallon

– Maple syrup is 66.9% sugar and weighs 11 lbs per gallon

– One gallon of maple syrup makes 7 lbs of maple sugar

– Maple syrup contains 50 calories per Tablespoon

– Corn syrup contains 60 calories per Tablespoon

(Source: Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks website.)

Nutritional Information & Health Benefits

Real or 100% pure maple syrup is derived entirely from Maple tree sap. As such, Maple Syrup is 100% natural. It doesn’t contain any additives, preservatives or harmful ingredients like corn syrup. Because of this, pure maple syrup is fat and cholesterol free. 

In addition to that, maple syrup contains a number of naturally occurring minerals like calcium, potassium, manganese, magnesium, iron, and vitamins like B2, B5, B6, niacin, biotin, and folic acid. As such, Maple Syrup can be an effective source of antioxidants known to help promote blood flow and prevent disease.

(Source: Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks website.)

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