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Visit Madava Farms, Home of Crown Maple Syrup

Madava Farms, home of the organic maple syrup Crown Maple, has opened their new Visitors Center for tours and tastings! Walk the grounds and see the groves of maple trees, while learning how organic maple syrup is crafted.

The unique, exciting destination that is Madava Farms has plenty of happenings and specials every weekend. There are Culinary Maple tours and tastings set throughout October and November. These 30-minute tours give you a look behind the scenes in the artisanal practices that go into making Crown Maple. Try a guided three-stage tasting in Madava's newly designed Tap Holed Maple Tasting Rooms, and get an inside view into Crown Maple's bottling and sugar-making operations; admission is $10, and $5/children under 10. Other events have been canceled, but the tours and tastings are happening.

It's an easy day trip from the city, New Jersey, Connecticut or anywhere in New York State. Take this chance to explore the 800 acres that includes hiking trails and unbelievably views. It is a chance to experience and learn about Crown Maple, which is believed to be the purest maple product on earth. Lastly, it's a chance to savor a delicious, one-of-a-kind farm-to-table menu at the Farm Stand. It's easy to take home freshly picked produce, artisanal specialties and, most importantly, some Crown Maple Syrup. For information and for a year-round schedule, call (845) 877-0640 or visit www.crownmaple.com

Getting there: 47 McCourt Road, Dover Plains NY 12522.