Meet the Vendor: Gadapee Family Sugarhouse
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Their Story
"Our
mom popped up our market tent every Wednesday and Saturday for many
many years. Our children joined her and they were lucky to learn her
social skills, how to make change and how to lose (or occasionally win
as they grew wiser!) at good old fashioned Uno and Sorry games. We are
proud to carry on the tradition. It is our pleasure to share our maple
products each week, meet new people and to visit with our neighbors."
-Keith and Kevin Gadapee
Gadapee Family Sugarhouse LLC has been a family owned and operated business since 1991. Their sugarhouse is tucked away on a back country road in Danville, Vermont, a place the Gadapee's have called home for generations.
The Gadapee's are part of the Northeast Kingdom and making maple syrup and maple products is a way of life for them. What began as a hobby, tapping just a few hundred maple trees in their backyard, soon turned into a passion for them. They now use modern technology including pipeline and vacuum systems to collect sap from over 6000 trees.
Vermont holds name recognition and quality reputation for its most famous agricultural product. It’s also the top producer of pure maple syrup in the country by quantity. At Gadapee Family Sugarhouse, they are proud to uphold this high reputation as we strive to produce the best tasting maple syrup and maple products for consumers.
-Keith and Kevin Gadapee
Gadapee Family Sugarhouse LLC has been a family owned and operated business since 1991. Their sugarhouse is tucked away on a back country road in Danville, Vermont, a place the Gadapee's have called home for generations.
The Gadapee's are part of the Northeast Kingdom and making maple syrup and maple products is a way of life for them. What began as a hobby, tapping just a few hundred maple trees in their backyard, soon turned into a passion for them. They now use modern technology including pipeline and vacuum systems to collect sap from over 6000 trees.
Vermont holds name recognition and quality reputation for its most famous agricultural product. It’s also the top producer of pure maple syrup in the country by quantity. At Gadapee Family Sugarhouse, they are proud to uphold this high reputation as we strive to produce the best tasting maple syrup and maple products for consumers.
About Sugaring
The Gadapee Family Sugarhouse uses a combination of modern and conventional techniques to ensure their products have the traditional maple flavor that Vermont has built its reputation on. Tubing in the woods transports sap under vacuum from the mountainside to tanks accessible by truck. The sap is then condensed using reverse osmosis. This process removes over half of the water and reduces the amount of fuel needed, keeping our product affordable. The condensed sap is then boiled over a wood fire which caramelizes the sugars to reveal the true maple flavor Vermont is so proud of. The syrup is drawn from the wood fired pans, filtered and packed hot into stainless steel barrels or retail containers, sealing in its natural flavors. The wood fuel is harvested by working Vermonters from nearby communities, keeping their commerce local.
Their award winning maple products have just one single ingredient, their very own maple syrup. Products are made in small batches which eliminates the need for preservatives and keeps their maple sugar, candy and cream always fresh for their customers.
Their award winning maple products have just one single ingredient, their very own maple syrup. Products are made in small batches which eliminates the need for preservatives and keeps their maple sugar, candy and cream always fresh for their customers.
Where to Find Them
The Gadapee Family Sugarhouse is at both the St Johnsbury Market on Saturdays, 9am-1pm (May-October) and the Danville Market on Wednesdays, 9am-1pm (June-October). They also participate in St Johnbury's World Maple Fest annually and various events throughout the year. Be sure to check their Facebook or website for upcoming events!
Not only can you buy directly from them at the markets or local events, you can now shop online to send to friends and family far and wide! Can't make it to a market? Choose local pick-up at check out and they will contact you to make arrangements.
Not only can you buy directly from them at the markets or local events, you can now shop online to send to friends and family far and wide! Can't make it to a market? Choose local pick-up at check out and they will contact you to make arrangements.
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