Silver Lake Syrups, LLC
In Barnard, Vermont, Silver Lake Syrups feels more like a friendly maple workshop than a shop. You can sample four on-site maple syrups, plus a small lineup of maple confections like candies and pecans, all while the owners walk you through their craft. The creemees are built with their own very dark syrup, delivering a caramelized burnt-sugar maple edge that sticks with you long after the spoon hits the tongue. It’s a family affair, and the warmth is real, with Sonja and Eric bringing Vermont know-how and a shareable passion for all things maple. They sell on-site and online, so you can stock up even if you’re not in Barnard. They even rent a creemee machine for weddings, a quirky, totally Vermont touch that guests remember. And yes, pups get a creemee cup too. A stop here feels like a friendly hello from Vermont itself, a place you’ll tell friends about on your next road trip.