Hardwick Sugar Shack

06/16/2026

To those local to our farm: I wanted to invite you to the Health Fair at Eagle Hill Schoole Hill this Saturday, June 20th, anytime between 9 and 1. This is the second annual Health & Wellness Fair—a vibrant community event connecting neighbors with local resources that support whole-person well-being.

Here are the mini-sessions, followed by the organizations who will have a booth. I hope to see you all there. Oh, it is all free…with special fun door prizes, snacks, coffee, etc:-)
Mini Sessions:

--> Rainbow Eatshop Demo w/ Singing presented by Evolve Waterfront Retreat
-->Intro to Barre/Hardwick Senior Center Programs & Services
-->Yoga Stretches & Breathing Practices presented by The Centered Place
-->Dry Brushing (Lymphatic Drainage) Demo presented by Holistic Integrated Manual Therapy
-->Mini Workout presented by Lift for Longevity (equipment provided)
--> Growing Together : The Farmers Guild of Hardwick

Organizations:

Farmers Guild of Hardwick
East Quabbin Land Trust (EQLT)
Stone Church Cultural Center
Workshop13 Cultural Arts & Learning Center
The Gain Train Complete Nutrition
Holistic Integrated Manual Therapy
Recovery Center of HOPE
Listening Wellness Center
Barre/Hardwick Senior Center
The Journey Before Us
The Centered Place Yoga Studio
Cedarbrook Village in Ware
Paige Memorial Library
Gilbertville Public Library
Holistic Healing Arts of W Brookfield
Evolve Waterfront Retreat
Lift for Longevity
Greenwitch Farms Herbal Apothecary
Bonded by Stacy
Amy's Aromatics Org Homemade Soap
Daisy Girl's Farmhouse

03/29/2026

Last open house of the 2026 sugaring season — today! 🍁

We’re open from 11–4 for one final day at the sugar shack.

The season has come to a close, so we won’t be boiling in the evaporator (no sap left to run), but Joe will be bottling a limited batch of our very dark syrup—what some of you may know as the old Grade B.

Here are some photos from last weekend of the maple guys—boiling away, joking around, and doing what they’ve done together for over 40 years.

If you’ve never tried the very dark syrup, this is the boldest, richest of the year. And if you stop by at the right time… you might just leave with a hot quart, fresh off the line.

Come by for one last visit. We’d love to see you. 🔥🍁

03/22/2026

This is by far my favorite picture from the Hardwick Sugar Shack: the adorable maple guys in their matching red suspenders. You can see them today during our open house from 11-4. Craig works the evaporator, and Joe works the reverse osmosis machine and the filter press. After forty years of friendship, they are still hanging out (and beginning to look and dress alike, wouldn't you say?)

03/22/2026

So exciting to see the spring flowers out at the Coop! Stop by and pick up some spring colors then stop by the sugar house today and see how we make maple syrup. Our open house is from 11-4, Sunday March 22. The Hardwick Farmers Co-Op sells our syrup year round, so you can always pick it up when you need it.

03/22/2026

Proud to be a member of the Farmers Guild of Hardwick. Best way possible to support agriculture in your back yard. If you believe having vibrant and active farmers in your community, become a member today. Best $35 you can spend: https://farmersguildofhardwick.org/pages/supporting-membership

03/14/2026

Did you know you can cook your corned beef and cabbage in maple sap? It adds a subtle sweetness that turns a St. Patrick’s Day classic into something really special. If you don’t have sap, a splash of maple syrup in the cooking water works beautifully too.

Here at the Hardwick Sugar Shack it’s become a bit of a tradition. Every year during sugaring season we make corned beef over the open fire. The photo we’re sharing is from last year — Jon tending the pot the old-fashioned way. Good food, wood smoke, and a day in the sugar woods… hard to beat.

We’ll be boiling tomorrow and the sugar house will be open Sunday from 11–4 for our weekly open house. If you’re out enjoying the weekend, stop by and see the evaporator in action.

And if you’re planning a St. Patrick’s Day dinner this week, maybe try adding a little maple to the pot. 🍁

03/08/2026

We went to Moose Brook to collect sap and you never know what you will find. A big tree came down right across a number of main lines. ARGH! Luckily, Joe and Jon (with the special help of Sara and I) were able to fix it. You can see what Sara and I contributed to the cause in the second picture. Very important stuff. Oh, and we are open to the public from 11-4 today, Sunday March 8th. Come visit and see how we turn this sap into delicious syrup.

03/08/2026

Loved having the group from Bygone Excursions visit the farm yesterday morning for a private tour. Another group coming today!

03/08/2026

Maple breakfast at the Hardwick Vineyard & Winery! After breakfast, stop by the Hardwick Sugar Shack Maple Open House – Sundays in March and see how we make the syrup they serve.

03/02/2026

Yummy breakfast here in town, which features our own Hardwick Sugar Shack maple syrup! Eat well at Hardwick Vineyard & Winery then stop by for a visit on Sundays in March from 11-4.

Start your morning the sweetest way at our 18th Annual Maple Barn Breakfast at Hardwick Winery 🍁🥞

Join us in the cozy charm of the Hardwick Winery barn for a hearty, farm-style breakfast celebrating all things maple. Enjoy warm, comforting maple breakfast favorites drizzled with pure maple syrup, the rich aroma of fresh maple coffee, and the relaxed atmosphere of the winery. It’s the perfect way to gather with family and friends, savor local flavors, and ease into the day surrounded by rustic New England charm.

What's included:
Buttermilk Pancakes with or without Blueberries
Fresh Scrambled Eggs
Maple Baked French Toast
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Maple Bacon
Maple Sausage
Lucy's Famous Pooridge
Fruit Cocktail
Coffee, Maple Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa, Fresh Juice

Highlights:
Local Maple products, Harvest Maple Wine, Maple Wine Slushies, Maple Wine Mimosas, Hardwick Red Bacon Bloody Mary's, local vendors, & more! LIVE LOCAL music starting at 1 pm.

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