Ohio Maple Syrup Tour
Ohio Maple Syrup Tour in Geauga County: As winter loosens its grip on Ohio’s NE corner, something remarkable starts to happen in the sugarbush. Maple trees are tapped to begin the process of harvesting the sap for use, and maple syrup sugar shacks are cleaned and readied to heat the fires needed to make the syrup.
Our family has eagerly anticipated the Ohio Maple Syrup Tour in NE Ohio! We booked our stay at our favorite place, Punderson Manor Lodge and Cabins. It is situated right in the middle of all the maple syrup action and a perfect place for us to use as a base camp. We couldn’t wait to sit by the fire in the Lodge, read some books and play some games before going to explore the Sugar Shacks.
Maple Syrup Tour:
This year there are 16 producers on the How Sweet it is Tour, and finding them can be challenging, so we printed off the map from the Maple Producers of NE Ohio’s website. There were so many places to choose from that we could not go to them all, but we sure did want to!
Pro Tip: I would suggest you check each one out before coming on their Facebook page or website and determine where you would like to head. You can find these links at the bottom of this blog post
Each location is unique and offers many things to enjoy and learn. You come up here as a guest but leave as friends!
Burton, Pancake Town USA
Where to Eat Pancake Breakfast:
Another fantastic event that happens during February-April in Geauga County is the pancake breakfasts; they have them every year at Pancake Town USA in Burton, Ohio, and the surrounding areas!! We highly recommend you try one or two out.
The Destination Geauga website usually lists them there, and you can pick the one you want to go to.
We made time to eat at the Punderson Manor Lodge all you can eat pancake breakfast bar and had a delightful time at Messenger Century Farm! You can’t come to the maple syrup tour without eating pancakes!
Want to stay at Punderson Manor Lodge? Read about our stay and use GLEASON for 15% off your stay.
It took us two days to enjoy the maple syrup happenings, so I recommend staying in the area for the whole weekend. After spending time here learning about how maple syrup is made and the hard work that goes into it, you will NEVER look at maple syrup the same again! You will savor every last drop of the maple-ly goodness!
Happy Adventures,
Brandy
Want to learn more about where to find the products specifically? See the FULL line of places in the Ohio Maple Syrup Tour below.
Destination Geauga CVB sponsored our stay, but as always, all opinions are mine.
Rooted in family and tradition, Jim Cermak has turned his hobby into a thriving maple sugar shack.
“At Sugarbush Creek Farm, we care about being stewards of the land to keep our farm healthy for generations to come.” Products can be ordered online. Website: Sugarbush Creek Farm
Jim& Pam Cermak
13034 Madison Rd
Middlefield, OH 44062
They make pure maple syrup in late winter and early spring every year and won the maple syrup award in 2010.
Carl and Karen DeFilippo
16350 Hart Rd.
Montville, Oh 44064
440.283.5217
Kevin is a first-generation farmer that purchased the land in 2008 and grew his maple hobby into a business. You can shop their products online if you can’t make it on the tour.
10055 Madison Rd. Montville, OH 44064 US
Enjoy a trip to this sweet little shack and learn more about their BBQ line!
Walter Ianiro & George Quay
18266 Thorpe Rd
Chagrin Falls, Oh 44023
440-343-3844
Tucked away and hidden among the maple trees is the beautiful cabin where they make their golden syrup. Products can be purchased by calling.
Jason & Chris Grossman
12147 Clairdon Troy Rd
Chardon, OH, 44024
“Richards Maple Products is a trusted family business with rich maple roots, established in Chardon, Ohio. Since 1910, we’ve been located in the heart of Geauga County, Ohio.” Richard’s Maple Products
Their claim to fame is that they have the world’s LARGEST line of maple syrup products!
545 Water St
Chardon, OH 44024
440-286-4160
Bill and Dee Belew purchased the farm from Louis and Helen Messenger in 1992. The Messenger family had produced syrup since the mid-1800s. Our family has enjoyed knowing Bill and Dee for years, so we are a bit partial to them 🙂 Order via phone or DM on Facebook.
Bill and Dee Belew
17098 Messenger Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
440-785-6877
The Divoky family is in the 3rd and 4th generation of producing maple syrup and their goal is to please everyone with God’s best. Products can be ordered online.
“There’s something about working with the land…It just becomes part of you. Give me a day in the woods stringing tubing, working with the maple trees, or cutting wood; I just get lost. It’s beautiful.” David Divoky
Dave and Donna Divoky
13262 Chardon Windsor Road
Chardon, OH 44024
440.286.7275
There is something “sweet” about this cabin in the middle of Burton, Ohio. You won’t only get some delicious syrup, candy, and maple treats, you’ll be warmly welcomed! Products can be ordered online.
14590 E. Park St
Burton, OH 44021
440.834.4204
Beautiful, educational, Butternut Maple Farm situated perfectly for maple syrup production! Enjoy a stop at their inviting sugar shack. This location is very close to Punderson Manor Lodge and a great place to stop while staying there. Call or email to place orders.
Pierre Delafranconi
12911 Butternut Road
Burton, OH 44021
440.537.6995
Built-in 1820 and nestled in Geauga County you will find, Ma and Pa’s. Take a sleigh ride, shop the gift shop, and enjoy the farm when you visit. Products can be ordered online.
15161 Main Market Street (SR422)
Burton, OH 44021
440.548.5521
Sugar Valley Maple
We have loved going to this Amish owned and operated sugar shack for samples of maple syrup fun. Our favorite surprise here was the maple candy.
No website or Facebook, Closed on Sundays.
James Miller
15771 Chipmunk Lane
Middlefield, OH 44062
440.785.0005
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