Parker's Maple Syrup

Somewhere hidden in a corner of the Parker's Maple Barn gift shop (which is hidden in Southern New Hamshire) is a sign that says it all..."If the customer wants vanilla, give them vanilla."  While perhaps a mere wall decoration, it says a lot about this place.  

What was at first a journey to get a thing of fresh maple syrup, and a little sight-seeing experience quickly turned into one of the better experiences of this year.  I had never been to Parker's but had been to a couple of other maple syrup destinations.  I had not heard anything about Parker's (we were going with some friends), nor was I expecting anything other than a boon-doggle for expensive syrup.  

All I will say, is find a nice spring day.  Make your way to Parker's Maple Barn (address below) with a plan to arrive in the mid-morning.  When you park, put your name in with the restaurant.  Grab a maple donut and a little hot chocolate on your way up to the manufacturing barn, wait in line for a tour.  Listen, ask questions, and enjoy.  

Oh, and the breakfast is worth the ride as well.

Address:	1316 Brookline Road
	Mason, NH 03048
Phone:	(603) 878-2308 or (800) 832-2308
Fax:	(603) 878-1323
Email:	customerservice@parkersmaplebarn.com
Web:	parkersmaplebarn.com